Government Departmental Induction 2026

Welcome to our department

Your induction to your Department is an essential part of Welcome Week at the University of Essex. Discover all Department of Government Welcome Week 2026 events for all study levels.

Joint-honours degrees

Studying more than one subject? If you're studying a joint degree, you should access key support through your home department. If you're not sure which is your home department, you can find out on MyEssex.

Schedules

Undergraduates - Foundation Year and First Year
Undergraduates - Returning students
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Research

Undergraduate - Foundation Year and First Year

Thursday 8 October 2026

Time	Event	Place
10:00 - 11:00	Department induction Talks from: Head of department Director of Education Peer mentors Free pizza will be available.	5.300A
11:00 - 12:00	Department mini fair Students can meet first year module leaders and support services stands.	5.300A
12:00 - 13:00	Meet your personal tutor An opportunity for students to meet their personal tutor and ask any questions.	5.300A

Undergraduates - Returning (Second and Final Years)

Friday 9 October 2026

Time	Event	Location
11:00 - 12:30	Welcome back Talk from Head of Department, plus meet peers, lecturers, and support services.	Department common room

Postgraduate Taught

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Time	Event	Location
10:00 - 11:00	Welcome talk Talks from Director of Postgraduate Education and the library team. Free pizza provided.	4.722
11:00 - 12:00	PGT Welcome hour An informal event to let you meet and chat with fellow new postgraduate students and our academics.	4.722