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MA Sociology, MA Sociology and Social Research and MA Gender

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 15 September 2025.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider University.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Take a look at our campus map.

Please note that:

  • all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Tuesday 16 September

14:00-15:30 - Welcome to Sociology and Gender at Newcastle (this session will also advise on how to make your module choices) - Seminar Room 2.13, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.13)

Time: 14:00 to 15:30

Venue: Seminar Room 2.13, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.13)

Host: Bethan Harries, Senior Lecturer

 

15:30-15:35 - Introduction to GPS School Office - GPS School Office, Level 2, Henry Daysh Buildings

Time: 15:30 to 15:35

Venue: GPS School Office, Level 2, Henry Daysh Buildings

Host: Bethan Harries, Senior Lecturer

 

 

15:35-17:00 - Welcome social with refreshments for PGT students and Sociology staff - Sociology social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 15:35 to 17:00

Venue: Sociology social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Host: Bethan Harries and other colleagues

Wednesday 17 September

12:30-13:45 - Introduction to MA teaching and learning - Seminar Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.12)

Time: 12:30 to 13:45

Venue: Seminar Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.12)

Host: Bethan Harries and Stephen Seely

14:00-14:30 - Route to PhD session - Seminar Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.12)

Time: 14:00 to 14:30

Venue: Seminar Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.2.12)

Host: Ruth Graham