Stage 1-Geography BA/BSc

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 15 September 2025.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and fun activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider University.

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

Take a look at our campus map.

Please note that:

all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Monday 15 September

13:00-15:00 - Welcome to Geography at Newcastle University - Bedson Building West, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre

Time: 13:00 to 15:00

Venue: Bedson Building West, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre (BEDB.G.04.LT1, UNIVERSITY MAP REF:20,21)

Staff: Professor Alison Stenning (Degree Programme Director)

Tuesday 16 September

12:00-16:00 - Campus Tours - Henry Daysh Building, Seminar Room (HDB 3.76)

Geography mentors will take you around campus to lecture theatres, the GPS Office, and other key locations

Time: 12:00 to 16:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Seminar Room (HDB 3.76)

Wednesday 17 September

13:00-15:00 - Your Geography Degree - Bedson Building West, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre

Time: 13:00 to 15:00

Venue: Bedson Building West, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre (BEDB.G.04.LT1, UNIVERSITY MAP REF:20,21)

Staff: Professor Alison Stenning (Degree Programme Director)