Welcome Week timetable

See below for the full schedule of activities.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9am		9-9.45am Meet your academic advisor		Engagement Activities***
10am		10am-12pm Meet the Department		Engagement Activities***
11am				Engagement Activities***
12pm				Engagement Activities***
1pm	1-3pm Welcome to the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures	1-2pm Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences UG Welcome Talk		Engagement Activities***
2pm		2-3pm Ancient History and Classics Induction		Engagement Activities***
3pm		3-4pm Archaeology Induction		Engagement Activities***
4pm		4-5pm Egyptology Induction 4-5pm Evolutionary Anthropology Induction		Engagement Activities***

***check out our dedicated departmental Canvas site for further details of groups, timings and locations for each activity.

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Welcome to the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures: The Essentials

Transitioning to university can be both challenging and exciting. This session will cover essential resources and expectations for students, beginning with a welcome talk from the Dean of School and an introduction to key staff. You'll learn about student support, the student voice, careers, and employability opportunities, as well as managing time effectively, taking ownership of your work, and understanding available support. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools for a smooth and successful transition to university life.

This session is for new ACE and History undergraduate students, and ACE, History and Politics postgraduate students studying a programme within the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures.

Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: TBC

Meet the Department

This session is compulsory for all undergraduate students studying the following at single honours, joint honours or as a major subject:

Ancient History

Classics

Classical Studies

Egyptology

Archaeology

Evolutionary Anthropology

And postgraduate students studying:

Ancient History

Classics

Classical Studies

Egyptology

Archaeology

Human Evolution

Health, Cultures and Societies

Meet the department and receive all the information you need, including how you will meet your Academic Advisor.

Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: TBC

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences UG Welcome Talk

This session will provide a welcome from the Vice Chancellor and Director of Student Experience here at the University of Liverpool. Hear about the different things you can get involved in during your time here, and the services available to you across the University.

Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Mountford Hall

Student Engagement Activities

The Department is hosting a range of hands-on activities for new students. Further information will be provided by email or check out our dedicated departmental Canvas site for further details of groups, timings and locations for each activity.

Dates: Thursday 18 September 2025
Times: 1 - 6pm
Locations: Various requested

Welcome to the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures: The Essentials

Meet the Department

Ancient History and Classics – Programme Induction

Archaeology – Programme Induction

Egyptology – Programme Induction

Evolutionary Anthropology – Programme Induction

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences UG Welcome Talk

Student Engagement Activities