University of Huddersfield June Open Day Programme

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

Student Ambassadors Need help? Look out for our Student Ambassadors on campus in their orange t-shirts

2016 Open Day Provisional Programme

Thursday 23 June Wednesday 29 June

Welcome to our Open Day Choosing a university is a big decision and open days are your chance to check out all you’ve heard or read about the universities you’re interested in. They’ll also help you to make sure you pick the one that’s right for you.

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Tick list of must do’s on the day To make sure you get the most out of your day here at Huddersfield why not: Attend the welcome talk by our Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Let a Student Ambassador take you on a tour of our lovely campus!

Listen to our talks on Student Finance or Applying through UCAS. Take a tour of our award-winning Library.

See where you’ll be studying – have a look at the facilities and meet the staff and current students.

Visit our approved and recommended student accommodation at Storthes Hall Student Village and Ashenhurst Student Houses.

Go to the Information Fair and talk to staff from departments such as:

// Wellbeing and Disability Services // Student Finance // Admissions and Records Office // Careers and Employability

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Sports and Fitness The Students’ Union The Library The Enterprise Team

If you don’t know Huddersfield – have a wander round the town and check out the shops, bars and restaurants. Our ‘See Yourself in Huddersfield’ web page, www.hud.ac.uk/explore-hud provides useful information on some of the best places to visit in Huddersfield.

Enjoy your day and don’t forget to ask us lots of questions.

After all, today’s all about you. www.hud.ac.uk

Important details about the day It’s important that you come and see us at the Check In desk in Student Central when you arrive. That way we can give you the most up-to-date Open Day programme so you know exactly what’s happening and where to go.

Disability access/requirements

Building works

Should you have any disabilities or need additional support please contact us before the day so we can arrange this for you. If you need help whilst on campus the iPoint team are located at the entrance of Student Central. The team will be happy to help you get around campus during your visit.

We are improving and updating our campus and may have building works taking place on the Open Day. Please follow any diversion routes in place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Fire Alarm If the fire alarm sounds (a continuous siren) please leave the building that you are in immediately (do not use the lifts) and follow the directions given by the fire marshals. Please do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so.

Open Day photography/filming There may be photographers/video staff at our Open Days. They’ll be taking footage/images for promotional purposes such as promoting Open Days on our website.

Photographs/videos are not distributed outside of the University or used for any other purpose. If you do not wish to have your photograph/video taken then please inform the photographer or member of staff at the time.

Emergencies First aid assistance can be obtained at the Help Desk in the Information Fair in Student Central.

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02 - 03

General talks and events Talk/Tour

Time

Welcome to the University Talk

09.15 – 09.45 09.55 – 10.25 10.35 – 11.05 13.15 – 13.45

Student Finance Talk

11.20 – 12.05 14.10 – 14.35

Applying through UCAS Talk

12.15 – 13.00

DIGS Student 10.00 – 10.45 Accommodation Talks 11.00 – 11.45 12.00 – 12.45 14.00 – 14.45 Campus Tours

At regular intervals

Leaving from the Help Desk

Library Tours

At regular intervals – tours to fit with your schedule and will last no more than 20 minutes

Leaving from the Library entrance, Level 4, Central Services Building

Events Music Concert – listen to a live performance by our Music students

Time 12.15 – 13.05

St Paul’s Hall

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What to do if you miss your subject talk?

Should you miss your talk then please go to the Subject area stand in the Information Fair

Subject talks, tours and demonstrations Subject Area: Accountancy and Finance

Time

Accountancy and Finance Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Subject Area: Art, Design and Architecture

Time

Find out all you need to know about studying in the School of Art, Design and Architecture. Talks include a Q&A session followed by a tour of the subject area of your choice. Courses covered are: Animation, Architecture, Contemporary Art, Construction Project Management, Costume, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design, Surveying and Textile Practice

10.00 – 11.00 11.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 13.00 13.30 – 14.30

Subject Area: Business

Time

Business Management Talk inc.

Human Resource Management

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Business Studies Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Economics Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Events Management Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

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04 - 05

Subject Area: Business cont.

Time

Hospitality Management Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Marketing Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Transport, Logistics and the NOVUS Scheme Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Travel and Tourism Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Subject Area: Computing

Time

Computing/Computing Science/Computing Science with Games Programming/Software Engineering Talk

10.15 – 11.00 13.00 – 13.45

Computing/Computing Science/Computing Science with Games Programming/Software Engineering Tour

11.15 – 12.00 14.00 – 14.45

Computing in Business/Information and Communication Technology Tour

10.15 – 11.00 13.15 - 14.00

Computing in Business/Information and Communication Technology Talk

11.15 – 12.00 14.00 – 14.45

Subject Area: Drama

Time

Drama, Theatre and Performance Talk

11.15 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.30

Subject Area: Education, Childhood and Early Years

Time

Childhood Studies and Early Years Talk

10.30 – 11.30 14.00 – 15.00

Secondary Teacher Training for Music and Religion, inc. Religion and Education Talk

09.45 – 10.30 13.15 – 14.00

Subject Area: Engineering

Time

Engineering Tours

11.00 – 12.00 13.30 – 14.30

Automotive/Mechanical Engineering Talk

10.15 – 10.45 12.45 – 13.15

Electronic and Electrical Engineering Talk

10.15 – 10.45 12.45 – 13.15

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Subject Area: English

Time

English Literature and Creative Writing Talk

10.15 – 11.00 13.15 – 14.00

English Language and Linguistics Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.15 – 13.00

Subject Area: Games and Web

Time

Web Technologies/Web Design Tour

10.15 – 11.00 13.15 – 14.00

Web Technologies/Web Design Talk

11.15 – 12.00 14.00 – 14.45

Computer Games Design Tour

10.15 – 11.00 13.00 – 13.45

Computer Games Design Talk

11.15 – 12.00 14.00 – 14.45

Subject Area: Health and Social Care

Time

Introduction to our Health Professional, Sport and Community Development courses Attend this presentation to hear why it’s so great to study these subject areas at the University of Huddersfield. Following this short session you will be directed to course specific drop in events.

Welcome to Social Work This will include an outline of the course, a sample teaching session, group work, as well as the chance to meet staff and chat to current students.

Health drop in sessions Adult Nursing Child Nursing Learning Disability Nursing Mental Health Nursing Midwifery Studies Occupational Therapy Operating Department Practice Podiatry Physiotherapy

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10.00 – 10.30 11.00 – 11.30 13.00 – 13.30 14.00 – 14.30 10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00 9.30 – 15.00

06 - 07

Subject Area: History

Time

History Talk

10.15 – 11.00 12.15 – 13.00

Subject Area: Journalism and Media

Time

Journalism and Media Talk

10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 14.00

Subject Area: Law

Time

Law Talk

11.15 – 12.00 12.30 – 13.15

Subject Area: Modern Languages

Time

Modern Languages Talk

10.15 – 10.45 13.15 – 13.45

Subject Area: Music

Time

Music Information Desk

9.30 – 15.00

Music Talk

09.30 – 10.10 13.15 – 13.55

Music Concert

12.15 – 13.05

Music Tour

10.15 – 10.45 11.00 – 11.30 14.00 – 14.30

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Subject Area: Music Technology

Time

Music Technology Information Desk

9.30 – 15.00

Music Technology Talk (Music Technology, Music Technology and Popular Music, Creative Music Technology, Music and Sound for Image)

10.15 – 10.55 14.00 – 14.45

Music Technology Tour (Music Technology, Music Technology and Popular Music, Creative Music Technology, Music and Sound for Image)

09.30 – 10.00 11.00 – 11.30 13.15 - 13.45

Music Technology and Popular Music Production Talk (Popular Music Production, Music Technology and Audio Systems)

11.15 – 11.45 12.45 – 13.15

Music Technology and Popular Music Production Tour (Popular Music Production, Music Technology and Audio Systems)

12.00 – 12.45 13.30 – 14.15

Subject Area: Science

Time

Tours of the Science facilities will be undertaken after all talks.

Biological Sciences, Food and Nutrition and Forensic Science Talk

10.15 – 11.00 12.15 – 13.00

Chemistry Talk followed by ‘Flash no Bangs’ demonstration

10.15 – 11.45

Extended Science Degree Talk

10.15 – 10.45

Pharmacy Talks

11.00 – 11.45 12.45 – 13.30

Process Simulation (Chemical Engineering workshop)

11.30 – 12.15

What is Chemical Engineering?

10.15 – 11.15

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08 - 09

Subject Area: Social Sciences

Time

Welcome to Counselling Studies with Mentoring This will include an outline of the course, tour of the facilities, a sample lecture, group work, as well as the chance to meet staff and chat to current students.

10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

Welcome to Criminology The session will be led by one of our Criminology team, and will include a variety of activities to bring the subject to life.

10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

Welcome to Politics The session will be led by one of our Politics team, and will include a variety of activities to bring the subject to life.

10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

Welcome to Psychology This will include an outline of the course, a sample lecture, laboratory practical’s, group work, as well as the chance to meet staff and chat to current students.

10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

Welcome to Sociology The session will be led by one of our Sociology team, and will include a variety of activities to bring the subject to life.

10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00

Subject Area: Sport and Exercise Science

Time

Introduction to our Health Professional, Sport and Community Development courses Attend this presentation to hear why it’s so great to study these subject areas at the University of Huddersfield. Following this short session you will be directed to course specific drop in events.

10.00 – 10.30 11.00 – 11.30 13.00 – 13.30 14.00 – 14.30

Sport and Exercise Science drop in

9.30 - 15.00

Subject Area: Teacher Training

Time

Early Years and Primary Teacher Training Talk

09.30 – 10.30 13.00 – 14.00

Secondary Teacher Training for Music and Religion, inc. Religion and Education Talk

09.45 – 10.30 13.15 – 14.00

Subject Area: Youth and Community Work

Time

Youth and Community Work Talk

11.30 – 12.00

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Student accommodation Storthes Hall Park Student Village Storthes Hall Park Student Village is located five miles from the University campus and accommodates up to 1386 students. It has ensuite bedrooms and communal kitchens. A must see for all first year students.

Ashenhurst Student Houses Ashenhurst Student Houses is located one mile from the University campus and accommodates up to 280 students with single study bedrooms, shared bathrooms and communal kitchens.

Both properties are diverse and suit different needs and budgets. Included in your rent are all utilities, fibre optic broadband and Wi-Fi. To find out more about the preferred and recommended accommodation on offer, why not come along to one of our tours? Coaches will take you to and from the halls, so there’s no need to worry about transport.

Want to do your own thing?

Huddersfield and its surrounding areas offer some great alternative accommodation so you can find a place that’s just right for you.

To find out more about alternative accommodation call 01484 473446 or visit our Students’ Union at www.huddersfieldstudent.com

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Storthes Hall Park Student Village Tour Times Tours will commence at 10.30 am and buses will run every 20 minutes up to Storthes Hall Park Student Village. You can stay for as long as you wish and get the next bus back to campus. The last bus up to Storthes Hall Park Student Village will be at 3.00pm.

Please visit the DIGS desk in Student Central for more information.

Ashenhurst Student Houses Tour Times Tours will begin at 10.00 am and buses will run every 30 minutes to Ashenhurst Student Houses. The tour will take approximately 40 minutes. The last bus to Ashenhurst Student Houses will be at 2.00pm.

Please visit the DIGS desk in Student Central for more information.

Presentations If you are unable to visit the accommodation, presentations will be held throughout the day in the Business School, Ground Floor, Room 23 (BSG/23): 10.00 – 10.45 12.00 – 12.45

11.00 – 11.45 14.00 – 14.45

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Open Day map Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH

Street Cafe

3M Buckley Innovation Cent

Business School Coffee, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and danish pastries Lockside Building (LS)

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The Business School (BS)

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B643 STREET

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The University Health Centre Diamond Jubilee Lecture Theatre The Univers Healt ity h Centr e

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Central Services Building (CS)

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West Building Lecture Thea (W)

Technology Building (T)

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Students’ Union (SU)

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Harold Wilson Building (HW)

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Student Central including Heritage Quay

University Reception

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OPEN DAY CHECK IN

Creative Arts Building (CA)

Area under redevelopment

OPEN DAY CAR PARKING ATE A62

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Campus Kitchen, Starbucks, Neo Pizza/Pasta and SU Shop ATE 2 A6

Hot and cold meals, snacks, wide range of beverages

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Artisan Cafe Freshly made deli sandwiches jacket potatoes and delicious cakes

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Deli sandwiches, salads, broth bar and artisan coffee

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Exit only

TREET

FIRTH S

B6432

Canalside West (CW)

Canalside East (CE)

atres (W)

Queen St. Studios (QS)

Human & Health Research Building (HHR) Researcher Hub (RH) The Sir George Buckley Lecture Theatre (CSL)

Queen St. South Annexe (QSA)

To multi-storey car park

Milton Building (MB) Journalism and Media Building (JM)

West Building (W) Ramsden Building (R)

Ramsden Workshops (RW)

A62 Science Building (X)

The Studio

St Pauls Hall (PLG)

Towards town centre, bus station and railway station

Queen Street Studios Jacket potatoes, pies, hot and cold sandwiches, soup and coffee

Please note Student Ambassadors are on campus at the University reception to direct you to the check in desk for the Open Day.

Coffee, sandwiches, breakfast and lunch

An accessible route map for navigating around the campus, as well as details on getting to the University are both available on our website at www.hud.ac.uk/about/the-university/maps/

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University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK Tel. 01484 422288 Email. openday@hud.ac.uk www.hud.ac.uk

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