brighter futures begin with gcu undergraduate open day 2014 · 2019. 1. 30. · brighter futures...

Brighter futures begin with GCU

Undergraduate Open Day 2014Wednesday 3rd September 201410.00 am – 2.00pm and 5.00pm – 8.00pm

WelcomeWelcome to Glasgow Caledonian University Open Day. This booklet will provide you with all the information needed to make your visit to the university as successful and enjoyable as possible.

Open Day will allow you to explore our modern and vibrant City Centre campus and give you the opportunity to find out more about the extensive range of courses the university has to offer. Academic representatives from the university’s academic schools and representatives from various support departments will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. There is also a comprehensive programme of talks on specific subjects throughout the day, as well as tours of key facilities. Details are available in this booklet. Our academic schools will also be providing further tours of specialised labs and facilities as well as mini in depth talks of specific programmes. Information on these particulars can be obtained from the relevant Information stand.

If you are an accompanying parent, carer or teacher then please visit the dedicated room where there is refreshments available and staff to speak to throughout the day.

We hope you enjoy your day at Glasgow Caledonian University and please remember to hand back your feedback forms for the chance to win a prize.

The UK Student Recruitment Team

Welcome

Information for Visitors

Information for Visitors Opening TimesThe university will be open to visitors from 10.00am – 2.00pm and from 5.00pm – 8.00pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2014.

Help and Advice We have various help points and open day receptions throughout the campus. The main reception area for Open Day visitors is in the Centre for Executive Education. Further help points can be found by visiting the Govan Mbeki Building, Hamish Wood Building, Arc Recreation Centre and the marquee situated on the main concourse outside the George Moore Building (see campus map in the back page of this booklet). There are also plenty of Student Helpers on campus and are easily identified by wearing red GCU Student Helper T-Shirts. There are also ample Open Day signs around campus directing to the different areas. Plasma Screens throughout the campus will also have information on talk times and tours.

Glasgow Caledonian University welcomes people with a disability to Open Day, contact us on 0141 273 1371 or e-mail [email protected] or speak to an Open Day Helper on campus for assistance.

Safety on CampusIt is important that you are aware of the safety requirements while on the campus. • If the fire alarm sounds please vacate the building by the nearest

signposted exit. Do not use any of the lifts and wait outside until told by a member of university staff that the building is safe to re enter

• Please comply with the ‘No Entry’ and ‘No Open Day Access’ signs around the campus

• Please do not touch any specialised equipment while on tours of facilities unless ordered to do so by a member of staff

• If you require any medical attention please contact one of our Open Day Student Helpers or visit any of the university reception areas

Where to EatRefreshments are available from various locations throughout the campus:• Refectory: 8.30am 5.00pm, Ground Floor Hamish Wood Building

(Building 8 on map)• Saltire Centre: 8.30am 8.00pm, Ground Floor (Building 13 on map)• Learning Café 8.30am 6.00pm, Centre for Executive Education

(Building 3 on Map)• Govan Mbeki Café: 8.30am 4.00pm, Ground Floor, Govan Mbeki

Building (Building 6 on map)• Students’ Association Bistro: 8.30am 7.30pm, North Hanover Street

Building (Building 5 on map)

Parents’, Carers and Teachers RoomRoom CEE01, Centre for Executive Education (Building 3 on campus map)Parents’, carers and teachers are welcome to attend any of the open day activities. However, your son or daughter or school pupil may wish to go their separate ways. We have a dedicated a room for you to join other parents’/teachers for light refreshments throughout the day. University representatives and students will be available for you to ask any questions you may have.

Plan your dayOpen Day is packed full of talks, tours and interactive sessions - plan ahead so you don’t miss anything important. Look through the Open Day guide to make sure you don’t miss any vital talks, tours or interactive activities throughout the day. Most sessions are very popular so we encourage you to arrive early. And don’t be afraid to ask our Student Helpers to point you in the right direction.

Experience the campusOur city centre single-site campus is friendly, personal and close-knit. Be sure to see the entire range of campus facilities – from the ARC Sports and Recreation Facility to the accommodation available at Caledonian Court and visit the Students’ Association to find out all about our clubs and societies. Take a tour – the easiest way to get to know the campus.

Check out the LibraryYou’ll spend a lot of your time in the library as a student! Our award-winning Saltire Centre includes moving library shelves for easy access to books, “think pods” with whiteboards for group study, private “inflatable igloo” study areas and a coffee shop. Tours of the Library commence throughout the day or our librarian staff can assist with any questions.

Heart of the Campus We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused due to building works on our campus.

GCU’s £30million Heart of the Campus project is now underway.This exciting vision for the future will enrich the student experience with the creation of state-of-the-art teaching, research and learning spaces and inspiring indoor and outdoor social areas. Over the next two years, the lower floors of two buildings, the George Moore and Hamish Wood, will be transformed and stronger connection routes will be created between the two buildings and the award-winning Saltire Centre. Outdoor space will also be revitalised with the introduction of three attractive landscaped courtyards.

The first phase of development centres on the ground and first floors of the George Moore building from June 2014 until summer 2015.The ground floor will be the home of the University restaurant and social learning space with the first floor dedicated to a new concept for Student Services which will be located in an easily-accessible and highly-visible location. When work is finished on the George Moore, the spotlight will fall on the Hamish Wood ground and first floors which will be under construction from summer 2015 to spring 2016. A glass pavilion at the front of the Hamish Wood will be a stunning new gateway for the University and a clear identity for the Glasgow School for Business and Society. It will lead to multi-purpose classrooms and a 500-seat flexible lecture theatre for exams, graduations, conferences and events.It’s part of a longer-term redevelopment strategy for the Hamish Wood which is expected to see the complete refurbishment of the building phased over a number of years, which will require further investment.

General Information Sessions

General Information Sessions

Accommodation

Activity Time Location Map Ref

Information Stand

Tours of the Accommodation

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

10.30, 11.15, 12.15, 13.15, 17.45, 18.45, 19.15

Arc Sports Hall

Leaving from bottom of Saltire Centre Ramp

Building 4

Point C on Campus Map

Admissions Office Advice on application and entry requirements


Information Stand 10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00 Admissions Office will be located in all 3 main areas (Govan Mbeki Building, Arc Recreation and Centre for Executive Education)

Building 3, 4 and 6

Alumni Come and Speak with our students who have previously studied at GCU


Information Stand 10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00 Arc Sports Hall Building 4

Campus Futures Come and find out about our exciting new projects on campus



Campus Tours Take a general tour of the campus, lasts approx. 30 mins. Visits Library, Sports Hall, Places to Eat and other main areas (accommodation not included in this tour).


Tours 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 , 17.30, 18.30 Leaving from Saltire Centre (meet at 1st floor)

Building 13

Careers and Employability Service Find out how the Careers Service will support you in managing your own career development and employability. Find out about our range of services to prepare you for the local and international job market, and activities that help you on your way to a successful graduate career.



Disability Advice Team GCU is committed to providing an inclusive student experience, which offers all students the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Speak to the team to find out about our approach to supporting students. This includes students with long term medical conditions, sensory impairment, mental health difficulties, physical impairment, specific learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia) and students on the autism spectrum.


Information Stand (not manned)

Confidential drop in Consultations

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

All day

Arc Sports Hall

Room M136 (George Moore Building enter via Saltire Centre)

Building 4

Building 7 enter via Building 13

Exchange and Study Abroad OpportunitiesFind out about the exciting opportunities to study abroad for part of your degree


Information Stand

Talk

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

11.00 -11.25 18.30 – 18.55

Arc Sports Hall

Room W709 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 4

Building 8

Funding, Bursaries and ScholarshipsFind out about the funding options, scholarships available to all students and any bursaries you may be entitled to apply for.


Information Stand

Talk (Funding, Bursaries and Scholarships)

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

11.00 – 11.25 18.00 – 18.25

Arc Sports Hall


Building 4

Building 8

SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland)


Information Stand

Talk – SAAS Funding

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

13.15-13.45

Arc Sports Hall

Room C001 (Carnegie Lecture Theatre, Charles Oakley Building)

Building 4

Building 15

International Office and International Student Support ServiceFind out about support and advice for all International Students as well as our welcome programme for new students



Languages If you are interested in studying a language as part of one of our degrees, our partnership with City of Glasgow College will definitely be of interest to you. You have the opportunity to develop your French, German, Italian or Spanish language skills. Come and speak with our language lecturers for more information.


Information Stand 10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00 Centre for Executive Education (CEE) Building 3

Librarians Find out about the services of the Library and Resource Area and how your subject specific Librarian can help you during your time at university.



Saltire Centre Tours


Tours of the Library (with campus tour)

11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 17.30, 18.30 Saltire Centre (meet at 1st floor) Building 13

SCETT (Schools and Colleges Engagement Transition Team)The aim of SCETT is to provide timely, relevant, and focused interventions and support to ensure that senior secondary school pupils and college students applying to GCU have the resources to gain the maximum benefit from their university studies. Come and speak to the team to find out more.



Students’ Association The Students’ Association is here to ensure that all GCU students have an outstanding experience whilst at university. During the Open Day, the Students’ Association will be showcasing various elements of what we do. These will include student representation, sports clubs, societies, Radio Caley and our award-winning magazine, The Edit. Come along to the Student Association Building , or visit the stand in the Arc to be directed across and meet the Executive Team.


Information Stand

Activities

10.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00

During Open Day

Arc Sports Hall

Students’ Association

Building 4

Building 5

UCAS Talks


Talks 11.30 – 12.0012.30 – 13.0019.00 – 19.30

Room W715 (Hamish Wood Building) Building 8

Welcome Talk A welcome to visiting the university delivered by our Executive Staff and our Students’ Association President


Talk 10.15 – 10.45 17.15 – 17.45

Room A005 (Govan Mbeki Building) Building 6

Subject Information

Accountancy Finance and RiskVisit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map

Subject Activity Time Location Map Ref

Accountancy Talks 11.00 - 11.30 17.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Economics and Finance

Economics and Law

Economics and Risk

Talks 12.30 -13.00 19.15-19.45


Building 8

Finance, Investment and Risk Talks 11.45 -12.15 18.30 – 19.00


Building 8

Risk and Law

Risk Management

Talks 12.30 – 13.0017.15 – 17.45


Building 8

Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visit the Information Stands Located in Room A426, Govan Mbeki Building, Building 6 on the Campus Map


Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science

Cell and Molecular Biology

Human Biology with Sociology & Psychology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

Talk

Tours of the Biological and Biomedical Science laboratories

11.00 - 11.45

10.30, 13.00, 17.30

Room C236 (Charles Oakley Building)

Leaving from the Biomedical Sciences Information Stand in room A426

Building 15

Building 6

Food Bioscience Talk

Tours of the Biological and Biomedical Science laboratories

11.45 – 12.15

10.30, 13.00, 17.30


Leaving from the Biomedical Sciences Information Stand in room A426

Building 15

Building 6

Human Nutrition & Dietetics Talk 12.30 – 13.00 Room C236 (Charles Oakley Building)

Building 15

Business and Management Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


Business Management Talks (for Business courses) 11.00 – 11.30 18.30 – 19.00

Room A005 (Govan Mbeki Building)

Building 6

Please find details below on the activities for each of our courses. Our Academic Schools will have Information Stands throughout the times of open day for you to visit at any time to ask questions. Each of our Academic Schools are colour coded as follows:

Glasgow School for Business and Society: Information stands for these courses can be found in the Centre for Executive Education Building (CEE)

School of Engineering and Built Environment: Information stands for these courses can be found in the Arc Health and Fitness Facility

School of Health and Life Sciences: Information stands for these courses can be found in the Govan Mbeki Building

There is ample signage on campus and you can find your way to the course information stands by following the colour-coded signs.

Subject Information

International Business and Economics

International Business and Finance

International Business and Human Resource Management

International Business and Law

International Business and Marketing

International Business and Hospitality Management

International Business with Languages

Talks (for Business courses) 11.00 – 11.30 18.30 – 19.00


Building 6

Management and Enterprise

International Supply Chain Management

Talk 13.15 – 13.45 Room A005 (Govan Mbeki Building)

Building 6

Chemical & Forensic Sciences Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Forensic Investigation Talks

Tours

11.00 - 11.30 17.15 – 17.45

11.30 and 17.45 (after talks)

Room M721 (George Moore Building)

Leaving from room M721 (after talk)

Building 7 (please enter via the Saltire Centre – building 13)

Computer & Electronic Systems Engineering Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Audio Technology with Electronics

Audio Technology with Multimedia (year 3 entry)

Talks

Tours

11.00 - 11.30 17.15 – 17.45



Leaving from Room W118

Building 8

Building 8

Computer & Electronic Systems Engineering

Talks

Tours

11.45 – 12.15 18.30 – 19.00


Talk – Room M328 (George Moore Building)

Leaving from room M328 (after talks)

Building 7 (please enter via the Saltire Centre – building 13)

Building 7

Computer & Networks Security Engineering Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Cyber Security and Networks Talks 11.45 – 12.15 17.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking

Talks 11.45 – 12.15 17.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Networked Systems Engineering

Talks 11.45 – 12.15 17.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Construction, Surveying and Property Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Building Surveying Talk 13.15 – 13.45 Room W118 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Construction Management Talk 10.15 – 10.45 Room W301 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Health and Safety Management

Talk 18.30 – 19.00 Room W622 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Property Management and Valuation


Building 8

Quantity Surveying Talks 11.45 – 12.15

17.15 – 17.45



Building 8

Digital Media & Design Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Digital Design

Digital Design (Graphics)

Digital Design (3D)

Talks 11.00 – 11.3017.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Interior Design Talks 12.30 – 13.00

18.30 – 19.00



Building 8

EngineeringVisit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Building Services Engineering Talk 12.30 – 13.00 Room W622 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering

Talks

Tours

12.30 – 13.0017.15 – 17.45




Building 8

Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering


Building 8

Electrical Power Engineering Talks

Tours

11.45 – 12.1518.30 – 19.00




Building 8

Environmental Civil Engineering


Building 8

Fire Risk Engineering Talks 13.15 – 13.4517.45 – 18.15


Building 8

Mechanical and Power Plant Systems

Talks

Tours

11.45 – 12.1518.30 – 19.00




Building 8

Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering

Talks

Tours

12.30 – 13.0017.15 – 17.45




Building Services Engineering

Environmental Management Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Environmental Management Talk 11.00 – 11.30 Room W622 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Events, Sports and Tourism Management Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


International Events Management

Talks 12.30 – 13.00 and 19.15 – 19.45


Building 6

International Sports Management

International Business and Tourism Management

Talks 12.30 – 13.00 and 19.15 – 19.45


Building 6

Fashion, Marketing and Retail Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


Fashion Business (year 3 entry)

International Fashion Branding

International Fashion Business

International Marketing

International Retail Management

International Retail Marketing (year 3 entry)

Marketing (year 3 entry)

Talks (for all Fashion, Marketing and Retail Courses)

Tours

11.45 – 12.15 and 17.45 – 18.15

12.20 – 13.00 13.05 – 13.4518.20 – 19.0019.05 – 19.45


Meet ground floor of Centre for Executive Education

Building 6

Building 3

Health and Social Care Visit the Information Stands Located in Room A412, Govan Mbeki Building, Building 6 on the Campus Map


Diagnostic Imaging

Radiotherapy and Oncology

Talk

Tours of the Allied Health Professions labs

10.15 – 10.45

10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 17.30, 18.30


Leaving from room A423 (Govan Mbeki Building)

Building 6

Building 6

Occupational Therapy Talk


18.30 – 19.00

10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 17.30, 18.30



Building 15

Building 6

Operating Department Practice

Talks

Tours

12.30 – 13.00 18.30 – 19.00

11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 13.30, 18.00, 19.00



Building 6

Building 6

Oral Health Science Information Stand Only 10.00 -14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00


Building 6

Physiotherapy Talk


11.45 – 12.15

10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 17.30, 18.30



Building 15

Building 6

Podiatry Talk


12.30 – 13.00

10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 17.30, 18.30



Building 15

Building 6

Social Work Talk 17.15 – 17.45 Room C001 (Charles Oakley Building)

Building 15

Journalism and Media Studies Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


Media and Communication

Multimedia Journalism

Talks

Tours of the Media Labs

11.00 – 11.30 17.45 – 18.15

10.50 – 11.30, 11.35 – 12.15,18.20 – 19.00, 19.05 - 19.45


Leaving from reception area in Centre for Executive Education (CEE)

Building 8

Building 3

Law Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


LLB Law (Bachelor of Laws)

LLB Law with Risk (Bachelor of Law)


Building 8

Nursing Visit the Information Stands Located in Room A526, Govan Mbeki Building, Building 6 on the Campus Map


Nursing (Adult)

Nursing (Child)

Nursing (Learning Disability)

Nursing (Mental Health)

Nursing Studies, BA (Hons)

Talks (all nursing courses)

Tours of the Nursing Simulation Labs

10.15 – 11.00 17.45 – 18.15

11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 13.30, 18.00, 19.00



Building 15

Building 6

Psychology Visit the Information Stands Located in Room A426, Govan Mbeki Building, Building 6 of Campus Map


Applied Psychology Talks

Interactive Sessions

10.15 – 10.45, 17.15 – 17.45,17.45 – 18.15

Visit Psychology information stand for more details


Room A426

Building 15

Building 6

Social Sciences Visit the Information Stands Located in Centre for Executive Education Building, Building 3 on the Campus Map


Social Sciences

Social Sciences and Media

Talks 11.45 – 12.1518.30 – 19.00


Building 8

Software, Computing, Games and Interactive Entertainment Visit the Information Stands Located in the Arc Recreation Hall, Building 4 on the Campus Map


Computer Games (Art and Animation)

Computer Games (Design)

Computer Games (Software Development)

Computer Games (Indie Development) Year 3 Entry Only

Talks (all Games Courses)

Tours (all Games Courses)

10.15 – 10.45 17.45 - 18.15



Leaving from Room W118 (Hamish Wood Building)

Building 8

Building 8

IT Management for Business

Software Development for Business

Computing

Computing (Web Systems Development)

Computing (Information Systems Development)

Talks

Tours

Talks

10.15 – 10.4517.15 – 17.45


10.15 – 10.4517.15 – 17.45


Leaving from Room W622 (Hamish Wood Building)


Building 8

Building 8

Building 8

Vision Sciences Visit the Information Stands Located in Room A412, Govan Mbeki Building, Building 6 on the Campus Map


Ophthalmic Dispensing

Optometry

Orthoptics

Talk

Tours of Eye Clinic

11.00 – 11.30

10.30 and 12.30

Room A436 (Govan Mbeki Bulding)

Leaving from Room A412 (Govan Mbeki Building)

Building 6

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