Welcome and induction

We look forward to welcoming our new students in September 2026. Your Induction timetables will be posted on this page closer to the start of the academic year. You can access the term dates for the upcoming academic year here.

If at any point you have any questions or need support, you can turn to Hwb. Hwb is the home of student information.

Hwb is designed to make it quick and easy for you to access the support, services, and information you need. Think of it as one place for every answer.

Welcome from Professor Ryan Murphy, Pro-Vice-Chancellor

"I am delighted to welcome you as a new student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. You are joining a friendly, inclusive and vibrant community of academics, professional services staff and fellow students. We aim to challenge you to be, and do, the best you can by supporting you to develop your critical thinking and creativity. The disciplines within Humanities and Social Sciences work best when they work together and so we encourage you to create new friendships and partnerships that will allow you to flourish as individuals and to become agents of change for the future. Our committed staff want to work with you to create an environment in which we can explore together the biggest challenges facing society and the planet. I am so excited to see and hear the great things that you will achieve. I hope you enjoy your studies and look forward to meeting you during your time with us. Again, welcome class of 2026 – your future awaits!"