Bristol Zoo Open Day programme - Saturday 17 November 2018

BRISTOL ZOO

OPEN DAY your experience starts now 17 November 2018 1

TODAY IS JUST THE START Going to university is about more than just getting a qualification. You should leave equipped with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make an impact.

A degree from UWE Bristol means experience that will complement your education. From work placements and sports, to volunteering and networking, we’ll help you get the most from your opportunities. So instead of showing employers what you can do, you’ll be able to show them what you’ve done.

That’s the UWE Bristol 360° experience.

Everyone and everything here shares a single purpose: to make sure that you’re well-positioned for the future you want.

Our focus on real-world learning experiences means that when you graduate you’ll be adaptable, enterprising and ready for work.

We have connections with over 1,000 national and international employers and one of the largest paid internship programmes in the UK. So you'll enjoy a richer, fuller, more relevant learning experience which will increase your employability.

Today is your chance to find this out for yourself. Meet passionate academic staff and talk to enthusiastic students about their own adventures. Find out about all the extra-curricular activities you can get involved in. Love sports? Music? Debating or volunteering? The opportunities are endless, so make sure you take a tour of our facilities and all they can offer you.

And finally, don‘t forget to have a look around Bristol before you leave. We’re biased, of course, but it’s hard to think of a better UK city to study and live in.

Welcome to the start of your UWE Bristol experience.

100

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FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation Graduates expressed satisfaction with their course.

Source: The National Student Survey 2018.

What now?

• Make your way to Bristol Zoo Gardens main entrance to let us know you’ve arrived.

• Take part in the course talk and take a tour of our facilities, or wait for one of our staff to guide you.

• A number of other useful talks and activities are taking place at the Frenchay Campus throughout the day, and you are welcome to attend any of these.

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY From subject-specific talks to campus tours and drop-in sessions, today is your chance to experience what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol and Bristol Zoo for yourself.

Bristol Zoo Learning and teaching • Head over to a course talk for more information about the programme you’re interested in, and residential field trips.

• Have a look around the Institute of Conservation Science and Learning facilities, which include a lab, a computer room, a bespoke library and the student common room. You’ll get a feel for the invaluable practical experience you’ll get in a real zoo environment.

Take a break • Drop into the Zoo’s restaurant or café when you want to refuel.

• You’ll also find complementary refreshments at the course talk.

Frenchay Campus Tours – book in at the Tour and Refreshment Zone • Get the full Frenchay experience by taking a campus tour of our buildings and grounds. Alternatively pick up one of our self-guided tour print-outs and choose your own route.

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• Whether you fancy campus life or the buzz of the city, we’ve got accommodation to suit everyone. Book in on one of our accommodation tours to get a taster of living on campus, or take a self-guided tour instead.

• Don’t head home without taking a look around our beautiful city. Take a city tour and discover for yourself why Bristol is frequently voted the UK’s best place to live.

Information and Advice Zone • From practical advice on the application process, to information about the range of support on offer, our experts are on hand to help guide you through the process of getting to university.

Extra-curricular activities • Explore our £5.5m Centre for Sport, providing fantastic facilities, activities and classes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a complete beginner or a high-performing athlete – you’ll find everything you need here to keep active.

• Choose from around 200 societies, from astronomy and animation, to virtual reality and yoga. Check out the Student Union building where many of our societies meet, and look out for demos and exhibitions around campus during the day.

• You’ll find your musical outlet at our Centre for Music, whether you’re a born performer or happier behind the scenes.

Take a look around and explore what’s on offer.

Finding your way If you get lost or have any questions during your day, please come and speak to us. Our team of staff and Student Ambassadors are here to help.

Or if you’re on Twitter, tweet your questions to our social media team using the hashtag #UWEOpenDay.

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of UWE Bristol graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation.

Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2018.

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Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences: Department of Applied Sciences A number of useful central talks and activities are taking place at the Frenchay Campus throughout the day, see overleaf for details, you are welcome to attend any of these to complement your visit to the zoo.

FdSc/BSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation – 2/3 Years Full Time Activity

Time

Sign in Via Bristol Zoo Gardens Main Entrance

10:00

Course talk

10:00–11:00

FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation talk Conservation Education Centre Tour of facilities Depart to visit UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus or free time in the zoo

11:00–12:00 12:00

Bristol Zoo address: Bristol Zoo Gardens Clifton Bristol BS8 3HA For full information on directions visit bristolzoo.org.uk/find-us If you have any queries please contact: Daphne Kerhoas dkerhoas@bristolzoo.org.uk Visitors interested in the BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course should visit the Department of Applied Sciences on the Frenchay Campus.

There is free entrance to the zoo for prospective students and two accompanying adults.

TOP 40

UWE Bristol ranked 37th out of 121 UK institutions in the 2019 Guardian league table.

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Information and advice Information and Advice Zone Come and talk to university staff and Student Ambassadors about: • Admissions • Centre for Music • Centre for Sport • Disability, Wellbeing, Dyslexia/SpLD Support • Student Accommodation • The Students’ Union

10:00–15:00

Careers and Employability, Volunteering and Placements

Information and Advice Zone, Marquee outside X Block

Employability and Enterprise Zone, 2D11

Talks Activity

Time

Admissions at UWE Bristol Overview of UCAS key dates, top tips from Admissions staff and how UWE Bristol will review your application

11:15–11:45 or 13:00–13:30 or 14:30–15:00

Location 2D07, Scene-It Cinema

Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A

Careers and Enterprise How to make the most of your time at UWE Bristol

12:30–12:50 or 13:10–13:30 or 13:50–14:10 or 14:30–14:50

2D11, Employability and Enterprise Zone

Choosing the right course Understanding the different types and levels of Higher Education courses

11:30–11:55 or 14:00–14:25

2E025, E Block

Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A

Money advice and funding An introduction to financial support followed by Q&A

12:00–12:50 or 13:45–14:25

2D07, Scene-It Cinema

Find your room: example – 1H16 – your room is on level 1, in H Block, and room number 16.

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Student accommodation Overview of the range of student accommodation available

12:15–12:45 or 14:15–14:45

2D067, D Block, Glendinning Lecture Theatre

Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A

Writing a successful personal statement Top tips and examples of successful statement writing

10:00–10:25 or 13:00–13:25

2E025, E Block

Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A

Student life talks Find out what being a student at UWE Bristol is like from our Student Ambassadors and The Students' Union.

11:10–11:45 or 12:15–12:45 or 13:15–13:45 or 14:30–14:50

U Block, Building 1, Ground floor

Tours Activity Bristol city tour* Enjoy a coach tour of Bristol with a commentary from one of our tour guides Campus tour* Take a walking tour of the Frenchay Campus with one of our Student Ambassadors.

Time 12:00–16:00 Allow 1 hour.

Last bus leaves at 15:00.

10:00–14:30

Location Marquee outside X Block, Information and Advice Zone

Allow 45 mins

Marquee outside X Block, Information and Advice Zone

10:00–15:00

Centre for Sport

Don’t forget that you can take a self-guided tour. Come to the Information and Advice Zone to pick up a copy.

Centre for Sport tour Visit our Centre for Sport to have a look around and find out about the facilities available – just ask at the Reception desk for a tour.

* Please note that tours are limited by group size. Please visit the tour stands in the Information and Advice Zone to book your place.

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Visits Activity

Time

Location

Library Drop-in and talk to staff who can tell you all about our fantastic library resources and facilities

10:00–15:00

2D067, D Block

Quiet area If you need some peace and quiet during the day, drop into our Community Hub

10:00–15:00

Quiet Zone, ground floor

The Students’ Union Come and visit our new Students’ Union and find out what we do, how we support students and all about our clubs and societies. Also visit our bar and café.

10:00–15:00

U Block, Building 1 and 2

Refreshments Activity

Time

Location

Complimentary tea and coffee

10:00–15:00

Information and Advice Zone, The Students’ Union and Faculty Locations

Light lunch and snacks

10:00–15:00

Atrium Café – Bristol Business School, One Zone – E Block, Starbucks by One Zone – E Block, Street Café – S Block, The Students’ Union Bar – U Block, R2 – R Block, The Grill – B Block, Cribbs Q – Q Block

Find your room: example – 1H16 – your room is on level 1, in H Block, and room number 16.

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