College of Arts & Humanities

Your first week on campus

The academic year starts on Monday 15 September 2025 – this is when new students are expected to arrive. Teaching begins in the next week, commencing Monday 22nd September.

Induction

There will be welcome activities before and after the start of teaching, with opportunities to familiarise yourself with the wide range of resources available to support you throughout your time here.

We'll publish information here about the induction sessions you'll be expected to attend and the opportunities you'll have to meet other students and staff from your programme. Check this page for updates as you get closer to joining us. We’re looking forward to welcoming you!

Key Dates

• Key dates for students starting in September 2025
• Session Dates (teaching time & holidays) for 2025/26

College of Arts & Humanities Postgraduate Induction Event

New students will be invited to attend the College of Arts & Humanities Postgraduate Induction event, which will take place on Monday, 6 October from 4-5:30pm in the Glasgow University Union Debates Chamber. This informal gathering is a chance to enjoy refreshments, meet academic and support staff from across the College, and connect with fellow postgraduate students. You will receive an email at the start of the first semester with details about how to book your place.

School Events

School of Critical Studies

There will be school and subject induction events between 15th and 19th September. More details will be available closer to the time.

School of Humanities

There will be a welcome reception at Hunterian Museum on Monday 15th September 4.30-6pm. It's an informal event with opportunities to meet other students and staff. There will also be a Support for Postgraduate Learning event on Wednesday 17th September 10am-12.30pm, covering academic skills at the postgraduate level, including a library induction and skills session.

Subject & Programme Events

Celtic & Gaelic

Tuesday 16 Sept 1500-1700 3 University Gardens - Thomson Room.

Gender History

Monday 15 September at 1–3pm in the Murray Room, 65 Oakfield Ave

Global Gender History

Monday 15 September at 1–3pm (via Zoom)

History (all other History programmes)

Thursday 18 Sept 10.00-12.00 Joseph Black Building - Carnegie Room C305.

Information Studies (Information Management and Preservation, Library and Information Studies and Museum Studies)

• Introduction to Postgraduate Study in Information Studies Monday 15th 10-4pm
• Introduction to Sector Partners and Collections Facilities Tuesday 16th 10-4pm
• Learning and Teaching in Information Studies Thursday 18th September 10-1pm

All events will be held in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre.

Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets

See the programme website: MAGMa Induction & Welcome

Philosophy

Friday 19 Sept 15.30 – 1630 Adam Smith Building - room 582

We’ll have more details about induction events for your School and programme closer to the start of the new academic year. Check this page for updates as you get closer to joining us.