Environmental Sciences BSc Welcome Pack
Welcome to Environmental Sciences BSc 2025.
Welcome to BSc Environmental Science. We are looking forward to meeting you all in September and hope that this welcome pack gives you some insight as to what to expect.
During your first week at the University you will be bombarded with yet more information but don’t panic – the course team are more than happy to talk you through it all. We will meet you all as a group at the start of the first week and we will also meet you individually to talk through the course, University and pretty much anything else you need to discuss.
You will also be assigned a personal tutor who will be your main point of contact throughout your first year. Please feel free to email me at any point prior to your induction week with any concerns or simply if you want to chat about the course.
The natural environment is of vital importance to all of us with its future and sustainability being high on both the political and public agendas. Human impact is placing increasing stress on the environment but at the same time there is a growing awareness of the problems and of the need to find solutions. Sustainable development is at the centre of this Environmental Science degree and you will find that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are inherent in the curriculum that you will study. As the world faces increasing challenges related to climate change, resource scarcity and population growth, the need to create a more resilient world is more important than ever.
Join us on this inter-disciplinary programme where we will provide you with a science-based degree focusing on important concepts and principles for understanding the natural environment. There is lots of field and lab work, and you will have the opportunity to go on residential UK trips as well as getting involved in research and undertaking skill development. As the subject of environmental science is very broad the programme is structured with several specialist modules available through the programme.
We can’t wait to meet you in September, see you soon!
Your Course Leader
Dr Ruth Copeland-Phillips
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences
Ruth.copeland-phillips@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome and induction sessions
This is your induction timetable for welcome week commencing 22 September 2025. If you have any questions or would like to meet/ talk prior to welcome week please do not hesitate to contact Dr Ruth Copeland-Phillips: ruth.copeland-phillips@northampton.ac.uk.
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Monday 22 September
Session: Introduction and Welcome to the Course. You can also book Personal Tutorial slots during this session (taking place on 24 September) and we will give further details around the Fieldwork activity taking place later in the week.
- Time: 2 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: LH112, first floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
Tuesday 23 September
Session: Introduction to studying at UON. Learn how to access your timetable, IT account, NILE, reading lists and other study resources.
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: LH124, first floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
Please bring a laptop or mobile device.
Wednesday 24 September
Session: Personal Tutorials
- Time: you can book your personal tutorial slot with your tutor on Monday 22 September, during the introduction session
- Location: Learning Hub (exact location tbc)
Thursday 25 September
Session: Fieldwork activity. This activity will develop your fieldwork skills and help you get to know other members of the class. Please dress for the weather – we will be spending part of the day outside in the local area. There will be a lunch break, so either bring some lunch with you or some money to buy food on campus/in the town centre.
- Time: 10am – 4pm (BST)
- Location: Meet in the Learning Hub – we will provide more details about this activity in the first session on Monday 22, and will check any accessibility needs. Any queries or concerns, email ruth.copeland-phillips@northampton.ac.uk