New undergraduate students 25/26
We are delighted to welcome you to the School of Mathematics.
You will find below information on all of the School specific activities taking place throughout welcome week and beyond. From course induction, building tours (please note that all tours on each date will follow the same route), and social events.
We hope that you will be able to join us!
School welcome week timetable
Join us 15th-19th September for our School welcome activities.
Tuesday 16th September
Welcome to the Fry Building - Brunch and Building Tours, 9am - 11.30am (Fry Building main entrance)
Join us for a free brunch and get to meet fellow students on your course.
Feel free to join us at one of our timeslots between 9:00am-10:15am or 10:15am-11:30am. Please ensure that you register here to confirm your attendance at the brunch.
Tours of the Fry building will also take place during this time
Personal tutor meetings 9:00am - 11:30am
Rooms G.06, G.12, G.14, G.15, G.16 and some tutor offices.
Students will be contacted in advance regarding the timing and location of their personal tutor meeting. Please only attend the session that you have been allocated
Mathematical Sciences Programme Induction, 11:30am-12:30pm
Room G.13
PGT Unit choice drop-in, 12:30pm-1:00pm (PGT students only)
Room G.13
PGT Lunch 1:pm - 2:00pm (PGT students only)
Room G.13 - Please ensure that you register here for the PGT lunch
Year 1 Welcome - Introduction to the School of Mathematics, 1:00pm - 2.30pm
Victoria rooms G.40 Auditorium
Personal tutor meetings 3:00pm - 4pm
Rooms G.06, G.12, G.14, G.15, G.16 and some tutor offices.
Students will be contacted in advance regarding the timing and location of their personal tutor meeting. Please only attend the session that you have been allocated.
Wednesday 17th September
Personal tutor meetings 9:00am - 1:00pm
Rooms G.12, G.13, G.14, G.15, G.16 and some tutor offices.
Students will be contacted in advance regarding the timing and location of their personal tutor meeting. Please only attend the session that you have been allocated
PGT (2MATH019T) Personal tutor meetings 9:00am - 1:00pm
Rooms G.12, G.13, G.14, G.15, G.16 and some tutor offices.
Students will be contacted in advance regarding the timing and location of their personal tutor meeting. Please only attend the session that you have been allocated
Thursday 18th September
UG Mathematics and Physics Programme Induction, 10:00am - 11:00am
G.13 Fry Building
Personal Tutor Meetings, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rooms G.06, G.14, G.15, G.16 and some tutor offices.
Students will be contacted in advance regarding the timing and location of their personal tutor meeting. Please only attend the session that you have been allocated
Fry Building Tours, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meet in Fry Building main entrance foyer
UG Data Science Programme Introduction, 11:00am - 12:00pm
G.13, Fry Building
Refreshments available afterwards in the Fry Building Atrium, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Abroad Subject Pathway Students Introduction Talk, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
G.09, Fry Building
Library Tours, 1:30pm - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 14:30pm
Meet outside the Fry Building
Wednesday 24th September
Mathematics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language Programme Introduction, 2pm - 3pm
G.09 Fry Building
First Term Events and Social Activities
We have organised a variety of different activities to welcome you into the maths community and to give you the opportunity to meet with fellow students and staff. All activities are free to attend, you may however need to register. This page will be updated frequently so do keep checking!
Maths Student Internships Panel Event and Pizza Evening - an event with students for students
Date: 13th October 2025
Time: 18:30
Location: LG.02 and Fry Building atrium
Hear from our experience and discover what's in an internship or placement for you, how to get one and chat to our expert panel to find out more.
Our student panel will be able to talk and take questions about their industry experience from volunteering to internships and year in industry placements for mathematicians and data scientists. They will represent positions taken in business and in research so you can truly get to grips with what you can achieve in your summer break or year in industry.
Please register here to attend:
Pizza and Games night, Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5.30 - 8.30pm
Join us for a variety of board games, pizza and soft drinks in the School of Mathematics, Fry Building Common Room. Book your space here
Math at Work
Date: 22nd October 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (approx. end time)
Location: School of Mathematics - Fry Building Atrium
Are you interested in applying your theoretical knowledge of mathematics to real world problems? Do you want to Learn first-hand how the skills you are developing in your studies are applied in commerce, research and development?
Then register for Maths at Work and speak directly to mathematicians, data scientists, analysts, consultants, and technical specialists from the School of Mathematics partners, our partners are selected represent a wide range of industry sectors.
Meet mathematicians in industry and explore where your degree can take you!
The Careers Service will also have a stand and there will be food and refreshments available for attendees.
Organised in collaboration with the School of Mathematics, MATRIX and BDSS
Follow this link to find out more and register to attend.