University of Chester Open Day - Warrington

University Centre Warrington

GET WHAT COUNTS University Centre Warrington Open Day

October 2021

Welcome Today is your opportunity to discover what it’s really like to be a student here at University Centre Warrington. We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and today’s activities are designed to help you find out everything you need to know about student life at Warrington. Look out for staff and students in red t-shirts – we’re here to help make sure you get the most out of your visit.

With our big move to our new town centre location on the horizon today is a great opportunity to find out more about the exciting future of University Centre Warrington.

We hope you have a good day.

We’re keeping you safe by staggering our registration times Got a question?

Look out for our staff and student ambassadors in red

Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas

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What’s on Where

The Big Move

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Attend Subject Sessions

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Visit the Advice and Guidance Area

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Warrington Town Centre Travel Directions

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Warrington Town Centre Map

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The Big Move Here at University Centre Warrington, we are extremely proud to be a part of such a welcoming town that continues to go from strength to strength. From early 2022 we will be moving to our new town centre location in the heart of Warrington.

Attend our Welcome Talk today to find out more about our Big Move and discover what opportunities are on offer for students in a town bursting with potential.

Based in the heart of Warrington town centre, our new Time Square and Remond House locations are only a five-minute walk apart. The central location will allow students and staff easy access to public transport, as well as a range of leisure and retail facilities offered in Warrington.

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The Big Move Time Square Our new town centre location will provide a prominent hub for the University in Warrington, offering small lecture spaces, study zones, as well as space to connect for students, businesses, schools, colleges and the local community.

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Remond House

For the latest news on our big move and for updates on visiting in the new year head to chester.ac.uk/big-move

A dedicated site for the majority of our Warrington teaching provision. The building will include a student hub for the delivery of key student services, as well as social spaces for students between teaching sessions. It will include brand new, high-quality, subject-specific facilities to ensure you get the best possible practical experience while studying with us.

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Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas

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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

Subject Sessions General Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

10:00 - 10:30

Lance Dobson Hall

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

10:45 - 11:15

Lance Dobson Hall

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

11:30 - 12:00

Lance Dobson Hall

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

12:00 - 12:30

Lance Dobson Hall

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

12:45 - 13:15

Lance Dobson Hall

Welcome Talk

Welcome Talk

13:30 - 14:00

Lance Dobson Hall

Information Fair

Drop in Q&A

10:00 - 14:00

Dining Hall

Health and Social Care Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

Adult Nursing

Subject Talk

10:00 - 10:30

WMA127

Adult Nursing

Subject Talk

10:45 - 11:15

WMA127

Adult Nursing

Drop-in Q&A

11:30 - 12:00

WMA127

Mental Health Nursing

Subject Talk

10:00 - 10:30

WMA214

Mental Health Nursing

Subject Talk

10:45 - 11:15

WMA214

Mental Health Nursing

Drop-in Q&A

11:30 - 12:00

WMA214

Social Work

Subject Talk

10:00 - 10:30

WMA205

Social Work

Subject Talk

10:45 - 11:15

WMA205

Social Work

Drop-in Q&A

11:30 - 12:00

WMA205

The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

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Subject Sessions Policing Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:00 - 12:30

WMA205

Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:45 - 13:15

WMA205

Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)

Drop-in Q&A

13:30 - 14:00

WMA205

Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:00 - 12:30

WMA127

Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:45 - 13:15

WMA127

Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Drop-in Q&A

13:30 - 14:00

WMA127

Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:00 - 12:30

WMA032

Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:45 - 13:15

WMA032

Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Drop-in Q&A

13:30 - 14:00

WMA032

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

12:00 - 12:15

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

12:15 - 12:30

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

12:30 - 12:45

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

12:45 - 13:00

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

13:00 - 13:15

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

13:15 - 13:30

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

13:30 - 13:45

Blatchford Hall

Policing Facilities Tour

Tour

13:45 - 14:00

Blatchford Hall

Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:00 - 12:30

WMA035

Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)

Subject Talk

12:45 - 13:15

WMA035

Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)

Drop-in Q&A

13:30 - 14:00

WMA035

Business

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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas

The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

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Advice and Guidance Find out about:

Location:

Finance Sport Active Lifestyle Warrington Student Services Careers and Employability Student Services Support, Development and Proctor’s Office Academic Skills Undergraduate Admissions

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Information Fair, Garden Dining Room, Martin Building

09.30 09.45

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10.30 10.45

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11.30

11.45

12.00

12.15

12.30

12.45 13.00

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13.30

13.45 14.00

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14.30 14.45

Running throughout the Open Day from 10:00 - 14:00

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Warrington Town Centre Directions

By Car Exit right out of the main entrance onto Crab Lane

Cross the mini-roundabout, second exit, continuing on Crab Lane

Take the third exit at the roundabout, onto Birchwood Way

Take the second exit at the roundabout, continuing on Birchwood Way

Turn left at the T-Junction onto Orford Road

Turn right at the third set of traffic lights, onto Manchester Road

Continue through the traffic lights

Take the second exit at the roundabout, onto Midlands Way

There is ample parking signposted throughout the town centre.

By Bus There are two bus stops next to the Warrington Campus; one at the main entrance, and the second is on Fearnhead Lane.

Bus number 25 departs from the main entrance at the following times past each hour: 10 minutes* and 40 minutes* Bus number 17 departs from Fearnhead Lane at the following times past each hour: 21 minutes* and 51 minutes* The cost for each bus service is £2.70* for a single journey and £5.00* for a return journey. Both bus services terminate at the Warrington Bus Depot, which has direct access to the Golden Square Mall.

By Taxi Please find a list of local taxi companies below: Abba Taxi Tel: 01925 444444 / Harry’s Taxis Tel: 01925 411111 / Crown Taxi Tel: 01925 234567 For more information about Warrington town centre visit: www.visitcheshire.com/places/warrington *Information correct at the time of print.

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Warrington Town Centre Map UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER WARRINGTON CAMPUS

FEARNHEAD

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BIRC

A547

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A547

PADGATE

A547

A547 WOOLSTON

A574 A574

A57

A57

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A57 THE HALIWELL JONES STADIUM

Warrington Central A57

Warrington Bank Quay

A57

Golden Square Shopping Centre A49

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Open Day Timetable Time

Activity

9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30pm 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2:00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm

Network: uocopenday Password: openday2021

01244 511000 enquiries@chester.ac.uk www.chester.ac.uk/warrington

Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas