Welcome to Greenwich Business School

Welcome, we're glad you're here. Alongside what we've already sent you, this article covers everything you need to settle in.

First things first: register

Registration is the one thing to sort before Welcome week. You can still come along if it's not finished (and we do expect to see you there), but you won't have access to your course materials or timetables until it's done. Best to get it out of the way now.

Everything you need is on our registration page.

Your first week

Keep an eye on both your university and personal email. Your Programme Leader and academic team will be in touch with details of your first week of programme activities, so you'll know where to be and when.

Once you're fully registered, you'll have access to your programme timetable and your personal timetable. Timetables can shift in the first few weeks, so check the student portal regularly to make sure you're looking at the latest version.

A welcome from our Faculty Dean

Hi, and a very warm welcome from all of us here at Greenwich Business School.

I'm Gary, Executive Dean here at GBS, and I'm delighted you'll be joining us this year.

When you arrive, you'll become part of a genuinely student-centred community. You'll get to know the programme team, and you'll have your own GBS Academic Tutor and Student Adviser throughout your studies. That's dedicated GBS support, right from the start.

They're there for you when you need them, providing support specific to you, based on GBS's 100% You mission.

Our latest National Student Survey results, published on 8th July 2026, are our strongest yet. They show us*, in the Business & Management subject area, averaging 13th overall across Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and also place us 6th overall for Student Voice. That's out of more than 100 universities ranked by the Guardian University Guide, so you're joining us at a genuinely exciting time.

Your first week will be all about finding your feet, meeting new friends, meeting the GBS team, exploring our beautiful riverside campus, and settling in.

Look to get involved beyond the course too, once you're here. Join a society, come to events. That's often where the best experiences happen.

Dr Gary Brown
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean,
Greenwich Business School

^{*Based on the Business & Management subject area for institutions which were included in last year's Guardian University League Table.}

Key People

You'll meet a lot of new faces in your first few weeks. These are the ones to remember:

• Programme Leader: They manage your programme, co-ordinate with the tutors across your modules and are responsible for your academic experience. You can find out who they are by looking at the webpage for your course.
• Academic Tutors: Your primary contact when you have questions or need advice. They can help direct you to student services, help you improve your academic performance, and support you on the path to your first graduate job.
• Module Leader: Your course modules will be taught by one or more tutors, but the module leader leads in planning the module, teaching, supporting, and assessing it and ensuring quality. They will be able to answer your questions about their module.
• Student Help desk: Your first port of call when you have any questions relating to the university. The team will be able to direct you to the correct area and ensure that your enquiry is answered. You can find the Student Help Desk in Room QM240 of the Queen Mary Building.
• Education Officers: These staff are a valuable source of advice as they know your programme and academics very well and they can also offer advice on accessing a range of support services.
• Faculty Student Advisor: Your FSA is your first point of contact for pastoral and academic support throughout your time with us. Once you have their contact details, you can reach out for guidance on any pastoral or academic matters.