Postgraduate taught induction timetable for the School of Physics and Astronomy
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
Additional information
University card collection times and locations
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Additional Welcome Week events
Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 21 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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9–10am
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Welcome and introduction to the MSc Machine Learning in Science (MLiS) Course
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A welcome for all students on the MSc Machine Learning in Science, followed by a course induction session which will explain the structure of the MSc and module options available.
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Room B21, Physics Building
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10am–12pm
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Talk to tutor
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Students will meet individually with their personal tutors to discuss module choices for the MSc MLiS course.
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Tutor’s Office
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1–5pm
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Foundation Maths for MLiS
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A compulsory induction for the MSc MLiS course.
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Room C29, Physics Building
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Tuesday 22 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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1–5pm
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Foundation Maths for MLiS
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A compulsory induction for the MSc MLiS course.
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Room C29, Physics Building
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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12–1pm
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School of Physics & Astronomy Welcome Fair
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Welcome event for new students joining the school, introducing key services from across the university.
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Physics foyer
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1–5pm
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Foundation Maths for MLiS
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A compulsory induction for the MSc MLiS course.
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Room C29, Physics Building
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Thursday 24 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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1–5pm
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Foundation Maths for MLiS
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A compulsory induction for the MSc MLiS course.
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Room C29, Physics Building
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Friday 25 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
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1–5pm
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Foundation Maths for MLiS
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A compulsory induction for the MSc MLiS course.
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Room C29, Physics Building
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