Welcome Week - MSc Virtual Reality

24th September 2024

15:00 - 16:00 - An Essential Guide to Your Studies - B004, Engineering Central

Come and meet your Faculty Student Experience and Information Team who are here to support you throughout your studies. This session is an opportunity to explore the support available to you as a student and any questions you may have about studying at the University. 

25^th September 2024

This day has been kept free to provide you an opportunity to attend the Student Union Fresher’s Fayre. Please note, this Fayre is taking place at the Swansea Bay Sports Park on Sketty Lane, not at the Bay Campus.
Book your spot via the Student Union What’s On pages.

26^th September 2024

09:00 - 10:00 - Check-In for all MSc Engineering Students - A019, Engineering Central

Ahead of your main induction and training day on Friday 27th September, all MSc students in an Engineering programme are asked to pop along during 9am - 11am on 26th September to complete their 'Check-In'. This will include self-enrolment onto several canvas modules.

Prepare for this session:

• Ensure you have completed your online enrolment.
• Bring your personal laptop if you would prefer to use this rather than a University laptop.
• Collect your student ID card.
• Check-in will take approximately 20 – 30 minutes. If the room is full please be advised you may need to wait until a PC is free.

10:00 - 13:00 - Equipment Collection and Software Set-up - A123, Engineering East

Meet your department and pick up the kit you'll need for your programme. Please bring your personal laptop with you.

12:00 - 13:00 - An Essential Guide to Your Studies - B004, Engineering Central

Come and meet your Faculty Student Experience and Information Team who are here to support you throughout your studies. This session is an opportunity to explore the support available to you as a student and any questions you may have about studying at the University. 

13:00 - 16:00 - All Faculties Welcome Fayre - Atrium, Engineering North

Find out more about ways to get involved, access support when you need it and make sure you have everything you need in place for your first week of teaching. There’ll also be chance to take part in competitions and get some freebies.

27^th September 2024

09:00 - 10:00 - Welcome from your School Education Leads - B001, Engineering Central

Your School Education Lead, Professor Cris Arnold will provide an introduction to the Faculty.

10:00 - 11:00 - MSc Virtual Reality Welcome Talk - B014, Engineering Central

Key Academic Staff for your programme will provide you and overview of what to expect during your programme.

11:00 - 12:00 - Lab Tour and Induction - A123, Engineering East

Your department will take you on an introductory tour of the main labs for the MSc Virtual Reality.

12:00 - 13:00 - Engage with Support - Roles, resources and responsibilities as a Postgraduate Taught Student - B001, Engineering Central

In this session we will be taking you through your responsibilities as a student and providing you the opportunity to ask questions.

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch & Networking - B001, Engineering Central

An opportunity to network with staff and your peers. As part of this session, we will be providing lunch to include a variety of options for those with dietary requirements including Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal. If you have an allergy (e.g. nuts, gluten), please let us know by no later than 12pm on the 18th September by completing this short Microsoft Form.

14:00 - 17:00 – ‘Your MSc Skillset' - Workshop with the Centre for Academic Success - B001, Engineering Central

The Centre for Academic Success will be putting on a bespoke workshop for Engineering Students, helping to highlight and enhance the soft skills you'll need throughout your Postgraduate Degree. This session will have a focus on communication, team building and discussion. It is recommended to bring your personal laptop if you would prefer to use your own equipment.

17:00 - 17:30 - MSc with a Year in Industry Talk - Engineering Programmes - B001, Engineering Central

For those starting an MSc with a Year In Industry, please attend this session with Dr Vasileios Samaras who will provide an overview of what to expect throughout your programme.