ABERTAY’S OPEN DAY SIDE QUEST
Tick off six checkpoints, grab six stamps, and you’re in the draw to win either a HP Laptop, Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones or an Abertay Hoodie.
Step
Grab a Card
Visit the Checkpoints
What To Do
Collect your Side Quest card at check-in.
• Check-In Desk (Room 1001, Old College)
• Campus Tours (C109, Old College)
• Students’ Association (Bernard King Library)
• Application Station (Room 2521, Kydd Building)
• Student Services (Bernard King Library)
• Accommodation Hub (Room 1007, Old College)
Chat and Stamp Say hello, learn something useful, get a stamp.
Hand it In
Return the completed card to the check-in desk and scan the QR code to enter the prize draw*
*Terms and Conditions apply. See website for more details.
PARENTS AND CARERS NEWSLETTER
We all know that going to university is a life changing event. As parents* you provide crucial stability at a time when it can be overwhelming. So even if it doesn’t always seem like it, your help at this point in their lives is essential.
The emotional back up and support you give really can help them adjust more smoothly to university life. But we know this change in their lives is sometimes (often!) hard for everyone involved, so we’re here with information to prepare you both as much as possible.
Sign up to our Parents and Carers Newsletter which will give you the inside track on what you and your child need to know when applying to Abertay University. Sign up using our QR code.
*While we refer to parents here, this guide is for parents, guardians, carers and any supportive adults who want to help.
HELLO
Welcome to Abertay University! We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to show you around.
This is your chance to see what life here is really like. You can attend a programme talk, explore our campus, chat to students and staff, and get answers to the questions that matter to you.
By the end of the day, you’ll have a better idea of whether Abertay feels like the right fit for your future. Please use this programme to help plan your day.
Don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions and get familiar with our compact city centre campus.
If you have any questions or need help, just speak to our Student Events Team or any member of staff – they’ll be wearing blue Abertay hoodies and t-shirts.
Enjoy your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University as a student next September!
All the best, THE ABERTAY TEAM
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY
CHECK-IN ON ARRIVAL
First stop when arriving is to Room 1001, Old College building for checkin. Grab your goody bag, programme for the day, side quest info and a tea/coffee/water.
ATTEND A WELCOME TALK
Hear from Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, as she welcomes you to Open Day and offers practical advice to help you squeeze the most out of your day.
DISCOVER YOUR SUBJECT
Our course talks are the best place to learn more about the courses you’re interested in.
GO TO A GENERAL TALK
Find out about applying to university, discover what it’s like coming to Abertay from college, hear from current students on living in Dundee and learn about student finance and funding.
APPLICATION STATION
The place to go to ask questions on entry requirements, how to apply to Abertay and Study Abroad options and much more!
FIND YOUR WAY AROUND
Led by our friendly student event helpers, take a tour of the campus and discover where you could be learning next year.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Sign up for a tour of some accommodation options and get answers to all the questions you have in our Accommodation Hub.
INFORMATION STATIONS
(9AM - 4PM)
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Got questions about accommodation options? Drop in to the Accommodation Hub in Room 1007 (Old College Building) where you can chat with our accommodation providers about the perfect room to suit your needs and budget.
View examples of two different types of student accommodation by booking an accommodation tour. Go to the Accommodation Hub (Room 1007, Old College Building) to book a slot. Tours run throughout the day and last approx. 30 mins (groups of 10-15 for each tour).
APPLICATION STATION
This is the place to go to:
Ask questions on entry requirements
Find out more info on student funding
Get help and advice on choosing the right course for you
Learn about Study Abroad options
STUDENT SERVICES
University life can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. That’s why our professional and experienced Student Services teams are here to support you whenever you need it.
We offer help in lots of areas, including:
Disability and Specific Learning Difficulties
Mental health and counselling
Financial guidance
ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Students’ Association is the hub of student representation. They cover all aspects of your time here such as volunteering opportunities, societies and support. They help you to fully engage with student life, because coming to university means so much more than just attending classes.
Discover more about student finance
Speak to expert staff if you’re an international student
Where: Room 2521, Kydd Building
When: 9am – 4pm
Careers and employability
Find out about Abertay Sport
Our friendly staff will take the time to listen and give you clear, practical advice that’s tailored to your situation. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll make sure you feel supported and confident throughout your university journey.
Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor
When: 9am – 4pm
Come along to the ground floor of the library to meet the team and see some of the societies you could join.
Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor
When: 9am – 4pm
GOOD TO KNOW
HERE TO HELP
If you need assistance (or directions to the loo!), please look out for any member of staff in their blue t-shirts or hoodies. Our Student Events Team are also on hand to help if you want to know about life at Abertay or in Dundee.
QUIET ROOMS
We know that sometimes big crowds can be overwhelming. We’ve got quiet rooms available to use throughout the day should you need it.
Where: Rooms – 3007, 3007.1, 3021.1, 3021.2 and 3021.3 (Old College Building)
PECKISH?
There’s lots to do at an Abertay Open Day, so don’t forget to fuel up for the day ahead. Swing by Annie’s Café for a breather in between talks or a bite to eat at lunch. You can also grab free tea, coffee and water in Room 1001 (Old College Building) where you check in.
GET ONLINE
If you’re keen to save your mobile data, you can get online by joining our free wifi network. Connect to ‘AbertayPublic’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
CONNECT WITH US
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youtube.com/user/abertayTV tiktok.com/@abertayuni #BeAbertay
Official photography and videography will be taking place at today’s Open Day. The photographs and videos may be used by Abertay for marketing purposes on our website, social media channels and third-party publications. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish to appear in photographs or videos.
CITY LIFE
THE CITY OF DISCOVERY
We’re proud to say Dundee is an awesome place to study … and live.
When you join Abertay, you’re not just picking a place to study, you’re picking your new home. We’re close to the beach and the glorious Scottish countryside. Combined with bags of culture and the city being one of the cheapest places to live in the UK, it’s clear to see why Dundee is a top student destination.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!
From Be Charlotte to Hannah Laing, Danny Wilson to The View, music is embedded in Dundee’s soul. You never know which stars of the future you might be seeing, and big names regularly play here.
SHOP LOCAL
The city is full of independent shops selling local products. Couple that with the usual high street chains like HMV, Primark, Mango and Waterstones, there’s plenty retail therapy when you need it.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH
Nearby Broughty Ferry, AKA ‘the Ferry’, has an idyllic beach. There’s open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and plenty golden sand to relax on.
GO WILD…
Tentsmuir, featured in the BBC’s ‘Springwatch’, is 20 mins away – a forest full of hiking/biking trails and miles of golden sand. You can dolphin and seal spot on the River Tay or swimming and kayaking in one of the nearby lochs.
…OR GO OUT!
Local nightclubs regularly host big name DJs, and there are live music venues all over the city. You’ve got two cinema chains and an art house cinema as well. And check out the cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
If a room number begins with 1, the room is on level 1. If a room number begins with 2, the room is on level 2 and so on.
If the second digit of the room number is 5 (for example 2516) the room will be within the Kydd Building.
If the second digit is 0 (for example 1001) the room will be situated within the Old College Building.
Check-In, Room 1001, Old College
OPEN DAY SCHEDULE (27 SEP AND 1 NOV)
CAMPUS AND CITY TOURS
Explore the campus and the city on our range of exciting and informative tours running throughout the day.
Campus
Library
Accommodation
Take a look at our small but perfectly formed campus, including the Abertay Gym. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No need to book.
Take a self-guided tour around The Bernard King Library – the hub of student life at Abertay University. No need to book.
View examples of two different types of student accommodation. Tours can be booked on the day. Groups of 10-15 each tour.
30 minutes 9am4pm*
C109, Ground Floor, Old College Building Not required
Dundee
Hear the stories of Dundee’s history in an entertaining and humorous hour-long guided tour of the city centre. This is a flat route with no stairs involved. Groups of 25 max.
Varies Foyer, The Bernard King Library Not required
30 minutes 9am4pm** Room 1007, Old College Yes Go to Room 1007 to book
50 minutes 12pm, 1pm and 2pm Room 1007, Old College Yes Go to Room 1007 to book
Book at the Accommodation Hub, Room 1007, Old College, as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
* Campus Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 9am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm.
**Accommodation Hub open 9am - 4pm. Tours to Meadowside Court and Parker House available throughout the day. Bookable on the day.
BASECAMPS AND DEMOS
Visit our Academic Basecamps to speak to academic staff about the course(s) you’re interested in. You don’t need to book – simply drop in during the times noted below:
Academic Basecamps
Faculty Time
Dundee Business School 9am – 4pm
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences 9am – 4pm
Sports Courses Drop-In 9am – 4pm
Faculty of Design Informatics and Business (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking) 9am – 4pm
Psychology Drop-In 9am – 4pm
Come along to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Drop in to the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our sports courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
Head along to this basecamp if you’re thinking about one of our Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses. A great place to ask questions.
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our Psychology courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
Demos for Games, Computing and Cybersecurity
Course Time
Computer Arts and Game Design and Production 10am –4pm
Computer Games Technology, Computer Game Applications Development and Visual Effects for Games and Realtime Media 10am –4pm
Computing, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking 11am12pm and 1pm3pm
Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work.
Experience exciting and interactive staff and student demos, as well as student societies.
Explore staff and student demos showcasing examples of project work from across all programmes.
Room 1001, Old College Building
Room 1001, Old College Building
Room 1012, Old College Building
The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building Level 4, Kydd Building
Room 3027, Old College Building
Rooms 1519, 2523, 2535, 2534, 2526, 2524. CGL, ViPRE and ETC
Rooms 1520c, 1521, 1549, 2523, 2536, ETC and ViPRE
Room 4510, Kydd Building
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