Find information about Postgraduate Taught Welcome Week events for 2024/25 New students website UoE Events App Details of your programme's welcome week events can be found below or in the UoE Events App. Events for all Postgraduate Taught Students to attend Event description DateTimeLocationStaff memberPostgraduate Taught Welcome Session09/09/202409:00 - 11:30Lecture Hall A, 40 George Square, EH8 9JXTim Cresswell, Student Experience Team (SET)Postgraduate Taught Drinks Reception09/09/202415:30 - 17:00Atrium, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZTim Cresswell, Student Experience Team (SET) School of GeoSciences Computing Induction The School of GeoSciences Computing Induction aims to familiarise new postgraduate students (taught Masters and research students) with the computer systems you will use during your time in Edinburgh.The course takes place on Wednesday and Thursday of Welcome Week. Students should attend one Introduction to Computing session on Wednesday and optionally attend the Linux sessions on Thursday. The purpose of the sessions on Thursday are to introduce students to working with Linux and High Performance Computing. Your course organiser or supervisor will advise you if you need to attend these sessions. To register for sessions, you must first activate your University login.Full Session Details (Sharepoint)Event descriptionDateTimeLocationTarget AudienceBooking LinkIntroduction to Computing - Slot 111/09/202409:30 - 11:00Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPNew MSc studentsBook Intro 1Introduction to Computing - Slot 211/09/202411:15 - 12:45Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPNew MSc studentsBook Intro 2Introduction to Computing - Slot 311/09/202414:00 - 15:30Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPNew MSc studentsBook Intro 3Introduction to Computing - PhD Students11/09/202415:45 - 17:15Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPNew PhD studentsBook Intro - PhDLinux in the School of GeoSciences: Introduction12/09/202410:00 - 12:30Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPAll new postgraduate studentsBook Linux IntroLinux in the School of GeoSciences: Advanced topics and High Performance Computing12/09/202414:00 - 17:00Room 1.26, Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XPAll new postgraduate studentsBook Linux Advanced & HPC MSc Applied Environmental Hydrogeology Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberApplied Environmental Hydrogeology Welcome Session09/09/202412:00 - 14:00Training and Skills Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZKatriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian MolnarGeology walk along South Queensferry Coast*11/09/202412:30 - 17:00 Meeting Point at 12:30:Northbound Platform, Dalmeny Rail Station, EH30 9JU*Off-campus eventMark Willkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian MolnarVisit to the National Mining Museum, Newtongrange*13/09/202410:00 - 17:00Meeting Point at 10:00:National Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, EH22 4QN. Getting there:Train - Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station to Newtongrange, which takes roughly 25 minutes.Bus - Take the #29 Lothian bus, which passes by King's Buildings.*Off-campus eventMark Willkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian MolnarTrip to Rosslyn*18/09/202414:00 - 17:00Meeting Point at 14:00: Original Rosslyn Hotel bus stopGetting there:Bus - Take the #37 Lothian bus [to Penicuik Ladywood] from Lady Road (near Cameron Toll). Departs at 13:35 and arrives at meeting point at 14:07.*Off-campus eventMark Willkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian Molnar MSc Carbon Management Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberMSc Carbon Management Welcome Session10/09/202413:00 - 17:00Training and Skills Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZAdam Hejnowicz MSc Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberWelcome Session10/09/202414:00 - 17:00Conference Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain WoodhouseVisit to Dynamic Earth*13/09/202413:15 - 15:30Meeting point:Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AS*Off-campus eventGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain WoodhouseQuiz and Pizza13/09/202416:00 - 20:00The Pod, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain Woodhouse MSc Ecological Economics Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberProgramme trip to attend 45th TB Macauley Lecture – Valuing Nature with Gretchen Daily 10/09/202416:30 - TBCUsher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EASeb O'ConnorMSc Ecological Economics Introduction Day 111/09/202410:00 - 17:00Lecture Room D, Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JGSeb O'ConnorMSc Ecological Economics Introduction Day 213/09/202410:00 - 17:00Lecture Room G, Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JGSeb O'Connor MSc Energy, Society and Sustainability Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberBoat Trip to South Queensferry* 10/09/202409:30 - 16:30 (approx)Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XP*Off-campus eventAdolfo Mejia-Montero, Kirsten JenkinsOne-on-One with PD11/09/202411:30 - 15:15Room 1.01, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZAdolfo Mejia-MonteroKeynote Talk11/09/202416:00 - 18:00Conference Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZAdolfo Mejia-MonteroOne-on-One with PD12/09/202409:30 - 14:45Room 1.01, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZAdolfo Mejia-MonteroInduction Talk and Social with Previous Students13/09/202415:00 - 17:00Conference Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZAdolfo Mejia-Montero, Kirsten Jenkins MSc Environment and Development Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberWelcome Session10/09/202410:00 - 15:00The Pod, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZClare Barnes, Sam StaddonLeith Walking Tour*12/09/202410:00 - 12:00Meeting Point:The Scottish Merchant Navy Memorial, Leith - next to the Malmaison Hotelhttps://goo.gl/maps/y6bAcSXSVGvatYRT8*Off-campus eventClare Barnes, Sam StaddonLunch*12/09/202412:30 - 14:00Out of BlueDrill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh EH6 8RG*Off-campus eventClare Barnes, Sam StaddonMaking connections: Your E&D programme20/09/202410:00 - 14:00Training and Skills Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZClare Barnes, Sam Staddon MSc Environment, Culture and Society Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberWelcome Session11/09/202411:00 - 13:00Training and Skills Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZRachel HuntGuided Walk Around Old Town*11/09/202413:30 - 17:00Meeting Point:Hot Toddy, 15 - 19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR*Off-campus eventRachel HuntVisit to Rosslyn Chapel*12/09/202409:30 - 14:30Meet outside:Institute of Geography, Drummond Street, EH8 9XP*Off-campus eventRachel Hunt MSc Environmental Sustainability Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberMSc Environmental Sustainability Introduction Session10/09/202412:00 - 14:00Conference Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZTeresa Armijos BurneoVisit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh*11/09/202410:00 - 14:00Meeting Point:East Gate Entrance, Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, EH3 5NZ.*Off-campus eventTeresa Armijos Burneo MSc Environmental Protection and Management Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberMSc Environmental Protection and Management Introduction Session(Mandatory)11/09/202415:00 - 17:00High School Yards, EH1 1LZHannah GristWelcome Drinks and Dinner*(Optional) 11/09/202418:00 - 21:0056 North, EH8 9JP*Off-campus eventHannah GristBoat trip on Forth*(optional)12/09/202409:45 - 14:00Meeting Point:Waterloo Place Bus Stop*Off-campus eventHannah GristTour of Edinburgh*(optional)13/09/202414:00 - 17:00Meeting Point:Castle Esplanade*Off-campus eventHannah Grist MSc Food Security Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberVisit to a Farm*12/09/202408:30 - TBCMeeting Point:Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JG*Off-campus event Montse Costa FontIntroduction to MSc Food Security13/09/202410:00 - 11:30Lecture Room C, Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JGMontse Costa Font MSc GeoEnergy Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberMSc GeoEnergy introduction and social, plus tour of King's Buildings campus10/09/202412:00 - 14:00Room 304B, Grant Institute, King's Buildings, EH9 3FEMark Wilkinson, Stuart GilfillanGeology walk along South Queensferry Coast*11/09/202412:30 - 17:00 Meeting Point at 12:30:Northbound Platform, Dalmeny Rail Station, EH30 9JU*Off-campus eventMark Wilkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian MolnarVisit to the National Mining Museum, Newtongrange*13/09/202410:00 - 17:00Meeting Point at 10:00:National Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, EH22 4QN. Getting there:Train - Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station to Newtongrange, which takes roughly 25 minutes.Bus - Take the #29 Lothian bus, which passes by King's Buildings.*Off-campus eventMark Wilkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian MolnarTrip to Rosslyn*18/09/202414:00 - 17:00Meeting Point at 14:00: Original Rosslyn Hotel bus stopGetting there:Bus - Take the #37 Lothian bus [to Penicuik Ladywood] from Lady Road (near Cameron Toll). Departs at 13:35 and arrives at meeting point at 14:07.*Off-campus eventMark Wilkinson, Stuart Gilfillan, Katriona Edlmann, Chris McDermott, Ian Molnar MSc Geographical Information Science Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberWelcome Session10/09/202414:00 - 17:00Conference Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain WoodhouseVisit to Dynamic Earth*13/09/202413:15 - 15:30Meet outside:Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AS*Off-campus eventGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain WoodhouseQuiz and Pizza13/09/202416:00 - 20:00The Pod, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZGary Watmough, Zhiqiang Feng, Bruce Gittings, Iain Woodhouse MSc Marine Systems and Policies Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberMSc Marine Systems and Policies Induction Talk12/09/202410:00 - 13:00Training and Skills Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZLea-Anne Henry, Kristina Beck Day Trip - Surfing (TBC)*13/09/202411:30 - 17:00Meeting Point:High School Yards, EH1 1LZ*Off-campus event Lea-Anne Henry, Kristina Beck MSc Soils and Sustainability Event descriptionDateTimeLocationStaff memberTrip to Flanders Moss Peatland Restoration & Lunch at Farm Café*12/09/202409:30 - 14:00Meeting Point:Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JG*Off-campus event Jennifer Carfrae**Easter Howgate Farm Environmental Management Tour* **Please note:Students need to bring wellington boots and should purchase some before semester starts, as they will be needed on future field trips.Recommended type: Dunlop Half Height Wellies12/09/202414:00 - 16:00Easter Howgate Farm, Penicuik, EH26 0PE*Off-campus eventJennifer CarfraeCourse Updates and Notices (SRUC)12/09/202416:00 - 17:00TBCJennifer CarfraeIntroduction to Scottish Soils and Land Use at Boghall Glen*13/09/202409:30 - 12:00Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JG*Off-campus eventJennifer CarfraeLunch on Campus13/09/202412:30TBCJennifer CarfraeSession for Visa Holders13/09/202413:30 - 15:00Lecture Room H, Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, EH9 3JGJennifer Carfrae This article was published on 2024-09-05
