Translation and Interpreting MA - Returning students

MA Translation and Interpreting 4178F, MA Translation and Localisation 4179F, MA Conference Interpreting 4180F, and MA Translation Studies 4181F

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 21 September 2026.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your degree programme.

This schedule is for all returning students on the following programmes:

MA Translation and Interpreting 4178F
MA Translation and Localisation 4179F
MA Conference Interpreting 4180F
MA Translation Studies 4181F

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

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Please note that:

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

Monday 21 September

14:00-15:00 - Welcome, Induction, and Module Selection meeting with DPD - Old Library Building, room 2.21

Time: 14:00-15:00

Venue: Old Library Building, room 2.21

Host: Degree Programme Director (DPD)

Information: Induction Welcome Meeting for returning students, including Module Selection with DPD

14:00 - Form for Module Selection Opens - Online

Time: 14:00

Venue: Online (Link will be sent to you via your Newcastle University email address)

Tuesday 22 September

10:30-11:00 - Introduction to the Student Union and Student Representation - King George VI Building, room LT5

Time: 10:30 - 11:00

Venue: King George VI Building, room LT5

Information: This session is optional

12:00-13:00 - Opportunity to complete Induction Modules on Canvas - Old Library Building, Computer Cluster (Level 1)

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: Old Library Building Computer Cluster (Level 1)

Information: You have received information about Canvas Modules to complete – You can complete these in this hour.

14:00-15:00 - Campus Safety Session - Old Library Building, room 2.29

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: Old Library Building, room 2.29

Wednesday 23 September

10:00-10:30 - Wellbeing Talk - Percy Building, room G.05

Time: 10:00 - 10:30

Venue: Percy Building, room G.05

Host: Sarah McNamara - SML Wellbeing Officer

10:30-11:00 - Academic Skills and Library Introduction - Percy Building, room G.05

Time: 10:30 - 11:00

Venue: Percy Building, room G.05

11:00-12:00 - Meeting with Academic Advisers

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: To be confirmed by Academic Advisers

Information: Please note that you will be sent details separately about the meeting with your Academic Adviser

12:00-13:00 - Opportunity to complete Induction Modules on Canvas - Old Library Building, Computer Cluster (Level 1)

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: Old Library Building Computer Cluster (Level 1)

Information: You have received information about Canvas Modules to complete – You can complete these in this hour.

14:00 - Deadline for submitting Module Selection Form - Online

Time: 14:00

Venue: Online

Information: Please use the link sent to your Newcastle University email address to complete this form by the deadline

Friday 25 September

10:00-11:00 - Optional Drop In with Academic Advisers

Time: 10:00 - 11:00