WELCOME WEEK 2025: EXPLORE, CONNECT, GET INSPIRED

Welcome to Istituto Marangoni London! We’re thrilled to welcome our students to a vibrant and creative community. Whether starting Foundation, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate studies, Welcome Week 2025 is designed as the launchpad into a world of inspiration, learning, and connection. 

Our students will enjoy a week filled with registration support, wellbeing introductions, exclusive industry talks (including from Cartier, Burberry, Clarks, and END), programme overviews, networking opportunities, and engaging social activities.

See below for the full agenda — this exciting journey begins now.

Please note: event timings and details may be subject to change closer to the day

Welcome Week 2025 Agenda

Friday 26/09/2025 — Pre-registration (Visa Holders Only)

9:00am – 5:00pm (Break 1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Room 101 – Visa Team & IT Team

• Pre-registration for all visa-holding students
• GP registration (Rooms 211/212)
• Departments available for queries:
  • Student & Academic Services (Room 113)
  • Careers (Room 112)

Monday 29/09/2025 — Level 3 / Foundation + Level 7 / MA

9:00am – 4:30pm
FY + MA Students

• 9:00–11:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast → GP Registration (211/212), Cafeteria, Open Space
• 11:00–11:30 | Wellbeing Introduction
• 11:30–13:00 | Welcome Talk – Adi Maoz-Cohen (Director of Education), Fabio Rubino (School Director)
• Welcome Bag Collection
• 13:00–14:00 | Lunch
• 14:00–15:00 | Programme Talk
• 15:00–16:00 | Activity: Speed Friending

Tuesday 30/09/2025 — Level 4 / 1st Year

9:00am – 6:00pm
BA1 Students
Special Talk: In Conversation with Imane Laasri
Cartier UK Marketing & Communication Director

• 9:00–11:00 | Registration (Rooms 101 & 102) & Networking Breakfast → Open Cafeteria & Space
• 11:00–11:30 | Wellbeing Introduction
• 11:30–13:00 | Welcome Talk – Adi Maoz-Cohen, Fabio Rubino
• Welcome Bag Collection
• 13:00–14:00 | Lunch
• 14:00–15:00 | Programme Talk
• 15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break
• 16:00–18:00 | ICW: Imane Laasri – Cartier

Wednesday 01/10/2025 — Level 5 / 2nd Year

10:00am – 6:00pm
BA2 Students
Talks: Jewellery Association + HotPot Panel

• 9:00–11:00 | Student Registration (Rooms 101 & 102)
• 10:00–12:00 | Talk with Claudia Piaserico, President of the Jewellery Association (All Students)
• 12:00–13:00 | Lunch
• 13:30–14:30 | Welcome Talk – Adi Maoz-Cohen, Fabio Rubino
• Welcome Bag Collection
• 14:30–15:30 | Programme Talk
• 16:30–18:00 | HotPot Panel: Born To Stand Out
  • Nalan Dogson – Talent Acquisition Director, Burberry
  • Steven Salt – Managing Director UK, Molteni&C
  • Sebastian Suhl – CEO, END

Thursday 02/10/2025 — Level 6 / 3rd Year

9:00am – 5:00pm
BA3 Students
Alumni Talk: Bianca (TBC)

• 9:00–11:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast
• 11:00–11:30 | Wellbeing Introduction
• 11:30–13:00 | Welcome Talk – Adi Maoz-Cohen, Fabio Rubino
• Welcome Bag Collection
• 13:00–14:00 | Lunch
• 14:00–15:00 | Programme Talk
• 15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break
• 15:30–17:00 | Alumni Talk with Bianca (TBC) + Aperitivo

Friday 03/10/2025 — Activities Day (All Students)

10:00am – 5:00pm
Talks, Networking, Creative Fun & Career Insights

• 10:00–12:00 | CORO Talk – Sustainable Jewellery with Sennait
• 12:30–13:00 | Coffee Break
• 13:00–14:00 | Funny Wall Photos
• 15:30–17:00 | Career Talk: Simplifying the Job Search for International Students in the UK

Drop-in Support Available Throughout the Day

• Student & Academic Services – Room 113
• Careers – Room 112
• Library & IT – Room 111
• Drinks & Canapés