We’re really looking forward to seeing you on campus in September.
Faculty Welcome timetables and introductions
You can view the full term dates for this academic year 2025-26. Please note programmes with placements sometimes start earlier and finish later than the standard term dates.
We will be welcoming you onto campus with an exciting programme of events and activities, all designed to help you make friends and settle in as quickly as possible. This will include:
- An introduction to your Programme
- An introduction to Module Leads with Q&A
- An outline of school guidelines and expectations
- An introduction to assessment and online submissions
- A Timetable Guide
- Campus tours
- Student Centre information
- Student ID card collection
- An introduction to Library Services and Facilities
- An introduction to Student Wellbeing services
- Study Skills Sessions
You can find your programme Welcome timetables here, which include a list of events and activities for you to attend. If your programme is not showing here, they are still underway (TBC). Alternatively, you may receive this information another way such as by email so please do check your inbox regularly, including in your junk folder.
Introduction/course essentials
- Have you completed a health clearance assessment (if you need it)?
- Have you been vaccinated against mumps and meningitis C (if you need it)?
- Do you need an Enhanced Disclosure check?
Welcome from the Faculty Dean
On behalf of all the staff in the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the University and the next chapter in your life. We look forward to meeting you and enabling you to succeed in your studies with us.
The Faculty is based on all three of the University’s campuses, Avery Hill , Greenwich and Medway Our programmes in Health Sciences are mainly based at Avery Hill but are also delivered at the Medway campus. Our programmes in Education are mainly delivered at Avery Hill but also at Greenwich, and our Programmes in Human Sciences are mainly delivered at Greenwich and also at Avery Hill. Do make sure you check carefully to see on which campus your programme is based.
Our staff have created a variety of essential, useful and informative on-campus sessions during your Welcome, please note your first day date above. It is important to attend these, so your programme leader can meet you and provide you with the essential information you may need to ensure that you have a successful time with us. Do make sure that you attend all the Welcome sessions timetabled for your programme.
Your time with us is not just about your academic studies, it is also a chance to make new friends, gain new experiences and to have fun. We strongly encourage you to engage with Greenwich Students’ Union either at Avery Hill (based in the Dome) , at Greenwich (based in Dreadnought) or Medway (based at The Hub), where you can sign up for anything from Football to Volleyball, Gaming to Photography, find out about the chances to ‘Give It A Go’ and ‘What’s On’ during your first term. If you have any questions, concerns or worries, do contact us via the Digital Student Centre. If you contact via any other method, please ensure we have your full name, student number (beginning with 00) and the course you are taking with us.
All the best for your studies,
Professor Derek Moore
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean
Faculty of Education, Health and Human and Science
Key people
There are staff to support you every step of the way.
- Academic Tutors can help you improve your academic performance and support you on the path to your first graduate job. Their role is to inspire and motivate you. They can also help you navigate university expectations and support services.
- Student Advisors can support you with any matters relating to student experience. You can discuss any aspects of university life that you are not sure about - whether that’s policies, assessments or finding the right kind of support. They are here to support you in your transition to university life.
- Programme Leaders manage your programme. They co-ordinate the tutors across your modules and are responsible for your academic experience. This person will be named on the webpage for your course.
- Programme Administrators are a valuable source of advice as they know your courses and course teams very well. They can also offer advice on accessing a range of support services.
- Module Leaders plan your modules and teaching. They support and assess it and ensure its quality. They will be able to answer your questions about a specific module.
How to contact us and find further information
Get in touch by logging an enquiry on the Digital Student Centre.
You can also find us on campus:
- Avery Hill Campus: Fry Building, Second Floor
- Greenwich Maritime Campus: Dreadnought Building, D145
- Medway Campus: Nelson Building, N001
If you'd like more information about student life at the university, check out our Digital Student Centre. You can find FAQs or log an enquiry and we'll get back to you.
