eastbourne open day programme

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EASTBOURNE CAMPUS

PROGRAMME

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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON OPEN DAY

Choosing the right university is probably one of the biggest decisions you will make. Our open days will help you with information to make that decision. Open days are your opportunity to find out more about your subject and the way it is taught here and also to get a feel for the student experience in Eastbourne.

At the University of Brighton, you’ll be part of an academic community of over 21,000 students set across five campuses in three coastal locations, each with their own distinct character.

At our open days you will be able to attend subject presentations, tour the facilities available for your course and speak to academic staff who will teach you. Students will also be available to give you a firsthand account of their experiences and the support provided by the university.

Staff will be on hand to answer your queries about housing, student funding, career progression, disability and health, whilst the Students’ Union will tell you all about entertainment, clubs, societies and other opportunities, such as volunteering, that are on offer to our students.

I hope that our open day provides you with the information you need, that you enjoy the day and decide to apply to Brighton. If so, we look forward to welcoming you into our community in 2016.

Professor Julian Crampton, Vice-Chancellor

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GETTING HERE

TRAVELLING BY CARThere is no parking on campus for this event and we recommend you park in the town centre. Free buses will shuttle between Eastbourne train station and the campus throughout the day.The closest parking to the station is at:• Junction Road car park (BN21 3QR)

Students will be based at these car parks to direct you to the free shuttle buses. Please allow at least 20 minutes travel time from the shuttle bus stop to the campus. TRAVELLING BY BUSIf you’re travelling to Eastbourne by bus, please make sure that you get off close to Eastbourne station, from where our free shuttle bus will run to and from the campus.

Students will be based at the station to direct you to free shuttle buses that will take you to the campus. Please allow at least 20 minutes travel time from the train station to the campus.Timetables for local bus operators can be found at: www.buses.co.uk andwww.stagecoachbus.com.

TRAVELLING BY TRAINThe closest station is Eastbourne. Trains leave London regularly and take approximately 90 minutes to reach Eastbourne. Southern trains also connect Eastbourne with Lewes and Brighton to the west and Hastings and Rye to the east.

Students will be based on the station concourse to direct you to free shuttle buses that will take you to the campus. Please allow at least 20 minutes travel time from the train station to the campus.

For train timetables, visit the National Rail Enquiries website.www.nationalrail.co.uk

Getting to Eastbourne is easy. It’s less than 100 minutes by train from London and served by direct rail links from major towns along the south coast including Ashford International. Eastbourne is just 44 miles from the M25. National Express coaches also regularly service the city.


PLANNING YOUR DAY

The pull-out timetable included in this programme will help you to organise your time at the event.

On the day itself, look out for our student ambassadors wearing blue University of Brighton T-shirts – they will be available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you might have.

REGISTERING Please register when you arrive and make sure you collect your welcome bag. Beat the queues and use our Express Registration ticket – you will find this on the covering letter that accompanies this programme.

INTRODUCTION AND SUBJECT TALKSOur talks provide an overview of the course, staff and facilities as well as explaining the learning and teaching philosophy. They outline how and why research underpins the curriculum and why our external work and relationships with professional bodies is important.

The course leader will also provide information about work-related experience and placement opportunities; and destinations of graduates. Current students will also be available to answer any questions about the student experience.

GENERAL TALKSAccommodation talks provide an overview of the range of student accommodation available and the university’s allocation policy for halls of residence.

Student experience talks feature current students talking about their own experiences as they give you valuable tips on managing student life.Student finance talks cover the student funding package, which includes tuition fees, student loans, maintenance grants, scholarships and bursaries.

ADVICE DESKSStaff and current students will be available throughout the day to talk about:• accommodation• admissions• careers• student services (disability, health, money).

TOURSYou’ll be able to see course facilities, clinical areas and labs at Eastbourne as well as local on-site amenities.

HELP AND INFORMATION Staff and students will be on hand throughout the day to offer any additional resources you may need as well as providing advice about living and studying at the university.

Planning your day before you arrive is a great idea. We recommend prioritising your subject talk or head of school introductory talk, either of which you will reserve when you book your place at the open day. Other optional sessions will be available to provide you with more in depth knowledge of your subject area.


CAMPUS FACILITIESEastbourne campus is at the bottom of the South Downs national park and only a ten-minute walk from the seafront. It is home to almost 3,000 students.

WHERE TO EAT There are three catering outlets on the Eastbourne campus: Sprinters Restaurant in the Hillbrow building, Starting Gate Bar on Carlisle Road, and Greynore Restaurant in the Greynore building. All outlets serve hot meals daily.

SPORTS The Hillbrow Sports Centre has a range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool, a six-court sports hall, a 36-station fitness suite, an artificial outdoor pitch and two additional gyms.

LIBRARY Queenwood Library is open between 8.45am and 8pm weekdays during term time. There are silent and group study areas, printing and copying services, and computer suites. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Please note that Queenwood Library is based on the Darley Road site. Tours of the library will be available throughout the day.

ACCOMMODATION Welkin Halls are situated adjacent to the Hillbrow and Welkin site and are within easy walking distance of the Darley Road site. Located in the residential Meads area of Eastbourne, the halls are set in their own landscaped gardens with gated entrances. There are a total of 336 bed spaces split between standard and large rooms.

STUDENTS’ UNION The SU office is at the Starting Gate cafe bar on the Hillbrow site. Find out more about the Brighton Students’ Union.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Student Services office is located at Trevin Towers, near the Hillbrow site. Our experienced staff offer advice on student finance, volunteering, and specialist support if you have a disability, learning difficulty or long-term medical condition. At the open day there will be a student support desk based in the sports hall.

CASH MACHINES The nearest cash machine is on the ground floor of the Bishopsbourne building, next to the Starting Gate cafe bar on the Hillbrow site.


VISIT EASTBOURNE

ABOUT THE TOWNThe town boasts four theatres, two cinemas, four shopping centres, and is home to the Towner contemporary art museum. It also hosts some major sporting events, including the Eastbourne Extreme sports festival which includes kite surfing, parkour, street surfing and speed skating.Sovereign Harbour, the largest composite marina complex in northern Europe, offers waterside eateries, independent boutiques and retail shops.

ABOUT THE EASTBOURNE CAMPUSOur Eastbourne campus is set in the Meads area of this historic seaside town, on the edge of the dramatic Seven Sisters Country Park. It’s just a mile from the town centre and even closer to the seafront. Almost 3,000 students study here, benefitting from the close-knit university community and the excellent facilities.

Students at our Eastbourne campus enjoy the modern bars, pubs and live music venues locally, and being such a compact town it’s easy to find your friends on a night out.

Eastbourne was the sunniest place in the UK in 2014 and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Students benefit from the close-knit university community and many attractions the town has to offer.


You can also take advantage of the proximity of the sea and the South Downs, exploring them on foot or by bike.

WHERE TO EATThere’s an excellent choice of restaurants and cafes when it comes to eating out in Eastbourne. From the home of the Banoffi Pie to ice cream parlours, Victorian tea rooms, bistros and more, you will find plenty to satisfy your palate or thirst.

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For any enquiries contact

Enquiries 211 Mithras House,Lewes Road,Brighton BN2 4AT

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Students will be filming on site during the open day, creating campus films for people that can’t make it to the event. If you don’t want to be in the film, just let them know.

STUDENT HELPERSOur friendly student helpers will be on hand throughout the day to offer advice and guidance about studying here and living in the city. They can also help you plan your day and can be identified by their blue t-shirts.

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