OPEN EVENING PROGRAMME
APRIL 2025
Welcome to the University of Winchester
We are so pleased to have you visit us today for our Open Evening.
Today is all about you having the opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to become a student at the University of Winchester. All of us here at Winchester are driven by our mission to provide a transformational educational experience for our students that sets them up for success in life. We are consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the country for graduate success, with a strong focus on employability combined with our values of the love of learning, individual and shared endeavour and making a difference. Our aim, through everything we offer, is to build our students’ curiosity, confidence and capabilities to go on and live successful and meaningful lives.
Throughout the event you will have the opportunity to meet colleagues teaching on our courses and our academic and student support teams, as well as hearing from current students about their experience. I encourage you to be inquisitive and find out more about our excellent courses and the wider opportunities you will have as a student here. You will also have the chance to visit our excellent facilities, tour our award-winning accommodation and take in our beautiful campus.
Thank you again for joining us today. If you need any help throughout the evening, please just ask any member of staff or any of our Student Ambassadors who are all here to help. We hope that you decide to choose Winchester as your place to become and I look forward to welcoming you back to the University soon.
Professor Sarah Greer, Vice-Chancellor
Registration
Please check in as soon as you arrive. Staff members and Student Ambassadors will be stationed at our registration point ready to scan your QR code which we sent to you in an email. Once you’ve checked in, make sure to collect your very own University of Winchester goodie bag, as well as picking up a programme and prospectus. The registration point can be found in the King Alfred Centre Food Hall (number 12 on your map).
Timings for the day
Welcome to Winchester Talk
We encourage you to attend one of our Welcome to Winchester Talks where you will hear from a member of our Executive Leadership Team and hear from one of our students about being a student at Winchester. This talk lasts for approximately 40 minutes.
4.30pm in the Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter
Course Information and Course Talks
Number 25 on your map
At this Open Evening, you will have the opportunity to speak to academic staff on a one-to-one basis, as well as attending Course Talks of the programme you are interested in. Course Talks are approximately 20 minutes long, with time for questions. To speak to academics and staff members from your faculty, please head to your Faculty Zone In the Marquee (to find out which faculty your course is in, look through the tables on the following pages). These are open 4-7pm.
The Course Talks are timetabled by faculty on the following pages.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: COURSE TALKS
Alphege 001, King Alfred Quarter
Alphege 002, King Alfred Quarter
St Alphege 001, King Alfred Quarter
Alphege 001, King Alfred Quarter
002, King Alfred
Alphege 001, King Alfred Quarter
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING: COURSE TALKS
004, King Alfred
Herbert Jarman Building 5, King Alfred Quarter
Alphege 203, King Alfred
Tom Atkinson Building 204, King Alfred Quarter
Herbert Jarman Building 5 King Alfred Quarter
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND THE ARTS: COURSE TALKS
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: COURSE TALKS
Tom Atkinson Building 203, King Alfred Quarter
6-6.45pm Anthropology, Archaeology and Ancient, Classical & Medieval Studies St Alphege Building 201, King Alfred Quarter 19 6-6.45pm
Studies St Alphege Building 201, King Alfred Quarter 19 5.15-6pm
St Alphege Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 19 5.15-6pm
Stripe Studio 1, King Alfred Quarter
St Alphege Building 301, King Alfred Quarter 19 5.15-6pm Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Tom Atkinson Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 27 5.15-6pm Politics with International Relations Winton Building 1, King Alfred Quarter
FACULTY OF LAW, CRIME AND JUSTICE: COURSE TALKS
SUBJECT ROOM
Criminology
Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter 25 6-6.45pm Forensics
Stripe Studio 2, King Alfred Quarter 25 6-6.45pm Law
Stripe Lecture Room, King Alfred Quarter 25 6-6.45pm Professional Policing
Stripe Studio 2, King Alfred Quarter
Advice Fair
A range of teams are available throughout the Open Day to offer you advice and guidance in the Advice Fair from 4-7pm in the Food Hall , King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map).
Admissions Team
Talk to our Admissions team for advice on entry requirements, applications, and offers.
Student Support and Success Team
If you have a disability, additional needs, or just want to find out what kind of support Winchester can offer you alongside your studies, make sure to visit our Student Support and Success team.
Find out about our Discover Winchester Scheme which is designed to provide additional support to applicants from specific backgrounds, who may have faced additional challenges in their lives and might otherwise struggle to access higher education. If you have any questions or queries regarding the Discover Winchester Scheme, there will be staff available to talk with you, from Admissions & Student Support and Success at the Advice Fair.
Housing Team
Find out about the range of accommodation available whilst studying at Winchester and how to apply.
Student Finance Team
Learn about the funding options available to you, including loans, bursaries, and scholarships.
Students’ Union Team
Come and meet members of the Students’ Union team to find out about the events, activities, clubs and societies on offer for students.
Study Abroad Team
Thinking about studying abroad? Many of our courses offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad in America, Europe, Canada or Asia for a semester. Come and chat to us to find out more.
Careers and Opportunities Team
Develop your employability skills whilst at university and you will be well placed for an exciting career when you graduate. Meet the Careers and Opportunities Team for more information on the support we offer you during your time at Winchester.
Degree Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine work with training and study. You’ll earn a wage, gain skills, and have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice. To find out more, visit the Degree Apprenticeship stand.
Tours
Accommodation Tours
4 -7pm (last tour 6.45pm)
Tours start from Room 6 in the Winton Building (30 on the map). They are led by a current student and take approximately 20 minutes.
Queens Road Student Village (number 18 on your map).
Our vibrant Queen’s Road Student Village consists of 399 ensuite rooms arranged in flats of four to eight rooms, with shared kitchens. There are also 24 single occupancy premium rooms which have a larger bedroom space and a double bed
Burma Road Student Village (Number 4 on your map.)
Burma Road consists of 408 en suite rooms arranged in flats of six to eight with shared kitchens. We also have two one-bedroom family flats, and six bedrooms (and kitchens) adapted for wheelchair users.
We have a range of stunning on-campus student accommodation for you to choose from. Scan the QR code below to find out about what’s on offer.
Crime Scene House (4-7pm)
Interested in courses in the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice? The Crime Scene House is a dedicated teaching space where we carry out forensic photography and examination of mock crime scenes. We will be running tours of our Crime Scene House after some of our course talks, drop in to the Faculty Hub in the marquee to find out when the next tour is departing. Located in Holm Lodge (number 10 on the map).
Campus Tours
2.30-4pm (last tour 3.15pm).
Join the afternoon tour of our beautiful campus to look at the facilities Winchester has to offer. They are led by a current student and take approximately 1-1.5 hours. Please scan the QR code to book your place
Facility Tours
Some courses offer tours of specific course facilities after the Course Talk. You can find out if your course will offer tours of these facilities during the Course Talk. If you would like to find out more information about academic facilities, please speak to academic staff in the Faculty Hubs
More of Winchester!
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
We encourage you to visit Winchester’s excellent sports facilities, including the Winchester Sport and Leisure Park and the University’s Sports Stadium in Winchester City Centre, both co-located at Bar End, a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive from campus. The leisure centre boasts a 50m pool, 200 station fitness suite, studios, and an 8-court sports hall. The Sports Stadium offers a floodlit competition standard 8-lane athletics track and a full-size all-weather pitch. Both facilities are home to some of our Sports courses and the Students’ Union sports teams. Please note that we will not be running tours of the facilities during this event
Students’ Union
Based in the King Alfred Centre, Winchester Students’ Union is run for students, by students. It is an independent organisation from the University itself, and is dedicated to representing and supporting students, as well as running student sports teams, societies and providing opportunities, activities and events for all students.
Visit the advice fair to chat to the student union representatives.
Sacred Spaces on Campus
Across our campus, we have many sacred spaces for prayers, meditation and contemplation that are open to visit during this Open Day. The Chapel (number 6 on your map) is a RIBA award winning restored building in the middle of King Alfred Quarter. The Muslim Prayer room is located in the Winchester Business School building (number 26 on the map) in the West Downs Quarter. Our Contemplation Space is found at the West Downs Centre (number 28 on your map) and plays host to personal meditation pods and a contemplative centre. For more information on further sacred spaces, search for ‘Sacred Spaces’ on our website.
Walking into Winchester
When you have finished your evening here at the University of Winchester, why don’t you head down to the city centre?
It is a 10 minute walk from campus and boasts an array of eateries, shops, culture and history. Please scan this QR code to explore our walking map to the city centre.
Refreshments
We have Refreshment and Catering areas open on the King Alfred Quarter. Vegan options can be found at all outlets. The University of Winchester is also a Food Allergy Aware campus. For allergen information, please speak to one of our Catering staff at a food outlet, or visit www.winchester.ac.uk/landing-pages/catering
King Alfred’s Food Hall
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter (4-7pm) Number 12 on your map
A variety of dishes on offer for breakfast and lunch.
Learning Café
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter (7.30am-7pm) Number 12 on your map
Perfect for light bites, sandwiches, coffees, and milkshakes.
WiFi ACCESS
In order to access our free visitor WiFi, please follow the instructions at the QR code.
In case of emergency
If there is an emergency, you require medical attention, or spot anything suspicious. please call our Site Stewards on 01962 827666.
Any questions? Ask a Student!
If you have any questions, keep an eye out for our Student Ambassadors. They are there to help and to tell you about their own experiences at the University of Winchester.
CAMPUS MAP
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