Architecture
Enrolment and induction information for the Welsh School of Architecture.
Before you arrive
Before coming to Cardiff in September, all students must complete online enrolment.
Online enrolment
Sign in to SIMS online using the Cardiff University username and password you have been provided and follow the instructions to confirm your programme of study. Once you have confirmed your programme of study you will be able to access Learning Central for your online induction. Please complete registration by 17:00 on Sunday 22 September.
Online induction
Your online induction will introduce you to our virtual learning environment, Learning Central, as well as other systems and services you will use during your time with us. Sign in using the Cardiff University username and password you have been provided and select the module “ARCHI – Welsh School of Architecture”, under the “modules” tab at the top. Please complete your online induction by 17:00 on Sunday 22 September.
Monday 23 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:30-14:00 | Registration Foyer, Bute Building |
| 14:00-14:30 | Welcome to the Welsh School of Architectre (WSA) |
| 14:30-15:30 | Introduction to BSc Year 1 Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building An introduction to the first year of your degree |
Tuesday 24 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00-15:00 | Issue of equipment packs Room 2.03, Bute Building |
| 11:00-12:30 | English Language Support Room 2.32, Bute Building If your first language is not English, please attend this short test to check your eligibility for free additional support |
Wednesday 25 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00-15:00 | Locker allocation Room 2.05, Bute Building Please bring a £5 refundable deposit |
| 10:00-10:30 | Library induction Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building |
| 10:30-11:00 | Health, safety, environment and wellbeing Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building |
| 11:00-12:30 | Introduction to architectural design Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building |
Thursday 26 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00-13:00 | Meet the School event Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building |
Friday 27 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30-11:30 | Design activity briefing |
| 11:30-13:00 | Activity in First Year studio |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:30 | Activity in First Year studio |
| 16:00 | SAWSA BBQ Meet outside the Bute Building at 16:00 |
Monday 30 September 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Classes begin Please see My Timetable on the student intranet |
Monday 23 September 2019
| Time | Activity | Architecture Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30-11:15 | Registration Reception, Bute Building | Architecture Staff |
| 11:15-11:35 | Welcome to the Welsh School of Architectre (WSA) Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building | Professor Chris Tweed, Head of School |
| 11:35-12:00 | An introduction to postgraduate study and research Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building | Dr Juliet Davis, PGT Director |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break (Lunch not provided) | |
| 13:00-13:30 | IT induction Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building | Nick Russell |
| 13:30-13:45 | SAWSA (Student Association at the Welsh School of Architecture) Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, Room 1.61, Bute Building | Hayri Unat |
| 13:45-15:45 | Programme team introduction and School tour Bute Building, North Road and Friary House | Programme teams |
Tuesday 24 September 2019
| Time | Activity | Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 | Student Voice Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Room 1.123, Main Building | Student Union Postgraduate Officer |
| 10:30-11:00 | Health, safety and environment Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Room 1.123, Main Building | Operations Team |
| 11:00-11:30 | Library induction Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Room 1.123, Main Building | Architecture Librarian |
| 11:30-13:30 | English language support (International) Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Room 1.123, Main Building | Stephen Bush |
| 14:00-16:00 | Information fair Exhibition Room 2.01, Bute Building | Cardiff University Service and Support Teams |
Wednesday 25 September 2019
MA Architectural Design students only
| Time | Activity | Architecture Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-12:00 | Optional module presentations Fourth Floor, Friary House, Greyfriars Road | Module leaders |
| 12:00-16:00 | Design research introduction Fourth Floor, Friary House, Greyfriars Road | Dr Federico Wulff and Mamuna Iqbal |
Induction information for students on the following programmes:
- MSc Advanced Building Performance Evaluation (ABPE)
- MSc Computational Methods in Architecture (CMA)
- MSc Environmental Design of Buildings (EDB)
- MSc Sustainable Building Conservation (SBC)
- MSc Sustainable Mega Buildings (SMB)
| Time | Activity | Architecture Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 | Academic integrity Fourth Floor, Friary House, Greyfriars Road | Dr Oriel Prizemand and Dr Marga Munar Bauza |
| Dissertation writing workshop Fourth Floor, Friary House, Greyfriars Road | Dr Clarice Bleil de Souza |
Thursday 26 September 2019
| Time | Activity | Staff and students |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-12:00 | 'Meet the School' event Bute Building | All WSA staff and students |
Please use the rest of this day to deal with personal administration. Register with a GP, organise a bank account, get to know the city and your peers.
Friday 27 September 2019
MSc Sustainable Building Conservation students only
| Time | Activity | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-16:00 | Sustainable Building Conservation (SBC) induction and field trip 2 North Road | SBC students |
Induction information for students on the following programmes:
- MSc Advanced Building Performance Evaluation (ABPE)
- MSc Computational Methods in Architecture (CMA)
- MSc Environmental Design of Buildings (EDB)
- MSc Sustainable Building Conservation (SBC)
- MA Architectural Design (MA AD)
| Time | Activity | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-17:30 | Field trip to St Fagans National Museum of History Meet at Bute Building | ABPE, CMA, EDB, SBC and MA AD students |
Enrolment and induction information for postgraduate research will be available shortly.