Welcome Week and Induction

Your induction

Your induction will take place Monday 19th August - Friday 23rd August. You should plan to attend sessions 9am - 4pm during this week. 

Your induction will include welcome sessions, information sessions, and the first teaching sessions of your programme. Full in-person attendance is expected.

Details of all events and teaching sessions will be available on your programme LEARN page near the start of your induction. 

 PGDE Primary LEARN page

Accessing LEARN

PGDE Primary initial sessions

Below is some information about induction events that are taking place to welcome you to the School and the programme. Your full timetable, including teaching sessions, will be available on LEARN. 

PGDE Primary School Welcome Session: Monday 19th August: 09:45 - 10:15

This essential induction event for Moray House students includes a welcome from key senior staff in the School, ​​​​as well as an overview of campus resources to help you make the most of your time studying with us. Students will be greeted by the Head of School and the Director of Teacher Education.

PGDE Primary Programme Induction: Monday 19th August: 10:30 - 12:00

This event will include meeting the Programme Director and the wider teaching team, as well as the programme overview, managing your work and social learning events on the programme.

You can see details of afternoon events on the programme Learn page.

Meet the Teacher's Trade Union: Monday 19th August: 09:00 - 13:00 (drop-in)

An opportunity to meet with a number of teacher trade unions and discuss the benefits of joining. A chance to ask questions, sign up and pick up some goodies!

Getting the Most out of your Student Experience: Tuesday 20th August: 09:00 - 09:45

Find out more about the support and advice services available to you as a new student, so that if you ever need support you know where to go and who to contact.

An opportunity to meet key support staff who will explain the academic support system, the pastoral and administrative care available and how the Disability and Learning Support Service can support you throughout your studies.

You can see details of afternoon events, and those happening later in the week, on the programme Learn page.

School induction and the Welcome Week app

The standard University semester 1 opens with Welcome Week 9-13 September. You will already have started your programme and settled into your courses. However, you are very welcome to attend events taking place in Welcome Week that fit around the other commitments in your timetable. It may be that you are unable to attend some of these sessions live, however, recordings will be made available and published on the Student Hub after the event. 

It is recommended that you download the University Events App where you will find all Moray House and University-wide welcome events. 

Download the University of Edinburgh Events App ​​​​​​

MHSES School Community Fair

A chance for students to meet with students and staff involved in the School community and more importantly how you can get involved.

Wednesday 18 September: 10:00 - 12:00

On-campus (not recorded)