Open Days 2023: Event Programme

OPEN DAY EVENT PROGRAMME Saturday 30 September, 10am - 4pm Saturday 4 November, 10am - 4pm

#BeAbertay

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SCOTTISH MODERN

UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION

Source: National Student Survey, 2023

PLACE TO

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BE BOLD

HELLO

CONTENTS

We’re delighted you’re here – and we can’t wait to show you what Abertay has to offer.

Good to Know

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Information Stations

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Getting Around Campus

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General Information Talks

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Campus and City Tours

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Cour se Talks and Demos

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• School of Applied Sciences

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• School of Business, Law and Social Sciences

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• School of Design and Informatics

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Visiting us today provides a great opportunity to spend time with your School, gain a greater insight into the courses you’re interested in, speak to staff and students, and take a closer look at the fantastic facilities and support services that form part of your wider Abertay experience.

Please use this programme to plan your day.

We urge you to ask lots of questions and get to know our compact city centre campus – a campus that, as part of our Estates Vision for the future, is being renovated to create flexible new spaces and provide an environment that supports the first-class learning experience on offer at Abertay.

If you have any questions, please speak to our Student Events Team or a member of staff.

Enjoy your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University next September.

All the best, THE ABERTAY TEAM

Academic Basecamps

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City Life

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Please ensure you’ve checked in at the Registration Marquee to collect your Open Day pack.

The day starts at 10am, but please try to arrive 15-20 minutes early so we can check you in.

Take the opportunity to explore our campus and facilities, learn more about your course(s), and speak to Abertay lecturers and students. There’s a lot to see and do but make the most of your day by attending presentations, academic basecamps, campus tours and student accommodation visits.

GOOD TO KNOW HERE TO HELP If you need assistance (or directions to the loo!), please speak to a member of staff in the Registration Marquee or look out for them in their blue hoodies.

Our Student Events Team are also on hand to help if you want to know about life at Abertay or in Dundee.

CAMPUS TOURS Take a campus tour and have a wander around our compact city-centre spaces.

The tours take approximately 30 minutes and are highly recommended for all first-time (or even second and third time) visitors to the University.

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 bite to eat. You can also grab free tea, coffee and water in our Registration Marquee and Academic Basecamps.

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 facebook.com/AbertayUni twitter.com/AbertayUni instagram.com/abertayuni 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.

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INFORMATION STATIONS (10AM-4PM) No need to book – simply drop by our information stations throughout the day to ask questions and learn more about accommodation, admissions, student societies and more.

ADMISSIONS Chat to our friendly Admissions Team about what happens next or any other questions you might have about the admissions process.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

SAAS: STUDENT FINANCE AND FUNDING Get financial advice from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). For Scottish students only. If you’re from another part of the UK or another country, please see the Student Services station for funding advice.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

ACCOMMODATION HUB Drop in to chat with our accommodation providers about the perfect room to suit your needs and budget.

See page 11 for info on Accommodation Tours.

Where: Room 1001, Old College Building When: 10am-4pm

MYSUCCESS MODULES AND MICROCREDENTIALS Learn more about our MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials, which are designed to help develop the academic and social skills you need to thrive at Abertay.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

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STUDENT SERVICES If you need help with anything, be it personal, financial or academic, our specialist staff provide a range of support services covering all aspects of university life.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION University life involves much more than attending classes. Come along to meet the Students’ Association for info on representation, participation, support and student employment.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

STUDY ABROAD Studying abroad can be an incredible academic, professional and personal experience. Current Abertay students can study or undertake a placement abroad. Speak to staff on the day about our range of exciting options.

Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 10am-4pm

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PLACE TO

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HOME TO

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STUDENTS AND REPRESENTING

60 NATIONALITIES

ON CAMPUS

BE YOU

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KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 1

KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 2

oom 1502 R Rooms 1520-1521c Room 1549 (SDI Basecamp) ETC/ViPRE Studio

oom 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre) R Room 2517 (Small Lecture Theatre) Rooms 2521-2526

BELL STREET CAR PARK

dmissions A SAAS: Student Finance and Funding MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials Student Services Study Abroad Abertay Students’ Association Library Tours

BERNARD KING LIBRARY

BELL STREET

BELL STREET

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.

If you have any difficulties finding your way around, please speak to a member of staff or the Student Events Team.

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CONSTITUTION ROAD

LIBRARY: GROUND FLOOR

KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 4

Room 3510 Room 3511 Room 3512.1/2 Room 3522 Room 3541

oom 4506 R Room 4510 Room 4511 Room 4540 Rooms 4561-4563

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KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 3

BAXTER BUILDING

KYDD BUILDING

REGISTRATION MARQUEE

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OLD COLLEGE

KYDD BUILDING

BELL STREET ANNIE’S CAFE

OLD COLLEGE: LEVEL 3

OLD COLLEGE: LEVEL 1 C109 (Campus Tours) Room 1001 (Accommodation Hub + Dundee Walking Tours) Room 1004

oom 1006 R Rooms 1008-1009 Room 1015 Room 1019 Rooms 1025-1026

Room 3004 Room 3008 Room 3026

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GENERAL INFORMATION TALKS Check in at the Registration Marquee to collect your copy of the Open Day programme.

See below for the times and locations of our general information talks to find out about coming from college, student funding and MySuccess and Microcredential module content.

Time

Room 2516

10:00am -10.20am

Welcome to Abertay

Room 1502

10.30am -11.00am

SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students

11.15am -11.45am

Coming from College

12.00pm -12.30pm

MySuccess Modules

1.00pm -1.30pm

SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students

1.45pm -2.15pm

Coming from College

2.15pm -2.45pm

Microcredentials

WELCOME TO ABERTAY 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.

COMING FROM COLLEGE Attend this essential guide to coming to Abertay from college and find out how we support your transition to university.

SAAS: STUDENT FINANCE FOR SCOTTISH STUDENTS Learn more about student finance with a talk from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Please note: this session is for Scottish domiciled students only.

MYSUCCESS MODULES AND MICROCREDENTIALS Come along to find out about our MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials, which are designed to help develop the academic and social skills you need to thrive at Abertay.

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CAMPUS AND CITY TOURS Explore the campus and the city on our range of exciting and informative tours running throughout the day.

Tour

Description

Duration

Time

Meeting Point

Campus

Take a look at our small but perfectly formed campus, including the Abertay Gym. Tours leave every 30 minutes.

No need to book.

30 minutes

10am4pm*

C109, Ground Floor, Old College Building

Not required

Library

Take a self-guided tour around The Bernard King Library – the hub of student life at Abertay University.

No need to book.

Varies

10am4pm

Foyer, The Bernard King Library

Not required

Accommodation

View student accommodation at Meadowside Court, which is a two minute walk from campus.

Tours must be booked.

Groups of 20 max.

30 minutes

10am4pm*

Room 1001, Old College

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.

50 minutes

11am, 12pm and 1pm

Room 1001, Old College

Booking

Yes

Go to Room 1001 to Book

Yes

Go to Room 1001 to Book

Book at the Accommodation Hub, Room 1001, Old College, as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

* Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 10am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm.

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LOGIC WILL GET YOU FROM A TO B. IMAGINATION WILL TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE - ALBERT EINSTEIN

COURSE TALKS AND DEMOS Here you’ll find more information about course talks and demos for courses in the School of Applied Sciences, the School of Business, Law and Social Sciences, and the School of Design and Informatics.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES The following subjects are part of Abertay’s School of Applied Sciences: • Biomedical Science

• Mental Health Nursing

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Psychology

• Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

• Sport

• Forensic Sciences

COURSE TALKS AND DEMOS: SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES Time

Room 1006

Room 1025

Room 1026

Room 2517

Room 1004

Civil and Environmental Engineering

10.30am – 12.30pm 10.30am – 12.40pm

Psychology (all pathways)

11am – 12pm

Sport (Year 1 and 2 entrants)

2pm – 3pm

Sport (Year 1 and 2 entrants)

Sport and Management

Sport (Year 3 direct entrants)

Sport and Management

Please note: you can also find out more about the course(s) you’ve applied for by visiting the School of Applied Sciences Academic Basecamp. See page 21 for more information.

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COURSE TALKS: SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES Time

Room 3512.1/2

Room 3522

10am – 3pm

Room 3541

Room 4540

Mental Health Nursing Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways)

10.30am – 12.30pm 10.30am – 12.30pm

Biomedical Science

10.30am – 12.40pm

Forensic Sciences Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways)

1.30pm – 3.30pm 1.40pm – 4pm

Room 4561

Psychology (all pathways)

Forensic Sciences

2pm – 3pm

Biomedical Science

COURSE DEMOS: SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES P sychology (all pathways): Aside from the course talk and a chat about Psychology pathways, there are four different activities to choose from: Crime Scenes (Room 4562), Psychology (Room 3512.1/2), Forensic Psychology (Room 3026) and Counselling (Room 3008 morning only).

C ivil and Environmental Engineering: This session will include a course talk followed by an activity/tour in our geotechnics and structures lab directly after the talk and Q&A session.

Sport: There are also four different demo sessions to choose from: • 12pm + 1pm: Strength and Conditioning (Room 1008) • 12pm + 1pm Physiology (Room 1019) • 12pm + 1pm Coaching/Development (Room 1009) • 1pm + 3pm Biomechanics (Room 1015) It’s recommended that Sport and Management and Sports Development and Coaching students attend at least the Coaching/Development sessions (12pm or 1pm), as well as the other sessions.

Those interested in all other Sports courses are advised to attend one or more of the lab sessions above.

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M ental Health Nursing: Drop in throughout the day to experience of a range of clinical and mental health nursing skills. These will include practicing handwashing technique, CPR and listening to chest sounds, dementia awareness activities such as the Walk with Dementia VR experience.

ood Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing: This two-hour session will include a course talk F (Savour the Flavour of Eating Right), Food Science, Nutrition and Fitness activities, and a tour of the state-of-the-art kitchen and pilot plant areas.

F orensic Sciences: Hear from staff about studying Forensic Sciences at Abertay. What makes a Forensic Sciences degree different from other degrees? Why does it matter, and how can it help you in a career? This is followed by activities on blood stains and fingerprints.

Biomedical Science: This includes a course talk followed by laboratory demonstration activities after the morning talk only.

Please note: you can also find out more about the course(s) you’ve applied for by visiting the School of Applied Sciences Academic Basecamp. See page 21 for more information.

TOP IN SCOTLAND FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE

STUDENT SATISFACTION*

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TOP IN SCOTLAND AND THE UK FOR

FORENSIC SCIENCES TEACHING SATISFACTION*

CIVIL ENGINEERING

TOP PSYCHOLOGY

TEACHING SATISFACTION*

FOR OVERALL

DEGREE IN THE UK FOR

*The National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

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DEGREE IN SCOTLAND SATISFACTION*

PLACE TO

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BELONG

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The following subjects are part of Abertay’s School of Business, Law and Social Sciences: • Accounting and Finance

• Marketing/Digital Marketing

• Business Management

• Law

• Criminology, Policing and Sociology

COURSE TALKS AND DEMOS: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Come along to hear from our academics and learn more about the course(s) you’ve applied for.

Time

Room 2521

Room 3004

10.30am – 11.45am 11am – 12.30pm

Business (all pathways) Law

11.15am – 12.30pm

Marketing

(all pathways)

11.30am – 12.30pm

Criminology all pathways)

12pm – 1.15pm

Accounting (all pathways)

12.45pm – 1.30pm

Business (all pathways)

1.30pm – 2.15pm

(all pathways)

1.30pm – 2.30pm 2.15pm – 3pm

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Room 3511

Marketing

Law

Criminology all pathways) Accounting (all pathways)

B usiness (all pathways): This includes a course talk followed by an activity directly afterwards (morning only) in Room 3510 – Meal kits: Formulating a Business Strategy for the Cost-of Living Crisis L aw: The morning session at 11am is a general introduction to legal studies, the Law Student Society and Moot Court proceedings. The afternoon session at 1.30pm is a course talk on Law at Abertay led by academic staff.

Marketing (all pathways): This includes a course talk followed by an activity directly afterwards (morning only) in Room 3510 – Social Media Campaign: What’s the Write Slogan?

A ccounting (all pathways): This includes a course talk followed by an activity directly afterwards (after 12pm talk only) in Room 3510 – The Stock Market Game.

riminology (all pathways): This includes a general talk covering Criminology, Sociology C and Social Science.

Please note: you can also find out more about the course(s) you’ve applied for by visiting the School of Business, Law and Social Sciences Academic Basecamp. See page 21 for more information.

TOP IN SCOTLAND

FOR LAW TEACHING SATISFACTION*

TOP 3 IN SCOTLAND FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT*

*The National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

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SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND INFORMATICS The following courses are part of Abertay’s School of Design and Informatics: • Computer Arts

• Computer Science with Cybersecurity

• Computer Game Applications Development

• Computing

• Computer Games Technology

• Ethical Hacking

• Computer Science

• Game Design and Production

COURSE TALKS AND DEMOS: SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND INFORMATICS Come along to hear from our academics and learn more about the course(s) you’ve applied for.

Time

Room 2516

Room 2516

Room 2522

Computing/ Computer Science/ Ethical Hacking

10am – 10.30am 10.30am – 11.30am

Computer Arts

11.45am – 12.45pm

Game Design and Production Computing/ Computer Science/ Ethical Hacking

12pm – 12:30pm

1pm – 2pm

Computer Games Technology and Computer Game Applications Development

TOP IN SCOTLAND FOR COMPUTER GAMES

TEACHING SATISFACTION* *The National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

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Room 4506

HOME TO THE

WORLD’S

FIRST ETHICAL HACKING DEGREE

COURSE DEMOS: SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND INFORMATICS Course Computer Arts

Computer Games Technology Computer Game Applications Development Game Design and Production

Computing Computer Science Ethical Hacking

Time 10am -4pm

10am – 4pm

10am -4pm 10:30am -12pm and 12:30pm - 3pm

Description

Location

Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work

2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio

Experience exciting and interactive staff and student demos, as well as student societies

Rooms 1521a, 1521b, 1521c, 1520, Gallery/Atrium, 1549, 2524/2525, 2523, 1521 (ETC/ViPRE studio)

Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work

2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio

Explore staff and student demos showcasing examples of project work from across all programmes

Room 4510 Room 4511

ACADEMIC BASECAMPS 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.

School

Time

Description

Location

School of Applied Sciences

10am -4pm

Come along to the School of Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.

Registration Marquee

School of Business, Law and Social Sciences

10am -4pm

Drop in to the School of Business, Law and Social Sciences basecamp for an informal chat and to ask questions of teaching staff.

Registration Marquee

School of Design and Informatics

10am -4pm

Head to the School of Design and Informatics basecamp for an informal chat with lecturers. A great place to ask questions.

Room 1549, Kydd Building Level 4, Kydd Building

If you require advice about the admissions process or next steps, remember to visit our Admissions Team in the Bernard King Library, Ground Floor.

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A 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. Abertay is close to the beach and the glorious Scottish countryside.

Combined with bags of culture and the city being the cheapest place to live in the UK for students, it’s clear to see why Dundee is a top student destination.

More Info: abertay.co/living-in-dundee SCOTLAND’S SUNSHINE CITY If you’re looking to catch some rays and get a regular dose of vitamin D, then Dundee is the place for you. Facing due south, ‘Sundee’ has more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish city.

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 of golden sand to relax on.

Try: to bring your sunglasses.

Try: hiring an electric bike and cruising to the beach from campus.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!

GO WILD…

From The View to Be Charlotte, The Associates to Danny Wilson, 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.

Try: listening to our Dundee music playlist.

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 go dolphin and seal spotting on the River Tay or swimming and kayaking in one of the nearby lochs.

Try: doing the ‘Dook’, a sponsored dip in the River Tay on New Year’s Day. …OR GO OUT!

SHOP LOCAL The city is full of independent shops selling local products. Couple that with the usual high street chains like Waterstones and Primark, there’s plenty of retail therapy when you need it.

Try: buying THE perfect vintage outfit in our amazing pre-owned shops.

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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 obviously lots of great bars and pubs to visit. There’s even Draffens, a secret speakeasy hidden away in the city centre…

Try: a cocktail in Draffens (but don’t tell anyone, it’s a secret).

PLACE TO

SPORT AND EXERCISE? YOU BET!

CITY OF CULTURE

With two professional football teams, there are plenty of matches to watch during the season. The cycle paths extend for miles, and there’s a skate park about 10 mins’ walk from campus. Our ice hockey team, The Dundee Stars, are one of the best in Britain.

The V&A Dundee is just five minutes’ walk from campus, with new exhibitions twice a year. There’s the Rep Theatre where Brian Cox (‘Succession’, anyone?) got his start, art and films at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA), and even more art and history at the McManus Gallery or Verdant Works. The Eden Project is building its first-ever ecological attraction in Scotland, and a new e-sports arena is planned for the waterfront.

Try: the steep walk up Dundee Law worth it for the fabulous views.

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD We have artisan butchers, locally made Italian ice cream, fine dining, cafes and coffee shops galore, and even a deli called The Cheesery. Plus, Dundee is famous for its bakeries. Visit Clarks literally whenever you like (it’s open 24 hours a day) or scoff a fudge doughnut from Fisher and Donaldson in the city centre.

Try: a DCA course, using your student discount, obviously!

Try: a local pie - called a ‘peh’ - or a pasty called a ‘bridie’.

EXPLORE

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