Abertay University Open Day

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER 10AM - 2PM

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CONTENTS 04.

WELCOME

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DUNDEE BUSINESS SCHOOL

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SCHOOL OF ARTS, MEDIA AND COMPUTER GAMES SCHOOL OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECNOLOGY

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION STANDS

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NOTES

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HI HELLO WELCOME

WELCOME TO ABERTAY UNIVERSITY’S NOVEMBER OPEN DAY. We are a small, successful, pioneering university in the heart of Dundee, and have recently been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University of the Year Award.

We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and, more importantly, the achievements of the thousands of amazing students who have passed through our doors over the years.

We specialise in a number of subject areas; from computer games development and ethical hacking, to law, food innovation, counselling and much more. You will be sure to find something that sparks your imagination.

Our Open Day has been designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to study at Abertay and what it’s like to be part of the Abertay family!

Feel free to explore our campus, meet Abertay staff, and attend as many or as few sessions as you like. Chat to our Student Ambassadors and Student Association representatives. They are all current Abertay students and will be able to answer any questions you have about the day, and student life in general.

Today is your day, so make the most of it and enjoy learning about what we have to offer.

However you choose to spend it, we’re confident you will leave our Open Day knowing that as an Abertay student, you will be part of a friendly and close community.

We will be photographing the Open Day for marketing and promotional purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let one of our events team know.

Thank you for your patience while we work.

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OPEN DAY REGISTRATION

9.30 until 14.00 on the 5th of November.

On arrival please report to the main University entrance on Bell Street where Student Ambassadors (in their red t-shirts) and Student Association representatives (in their blue sweatshirts and t-shirts) will be there to help. All attendees are required to register on arrival by scanning your Open Day ticket barcode.

You’ll find a warm welcome in the Student Centre, so feel free to pop in for a coffee, a bite to eat or just some time to relax in between talks and tours.

When you arrive, please either have the barcode ready on your phone, or print out your Open Day ticket containing the barcode and bring it with you. Once your ticket has been scanned, you are free to take part in as many or as few activities as you wish.

FOOD AND DRINK Abertay’s Student Centre is in the heart of our friendly city campus, just across the street from our award-winning library and main teaching buildings. The Student Centre Campus Shop, Aroma Coffee Shop and Bar 1 Diner will be open from

In addition to our on-campus offerings, you will find a range of food outlets on nearby Reform Street and in the city centre.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING By rail: We are just ten minutes’ short walk from Dundee train station. Taxis are available outside its main entrance.

Journey information is available from National Rail Enquiries.

By bus: We are just ten minutes’ short walk from the bus station (National Express Coaches, Megabus and Citylink).

Taxis are available in Trades Lane.

By air: Dundee Airport, located in the heart of Scotland, is the most convenient fly-in destination for some

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1,000 square miles of central Scotland, and operates two flights on weekdays to and from London Stansted (Loganair).

Taxis are available upon request from outside Dundee Airport and should take approximately ten minutes to arrive at the University. Dundee is also within easy reach of Scotland’s international airports.

Parking: As there is no parking available on campus, please find further information about parking in Dundee on Dundee City Council’s parking pages www.dundeecity.gov.uk/visitorparking.

West Bell Street car park is adjacent to the University. You will find the location of the car park on this map: http://g.co/maps/bnmua.

WHAT’S ON IN DUNDEE If you would like to know about other events taking place in Dundee on the 5th of November, have a look at the What’s On Guide: https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events/ day/2016-11-05 The Creative Dundee Google map also has lots of great ideas with ’99 things to do in Dundee’: https:// www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/ viewer?mid=1UM-kmO3WuXq4X0WhtwGgkCvPpc&hl=en

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS AT ABERTAY UNIVERSITY Our academic structure is based on four schools and a range of specialist centres.

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DUNDEE BUSINESS SCHOOL (DBS) Dundee Business School offers programmes in the following subject areas:

• • • •

Accounting and Finance Business Management Bachelor of Laws Marketing and Business

The Dundee Business School (DBS) sessions will run twice during the Open Day – starting at 10.00 and again at 12.00 in Room 1004. Scheduled activities for the Dundee Business School are shown below and are all based within the part of the University called the Old College.

SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

All Dundee Business School (DBS) programmes

10.00 - 10.30

General welcome and explanation of approach to teaching and learning.

Business and Management

10.30 - 11.30

Talk on today’s business challenges and why this is an exciting time to study business.*

(Old College, Level 1)

Law

10.30 -11.30

Talk on what it means to be a Scots lawyer and how the programme will help you qualify.*

(Old College, Level 2)

1004

(Old College, Level 1)

1004

2000

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

Marketing and Business

10.30 - 11.30

Talk on what we mean by marketing and its place within organisations.*

Accounting and Finance

10.30 - 11.30

Talk on what it means to be an accountant and how this programme will help you qualify.*

All Dundee Business School (DBS) programmes

12.00 - 12.30

General welcome and explanation of approach to teaching and learning.

Business and Management

12.30 - 13.30

Talk on today’s business challenges and why this is an exciting time to study business.*

(Old College, Level 1)

Law

12.30 - 13.30

Talk on what it means to be a Scots lawyer and how the programme will help you qualify.*

(Old College, Level 2)

Marketing and Business

12.30 - 13.30

Talk on what we mean by marketing and its place within organisations.*

Accounting and Finance

12.30 - 13.30

Talk on what it means to be an accountant and how this programme will help you qualify.*

1006

(Old College, Level 1)

1001

(Old College, Level 1)

1004

(Old College, Level 1)

1004

2000

1006

(Old College, Level 1)

1001

(Old College, Level 1)

*Includes 40-minute talk, followed by 15-minute Q&A session.

OLD COLLEGE BUILDING 1006

1004

1001

LEVEL ONE = LIFT = TOILET

2000

LEVEL TWO

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SCHOOL OF ARTS, MEDIA AND COMPUTER GAMES (AMG)

The School of Arts, Media and Computer Games offers programmes in the following subject areas:

• Computer Arts • Computer Games Technology • Computer Game Applications Development • Computing • Ethical Hacking • Game Design and Production Management • Sound and Music for Games The School of Arts, Media and Computer Games (AMG) sessions will run twice during the Open Day – starting with an all-School welcome at 10.00 and again at 12.00 in room 2516, the Main Lecture Theatre, which is on Level 2 of the Kydd Building. The scheduled activities are shown below and are all based within the main part of the University called the Kydd Building.

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

School of Arts, Media and Computer Games (AMG)

10.00 - 10.30

School welcome talk and explanation of School structure.

2516 (Main Lecture

Sound and Music for Games

10.30 - 11.00

Computer Arts

10.30 - 11.00

Computer Games Technology

10.30 - 11.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Computer Game Applications Development

Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 1)

1546, Whitespace

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

2532 and 2535

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

2516 (Main Lecture

Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

2521

Game Design and Production Management

10.30 - 11.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

All Games and Arts programmes

10.30 - 12.00

Information desk and base for tours opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

11.00 - 12.00

Games Tour – ‘hop-on/hop-off’ tour of facilities and current projects (estimated duration: 20 minutes).

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

All Computing and Mathematics programmes

10.30 - 12.00

Information desk and opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

Computing

10.30 - 11.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

11.00 - 12.00

Demonstrations - staff and students show current projects.

10.30 - 11.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

11.00 - 12.00

Demonstrations - staff and students show current projects.

Ethical Hacking

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Mprof Area

Mprof Area

4506

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510,4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510,4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

School of Arts, Media and Computer Games (AMG)

12.00 - 12.30

School welcome talk and explanation of School structure.

2516 (Main Lecture

Sound and Music for Games

12.30 - 13.00

Computer Arts

12.30 - 13.00

Computer Games Technology

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Computer Game Applications Development

Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 1)

1546, Whitespace

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

2532 and 2535

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

2516 (Main Lecture

Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

2521

Game Design and Production Management

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

All Games and Arts programmes

12.30 - 14.00

Information desk and base for tours opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

13.00 - 14.00

Games Tour – ‘hop-on/hop-off’ tour of facilities and current projects (estimated duration; 20 minutes).

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

All Computing and Mathematics programmes

12.30 - 14.00

Information desk and opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

Computing

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

13.00 - 14.00

Demonstrations - staff and students show current projects.

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

13.00 - 14.00

Demonstrations - staff and students show current projects.

Ethical Hacking

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Mprof Area

Mprof Area

4506

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510,4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

4510,4511

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

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KYDD BUILDING 1536 1546

1533 1532

2535 1553

2532 Mprof Area 2523

LEVEL ONE

2516

LEVEL TWO

4511

4510

LEVEL THREE

= REVOLVING DOOR = LIFT = TOILET

4509

4506

LEVEL FOUR

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (SET) The School of Science, Engineering and Technology offers programmes in the following subject areas:

• • • • • •

Biomedical Science Civil and Environmental Engineering Environmental Science and Technology Food, Nutrition and Health Food and Consumer Science Forensic Sciences

The School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) sessions will run twice during the Open Day, starting with an all-School welcome at 10.00 and again at 12.00 in Room 2522, Level 2, the Kydd Building. The scheduled activities are shown below and are all based within the main part of the University called the Kydd Building.

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) drop-in session

10.00 - 14.00

Opportunity to meet with SET staff in the department and talk about all the programmes.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

All School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) programmes

10.00 - 10.30

School welcome talk -t general welcome and explanation of school structure.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Biomedical Science

10.30 - 11.00

Programme talk on course content and teaching methods and tour of facilities.

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

11.00 - 12.00

Activity session - practical demonstrations.

Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering

10.30 - 12.00

Programme talk on course content, teaching methods, placements and employability. Tour of facilities.

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

Environmental Science and Technology

10.30 - 12.00

Programme talk on course content and teaching methods. Visit to laboratories.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Food, Nutrition and Health

10.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods. Q&A session with Head of Food Division. Tour of facilties.

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

Forensic Sciences

10.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods. Visit to facilities, including crime scene area.

(Old College, Level 3)

All School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) programmes

12.00 - 12.30

School welcome talk – general welcome and explanation of school structure.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Biomedical Science

12.30 - 13.00

Programme talk on course content and teaching methods and tour of facilities.

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

13.00 - 14.00

Activity session - practical demonstrations.

Food and Consumer Science

2522

2522

3522

2027

(Old College, Level 2)

3512.2

2522

4540

3004

2522

3522

2027

(Old College, Level 2)

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering

12.30 - 14.00

Programme talk on course content, teaching methods, placements and employability. Tour of facilities.

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

Environmental Science and Technology

12.30 - 14.00

Programme talk on course content and teaching methods. Visit to laboratories.

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Food, Nutrition and Health

12.30 - 14.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods. Q&A session with Head of Food Division. Tour of facilties.

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

12.30 - 14.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods. Visit to facilties, including crime scene area.

(Old College, Level 3)

Food and Consumer Science Forensic Sciences

3512.2

2522

4540

3004

KYDD BUILDING / OLD COLLEGE BUILDING

2520

LEVEL TWO

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3512.2

LEVEL THREE

4540

= REVOLVING DOOR = LIFT = TOILET

LEVEL FOUR

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (SHS) The School of Social and Health Sciences offers programmes in the following subject areas:

• Criminology • Mental Health Nursing • Counselling • Psychology • Psychology and Counselling • Psychology and Forensic Biology • Social Science • Sociology • Sport and Management • Sport and Psychology • Sport and Exercise – leading to named routes • Physical Activity and Health • Sports Development and Coaching • Sport and Exercise Science • Strength and Conditioning The School of Social and Health Sciences (SHS) sessions run twice during the Open Day, starting at 10.00 and 12.00 – with all-School welcomes at 11.00 and 12.00 in 2517, Lecture Theatre, Level 2, the Kydd Building. The scheduled activities are shown below and are all based within, or adjacent to, the main part of the University called the Kydd Building.

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SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

Mental Health Nursing; Counselling

10.00 - 11.00

Drop in session - opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

Psychology

10.00 - 11.00

Demonstrations - staff and students discuss current projects. Q&A session.

Sociology

10.00 - 11.00

Drop in session - opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

Sports

10.00 - 11.00

Discussion, Q&A and tours. Meet with students and see lab demonstrations.

School of Social and Health Sciences (SHS)

11.00 - 11.30

School welcome talk and explanation of school structure.

Mental Health Nursing; Counselling

11.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Psychology

11.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Sociology

11.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

Sports

11.30 - 12.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods and tour of facilities.

School of Social and Health Sciences (SHS)

12.00 - 12.30

School welcome talk and explanation of school structure.

Mental Health Nursing; Counselling

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

13.00 - 14.00

Drop in session - opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

VENUE 3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508, 3026

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

2517

(Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

3512.1

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3510

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3511

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

2517

(Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

2517

(Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

3512.1

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

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SUBJECT Psychology

Sociology

Sports

TIME

ACTIVITY

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

13.00 - 14.00

Demonstrations - staff and students discuss current projects. Q&A session.

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods.

13.00 - 14.00

Drop in session - opportunity to meet with staff in the department.

12.30 - 13.00

Talk on course content and teaching methods and tour of facilities.

13.00 - 14.00

Discussion, Q&A and tours. Meet with students and see lab demonstrations.

VENUE 3510

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508, 3026

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3511

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

2517

(Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2)

3508

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

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KYDD BUILDING / OLD COLLEGE BUILDING

2517

LEVEL TWO

3524

3512.2

= LIFT = TOILET

LEVEL THREE

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GRADUATE SCHOOL The Abertay University Graduate School sessions will introduce you to the postgraduate degrees we offer at Abertay. Find us in Room 3515 on Level 3 in the Kydd Building.

Postgraduate Degree (PGCert, PGDip, MA, MSc, MTech, MProf) Whether you’re interested in developing advanced skills in order to be at the forefront of your chosen discipline or in converting your skills to a new area, then you should consider studying a taught postgraduate degree (PGCert, PGDip, MA, MSc, MTech, MProf) at Abertay. Our Masters degrees are designed to equip you with the specialist, transferable and professional skills necessary for specific career pathways.

Postgraduate Research Degree (MbR, MPhil or PhD) A Postgraduate research degree (MbR, MPhil or PhD) is a platform for further research study and a gateway to an academic, research or professional career, allowing you to develop and demonstrate high-level skills and advanced subject expertise.

If you would like to find out more, please attend the Graduate School drop-in and meet us at the Graduate School during the Open Day.

SUBJECT

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

Postgraduate degree (taught)

10.00 - 10.30

Welcome talk and funding information.

Graduate School Reception, 3515 (Kydd Building, Level 3)

• MSc Counselling

10.30 - 11.30

Q&A session.

Graduate School, 3515

• MSc/PGDip Mental Health Nursing • MSc/PGDip Psychology

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

SUBJECT • MSc International HRM • MSc/PGDip International Finance and Accounting

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TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

10.30 - 11.30

Q&A session.

Graduate School, 3515

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

• MSc/PGDip International Management • MSc/PGDip/PGCert Oil and Gas Accounting and Management • MSc/PGDip Energy, Water & Environmental Management

10.30 - 11.30

Q&A session.

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

• MSc Food and Drink Innovation • MSc/PGDip Computer Games Technology

Graduate School, 3515

10.30 - 11.30

Q&A session.

Graduate School, 3515

(Kydd Building, Level 3)

• MSc/PGDip Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security • MProf Games Development

Postgraduate research degree

12.30 - 13.30

Welcome talk and drop in session.

Graduate School Reception, 3515 (Kydd Building, Level 3)

Postgraduate degree (taught)

13.30 - 14.00

Q&A and drop in session.

Graduate School Reception, 3515 (Kydd Building, Level 3)

To book a place at the Graduate School Open Day please use this Eventbrite link:

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/ studying/postgraduate-open-day/ GRADUATE SCHOOL

= LIFT = TOILET

LEVEL THREE

GENERAL INFO ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Abertay Students’ Association is all about fun, opportunities and support. To find out more about the kind of things we offer visit www.abertaysa.com. Pop in and meet the team in their offices in Room 2515 on Level 2 of the Kydd Building. Refreshments and snacks on offer.

ABERTAY SPORT Sport and physical activity is as much a part of university life as attending lectures and tutorials. Abertay Sport offers an on-campus gym, as well as competitive and non-competitive sport. Come and speak to a member of the sports team to find out what clubs and physical activities are available. The gym is located on the ground floor of the Graham Building and will be available for Open Day applicants to come and visit from 10.15-14.00.For more information about Abertay Sport visit http://www.abertay.ac.uk/studentlife/sport/ ADMISSIONS Our Admissions team will be based in the Boardroom on Level 2 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. They can answer any questions you might have about entry requirements, qualifications and our admissions process.

ALUMNI Wondering about life after university or where your degree can take you? Our Alumni Relations Officer can shed some light on what Abertay graduates have gone on to do and explain what kind of support you can expect from the office as

a student and a graduate. Alumni will be based in the Foyer Area on Level 2 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day..

CAREERS Our Career Development Centre helps with career decisions at any stage of your time at university, and offers advice on opportunities open to you during and after finishing your degree. To succeed in today’s world of work, you need a combination of a good degree and strong employability skills, and we are here to advise you on the best way to develop real skills and experience during your time at Abertay. Careers will be based in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. CHILDCARE FUNDING Our Student Advisor will be on hand throughout the Open Day in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building to discuss childcare funding arrangements for students.

COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Our trained counsellors provide a safe space for our students to talk about issues that are troubling them – whether connected to their studies or not.

They offer the opportunity to work through difficult issues in a supportive and confidential environment. Our Mental Health Advisor is a qualified mental health nurse with many years of experience. He works primarily with students with severe or long-term mental health conditions, supporting them in

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dealing with the conditions and helping them to continue with their studies wherever possible. You can speak to one of the team in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD Find out about opportunities to study or work abroad during your degree, and speak with an Abertay student who has studied at one of our partner universities around the world. Just pop along to the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building between 10.00 and 14.00.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, CARERS AND FAMILY For those parents and carers who are worried about how they’re going to support their student at university, Abertay Students’ Association will be talking about how you can be a pillar of support during your student’s time here at Abertay. Pop in between 10.0014.00 and meet the team in their offices in Room 2515 on Level 2 of the Kydd Building.

LEARNER DEVELOPMENT SERVICE We’re here to provide you with advice and guidance on general academic skills. We do this by working with you to improve your understanding of key aspects of your studies, including critical thinking, analysis and structuring of academic texts, using sources, and development of academic writing style.

We also offer specialised advice on designing and evaluating research, and English for Academic Purposes (if your

first language isn’t English). We work closely with Abertay’s partner colleges and the four Schools to support the transition of articulating students – if you’re coming from college there are a range of workshops, online resources and programmes that you can participate in to help you feel ready to start your degree. Find out more by speaking to one of the team in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the day.

LIBRARY TOURS Access extra information about our courses, library services and resources.

Take a library tour and see our Support Enquiry Zone (max 20 people per tour). Tours are taking place every 30 minutes throughout the Open Day at the following times: 10.00-10.30, 10.30-11.00, 11.00-11.30, 11.30-12.00, 12.00-12.30, 12.30-13.00, 13.00-13.30, and 13.30-14.00.

Tours will leave from the Kydd Building Reception at the designated times.

PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) HELP FOR NEW STUDENTS The peer mentoring scheme exists to welcome and help new students as they settle into university life. Our P2P mentors have taken part in a seven-week training programme that, along with their own experience of coming to university, means they are: • Well equipped to support and encourage new students as they find their feet at university.

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• Our mentors meet with groups of new students during orientation to answer any questions.

• Mentors can be contacted by e-mail by their mentor groups with any concerns that arise as the semester progresses.

Speak to one of the team in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. RESIDENCES TALKS AND TOURS Our Residences team will be delivering talks at the Open Day at 10.30 in Lecture Theatre 2517, and 11.30 in the Main Lecture Theatre 2516, giving information on all of our halls. Tours of two of our halls are taking place between 12.00 and 14.00 – places are limited and sell out fast so visit https:// opendayresidencestoursfifthnovember. eventbrite.co.uk to book your ticket in advance. Our Parker House halls are also open for tours – ask a Student Ambassador (in a red t-shirt) for directions – or use the map in your Open Day pack.

SAVIOUR Saviour is an online signposting guide being developed for possible use by students at Abertay and for those transitioning to Abertay. Find out more in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. STUDENT AMBASSADORS You will easily spot our Student

Ambassadors in their red t-shirts. They are all current Abertay students. You will find them at various points around the campus, and they will help you find your way around Abertay and answer any questions you might have about student life. If you’re unsure about anything while you’re visiting Abertay, please speak to one of our Student Ambassadors.

STUDENT DISABILITY AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTY ADVICE Drop into Student Services to speak with our Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advisor any time between 10.00 and 14.00 in the Meeting Room at the Main Reception on Level 1, the Kydd Building.

STUDENT FUNDING (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Our Student Advisor will be on hand in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the event to discuss funding arrangements for students living in England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

STUDENT FUNDING (Scotland and EU) The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will have an information stand in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building between 10.00-13.00 and 13.30-1400.They will also be providing a presentation at 13.00 in 2516, Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building.

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LEVEL ONE

THE GYM

EVENTS AREA

MAIN RECEPTION

LOWER FOYER

LEVEL TWO

UPPER FOYER

BOARDROOM (2500)

SA OFFICES

LECTURE THEATRE 2516

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INFORMATIO

SERVICE

TIME

DETAILS

VENUE

Abertay Students’ Association (SA)

10.00 - 14.00

Pop in and meet the team.

Refreshments and snacks on offer.

SA Offices, 2515

Abertay Sports

10.15 - 14.00

Come and speak to a member of the sports team.

Admissions

10.00 - 14.00

Ask about our entry requirements and how to apply to Abertay.

Alumni

10.00 - 14.00

Find out about life after university and where your degree can take you.

Careers

10.00 - 14.00

Find out how you can gain employability skills during your studies, life after university and where your degree can take you.

Childcare funding for all UK students

10.00 - 14.00

Childcare funding information for all UK students.

Counselling and Mental Health Service

10.00 - 14.00

Our trained counsellors provide a safe space for you to talk about issues that are troubling you - whether they’re connected to your studies or not. SPeak with one of our team to find out more.

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Exchange and Study Abroad

10.00 - 14.00

Find out about Study Abroad and work placement opportunities at Abertay

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Learner Development Services

10.00 - 14.00

Our advisors can help you improve and develop your academic skills. Our role is to provide you with the tools to become a more effective learner and to produce the best work you’re capable of. Visit our stand to find out more.

Library Tours

10.00 - 14.00 (tours every 30 minutes)

Access extra information about our library services and resources. Take a library tour and see our Support Enquiry Zone.

30-minute tours at 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00 and 13.30 (maximum 20 people per tour).

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

The Gym

(Graham Building, Ground Floor)

Board Room

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Foyer

(Kydd Building, Level 2)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

Events Area

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Tours leave from Main Reception (Kydd Building, Level 1)

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Peer Mentors

10.00 - 14.00

Find out more about our Peer Mentoring Scheme.

Saviour

10.00 - 14.00

Online guide being developed for students.

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) (student funding for Scottish and EU students)

10.00 - 13.00 and 13.30 - 14.00

Student funding information for Scottish and EU students.

13.00 - 13.30

Presentation: Student funding information for Scottish and EU students.

Student Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advice

10.00 - 14.00

Drop in to speak with our Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advisor.

The Advisory Service (including Student funding advice)

10.00 - 14.00

The Advisory Team offer information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including finance (e.g. budgeting and sources of funding), housing, visas and immigration, tier 4 compliance, academic appeals, complaints, consumer issues, benefits and welfare rights. Speak to us at the Events Space to find out more.

Residences

10.00 - 14.00

Speak with one of our team and ask any questions you have.

10.30 - 11.00

Presentation: Student residences at Abertay.

2517 (Kydd Building, Level 2)

11.30 - 12.00

Presentation: Student residences at Abertay

2516 (Kydd Building, Level 2)

12.00 - 14.00

Residences tours: Prebook your tour at: https:// opendayresidencestoursfifthnovemb er.eventbrite.co.uk Note: places are limited

Book your tour in advance for details

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

2516

(Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Level 2) Meeting Room, Main Reception (Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Reception

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Disclaimer: We have done our best to ensure that the information listed in this programme is accurate, however, activities and times may be subject to change on the day.

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Registration Information Help

Assembly Point in case of fire

Entrances to University buildings

Route to Parker House accomodation

Abertay University buildings