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Welcome 2024

Welcome events for students of the Department of Economic History 

We are looking forward to welcoming all our new arrivals in September 2024.

This page features all the departmental events and on-campus enrolment times.

You will receive additional information on specific events such as socials nearer the time.  

To help you identify meeting locations, here is a map of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ campus: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Campus

 

Undergraduate Students

Wednesday 18 September - pre-arrival online session: Introduction to study skills at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳LIFE

  • Time: 1-2pm
  • Online - link required

Jennie Stowar of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ LIFE will introduce what ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s study and personal development centre can offer students making the transition into university.

For BSc Economics and Economic History Students only - Meet the Economics Department - Monday 23 September

  • Time: 9.30-10.30
  • Location: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Lecture Theatre, Centre Building

A welcome briefing from the Department of Econoimcs for our joint honours students. 

Welcome Meeting and Lunch, all Economic History programmes - Monday 23 September

  • Lunch: 1-2pm
  • Welcome Meeting -2-4pm
  • Location: Sumeet Valrani Lecture Theatre, First Floor Central Building (CBG 1.01)

This is an important meeting and all first year students are expected to attend.

On Campus Enrolment - Tuesday 24 September

Enrolment takes place in the Marshal Building.

 

BSc Economic Hstory and Geography

  • Time: 12-12.15pm

 

BSc Economic History

  • Time: 12.15-12.30pm

 

BSc Economics and Economic History 

  • Time: 12.15-12.30pm

 Information about enrolment requirements is here:

Treasure Hunt - Tuesday 24 September

The aim is to follow as many clues as possible, taking you around places of interest in central London. A great way to meet your fellow students and get to know the city.

We'll tell you how to sign up, put you in a team, and give you the information you need to take part.

Start time: 3pm 

Introduction to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers - Wednesday 25 September

Meet Careers Consultant Doreen Addo-Thompson, who will introduce you to the full range of services and support available to students. All students are expected to attend.

  • Time: 2-3pm
  • Location: CKK 2.04 (Cheng Kin Ku Building)

Introduction to Writing - Thursday 26 September

An interactive session on how to write effectively, hosted by Professor Oliver Volckart.

  • Time: 2-4pm
  • Location: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Lecture Theatre, Ground floor, Central Building (CBG)

Departmental Social at Bloomsbury Lanes -Thursday 26 September

Department Social Event

All master's students are invited to join the departmental welcome social event on Thursday 26 September, 5-9pm, Bloomsbury Lanes. More details to follow.

 

General Course/Go ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳  Students

General Course/GO ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ On-Campus Enrolment - Monday 23 September

Enrolment takes place in the Marshall Building.

 

The General Course (Surnames E – H)

  • Time:  10.45am 

The General Course (Surnames I – L)

  • Time: 10.45am - 11.00am 

The General Course (Surnames M – P)

  • Time: 11.00am - 11.15am 

The General Course (Surnames O – T)

  • 11.15am - 11.30am 

The General Course (Surnames U – W)

  • Time: 11.30am - 11.45am 

The General Course (Surnames X – Z)

  • Time: 11.45am – 12pm (midday) 

The General Course for English Language Majors

  • Time:12pm (midday) - 12.15pm 

Study Abroad GO ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Exchange Students

  • Time: 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Treasure Hunt - Tuesday 24 September

The Treasure Hunt will take you and your team around places of interest in central London. A great way to meet your fellow students and get to know the city.

We'll tell you how to sign up, put you in a team, and give you the information you need to take part.

  • Start time: 3pm 

General Course/Go ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Students Welcome Meeting - Wednesday 25 September

Welcome meeting and introduction to the Department.

Meeting hosted by Professor Oliver Volckart

  • Time: 3-4pm
  • Location: CKK 2.04

Economic History Department Social - Thursday 26 September

All General Course and Go/ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ students are invited to join the departmental welcome social event on Thursday 26 September, 5-9pm, Bloomsbury Lanes. More details to follow.

 

Master's Students Induction and Welcome Events

Programme Induction Meetings - Wednesday 25 September

Wednesday 25 September  

MSc Financial History Programme Induction Meeting

  • Time: 10-11am
  • Location: CKK 2.13 (Second Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building

MSc Political Economy of Late Development Programme Induction Meeting

  • Time: 11am-12pm (midday)
  • Location: CKK 2.17 (Second Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building)

MSc Economic History Programme Induction Meeting

  • Time: 1-2pm
  • Location: CKK 2.04  (Second Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building)

MSc Economic History (Research) Programme Induction Meeting 

  • Time: 2-3pm
  • Location: CKK 2.09  (Second Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building)

MSc Global Economic History Programme Induction Meeting

  • Time: 3-4pm
  • Location: CKK 2.09 (Second Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building) 

On campus enrolment - Wednesday 25 September

On-Campus Enrolment 

MSc Economic History (incl. MSc Global Economic History, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-Leipzig Double Degree (Surnames A-M)

  • Time: 2.45-3pm
  • Location: Marshall Building

MSc Economic History (incl. MSc Global Economic History, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-Leipzig Double Degree) (Surnames N-Z):

  • Time: 3-3-15pm
  • Location: Marshall Building

MSc Economic History (Research)

  • Time: 3-3.15pm
  • Location: Marshall Building

 MSc Financial History

  • Time: 3.15-3.30pm
  • Location: Marshall Building

 MSc Political Economy of Late Development

  • Time: 3.15-3.30pm
  • Location: Marshall Building

General Induction meeting: all master's programmes - Thursday 26 September

 General MSc Induction meeting - all programmes

  • Time: 2-4pm
  • Room: CLM 3.02 (Clement House)

Master's Treasure Hunt and Department Welcome Event - Thursday 26 September

Treasure Hunt 

The Treasure Hunt will take you and your team around places of interest in central London. A great way to meet your fellow students and get to know the city.

Participants will be put into teams and given details of what to do nearer the time.

The hunt takes place on Thursday 26 September, and the starting slot is from 10-11am.

Department Social Event

All master's students are invited to join the departmental welcome social event on Thursday 26 September, 5-9pm, Bloomsbury Lanes. More details to follow.

 

PhD Students and Visiting PhD students

PhD students - Welcome reception and campus enrolment

A welcome reception for new MPhil/PhD students, including visiting students, will be held on Thursday 26 September (2-4pm) in CKK 2.08.

Please keep an eye on the  for details on how to enrol.

All PhD students are invited to join the departmental welcome social event on Thursday 26 September, 5-9pm, Bloomsbury Lanes. More details to follow.