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University of Essex homepage Welcome Departmental induction Psychology
Welcome Week

Psychology Departmental Induction 2025

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Welcome to our department

Come and find out more about your course, meet key members of staff and meet the people you’re going to be studying with.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our department.

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

First Year Undergraduate

Tuesday 30 September 2025

Time Event Location
11:30 - 13:00 Welcome talks

Attendance essential

Find out about your Department, the people you'll be working with and key information about your upcoming year at Essex.

 Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall A
13:00 - 15:00 Personal tutor group social

Meet your Personal Tutor and fellow tutees. Ask questions, find out more about your studies, student wellbeing and student support services, and take part in our quiz.

 STEM 3.1

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building

Postgraduate Taught

Thursday 2 October 2025

Time Event Location
11:00 - 13:00 Welcome talks

Find out more about your Department and get key information about your upcoming year at Essex.

Meet your Personal Tutor and fellow tutees. Ask questions and find out more about your studies, student wellbeing and student support services.

 The Hex

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building

Postgraduate Research

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building
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Online Pre-registration opens from 2 September. This is an essential part of your Essex journey for both new and returning students. Just follow the simple steps and you'll be ready for the new academic year.

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