Welcoming students
A big welcome to all our incoming students. We look forward to meeting you in the next few weeks as you join our School community.
And welcome back also to our returning undergraduate students, we hope you have had a good summer break and are looking forward to the year ahead!
For wider University plans, please take a look at MyQueens and the full Pre-Semester Engagement Programme of events for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Undergraduate
Note that for all undergraduate students both new and returning, there are a number of induction events happening across two weeks. These contain important information about the year ahead as well as useful opportunities to meet key staff and your fellow students. You are expected to attend all these events.
- There will be online events the week before teaching begins which is week beginning Monday 11 September.
- There will then be further in-person events the week teaching begins which is week beginning Monday 18 September.
Note teaching begins on Monday 18 September. All teaching will be in-person unless otherwise indicated on your timetable.
Details of induction activities for new first year undergraduate students are here.
Details of induction activities for returning second year undergraduate students are here.
Details of induction activities for returning third year undergraduate students are here.
Postgraduate
Details of induction activities for new postgraduate masters students will be communicated by Programme Directors. These will take place in-person week beginning Monday 18 September.
Psychology Connect is a programme of events to help you connect with the School and your fellow students. All Psychology students are very welcome to all Psychology Connect events.
Wednesday 20th September
12pm - 4pm: Psychology Zoo Day in DKB Quad. The wonderful Kidz Farm will be on campus with Llama’s, ponies, sheep, ducks, reptiles and much more! Come down and have a cuddle, or face your fears with the snakes and spiders.
5pm: Welcome Event - including free pizza! A chance to meet people on the course in an informal way.
Regular events from Week 2 onwards
Mondays 5pm - 7pm Pizza and Paint - every 2 weeks during term (starting Week 2, Monday 25 September)
Tuesdays 8.30am: Free student breakfasts until they run out - every week during term (starting Week 2, Tuesday 26 September)
Wednesdays 12.30- 2.30pm - Wellness Wednesdays - every 2 weeks during term time (starting Week 3, Wednesday 4 October)
Dr Judith Wylie is the School's Director of Internationalisation.
International Student Support is also here to help you make the most of your experience as an international student. Moving to a new country can be tough and we want you to have the best possible start at Queen's.
Connect with the International Student Support department.
The Student Wellbeing Team at Queen's offer a comprehensive range of support services throughout the academic year.
Visit Student Wellbeing for further information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our School Office at psychology@qub.ac.uk.