Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including your Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.
Specific events for MSc CEID students during and around Welcome Week are listed below. The week includes events to introduce you to the programme, investigate your passion, and introduce yourself to your peers and faculty. It will be a great opportunity to make those initial connections with others in the community and set the tone for an important, challenging, and collaborative year of study.
Monday 8 September, 9:30
Location: Levels Cafe (One of the first tables by the door, look for the CEID Logo)
Event is optional and in-person.
Optional meet up for those that want to attend the school events with their CEID peers. We’ll get to know each other a bit before we walk to the school events together.
Tuesday 9 September, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Patterson’s Land G.42
Event is compulsory and in-person.
Join us for the main induction to the MSc CEID programme. Get inspired for the school year, meet faculty and peers, and start thinking big about what you want to get out of this experience.
Tuesday 9 September, 12:00 - 14:00
Location: B1.08 and 1.07 (Outreach Centre)
Event is optional and in-person. There is no fee to attend; however, you may wish to purchase food and drink for yourself.
Following the welcome talk, join your classmates, faculty, and others in the CEID Community as we head to a nearby cafe to relax and get to know each other better.
Wednesday 10 September, 10:00 - 11:30
Location: Patterson’s Land G.42
Event is compulsory and in-person.
In this session you'll hear tips from CEID faculty to support your academic success. This is an introduction and discussion on (1) expectations and self-study (2) marking and assessment, (3) feedback, (4) dissertations.
Thursday 11 September, 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Patterson’s Land G.42
Event is compulsory and in-person.
Hear from CEID alumni as they share their tips for success and survival in CEID and Edinburgh. This panel is a student-only event, providing space for questions and sharing on any and all aspects of student life. It is the first opportunity to meet CEID alumni and make cross-cohort connections with your CEID Community peers.
Thursday 11 September, 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Patterson’s Land G.42
Event is optional and in-person.
Early discussion with those individuals interested in taking on leadership positions in the CEID Society.
Friday 12 September, 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Moray House Quad/Courtyard
Event is optional and in-person.
Join MSc CEID faculty Aliandra Barlete as we walk through parts of Edinburgh, learning about the city while we connect it to social theory.
Tuesday 16 September, 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Hybrid, Scottish Parliament
Event is optional. Pre-event registration is required.
Join some MSc CEID faculty for this meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on International Development. Registration will be required. More information and registration will be made available at the link below:
Monday 8 - Friday 12 September 2025
The semester opens with Welcome Week, the week before the first week of teaching. Welcome Week is a key part of the postgraduate experience and participation is essential. It is an information-packed week with social and instructive activities planned by the School and the University.
Find all Moray House and University-wide welcome events on the University Events App and plan your schedule:
Please note that the Edinburgh branch of the University and College Union have confirmed that strike action will take place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September. We fully respect the right of our staff to take part in industrial disputes but will work hard to reduce the impact on our students. You can find more information on our website:
We encourage you to attend Moray House induction events but please always prioritise attending your programme-specific induction session and teaching should timings conflict.
Please access links to all online sessions and recordings on the MHSES Student Hub Events page.
Visit the MHSES Student Hub Events page (on SharePoint)
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Ceremony | Mon 8 Sept | 11:30 - 12:30 2:30 - 3:30 | McEwan Hall |
Welcome to Moray House School of Education and Sport: Postgraduate Taught Students This induction event will introduce you to Moray House, with a warm welcome from staff and an overview of the resources and support available to you as a student. It’s also a chance to learn where to go for advice and guidance throughout your studies. | Mon 8 Sept | 09:45 - 10:30 | Paterson's Land G1, Hybrid and recorded |
MHSES School Community Fair A chance for you to meet with students and staff involved in the School community and learn how you can get involved | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00 - 12:00 | ON-CAMPUS (not recorded) |
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