UG WELCOME WEEK SEPTEMBER 2026 | University of Reading Malaysia

HELLO!

Dear students,

Welcome to the University of Reading Malaysia!
We’re so excited that you will be joining us.

Note: The draft schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the University.

Monday, 21 September 2026 – Day 1: The University (UG)

Learn about the University of Reading!

Venue: Large Lecture Theatre

Time	Activity
9:00 – 9:30 AM	Registration @ Student Lounge (South Block)
9:30 – 10:00 AM	Unpack the Welcome Pack
10:00 – 10:30 AM	Welcome by Provost & Group Photo
10:30 – 11:00 AM	Briefing on Enrolment – Online Enrolment, Session with Admissions
11:00 – 11:15 AM	Safety Briefing
11:15 – 11:30 AM	Comfort Break
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	University Values & Learners Responsibility
12:00 – 12:30 PM	Mobility and Transfer to UK
12:30 – 2:30 PM	Welcoming by RUMSA and STaR Mentor LUNCH Campus Tour
2:30 – 3:00 PM	Welcoming by Student Welfare & Academic Services (SWAS)
3:00 – 3:45 PM	Session with Welfare Officer
3:45 – 4:00 PM	Comfort Break
4:00 – 4:15 PM	Introduction to Academic Rep
4:15 – 4:45 PM	General Studies Programme (MPU) Briefing
4:45 PM	Exchange T-Shirt – END

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 – Day 2: Student Life! (UG)

Learn about student life at the university!

Venue: Large Lecture Theatre

Time	Activity
9:00 – 9:30 AM	Academic Support at UoRM
9:30 – 10:00 AM	Briefing & Grouping for Enrolment Exercise
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Enrolment, Document CTC Photo Taking, Vehicle Record Photocopy
1:00 – 2:30 PM	LUNCH
2:30 – 2:45 PM	IT Briefing
2:45 – 3:15 PM	Introduction to BlackBoard and Timetable
3:15 – 3:30 PM	Comfort Break
3:30 – 3:45 PM	Introduction to Red Award
3:45 – 4:00 PM	PTPTN Info Session
4:00 – 4:30 PM	Introduction to Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
4:30 PM	Meeting International Students @ LLT *(Only for International Students [UG])

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 – Day 3: Finding Your Way (UG)

Learn about student life at the university!

Venue: Large Lecture Theatre

Time	Activity
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Briefing on Clubs & Societies @ Venue: LLT (Large Lecture Theatre)
12:00 – 1:30 PM	LUNCH
1:30 – 4:00 PM	RUMSA Activities @ Venue: HeartSpace
4:30 PM	END

*Note: Student Card Collection – SWAS Helpdesk
📅 Friday, 2 October 2026 (Subject to change)
Please wait for a confirmation email from SWAS (studenthelp@reading.edu.my) before proceeding with collection.

Thursday & Friday, 24 & 25 September – Day 4 & 5: Your Teaching and Learning, Academic Support

Select your school below to see the schedule:

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 4

Time	Activity	Presenter	Venue
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	General Assembly of Freshmen students, HBSM @ LLT (C2.21)
	11:00 – 11:15 Welcome remarks	Prof May Tan-Mullins, Provost	LLT (C2.21)
	11:15 – 11:45 Meet your Lecturers	Associate Prof Joe Lo, Deputy Head of School
	11:45 – 1:00 University Readiness & Academic Integrity	HBS Team
1:00 – 2:00 PM	LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 PM	Programme Briefing BSc Accounting and Finance	John Clement Tang & Ammselaxmy	N3.23 (Moot Court)
	BSc Business and Management & BSc Business and Management (Marketing)	Dr Joe Lo & Dr Eileen	N3.25 – N3.35 (Connecting Room)
	BSc Finance and Business Management	Dr Yoke Yue Kan	N3.24 (Moot Court)
	BSc Real Estate	Dr Ji Hei Lee	N2.31
4:00 PM	END

FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 5

Time	Activity	Presenter	Venue
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM	Session with Academic Tutors & PL
	BSc Business and Management & BSc Business and Management (Marketing)	Academic Tutors, BSc Business and Management	N3.25 – N3.35 (Connecting Room)
	BSc Finance and Business Management	Academic Tutors, BSc Finance and Business Management	N3.24 (Moot Court)
	BSc Real Estate 10:00 – 11:00 AM Meeting Your Academic Tutors 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM Meeting Senior Students (Study and Internship Tips)	Academic Tutors and Senior Students of BSc Real Estate	N2.31
10:00 – 11:00 AM	BSc Accounting and Finance	Academic Tutors, BSc Accounting and Finance	N3.23 (Moot Court)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	BSc Accounting & Finance – Session with ICAEW & Free Registration to CFAB	Mr. Lim Ming Hsiang, Senior Manager, ICAEW Malaysia	N2.32 Dealing Room
1:30 – 2:30 PM	LUNCH
2:30 – 3:00 PM	Introduction to the Henley Alumni Association Malaysia	Dr Nurjihan Idris & Dr. Joe Lo	LLT (C2.21)
3:00 – 5:00 PM	Introduction to BLEIS (the Henley Malaysia Student Organisation)	BLEIS President	LLT (C2.21)
5:00 PM	END

SCHOOL OF LAW

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 4 – YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time	Activity	Presenter	Venue
10:00 AM	Welcome to School of Law	Mr. Prabu Manikam, Deputy Head of School	TBC
10:45 AM	Bachelor of Law (LLB), Programme Briefing	Programme Lead
12:00 PM	Academic Support at the Law School	Ms Alamelmangai Ananthakumar
12:30 PM	LUNCH BREAK
2:00 PM	Briefing on Law Society and Teambuilding Activities	Law Society & Mr Amir
3:30 PM	END

FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 5 – ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time	Activity	Presenter	Venue
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Teambuilding Activities	Law Society & Law School	TBC
1:00 PM	END

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & CLINICAL LANGUAGE SCIENCES

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 4 – YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time	Activity	PIC	Venue
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Programme Briefing	Kai	N3.04
12:30 – 2:00 PM	LUNCH
2:00 PM	Meet the Psychos! Get to know your classmates, seniors and lecturers through a variety of fun, interactive activities—the perfect way to kick-start your journey together!	Kai	N3.04
4:00 – 5:00 PM	Meet your Academic Tutor! Meet your Academic Tutor and learn how they will support your academic journey, personal development, and university experience.	All Psychology staff	N3.04
5:00 PM	END

FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 5 – ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time	Activity	PIC	Venue
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Meet the Psychology Society Committee! Get to know the Psychology Society Committee and discover the exciting events, activities, and opportunities available throughout the year.	UoRM Psychology Society	N3.35

SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 4 – YOUR TEACHING & LEARNING

Time	Venue	Activities
10:00 AM	N2.10	Energizer Session! How about we start building, now?
10:15 AM	N2.10	Interactive Faculty & Staff Meet-and-Greet Meet the faculty and staff who will be guiding you through your studies: Sr Dr. Noor Azeyah Khiyon, Head of Section of the Built Environment Ts. Nurul Syahidah Mazlan, Programme Lead of BSc Quantity Surveying Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Klufallah, Programme Lead of BSc Construction Management and BSc Construction Management and Surveying Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sivaraman Kuppusamy, Programme Lead of MSc Project Management Dr. Kek Hong Yee, Programme Lead of BSc Building Surveying Mr. Mohamad Shaiful Hisham Zulhizam, Lecturer in Built Environment Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Maizon Hashim, Associate Professor in Built Environment Ms. Darsheni Eswaran, Programme Systems Support Officer
10:30 AM	N2.10	Opening Address & School Briefing Kick off the day with a warm welcome and introduction to the School by Sr Dr. Noor Azeyah Khiyon, Head of Section of the Built Environment
11:00 AM	N2.10	Breakfast & Networking Enjoy light refreshments and participate in a fun, informal networking activity to meet your peers and lecturers.
11:15 AM	N2.10	GenAI Innovation Challenge! Team up, get creative and use GenAI prompts to turn your ideas into practical solutions. Present your final concept and compete for the most innovative idea!
12:00 PM	–	LUNCH
2:00 PM	N2.10	Reading University Malaysia Built Environment Society (RUMBES) Get involved with RUMBES – your student-led society that connects Built Environment students through academic, social, and networking activities.
2:15 PM	PC Lab N1.32	Let’s play a game: Who can design a house in 3D? #BEDigital! Engage in a fun, hands-on challenge using digital tools to design a house in 3D.
2:45 PM	N2.10	Cultural Activity Experience Malaysian culture through interactive activities, a chance to connect, participate, and learn together in a fun and inclusive way.
3:15 PM	N2.10	Awards & Prizes Winners of the day’s activities will be announced and awarded prizes.
3:25 PM	N2.10	Group Photo & Reflection Wall Capture the moment with a group photo and share your thoughts or hopes for the year ahead on our Reflection Wall.
3:30 PM	N2.10	Module Briefing This session provides an overview of the modules that students will undertake in Part 1.
5:30 PM	N2.10	Virtual Meet-and-Greet Meet the Leadership of the School of the Built Environment, University of Reading, UK: Professor Emmanuel A. Essah, Head of the School of the Built Environment Professor Tabarak Ballal, School Director of Teaching and Learning Professor Eugene Mohareb, Head of Construction and Engineering Management Dr. Upeksha Madanayake, Undergraduate Programme Director
5:45 PM	N2.10	END

FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 – DAY 5 – ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Time	Venue	Activities
10:00 AM	N2.10	Opening Address Official welcome and programme introduction by: Ts. Nurul Syahidah Mazlan, Programme Lead of BSc Quantity Surveying Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Klufallah, Programme Lead of BSc Construction Management and BSc Construction Management and Surveying Dr. Kek Hong Yee, Programme Lead of BSc Building Surveying
10:10 AM	N2.10	Breakfast & Networking Enjoy light refreshments and participate in a fun, informal networking activity to meet your peers and lecturers.
10:30 AM	N2.10	Programme Briefing This session provides a comprehensive overview of your academic journey as a Built Environment undergraduate student. Programme Structure – Gain insights into the academic calendar, module structure for Part 1, 2, and 3, and MPU requirements. Learn about your academic pathway beyond undergraduate studies. Academic Expectations & Support – Key academic processes and available support services, including progression rules, assessment submission, academic tutoring, academic integrity, extenuating circumstances, and attendance monitoring. Administrative Processes – Guidance on important procedures such as withdrawal, suspension, mobility, and programme transfers.
12:00 PM	N2.10	Role of the School Administrator This session outlines the key support by the School Administrator available to students, covering assessment submission, access to academic resources and facilities, and general administrative matters.
12:30 PM	N2.10	END