Welcome Webinars
Practical (and important!) tips for international students (Tuesday 22 August)
From finding suitable family accommodation to part-time work and knowing what the real cost of living is in Aberystwyth. We hope this session will help you to have realistic expectations and help you prepare for your new life as an international student in Aberystwyth. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. All international students are welcome to join.
Date: Tuesday 22 August
Time: 9am (UK Time)
Date: Tuesday 22 August
Time: 5pm (UK Time)
Managing your Money at Aberystwyth (Wednesday 30 August)
We welcome you to join this webinar to hear from our Money and Advice team. They will talk about everything from Student Loans to making the most of your money. They will we hope offer some reassurance and make sure you know who to go to for help and support should you ever need it.
Date: Wednesday 30 August
Time: 10am
Accessibility & Inclusion at Aberystwyth (Friday 1 September)
Our brilliant and friendly Accessibility and Inclusion team will be hosting this webinar. They will cover a range of subjects which include, negotiating the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) process, what academic adjustments are and how to get them in place, and how you can make use of inclusive facilities and assistive technology to ensure you have the very best experience here at Aber.
Date: Friday 1 September
Time: 10am
Information for Parents, Supporters and/or Carers (Wednesday 6 September)
We know that starting University isn’t just an exciting and perhaps anxious time for our students, but also for parents and carers. As such, we hope that this webinar will provide some helpful information and reassurance as you support your child as they make their transition to study and life here at Aberystwyth – we'll talk about key support services, opportunities for them to get involved, and how to get in touch if at any point you have any concerns.
Date: Wednesday 6 September
Time: 6pm
Getting settled - from wellbeing to making great connections for international students (Thursday 7 September)
Whether you are super excited, feeling anxious or perhaps a bit of both, this webinar is for you. We will take the time to talk about Uni life and tell you about societies, the Sports Centre, the Arts Centre, and other areas of Uni life that you can engage in to support your overall well-being. The team will share top tips and hints to help you as you plan your transition to studying and living here at Aberystwyth University and we will explain a little bit about the area of Wales that you will be studying in (beaches, walks, faith spaces). We will explain to you how to access our service when things get tough, or when you notice a friend is not having the best time.
Date: Thursday 7 September
Time: 1pm (UK time)
Student Accommodation – Living with Others (Friday 8 September)
Join our brilliant Residence Life team as they talk about all things accommodation. Whilst they will focus on what it’s like to live in University-managed accommodation this will be relevant to any student who is starting at Aberystwyth University this year and who will be living with others. The team will help you as you prepare over these coming weeks and will share some brilliant tips and ideas to ensure that you have the most amazing time when you get here.
Date: Friday 8 September
Time: 4pm
Getting settled – from wellbeing to making great connections (Friday 8 September)
Whether you are super excited, feeling anxious or perhaps a bit of both, this webinar is for you. We will take the time to talk about Uni life and tell you about societies, the Sports Centre, the Arts Centre, and other areas of Uni life that you can engage in to support your overall well-being. The team will share top tips and hints to help you as you plan your transition to studying and living here at Aberystwyth University and we will explain a little bit about the area of Wales that you will be studying in (beaches, walks, faith spaces). We will explain to you how to access our service when things get tough, or when you notice a friend is not having the best time.
Date: Friday 8 September
Time: 1pm
Know Your Degree and the Skills You Need (Monday 11 September)
This session will help you identify and plan for the assessed work in the modules you will be studying. It looks at what it means to study in Welsh / bilingually, the types of Welsh medium and bilingual modules that are available, and your choices when it comes to the language of assessment. It also covers ways of identifying your modules, their learning outcomes and content, links to reading lists, and how to identify your assignments. In addition, you will receive advice on good academic practice (referencing), essays, reports, presentations, exams and where to look for further information, advice and support.
Date: Monday 11 September
Time: 10am
Learning Effectively through Active Learning (Monday 18 September)
Active learning is a key feature of university study, but what does it look like in practice? In this session, we’ll share ideas for how you can turn passive learning into active learning and get the most out of lectures and readings. Using effective strategies enables you to remember more (with less time invested) and get better marks.
Date: Monday 18 September
Time: 4pm