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Chemical Engineering - Stage Two Direct Entry

Your Welcome Week programme starts on 21 September 2026.

You’ll find a list of your Welcome Week activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Please note that:

  • All activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
  • All activities are compulsory unless stated otherwise.
  • Alongside the in-person sessions outlined on your timetable, all registered students are required to complete our essential .

Monday 21 September

10:00 - Stage 2 Tutor Welcome - Room L101, Merz Court

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Venue: Room L101, 1st Floor, Merz Court

An introduction to Chemical Engineering with Professor Kamelia Boodhoo.

11:00 - Degree Programme Director welcome talk - L101, Merz Court

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: Room L101, 1st Floor, Merz Court

A welcome talk from Degree Programme Director Dr Richard Law.

13:00 - Society and student rep opportunities - Room G.006 Lecture Theatre, Stephenson Building

Time: 13:00 to 13:30

Venue: G.006 Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

Learn about the sports clubs, societies, Give it a Go and volunteering opportunities on offer from 缅北禁地 Students Union (NUSU).

Tuesday 22 September

11:00 - Meet your Academic Advisor - L101, Merz Court

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: Room L101, Merz Court

Meet your academic advisor in this session.

12:00 - Routes to Support Talk (with Marine Technology and Chemical Engineering Stage 1) - 2.007.PC3, Stephenson Building

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: Room 2.007.PC3, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

This is an opportunity to find out what library services, wellbeing support and more are available to you.

Wednesday 23 September

12:00 - Meet your Peer Mentor - Room G.006 Lecture Theatre, Stephenson Building

Time: 12:00 - 11:00

Venue: G.006 Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building 

A session to meet your Peer Mentor, run by Dr Vladimir Zivkovic.

11:00 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) collection - 2.0002, Multifunction Lab 2, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: 2.002 Stephenson Multifunction Lab 2, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

You must bring your smartcard to this session. PPE will not be handed out without this.

Your PPE is for your lab sessions. You cannot attend your labs without this equipment. It's very important to attend this session and collect your PPE. Please remember to bring your student smartcard. 

Thursday 24 September

10:00 - Introduction to IChemE Accreditation - Room G.006 Lecture Theatre, Stephenson Building

Time: 10:00 to 11:00

Venue: G.006 Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

An introduction to IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) accreditation with Dr Fernando Russo Abegao.

11:00 - Stage 2 Industrial Placements - Room G.034, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Venue: Room G.034, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

Learn about the range of industrial placements on offer for you with Sara Williams, Dr Wenting Hu and Dr Shayan Seyedin.

12:30 - Computer Clusters for Online content - SAGE Computing Lab 8.10a & 8.10b, Merz Court

Time: 12:30 - 13:00

Venue: SAGE Computing Lab 8.10a and 8.10b, Merz Court

Designated computer space to access online courses for Chemical Engineering students. This activity is not compulsory, and students can drop in at any time. 

13:00 - Lab Safety Induction Session - Room G.006, Stephenson Building

Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Venue: Room G.006, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

An induction session on Lab safety with Dr Eni Oko.

Friday 25 September

11:00 - Optional Session: Induction Fair - 2nd Floor Atrium, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Venue: 2nd Floor Atrium, Stephenson Building

Optional Session – Induction Fair

Information Stands at the Fair include: the University Careers Service, Start Up, Student Wellbeing Team, the University Library, Maths Aid, Student Societies, the Student Union, Stage 1 Field Trip Information Stand and others.

13:30 - Research Opportunities in Chemical Engineering - Room L101, Merz Court

Time: 13:30 to 14:30

Venue: Room L101, 1st Floor, Merz Court

Learn about the exciting research opportunities available in Chemical Engineering with Dr Fernando Russo Abegao and Dr Jonathan McDonough.