Postgraduate Welcome Week Activities
See below for the full schedule of welcome week activities.
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
Welcome to the Department of Politics
An introduction to your Department, and a chance to meet key departmental staff and learn more about your degree programme, modules and forms of assessment.
This session is for all new students studying MAs in International Relations and Security, Political Science and International Relations (including the Contemporary Europe pathway), and the new Master of Public Administration and Policy.
Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 10am-11am
Location: TBC
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences PGT 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: 11am–12pm
Location: Mountford Hall
MA International Relations and Security – Programme Induction
This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.
This session is for all new students studying the MA in International Relations and Security
Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: TBC
MA Political Science and International Relations – Programme Induction
This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.
This session is for all new students studying the MA in Political Science and International Relations. Students attending this event will also have the opportunity to opt into the Contemporary Europe MA.
Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: TBC
MPA Public Administration and Policy – Programme Induction
This session will introduce you to your degree programme, module choices, support and the key things you need to know at the start of your studies.
This session is for all new students studying the Master of Public Administration and Policy
Date: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: TBC
Masters of Research – HLC Programme Induction
The session will introduce students to several aspects of the MRes programmes across the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, including:
- The various kinds of support the School will make available for students.
- Some key aspects of the structure and the running of the MRes programmes.
- MRes students' status as PGT students and their access to resources.
Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 12-1pm
Location: TBC