Get ready guide - Nursing 2018

The University of Brighton is a talented and inclusive community and we know you’re going to have a brilliant time here. There's a lot to think about before starting university – so make sure you read this guide to get your student life off to the best possible start.

Coming into nursing after my degree in English Literature felt a bit daunting at first, as they’re two very different worlds; however I quickly found that a lot of the skills and academic techniques I learnt were transferable. Nursing, like any degree, is largely about critical thinking, so the ability to question and think around subjects is vital both in university and out in practice.

Everything is easier than it seems and you are not on your own.

Everyone feels just as anxious about starting university but you are not thrown in at the deep end. You can be as independent as you like, but you always have help available.

OLLY HUNT, ADULT NURSING BSC(HONS) GRADUATE.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON, FIRST YEAR STUDENT.

BEFORE YOU GET HERE

Essential online tasks Your timetable and term dates Advice for new students Accommodation and student finance

YOUR FIRST WEEK

Welcome and induction events

ONCE YOU ARE HERE

Your student life Your career Brighton Students’ Union Support and advice

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Sussex area Brighton area Moulsecoomb campus Grand Parade campus Falmer campus Eastbourne campus

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THERE’S MORE ONLINE STUDENTCENTRAL

Log into https://studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk for advice written specially for nursing students starting this January. From January you can enrol online, then you’ll be able to check important dates and details about your course.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Keep in touch with what is going on at the university on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. universityofbrighton

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You can also join the nursing Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/144410966201832/

WELCOME

You will soon be starting your course with us.

Going to university can involve all kinds of change and during your first few weeks you are likely to be very busy adjusting to your new situation. There are lots of things that you can do before you get here to prepare and make sure your time with us gets off to the best possible start.

First, read this guide! It includes important information about what you need to do before you get here. This includes completing stage 1 online enrolment, finding out what to expect during your first week, and about life at university and the support and services we provide.

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME I am delighted that you have chosen to join us at the University of Brighton.

You will be part of an academic community that is creative, enterprising and inclusive and that values you, your experience and personal perspective. At Brighton we will encourage you to play an active role in the life of your university, you will be supported throughout your course, and into your career and life after university.

We take pride in creating an education experience in partnership with you and with professional associations and accrediting bodies – a sign that your degree will be relevant and high quality.

I join with all my colleagues in welcoming you to the University of Brighton, your university. We are committed to do all we can to help you get the best from your studies and your time spent at university. I look forward to meeting you.

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The teaching, learning environment and educational outcomes we provide for our students consistently exceed rigorous national requirements for all UK higher education providers.

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We are very proud of our students.

68% achieve firsts and 2:1s, and 22% attain a 2:2 – not only are these excellent academic achievements but they look great to future employers.

Our graduates leave us with the confidence and skills to make a difference.

94.4% of our full-time, first degree graduates are working, studying or training within six months of completing their course. (DLHE 2016–2017)

Our Student Services and Information Services hold the Customer Service Excellence® standard.

This governmentbacked standard means the services we provide for our students have been independently assessed to be efficient, effective, excellent, equitable and empowering.

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We hold a Bronze award from the Equality Challenge Unit's (ECU) Athena SWAN Charter, in recognition of our commitment to gender equality, and we are a Race Equality Charter member and Stonewall Diversity Champion.

BEFORE YOU GET HERE IN THIS SECTION ESSENTIAL ONLINE TASKS

• Confirm your place • Online enrolment • Upload your photo

YOUR TIMETABLE AND TERM DATES

• Your timetable • Confirm your start date

ADVICE FOR NEW STUDENTS ACCOMMODATION AND STUDENT FINANCE

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE YOU GET HERE CHECKLIST ESSENTIAL ONLINE TASKS

Activate your university user

account.

If you haven’t already you need to activate your university user account.

Log into studentcentral to read advice for new students.

Upload your university photo.

Complete stage 1 online enrolment.

FINANCE

Make or update your student finance application.

Work out a budget.

Open a bank account.

ACCOMMODATION

Arrange your accommodation.

YOU WILL MAY ALSO NEED TO...

Arrange childcare and funding.

Apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).

Check your vaccinations are up to date.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR COURSE

Log into studentcentral so you can: check your start date. check what’s going on in your first week, including welcome programme events via the timetable button on the home tab of studentcentral.

GET READY FOR STUDENT LIFE

Come to the Brighton Students’ Union nursing welcome event at Ringmer House. Find out more information about Brighton Students’ Union at www.brightonsu.com.

ESSENTIAL ONLINE TASKS LOGGING ONTO STUDENTCENTRAL

COMPLETE STAGE 1 ONLINE ENROLMENT

Studentcentral is the university’s online learning environment. You will use studentcentral to complete Stage 1 online enrolment and find out about getting ready for life as a University of Brighton student.

Throughout your time at Brighton you will use studentcentral to manage your studies and access academic and support services.

If your place has been confirmed, you’ll be able to complete stage 1 online enrolment on studentcentral.

You should log in regularly to check for any updates.

ACTIVATE YOUR UNIVERSITY USER ACCOUNT You might have activated this already when you applied for a place here to get into the applicant area on studentcentral.

Your username is usually your initials and two or three numbers eg js123. Keep your password safe and don’t share it with anyone.

If you have forgotten or would like to change your password visit https://myinfo.brighton.ac.uk/forgot.

Activate your university user account If you have already used studentcentral you have completed this step. If you haven’t, follow these simple instructions.

• Visit https://activate.brighton.ac.uk and follow the instructions.

• You will be asked for your University of Brighton student number, which you will find in your welcome email and on your offer letter and offer email.

• Make sure you remember your new username and password when they are displayed because you will not get an email reminder.

WAIT 15 MINUTES for your account to be activated.

CONFIRM YOUR PLACE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON If your offer here is unconditional your place is already confirmed with us.

Stage 1 online enrolment takes about 15 minutes and you need to complete this process before you arrive at university.

The morning after you have completed stage 1 online enrolment you will be able to see details about your course on studentcentral, events during your first week, your school’s induction events and much more. We will also confirm that the details we hold about you are correct.

You may need to provide us with missing information such as who to contact in an emergency.

To complete online enrolment you need to have activated your university account and be logged on to studentcentral.

DIGITAL TOOLKIT The digital toolkit will help you access important online services. https://about.brighton.ac.uk/dt • University wifi • Your university email • Microsoft cloud services including your free copy of Office Pro Plus Word, Excel and Powerpoint • Social media groups • Travel and transport • Budget calculator

https://studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk

UPLOAD YOUR UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPH Your university photograph will be used for your Unicard. It is essential that you upload your photograph before you arrive at the university as you will need your Unicard to access buildings and computers, and borrow books and other resources from the library.

You can load money on to your Unicard to pay for food and drink from our cafes and restaurants, photocopying and items from our Students’ Union shops. It gives you discounts too so you can start saving money as soon as you get here.

Many of these services will be available to you after you have enrolled online from January.

Start using your university email address before you get here and throughout your time as a student making sure you check your inbox regularly; otherwise you may miss important information and updates.

If you are applying for placements or part-time employment your university email address is the one you should use.

TIP: Why not buy your NUS extra card at the same time (www.cards.nusextra. co.uk) – you can use the same photo for both and you can start saving money with the NUS extra discounts on travel and loads of other stuff too.

Log into studentcentral to upload your photo https://studentcentral.brighton. ac.uk.

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YOUR TIMETABLE AND TERM DATES

YOUR WELCOME EVENTS AND TIMETABLE When can you expect to see your timetable?

Your draft timetable and welcome programme will be available on studentcentral after you have completed stage 1 online enrolment. Click on the timetable icon on the home tab.

Timetables are provisional so we advise that you do not buy your season ticket or make work commitments if possible until you’re here.

YOUR START DATE The first day of your course is Monday 29 January 2018. Please arrive at Westlain House on our Falmer campus between 8.30 and 9.15am.

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TERM AND SEMESTER DATES Check your programme planner for the term and holiday dates for nursing courses starting in January.

JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Meet other students in your campus Facebook group and follow us on social media. www.brighton.ac.uk/socialmedia

ADVICE FOR NEW STUDENTS

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES We recommend you do the following as soon as possible so we can put in place any support you may need.

Declare a disability to the university.

Apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Most UK students with disabilities can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) which is designed to help meet any extra costs that may arise from your disability. Students who are not eligible for DSA will still be eligible for funded disability support.

Book an appointment with the Disability and Dyslexia Team.

Bring up-to-date evidence of your disability either from a medical practitioner or an educational psychologist. We can help you to obtain this evidence if you do not already have it.

Your Learning Support Coordinator can also answer any questions that you may have.

Find out more – visit www.brighton.ac.uk/disability.

STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN Apply for childcare On-campus childcare is provided on two of our campuses in Brighton. The nurseries are open to children of students and staff, as well as the local community, for 45 weeks of the year. There are 55 places daily for children aged from two to five years. www.brighton.ac.uk/childcare

Remember to complete your application for childcare grant or allowance. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/childcaregrant. Eligible students can also apply to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for child dependents allowance, as part of the Learning Support Fund (LSF) for nursing and healthcare students. Visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-supportfund for details.

STAY HEALTHY, GET VACCINATED Before you arrive read our health advice about mumps, measles and meningitis.

Make sure your vaccinations are up to date, including the Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccination for 18–25 year olds. Students on some health courses require additional vaccinations – you will be contacted if this applies to you.

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ACCOMMODATION AND MONEY ACCOMMODATION SERVICE Our accommodation team have excellent local knowledge and many years of experience. They’re here to advise you on all the options open to you, and support you in finding somewhere suitable to live throughout your time here.

If you need help finding somewhere to live, get in touch with our accommodation who will be happy to help you. Email accommodation@brighton.ac.uk or call 01273 644100.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Budgeting • You’ll typically need to pay a deposit and rent in advance.

• Rent does not usually include bills, so you should also budget for broadband, electricity, gas, water and TV license.

If you have applied for student finance, make sure that the company you applied to has your correct bank details.

Student finance If you are a UK or EU student studying an undergraduate course and you have not already done so, you should apply for student finance now.

STUDENT FINANCE

Take the time to read our funding and fees information and the advice we provide about managing your money in this guide and online. www.brighton.ac.uk/money

Funding for health courses

Changed university?

We manage our own accommodation database. You’ll find all types of accommodation on offer including any available rooms in halls as well as private rented accommodation which meets our standards, and which is provided by landlords who have registered with us.

New nursing students have access to the same student loan system as other students. You will need to apply for a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan through Student Finance England.

Additional allowances will be available for students with child dependents.

If your choice of university has changed since your original UCAS application you must let your student finance company know as soon as possible.

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Students starting relevant healthcare degrees can apply for a maintenance loan through Student Finance England. There may be additional grants available if you are a parent; travel and accommodation expenses during placements may be reimbursed through the Learning Support Fund. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learningsupport-fund/.

Unihomes and homes in the private rented sector are our recommended option for students whose courses involve frequent placements and shifts, and who may need to bring a car to university.

We manage unihomes on behalf of private home owners. With a unihome the university is your landlord and you deal direct with us whilst enjoying the benefits of living in a shared house or flat.

Many students prefer to arrange their own accommodation and live independently from the start of their course. This gives you the freedom to choose who you live with and prioritise what is most important to you in terms of budget, type of home and location.

We are here to help if you choose this option.

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You can also join the house-hunting group we manage on Facebook where you can meet students looking for and offering rooms in rented houses and ask the accommodation team any questions you have.

Open a bank account Your student loan or other funding will be paid into your bank account, so it makes sense to have an account organised before you arrive.

PP Look for student accounts with benefits that suit you.

PP Remember to take ID and confirmation of student status – your acceptance letter.

For more information about student finance and loans visit www.gov.uk/ student-finance.

University of Brighton bursaries If you are an English or EU undergraduate student, we will advise if you are eligible for a bursary once you have completed stage 1 online enrolment. You need to have given Student Finance England consent for them to share your household income information with us.

You do not need to apply for a bursary, your details are passed on to the university automatically by Student Finance England once you receive confirmation of your tuition fee and maintenance loan.

Bursaries are paid in two equal instalments in March and June 2018.

Care leavers and estranged students (students not supported by their family) will receive their University of Brighton bursary soon after the start of term.

BUDGET CHECKLIST

Do the numbers add up?

Once you have completed stage 2 inperson enrolment during your first week, if you have applied for student finance the university will confirm your registration and attendance with your student finance company. Your maintenance loan will be released to your bank account, usually within three to four working days and your tuition fee loan will be paid straight to the university.

Budget while you are here – calculate your income and expenses and work out what your weekly or monthly income and outgoings are. Budgeting isn’t just about seeing how much money you will need to pay for your food, travel and rent – it’s a really good way of working out how much you can spend on things you enjoy.

Income = same as or more than your outgoings – looks like you’ve got things covered, stick to the budget and you’ll be fine.

BE PREPARED

For more advice on ways to manage your money visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ moneymatters.

Receiving your student funding

Make sure you have enough money in your bank account when you arrive to cover your rent, food, study, travel and entertainment costs for at least the first two weeks of term in case there are any delays in receiving your student finance.

Make a budget Paying for your studies and your living costs may seem daunting at first, but organising your student finance early and making a budget you can stick to will make a big difference.

Student Advice Service If you are concerned about your financial situation either before you arrive or once you are here, contact the Student Advice Service. Our service is confidential and non-judgemental.

Email studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk or call 01273 642888.

We offer one-to-one advice sessions on all of our campuses. There are hardship funds to help students in certain circumstances and we can help you access these if you are eligible. www.brighton.ac.uk/budgeting

Income = less than your outgoings – your money may not last until the end of term. Are there ways to cut back on your spending or increase your income (for example, a part-time job)?

+ INCOME STUDENT LOAN

Your student loan covers the cost of your tuition and your maintenance loan (UK students only) will cover some of your living costs while you are studying.

GRANTS, BURSARIES, SPONSORSHIPS OR SCHOLARSHIPS YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR

MONEY FROM RELATIVES OR GUARDIANS INCOME FROM A JOB BENEFITS / TAX CREDITS

– OUTGOINGS ACCOMMODATION

You can find price details of university accommodation at www.brighton.ac.uk/living-here.

HOUSEHOLD BILLS

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES MUSIC, FILM AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Internet, TV licence, water, gas, electricity, phone contract and council tax (not applicable if the housing is solely occupied by students).

CLOTHES AND SHOES

CONTENTS INSURANCE

BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT

TRAVEL COSTS

Dental treatment, glasses and contact lenses.

Factor this cost in if you live in private accommodation.

Transport to and from uni as well as visits home. Find out about buses and Unizone train tickets for cheap travel on Southern Rail for students.

CREDIT CARD OR DEBT REPAYMENTS

HEALTHCARE

CHILDCARE

FOOD, LAUNDRY

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YOUR FIRST WEEK

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IN THIS SECTION WELCOME AND INDUCTION EVENTS

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In-person enrolment Wifi Welcome events Travel

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WELCOME AND INDUCTION EVENTS

HOW TO ACCESS THE UNIVERSITY WIFI Select eduroam from the list of networks on your device. Enter your eduroam user name, @ and the university domain: • your user name is the one you use to access studentcentral • the domain is brighton.ac.uk.

• For example abc1@brighton.ac.uk.

Click continue/connect/trust/accept if asked.

Visit https://about.brighton.ac.uk/dt for a quick guide on how to access our online services.

Monday 29 January is the first day of your course. Log on to studentcentral and click on the timetable icon on the home tab to see the welcome events in your first week.

You may also be asked to bring in original copies of your certificates and transcripts but we will let you know in advance if you are required to do so.

ATTEND WELCOME EVENTS IN YOUR ACADEMIC SCHOOL

If you do not attend the in-person enrolment session you will experience delays in receiving your funding. If you are unable to attend your in-person enrolment session contact the enrolment helpline as soon as possible.

You will need to attend induction and teaching events for your course during your first week. You can find out the dates, times and locations of these events by logging into studentcentral and going to your timetable on the home tab which will be available once you have completed online enrolment.

ATTEND STAGE 2 IN-PERSON ENROLMENT In order to become a fully enrolled student at the university and receive your Unicard, you need to complete stage 2 of the enrolment process, in-person enrolment.

Attendance at in-person enrolment is essential and you need to bring photo ID. This needs to be your passport or UK driving licence.

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Email studentadministration@brighton. ac.uk or call 01273 644777.

Stage 2 in-person enrolment Your in-person enrolment will take place at our Falmer campus on Tuesday 30 January 2018 at 1pm.

MEET THE VICE-CHANCELLOR During your first week, the Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor will welcome you to the university and provide you with some essential information about the university community. You can find out the dates and times of these sessions on studentcentral – go to your timetable on the home tab (available the morning after you have completed online enrolment).

MEET STUDENT SERVICES Student Services provide support to help make your university experience the best it can be. You can meet members of the Student Services team at your in-person enrolment session.

GO TO STUDENTS’ UNION WELCOME EVENTS Attend Brighton Students’ Union nursing welcome event at Ringmer House during your induction. Find out more information about the union at www.brightonsu.com.

TRAVEL AROUND CAMPUS Whatever your location there are transport options to reduce your costs and reduce your carbon emissions.

All our campuses have excellent public transport links and you can make good savings on train fares by purchasing the UniZone rail ticket. Student discounts are also available on the buses, using a keycard or smart phone m-ticket.

There are facilities for cyclists on all our campuses, such as bike racks, pumps and toolkits. Brighton has a great network of cycle lanes across the city and there are lockable cycle cages on most of our campuses.

There is also a Brighton Students’ Union Bike Hub that allows students to bring in their bikes for repair and teaches students’ to maintain their own bicycles affordably.

Parking on campus is very limited, and we discourage students from bringing their cars to university. We also encourage alternatives to car travel wherever possible to reduce our carbon footprint. Students who can show that car travel is essential can apply for a parking permit when they arrive. Please note that parking is prohibited at some of our halls of residences. www.brighton.ac.uk/travel

YOUR FIRST WEEK CHECKLIST COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT AND GO TO COURSE EVENTS

Attend stage 2 in-person enrolment.

Go to your course induction events.

Find out about our student services and how to find them if you need them.

GET INVOLVED IN STUDENT LIFE

Have fun, meet new people, join a club or society.

Visit www.brightonsu.com/ welcome.

Get your NUS Extra card for student discounts in shops, restaurants and online. Visit www.nus.org.uk/ nusextra.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF

Register with a doctor (GP) near where you live.

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ONCE YOU ARE HERE

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IN THIS SECTION YOUR STUDENT LIFE YOUR CAREER BRIGHTON STUDENTS’ UNION SUPPORT AND ADVICE

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YOUR STUDENT LIFE

Getting involved with things outside your course during your time here will definitely add to your skills and experience. But more than that, it’s about finding what it is you love to do and is a great way to make new friends.

SPORT AND FITNESS Sport Brighton is run in partnership by the university and the Students’ Union and can help you take part in whatever sporting activity you like, whether you want to compete, keep fit or just have fun. There are fitness, health and wellbeing classes and many clubs and societies to choose from. www.brighton.ac.uk/sportbrighton

SOCIETIES, CLUBS AND EVENTS Brighton Students’ Union brings together like-minded students through shared interests. It’s a great way to meet new people, take part in activities and gain new skills outside of your studies. You can find a club or society that’s right for you and join online.

The Students’ Union also have a number of events throughout the year, so make sure you get involved with the wide range of activities we host to make the most out of your university experience.

The student contract highlights the university and Students’ Union relationship with our students through shared commitments and expectations.

www.brightonsu.com/societies

YOUR STUDENT VOICE We listen to feedback and ideas from our students to make sure we provide you with the best possible student experience. https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ yourvoicematters/ Brighton Students’ Union leadership team are elected by students to represent students, and they campaign on a range of issues to ensure the student voice is heard.

www.brighton.ac.uk/studentcontract

BECOME A STUDENT AMBASSADOR We are always looking for new students to help us to promote the university through our Student Recruitment and Outreach Ambassador Programme. We have paid opportunities available to work at events such as open days and higher education fairs as well as with local schools, colleges and communities.

Contact studentambassadors@brighton. ac.uk for more information.

A LIFELONG LINK Joining a society is the best thing I’ve done at uni, I’ve met some of my best friends here. The union also do a great range of activities, events and campaigns, but they’re there if you need support and advice too.

LEANNE BAYLEY, FIRST YEAR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

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STUDENT CONTRACT

Even when you graduate you’ll still be able to access our sports, library and careers services through our alumni association. You can also benefit from the Alumni Advice Network while you are still a student and we are happy to put you in touch with alumni to discuss career paths and opportunities or to just get some advice about being at university.

YOUR CAREER

BOOST YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL

VOLUNTEERING AND MENTORING

Part of your university experience is about preparing for your future career. It is never too early to start thinking about next steps and how you can make the most of your time here.

Volunteering provides opportunities to gain experience, enhance your employability and meet new people. The Active Student Volunteering Service will work with you to find a rewarding, safe and supported role within the local community.

FINDING A JOB DURING AND AFTER UNIVERSITY Whether you know what you want to do when you graduate or not, you can get expert advice from our Careers Service staff who can help you with your CV, job applications and interview techniques.

www.brighton.ac.uk/careers

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

www.brighton.ac.uk/volunteering

You can book an appointment with one of our professionally qualified Career Development Advisers as soon as you start your course. Our advisers can help you decide what activities you should do to help you with your career development.

Our mentoring scheme, Momentum, offers you the chance to work with a mentor to improve your confidence and boost your chances of career success.

Mentors are professionals from a variety of backgrounds, committed to helping you develop your skills.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

www.brighton.ac.uk/careers

Beepurple, our enterprise support programme, helps students and graduates get their business ideas off to the best possible start. Over 3,500 staff, students and alumni have signed up to the Beepurple entrepreneurship programme.

You can also volunteer with the Students’ Union in a range of fun opportunities.

If you’re passionate about change and making a difference you can also nominate yourself to be a Course Rep, Volunteer Officer or part of the Campus Action Team.

Beepurple offers free workshops to develop members’ enterprise skills as well as one-to-one business support for anyone looking to develop an entrepreneurial idea, start a company or social enterprise or for those who are already trading.

www.brightonsu.com/volunteering

They can help you to research careers and further study and training opportunities.

While you are here, there are lots of ways we can help you to develop your skills.

• Get a part-time job, volunteer or develop your own business ideas.

• Join or start up a club or society.

• Take advantage of placement opportunities.

• Work for the university, maybe as a student ambassador.

• Become a course rep.

Find out more about how we can help you develop your career through our connector. http://about.brighton.ac.uk/connector

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BRIGHTON STUDENTS’ UNION

So you’re on your way to the University of Brighton. Starting university can feel a bit daunting, but it’s such an exciting time and one you’ll remember for a very long time.

Did you know you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union as soon as you enrol here?

Getting involved in your Students’ Union is one of the best ways to make the most of your time as a student. In fact, ensuring that you have the most fantastic, fulfilling experience at the University of Brighton is our mission as an organisation.

As we’re led by students and work solely for our student members, you can guarantee that we’re on your side.

The Students’ Union’s work falls into four main categories, here’s just a taster of all that’s available to you.

CHANGE THINGS Lead and participate in student-run campaigns, stand in our elections, become a course rep, represent your academic interests, attend NUS National Conference and make changes to policies around the university and union through our student forums.

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FUN TIMES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Visit our café-bars on campus for a bite to eat or to relax, enjoy exclusive student discounts with NUS Extra, and get involved with our events programme that runs throughout the year including weekly club nights and events, plus gala events like our garden party and balls.

Join a club or society, get involved in student media, volunteer in the community, get a job with the Students’ Union, and be nominated for a union award.

GOOD ADVICE Obtain free academic advice and guidance from our Union Support service, talk to our team about any problems with academic misconduct, claims for mitigating circumstances and appeals. Benefit from our health and wellbeing services including CaSH (Contraception and Sexual Health) drop-ins and PEACH (Peer Education and Advice for Campus Health) that offer stress-relieving activities and advice sessions including pet therapy: you can come and have a cuddle with our friendly visiting labrador and pick up some stressrelieving tips.

You’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union as soon as you enrol at the university. www.brightonsu.com Join a community of thousands of University of Brighton students by following us on social media.

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SUPPORT AND ADVICE Got any questions about uni life or need help with something?

ASK US Speak to our staff Your personal tutor, Student Support and Guidance Tutor (SSGT), course rep, or staff in your school.

Ask a question online Click on the Help and Advice tab in studentcentral.

Visit your nearest Student centre You’ll find confidential and impartial advice at every campus.

Contact the Students’ Union They’re here to enhance your university experience. www.brighton.ac.uk/ask-us

STUDY SUPPORT There is a lot of support available to help you with your studies, from online tools to one-to-one tutoring, alongside specialist support for students with specific needs.

You can explore our online academic study kit (ASK) and find out dates of study skills sessions at www.brighton.ac.uk/ask.

Studentcentral can help you manage your workload and provides access to e-books, journals and other study materials tailored to your course.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS If English is not your first language and you would like to develop your academic English skills, our international academic study kit (iASK) offers free help. www.brighton.ac.uk/iask

FINDING A PART-TIME JOB Many of our full-time students work parttime while they are studying. You might need to work for financial reasons, or you might want to work to gain experience and learn new skills. If you decide to get a part-time job while you are studying then register online with the Careers Service. www.brighton.ac.uk/careers The Students’ Union have part time jobs across all campuses that give you the opportunity to make extra money during term time whilst being comfortable that you have plenty of time to dedicate to your studies. Find out more at www.brightonsu.com/jobs.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY You are going to be busy at university and there is a lot to take in – it’s easy to miss important information. Look out for updates throughout the year, relating to your student finances, your studies, career and student life in general.

These messages will be sent to your university email address and via studentcentral.

We will also let you know of opportunities to get involved with paid market research, enter competitions and to give your feedback about the university.

KEEPING SAFE Brighton and Eastbourne are safe places to live, but there are steps that you can take to look after yourself and your property, like taking out insurance, bringing a bike lock and labelling expensive equipment. We will be in touch by email with top tips throughout the year.

The university has two dedicated police community liaison officers, PC Lee Cook and PC Gaynor Martin, along with our Community Liaison and House Advice Officer, Andrew Keefe, who are all available to help and advise our students throughout their time at the university.

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MAPS SUSSEX AREA: HOW TO GET HERE

A1(M) M11 M25 M25 M40

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HEATHROW AIRPORT

M3 M2 M25

M26 M25 M20 M23

GATWICK AIRPORT A22

DOVER

FOLKSTONE

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HASTINGS

Maps and directions For maps of all of our campuses, and travel and parking advice visit www.brighton.ac.uk/maps.

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Contact details including those for school offices are provided at www.brighton.ac.uk/contactus.

Key University site/building

BRIGHTON AREA OUR BRIGHTON CAMPUSES

A23 London

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM

Stanmer

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Falmer train station

VARLEY PARK

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Coldean Lane

FALMER CAMPUS PADDOCK FIELDS AND GREAT WILKINS London Road

MOULSECOOMB PLACE

Moulsecoomb train station

MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS A270 Lewes Road

PHOENIX BREWERY

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GRAND PARADE CAMPUS

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Brighton Marina

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Westlain Building Library

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Sports Pavilion

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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

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USEFUL CONTACTS

These are the contact details that you are most likely to need before you arrive and during your first few weeks.

Admissions and general enquiries 01273 644644 enquiries@brighton.ac.uk The enquiries team are your first point of contact for help with studentcentral, activating your university account or any other questions you have about starting university.

Enrolment helpline 01273 644777 studentadministration@brighton.ac.uk For questions about stage 1 online enrolment and stage 2 in-person enrolment.

Tuition fees enquiry team 01273 642449 fees@brighton.ac.uk For queries about what fees you need to pay and how to pay, contact the fee enquiry team.

Fees, loans and grants 01273 642449 Fees assessment 01273 644500

Accommodation

Childcare

Our accommodation service is open Monday–Friday offering all students help and advice in finding somewhere to live.

01273 642021 (Moulsecoomb) 01273 277016 (Grand Parade) childcare@brighton.ac.uk

Brighton

Disability and dyslexia

01273 644100 accommodation@brighton.ac.uk

01273 643799 disability@brighton.ac.uk

This service handles all Brighton halls of residence queries and UniHome, Homestay and private sector accommodation enquiries for Brightonbased students.

Student advice service

Eastbourne 01273 643810 accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk

When you are here studentservices@brighton.ac.uk www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students

Information and advice from your campus Moulsecoomb 01273 642671 Grand Parade 01273 643187 Falmer 01273 643584 Eastbourne 01273 643845

Careers Service Find part-time work and volunteering opportunities 01273 642855 careers@brighton.ac.uk

Specialist advice about issues including benefits, money management, visas and immigration 01273 642888 studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk

Sport Brighton Advice about our facilities, the availability of sports and activities and how to join in 01273 643520 www.brighton.ac.uk/sport

Brighton Students’ Union 01273 644679 www.brightonsu.com

This publication is available in alternative formats on request.

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YOUR COMPLETECAMPUS CHECKLIST MOULSECOOMB

BEFORE YOU GET HERE GETTING STARTED

Activate your university user

account.

If you haven’t already, you need to activate your university user account – this will provide you with your university username and password for studentcentral.

Log into studentcentral to read advice.

Complete stage 1 online enrolment.

Upload your university photo.

The morning after online enrolment you can log into studentcentral where you can: check your course details including your start date and term and semester dates start using your university email account.

FINANCE

Make or update your student finance application.

Work out a budget.

Open a bank account.

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Arrange your accommodation.

Get in touch with us if you need help finding accommodation. Email accommodation@brighton.ac.uk or call 01273 644100.

SOME OF YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO...

Arrange childcare and funding.

Apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).

Check your vaccinations are up to date.

PREPARE FOR YOUR COURSE

Log into studentcentral.

Check your start date.

Check the full timetable of events for your first week, including welcome programme events.

Look at our academic study kit (ASK) resources www.brighton.ac.uk/ask.

YOUR FIRST WEEK COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT AND GO TO COURSE EVENTS

Attend stage 2 in-person enrolment.

Go to your course induction events.

Attend Brighton Students’ Union

welcome event as part of your induction in Ringmer House, Falmer campus.

Have fun, meet new people, join a club or society.

Get your NUS Extra card for student discounts in shops, restaurants and online. Visit www.nus.org.uk/nusextra.

Register with a doctor near where you live.

Find out about our student services and how to find them if you need them.