School induction faqs

You'll meet your lecturers during your programme induction sessions and initial teaching activities. These sessions are tailored to introduce you to your academic staff and provide insights into your course structure and expectations.

Each student is assigned an Academic Mentor, a member of the teaching staff who serves as your primary academic contact throughout your studies. Your mentor will support your academic development, offer guidance on university life, and assist with any concerns. You'll be introduced to your Academic Mentor during Induction Week.

Hwb desks

• Email: Hwb

• Phone: 01792 602121

• In-Person: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

  • Ground Floor, Digital Technium, Singleton Campus

  • Engineering Central Reception. 

Your teaching timetable is accessible via the university's online portal:

• Website: mytimetable.swan.ac.uk

Log in with your university credentials to view your personalised schedule.

More information including a video demonstration on how to use your timetable can be found here - https://hwb.swansea.ac.uk/academic-life/my-timetable/ 

When you start University you will be allocated a Personal Tutor, usually a member of teaching staff from your programme. They will contact you via your University email to arrange regular meetings throughout the year, and will be able to support you with a range of queries including; signposting to pastoral support, academic guidance, employability and more. You can find out who your tutor is and their contact details by logging into your individual Intranet page, under Course Details > Course Contacts.

Stay updated with university news, events, and announcements through:

• Hwb: Central hub for student services and information.

• Student News: Regular updates on university happenings.

• Events Calendar: Listings of upcoming events and activities.

• Social Media: Follow Hwb, your Faculty and the university on Instagram for real-time updates and community engagement.

Welcome Week will introduce you to the main IT platforms we use across the University, and your lecturers will let you know about any course-specific software you’ll be using in your studies.  

Before you arrive, you could prepare by downloading Canvas, our digital learning platform. Each of your modules will be hosted on Canvas, which will store many of the learning resources you’ll need. This is your one-stop-shop for key information, resources, contacts and events throughout your studies.

The University uses Zoom for meetings, conferences and information sessions, so it’s a good idea to download this. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll be able to log on with your University account on your computer, tablet or phone. If you’re not yet familiar with Zoom the University have produced further information and user guides.  

As a University, we recognise that many of our students may have caring responsibilities. We aim to provide a welcoming environment for all our students and want to support you to achieve success.

As the University is a place of work and study and our buildings, activities and risk control measures are not generally designed for children. Please note, children should not be brought into learning and teaching spaces (unless for an organised event). The Children on University Premises policy has more information.

The Students’ Union Nursery provides high quality and affordable childcare on Singleton Campus for children aged from 3 months up to their 8th Birthday. For more information on childcare and schooling please refer to Council web pages:

City and County of Swansea Council

Neath Port Talbot Council

If you're a UK student, check out the University's guide to student finances for student parents. We have also developed a comprehensive Family Information Guide for our international students.

For information and support on student pregnancy, please visit our webpages.

Swansea University comprises three faculties. As a student, you'll be part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, which includes:

• School of Culture and Communication

• Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

• School of Management

• School of Social Sciences

While you'll primarily be taught within your home school, joint honours programmes may involve modules from multiple schools. FHSS fosters a vibrant community, offering faculty-wide social, academic, and community events throughout the year, providing opportunities to connect with students and staff across all schools.

Swansea University comprises three faculties. As a student, you'll be part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences which includes:

• School of Health and Social Care
• School of Psychology 
• School of Medicine

While you'll primarily be taught within your home school, joint honours programmes may involve modules from multiple schools. FMHLS fosters a vibrant community, offering faculty-wide social, academic, and community events throughout the year, providing opportunities to connect with students and staff across all schools.

All T&C’s & FAQS relating to the NHS Bursaries for Commissioned programmes can be found on your Canvas Hub within ‘NHS Bursary & Travel Information’. You can also email bursary-medicinehealthlifescience@swansea.ac.uk if you have any queries about payments (relating only to HEIW funded commissioned programmes – Healthcare Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, Operating Dpt. Practitioner, MSc Nursing, Physician Associates & GEM).

Swansea University comprises three faculties. As a student, you'll be part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, which includes:

• School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics
• School of Mathematics and Computer Science
• School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, General and Mechanical Engineering
• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences 

While you'll primarily be taught within your home school, joint honours programmes may involve modules from multiple schools. FSE fosters a vibrant community, offering faculty-wide social, academic, and community events throughout the year, providing opportunities to connect with students and staff across all schools.