Key dates

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including 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.

Your Programme Induction

Programme induction sessions

Both sessions will provide an overview of the programme, discuss expectations, and enable us to get to know each other.

Deaf learners pathway

Friday 9 January, 1 pm - 3 pm

Hybrid: In person in Charteris Land 4.11 and online via Teams. 

A link will be sent to all new starters so they can decide how to attend.

Visually impaired learners pathway

Tuesday 13 January 2026, 2 pm - 4 pm

Induction will be online via Teams. A link will be sent to all new students so they can attend.

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!