Key dates

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including your programme-specific Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

You can register for all Moray House and University-wide welcome events on the University's UoE Events App linked below. Please always prioritise attending your PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC induction events over general induction events, if timings conflict.

Welcome Week and Induction

Your programme induction

7 - 9 January 2026, 12 - 1 pm (UK time)

Location: All sessions will take place online in Zoom. 

These sessions are a chance to meet the Programme Director, introduce yourself, and ask any questions you might have about the programme and the University. It is very informal so no need to prepare anything at all. 

Induction schedule

SessionDate & TimeTopicConnection
Session 1: Programme Introduction7 January 2026, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

Meet the team and peers and learn about the available support

[Dr Janja Komljenovic and the team]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 7973 0689
Passcode: WNC8906S
Session 2:  Progression through the programme8 January 2026, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

An orientation to the MScDE programme, what to expect and how to prepare

[Dr Janja Komljenovic and the team]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 811 2722 7930
Passcode: 2jufwf5B
Session 3: Introduction to Foundations9 January 2026, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

An orientation to the introductory course

[Dr Rovincer Najjuma, Dr Janja Komljenovic and Dr Huw Davies]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 828 8601 5460
Passcode: msDHqPb1

MHSES Welcome/Welcome Back - January refresh and new student welcome event

Date: 8th January 

Time: 10:30 - 11:30

Venue: Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomsons Land

Whether you’re joining MHSES for the first time in January or returning after the winter break, we’d love for you to join us for a friendly and informative session to help you start the semester feeling confident and supported.

In this session, you’ll: 

  • refresh your knowledge of academic and wellbeing support available to you
  • learn about opportunities to get involved in the MHSES school community
  • meet fellow MHSES students and members of staff
  • ask questions and find out what’s happening this semester.

The event includes: 

  • 30-minute information session
  • 20-minute networking and Q&A, with light conversation and a chance to connect with others.

Come along, get settled in and start the term with the support and community you need to thrive. We look forward to seeing you there!