Earth and Environmental Sciences
Last updated: 17/01/2024 10:41
Enrolment and induction information for the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Congratulations on being offered a place at Cardiff University. We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
At the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EARTH), we’re excited to be welcoming you to campus for the start of the academic year. You did so well to get here and we’re looking forward to getting to know you and work alongside you during your time here.
To help you settle into student life, we have planned induction activities where you will have the opportunity to get to know both staff and other students in the school.
School induction activities
All induction activities are running in person unless otherwise stated. It is important that you attend all the required sessions scheduled throughout induction week. If any of the activities change, we will notify you through your Cardiff University email address. Please check your emails daily.
You can download the induction timetable or scroll down below for the full list.
We hope you enjoy Freshers’ week and getting stuck into all the Students’ Union has to offer. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Wednesday 27 September 2023
EARTH Introduction
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 - 10:45 | Law/0.22 | Welcome and introduction to EARTH Jenny Pike, Head of School Andrew Kerr, Director of Learning & Teaching Roberto Loza, Year 1 Coordinator |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Law/0.22 | Starting your studies / 10-min Shout out Student Life / Staff: Roberto, Jo Williams |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch Break | |
| 13:30 - 17:00 | Clubs and sports afternoon |
Thursday 28 September 2023
Support for Learning
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Sir Martin Evans/C/-1.01 | Tutorials Introduction Staff: Iain |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Extenuating Circumstances / General teaching support Staff: Abby Jesnick | |
| 11:45 - 12:15 | Central IT Induction Talk Staff: Nicholas Russell | |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Sir Martin Evans/C/-1.01 | Library Induction Staff: Scott Pryor |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Sir Martin Evans/C/-1.01 | Mentoring and Placements Staff: Sam Harrison /Lisa Gallone |
Friday 29 September 2023
Fieldwork Support
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 12:15 | Main 0.02 | Equipment handout session Geology 10:00-10:20 |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 - 13:45 | Sir Martin Evans/C/-1.01 | Fieldwork Staff: Chris Berry Health Safety Staff: Chris Berry |
| 13:45 - 14:00 | Field trip briefing Roberto Loza |
Monday 2 October 2023
Fieldtrip
Glamorgan Heritage Coast Fieldtrip
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 - 17:00 | Group A, B, C & D |
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Fieldtrip
Glamorgan Heritage Coast Fieldtrip,
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 - 17:00 | Group E, F, G & H |
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)
| Date | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 - 11:30 | Blackboard Ultra | Equality, diversity & inclusivity Asynchonous online |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Lunch break | |
| 13:30 - 17:00 | Clubs and sports afternoon |
Thursday 5 October 2023
Your degree and orientation
| Time | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:50 | Main 1.60 | IT induction (1) Staff: Ahmad Shmela |
| Main 1.25 | Exploration Geology Staff: James | |
| Main 2.38 | Environmental Sustainability Science Staff: Adrian | |
| 9:50 - 10:50 | Main 1.60 | IT induction (2) Staff: Ahmad Shmela |
| 9:50 - 10:50 | Main 1.25 | Marine Geography |
| Main 1.40 | Environmental Geoscience | |
| 10:50 - 12:45 | Law 2.27 | Maths Support Staff: Azrah Khan |
| 13:10 - 14:00 | Students Union | Students Union Staff: TBC |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Law 2.27 | Student Voice |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Main 1.40 | Geology Staff: Andrew |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Break | |
| 14:30 -15:20 | Main 1.60 | IT induction (3) Physical Geography Staff: Ahmad Shmela |
| 14:30 - 15:20 | Main 0.13 | Environmental Geography Staff: Henrik |
| 15:30 - 16:20 | Main 1.60 | IT induction (4) Environmental Geography Staff: Ahmad Shmela |
| 15:30 - 16:20 | Main 0.13 | Physical Geography Staff: Tom Lawrence |
Friday 6 October 2023
Assessment and Feedback
| Date | Location | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Law 0.22 | Assessment & Feedback Staff: Ahmad Shmela |
| 20 minute break | ||
| 11:10 - 13:00 | Sir Martin Evans / C/-1.01 | EA1301 lecture Staff: Chris MacLeod |
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