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Outreach activities offered by the University of Greenwich 2016-17Directorate of Communications and Recruitment

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WelcomeWelcome to the University of Greenwich outreach activities booklet for 2016-17.These activities allow us to support your curriculum and increase progression into Higher Education, which is central to our mission. This booklet will help you to plan a dynamic programme for your students that will raise aspirations and attainment, enabling them to engage with Higher Education. The outreach activities outlined in this booklet are for students who have the potential to succeed in Higher Education.

The University of Greenwich is one of the leading universities in London – the largest in the capital by student numbers, one of the best for teaching excellence according to The SundayTimes, one of the greenest in the country as assessed by the People and Planet league table, with research judged by its peers to be world-leading. Students and staff continue to win major awards, prizes and accolades for their high quality achievements and contributions to society.

Our mission is to increase students’ knowledge of Higher Education, support attainment and deliver a range of activities and intervention that will enable them to make an informed decision about their future studies.

The university is committed to increasing the number of people entering Higher Education from a range of backgrounds including those from:

• Areas of high deprivation

• Areas of low participation in Higher Education

• Low-income backgrounds

We also work with under-represented groups in Higher Education and have a track record of success in supporting care leavers and those with a disability.

To book an activity, simply contact us using the details on the back cover. Due to circumstances beyond our control, some dates/times may change; however, we will do our best to contact you should changes occur.

If none of our events meet your needs, please contact us as we may be able to develop bespoke activities.

We look forward to working with you.

Robert MayorDirector of Communication and Recruitment

ContentsOn campus events:

Business Taster Day 4

Creative Professions & Digital Arts Taster Day 4

Engineering Taster Day 5

English Taster Day 5

Forensic Science Taster Day 6

Health and Social Care Taster Day. 6

Maths Taster Day 7

Maths GCSE Exam support 8

Paramedic Science Taster Day 9

Psychology Taster Day 9

Science Taster Day 10

Science Taster Day (Year 9/10) 10

Social Work Taster Day 11

Sports Science Taster Day 11

STEM Taster Day 12

Teacher Training and Education Taster Day 13

Care Leavers Summer School 13

Science Summer School 14

Health Care Summer School 14

Engineering Summer School 15

Workshops & presentations delivered at your school or college toenhance progression to Higher education

HE Drop-in 16

Preparation for HE, enhancing the UCAS process 16

Careers activities in more detail

Careers in workshops 17

Planning My Future (E-learning module) 17

Independent Learners’ Toolkit (E-learning module) 18

The *AccessAbility Project 19

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On campus activities in more detailFor more information on the following activities, please see the contact details on the back cover.

Business Taster Day

Year 12 and FE Year 1 Students

Who is this for?Level 3 learners on A-level, BTEC and similar courses with an interest in business.

What is the aim?To provide an insight into studying business at university as well as a taste of university life.

What will the students learn?At the end of this taster day, students will:

• Be aware of the various topics and

course-specific content of the university’s

business programmes

• Have heard about student life from current

students at the university

• Have experienced what it is like to be a

university student for the day

• Have taken part in a range of hands on

workshops

What will the students do?Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus and hear from current students about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future

career paths for business graduates. The afternoon session explores the role of business through interactive simulation.

Business Taster Day Wednesday 18 January 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am to 3.30pm

Creative Professions & Digital Arts Taster Day

Access, Year 12 and FE Year 1 Students

Who is this for?Students studying A-levels, access or BTEC courses who are interested in studying Creative and Digital Arts at university.

What is the aim?To give students an insight into studying Creative Professions and Digital Arts at the University of Greenwich




Creative Professions and Digital Arts

programmes



• Have taken part in a practical exercise in

film, design or digital art

What will the students do?Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the Greenwich Campus while our current students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on degree

programmes that the University of Greenwich offers and on possible future career paths for Creative Professions and Digital Arts graduates. The afternoon activities are hands-on interactive workshops related to some of the programmes on offer.

Creative Professions & Digital Arts Taster Day Wednesday 1 March 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am–3.30pm

Engineering Taster Day

Year 12/13, FE Year 1/2 Students

Who is this for?This taster day is for Level 3 learners in Year 2 at college or at school on A-level design and technology or engineering courses. It is also of interest to those who are studying on vocational diplomas and have a general interest in a career in engineering.

What is the aim?To raise awareness of studying engineering at university.




engineering programmes

• Know what life is like on the campus






workshops

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for engineering graduates. In the afternoon, students have an opportunity to take part in one of a number of workshops covering various different areas of engineering.

Engineering Taster Day Wednesday 30 November 2016 Medway Campus, 9.30am – 3pm

English Taster Day

Year 12, FE Year 1 Students and Access

Who is this for?Students interested in studying a degree in English and related programmes such as Creative Writing and Drama.

What is the aim?To give students a clear sense of what is involved in the study of English at degree level and to prepare students for successful entry to English related programmes.

What will the students learn?At the end of this taster day, students will have learned:

• How English is taught and studied at

degree level

• How related subjects such as Creative

Writing and Drama are taught through

practical workshops

What will the students learn?At the end of the day, students will:

• Understand the different routes into health

and social care and clinical skills courses

• Have learned how to make a successful

application

• Have learned how to prepare for selection

days

• Have experienced being a university

student for a day

• Have developed practical skills in various

subject areas

What will the students do? During the morning, there are short talks about different routes into health and social care and potential career routes. Students have the opportunity to hear from University of Greenwich students about what life at university is really like.

The afternoon activities are hands-on interactive workshops related to some of the programme on offer.

Health and Social Care Taster Day Wednesday 23 November 2016 Avery Hill Campus, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Health and Social Care Taster Day Wednesday 4 January 2017 Medway Campus, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Maths Taster Day

Year 12 Students

Who is this for?Level 3 learners on A-level and similar courses with an interest in Maths.

What is the aim?To raise awareness of studying Maths at university.




maths programmes







workshops

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks

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• What career opportunities are available to

graduates of English related programmes

• What it is like to be a university student for

the day

• Have taken part in practical activities

What will the students do?Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while current University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programme and possible future career paths for graduates. In the afternoon, students have the opportunity to take part in some of the interactive workshops related to some of the programmes offered by the university.

English Taster Day Wednesday 1 February 2017 Greenwich Campus, 9.15am–2pm

Forensic Science Taster Day

Access, Year 12 and FE Year 1 Students – maximum 30 spaces

Who is this for?Level 3 learners on A-level, BTEC and similar courses with an interest in Forensic Science.

What is the aim?To demonstrate scientific topics covered at university.

What will the students learn?At the end of this taster course, students will:



Forensic Science programmes





• Have taken part in a lab-based practical

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for forensic science graduates. The afternoon sessions are interactive workshops in the science labs.

Forensic Science Taster Day Wednesday 11 January 2017 Medway Campus, 9.30am – 3pm

Health and Social Care Taster Day


Who is this for?Level 3 students studying access, A-levels, BTEC or similar programmes.

What is the aim?To prepare students for successful entry to health and social care programmes.

on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for maths graduates. The afternoon’s activities are hands-on interactive workshops related to the programmes on offer.

Maths Taster Day Wednesday 15th March 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Maths GCSE Exam support

Year 11 Students

Who is this for?Level 2 learners who are revising for their GCSE Maths qualification.

What is the aim?To raise awareness of studying Maths at university.




maths programmes







workshops

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for maths graduates. The afternoon’s activities are hands-on interactive workshops related to the programmes on offer.

Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 19 November 2016 Greenwich Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 26 November 2016 Medway Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 18 March 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 25 March 2017 Medway Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

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Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 6 May 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Maths GCSE Exam support Saturday 13 May 2017 Medway Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Paramedic Science Taster Day


Who is this for?Level 3 students studying access, A-levels, BTEC or similar programmes.

What is the aim?To prepare students for successful entry to paramedic science programmes.

What will the students learn?At the end of the day, students will:

• Understand the different routes into

paramedic science courses

• Learn how to make a successful application

• Learn how to prepare for selection days

• Experience being a university student for

a day

• Develop practical skills in various subject

areas

What will the students do? During the morning, there are short talks about different routes into paramedic science and potential career routes.

Students have the opportunity to hear from University of Greenwich students about what life at university is really like.

The afternoon activities are hands-on interactive workshops related to the programmes on offer.

Paramedic Science Taster Day Wednesday 25 January 2017 Avery Hill Campus, 10am – 3pm

Paramedic Science Taster Day Wednesday 25 January 2017 Medway Campus, 10am – 3pm

Psychology Taster Day

Access, Year 12/13 and FE Year 1/2 Students

Who is this for?Students studying A-levels, access courses or BTEC courses who are interested in studying psychology at university.

What is the aim?To raise interest and awareness of undergraduate programmes in psychology, and the career opportunities there are.

What will the students learn?At the end of this taster day, students will have learned:

• What kind of things psychologists study

• What psychologists do in the real world

• Why psychology is such a popular degree

and what kinds of careers it can lead to

• What kinds of tests, questionnaires and

techniques psychologists use

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What will the students do?Students attend a talk on the University of Greenwich and studying psychology and are given a presentation on psychology and careers. They also engage in a variety of fun, participative activities and carry out experiments on topics such as memory, perception, personality, intelligence and learning.

Psychology Taster Day Wednesday 8 March 2017 Avery Hill Campus, 10am –3pm

Science Taster Day

Access, Year 12/13 and FE Year 1/2 Students

Who is this for?Level 3 learners requiring an introduction to some new topics that students study at university. It will inspire those on applied and A-level programmes.

What is the aim?To demonstrate scientific topics covered at university.




science programmes






in either chemistry, biology, forensics or

pharmacy (subject to availability)

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for science graduates. The afternoon sessions are interactive workshops in the science labs.

Science Taster Day Wednesday 16 November 2016 Medway Campus, 9.30am – 3pm

Science Taster Day

Year 10 Students

Who is this for?Level 2 learners requiring an introduction to some new topics that students study at university. It will inspire those studying on applied and GCSE Level programmes.

What is the aim?To outline scientific topics covered at university.




science programmes






in either chemistry, biology, forensics or

pharmacy (subject to availability)

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like. There are short talks on the university’s degree programmes and on possible future career paths for science graduates. The afternoon sessions are interactive workshops in the science labs.

Science Taster Day Wednesday 26 April 2017 Medway Campus, 9.30am – 3pm

Social Work Taster Day

Who is this for?Year 12 and 13 students, Adults to HE and vocational learner in FE colleges who are interested in a career in social work.

What is the aim?To prepare students for successful entry to social work programmes.

What will the students learn?During the morning, there are short talks about different routes into social care and studying at university. The afternoon sessions are interactive workshops.

What will the students do?In the morning, social work staff give presentations on what admissions staff are looking for in prospective students and what the university’s BA Hons Social Work programme is like.

In the afternoon, students attend two workshops:

• Interview skills and techniques

• Personal Statements

Social Work Taster Day Wednesday 19 October 2016 Avery Hill Campus, 10am–3pm

Sports Science Taster Day

Year 12/13 and FE Year 1/2 Students – maximum 30 spaces

Who is this for?Students studying A-levels or BTEC courses who are interested in studying sports science at university.

Teacher Training and Education Taster Day

Who is this for?

All students interested in training to teach or an education-related degree, who are studying in year 12/13 or on an Access to HE course.

What is the aim?

To prepare students for successful entry to teaching and education degrees.

What will the students learn?At the end of the day, students will have:

• Learnt about different routes into teaching

and our education related degrees

• Attended our hands-on interactive

workshops

• Experienced what it is like to be a


• Toured the campus

• Met current university students and

lecturers

What will the students do?During the morning, there are short talks including a guide to different routes into teaching and education degrees and potential career routes. Visitors also have the opportunity to hear from University of Greenwich students about what life at university is really like.

The afternoon activities are hands-on interactive workshops. Visitors will also be able to take part in short taster sessions demonstrating a range of innovative ways of teaching mathematics, storytelling and story making in the classroom.

Teacher Training and Education Taster Day Wednesday 9 November 2016 Avery Hill Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Teacher Training and Education Taster Day Wednesday 22 February 2017 Avery Hill Campus, 10am – 3.30pm

Care Leavers Summer School

Post-16 Care Leavers

Who is this for?Looked-after children in year 11 and young care leavers aged 16 and over.

What is the aim?To provide a taster of university life.

What will the students learn?At the end of this summer school, the students will have learned what it is like to be at university and will have developed

What is the aim?To present information on the content of sports science degree programmes at the university.




sports science programmes



• Have taken part in a practical exercise

session in the sports science labs.

Sports Science Taster Day Wednesday 2 November 2016 Medway Campus, 10am–3pm

Sports Science Taster Day Wednesday 7 December 2016 Medway Campus, 10am–3pm

Sports Science Taster Day Wednesday 8 February 2017 Medway Campus, 10am–3pm

STEM Taster Day

Year 9/10 Students

Who is this for?Year 9/10 students who may be interested in studying a STEM subject at school and university.

What is the aim?To introduce young people to the idea of studying a STEM subject at school and university as well as raising aspirations and self-esteem.






• Have taken part in a range of interactive

workshops

What will the students do? Students have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus while University of Greenwich students talk about what life at university is really like.

Students participate in short interactive workshops taking place within the university’s own teaching rooms and labs.

STEM Taster Day Wednesday 7 June 2017 Medway Campus, 10am – 3pm

STEM Taster Day Wednesday 14 June 2017 Greenwich Campus, 10am – 3pm

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Health Care Summer School

Year 12 and FE Year 1 Students

Who is this for?Students studying A Levels, access or BTEC Courses who are interested in studying healthcare at university.

What is the aim? To enable students to experience university life and find out more about healthcare programmes on offer at university.

What will the students learn? This a challenging and practical learning experience that offers students the chance to extend their specialist knowledge. The summer school draws upon expertise from across the university and includes contributions from health lecturers, visiting health experts and dieticians, and the use of our clinical skills laboratories.

What will the students do?During the three day non-residential taster event, students will undertake a number of different health and social care related workshops, lectures and study skills sessions. Outreach Ambassadors currently studying at the university will pass on their experiences. Lunch and other refreshments are provided.

Health Care Summer School Tuesday 4 July – Thursday 6 July 2017 Avery Hill Campus, 9am – 4pm

Engineering Summer School

Year 12 Students

Who is this for? Students studying A-level and applied science courses.

What is the aim? To enable students to experience university life and find out more about the engineering programmes on offer at university.

What will the students learn?This a challenging and practical learning experience that offers students the chance to extend their specialist knowledge. The summer school draws upon expertise from across the university and includes contributions from academics, Outreach Ambassadors and the use of our engineering laboratories.

What will the students do? During the four-day residential taster event, students attend lectures, take part in lab-based workshops (complete two projects: design, build and programme a robot as well as design, build and race a model dragster over a 10m track), undertake library-based research and prepare presentations. Outreach Ambassadors currently studying at the university will pass on their experiences. Meals and other refreshments are provided.

Engineering Summer School Tuesday 11 – Friday 14 July 2017 Medway Campus

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What’s Behind The Walls?

personal and practical skills in various subject areas.

During this three-day taster event students experience university life – spending time at workshops, taking part in debates, developing personal skills, meeting new friends and joining a mock graduation ceremony.

What will the students do?Students take part in a series of workshops. Previous workshops have included:

• Health and Social Care

• Creative Arts

• Forensics

• Psychology

• Sports Science

• Engineering

Care Leavers Summer School Wednesday 21 June – Friday 23 June 2017 Medway Campus, 10am – 4pm

Science Summer School

Year 12 Students

Who is this for? Students studying A-level and applied science courses.

What is the aim? To enable students to experience university life and find out more about the science and engineering programmes on offer at university.

What will the students learn?This a challenging and practical learning experience that offers students the chance to extend their specialist knowledge. The summer school draws upon expertise from across the university and includes contributions from academics, Outreach Ambassadors and the use of our science and engineering laboratories.

What will the students do?During the four-day residential taster event, students attend lectures, take part in forensic lab-based workshops, undertake library research and prepare presentations. Lunch and other refreshments are provided. Outreach Ambassadors currently studying at the university will pass on their experiences

Science Summer School Tuesday 27 June – Friday 30 June 2017 Medway Campus

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The following interventions can be delivered at you school or college or on campus:Progression to Higher Education activities in more detail:

HE Drop-in

Who is this for?Students 11, 12 and FE 1

What is the aim?To provide a drop-in point for sixth form and level 3 learners in order to help them consider their future options and take steps to plan and prepare for Higher Education.

What will the students learn?At the end of this module students will:

• Be aware of the UCAS application

process.

• Be able to plan and prepare for each

stage of the application process.

• Be able to research the university they

wish to study in.

• Have a list of useful questions to take to a

university open day.

• Be able to use UNISTATS to research the

course they wish to study.

• Have a plan and structure for writing their

own personal statement.

• Have a list of questions to prepare for

university interviews.

What will the students do?Students will have access to a drop-in centre for 4-6 weeks at their own school which will give them the opportunity to speak face to face with student ambassadors from the University of Greenwich. There will also be an opportunity to attend more structured talks on the UCAS Application Process, Student Finance and Student Life. This is a bespoke service that can be tailored to suit the needs of the school.

Preparation for HE, enhancing the UCAS process:

Who is this for?Students 11, 12 and FE 1

This suite of workshops and presentations are for students who are considering studying for a Higher Education qualification.

• A ‘Level/BTEC/Baccalaureate students

What is the aim?The aim is to ensure that students are best positioned to access the degree course of their choice at the desired institution. It is also to support your Higher Education activity by attending and contributing to a variety of events held at your institution, such as parents’evenings and HE Fairs.

What will the students learn?Below is a suite of presentations and workshops that can be delivered individually or in combination to suit the needs of your students:

• The University of Greenwich and our

programmes

• The Benefits of Higher Education

• UCAS and applying to Higher Education

• Choosing a course and university

• Life as a student

• Student finance and money matters

• How to succeed at university interviews

• Mock interviews

• Subject specific presentations

Careers activities in more detail:

Careers in…

Who is this for?This presentation is for students who are considering studying a particular subject at a higher level and interested in the careers options available.

• Year 8 GCSE option choices - how your

passion for a subject could lead to a

related career

• Year 11-to enable learners to make the

right choices for their career aspirations

• A ‘Level/BTEC option choices – choosing

the right subjects for your career

What is the aim?Careers in… is a series of sector-specific presentations (e.g. Careers in Law) that assist learners to identify the types of careers available within each Industry. Each presentation is designed to provide a deeper understanding of how course choices at school/college are linked to employment

opportunities, what qualifications are required, and the benefits a degree has on career progression.

What will the students learn?At the end of the presentation, students will:

• Know the different careers options

available within the sector

• Know what qualifications are required

• Have an understanding of the skills you

will develop studying the subject

• Beware of the different types of employers

and destinations data of graduates from

that subject.

Careers in… workshops can be delivered as a 20 minute session during an assembly, a longer classroom activity or a carousel covering different sectors. It can also be delivered during a parents’ evening or a transitional information session with the support of a qualified careers practitioner to answer questions.

Planning My Future (E-learning module)

Who is this for?Students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12; FE 1 and 2

What is the aim?This e-learning module will help students consider their future options and take steps to plan and prepare for their career in the future.

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• Consider their personalities and personal

skills, and how these may relate to a

career in the future.

• Explore careers that they aspire to.

• Learn about employability skills as well as

the terminology and concepts used in the

area of employability.

• Learn about the possible routes to take

that will lead to their careers.

• Learn about transferable skills and how

these can contribute to employability.

What will the students do?Students will access the e-learning module via a desk-top computer or tablet to do a series of interactive activities such as

quizzes, video and animation to explore concepts in careers and employability. The course is supported by an electronic workbook which students are invited to download and complete.

Ideally the module will be used as blended learning in the classroom by careers advisors and personal tutors however, students may also complete the course individually.

Independent Learners’ Toolkit (E-learning module)

Who is this for?Students in Year 12 and 13; FE 1 and 2

What is the aim?This e-learning module will help raise awareness of the behaviours and expectations of students in order for them to be successful at university. It will help students prepare for university and their careers in the future.


• Gain an insight into university life and its

key constituent parts

• Gain an awareness of independent

learning and independent living.

• Gain an awareness of the kind of support

available to students at university

• Gain an awareness of how students may

develop their employability skills whilst at

university.

What will the students do?Students will access the e-learning module via their tablets or phones to explore a virtual campus. They will participate in a series of interactive activities such as quizzes, video and animation to explore the core aspects of university life.

Additional support from the Education Support Unit may be available for neighbourhood and feeder schools.

Ideally the module will be used as blended learning in the classroom by careers advisors and personal tutors however, students may also complete the course individually.

The *AccessAbility Project

The *AccessAbility Project is a disability and diversity (includes dyslexia and

autistic spectrums; mental health difficulties; and long-term health conditions) focused initiative at the University of Greenwich which provides information and guidance to disabled and diverse students who are considering a university education. The STAART Project will be available from July 2016 onwards for disabled and diverse students who have accepted a place on any of our campuses for a September 2016 start or are local disabled students who are considering university in the future (from Year 11 onwards). The STAART Project has been developed over a number of years following a number of pilot projects.

The STAART Project has a variety of support mechanisms in place. Students can opt to take part in any or all of the following:

• Access to the open

*AccessAbility Facebook or Twitter

accounts.

• STAART Transition days

• Scheduled workshops and catchups on

designated weekdays and Saturdays

through until July 2017.

• Disabled students registered with the

University can access the closed

Facebook groups.

The *AccessAbility Ambassadors are also available to deliver workshops in local schools and colleges.

Cancellation policyWhile we understand that unforeseen circumstances and Ofsted visits arise unexpectedly, there are times where cancelling an event will still incur charges. In such circumstances, we will enact our cancellation policy. Please read the following stipulations carefully.

15 days or moreShould a campus visit, taster session or group tour be cancelled 15 days or more from the date of the event, no cost will be incurred by the visiting institution.

14 days or lessShould a campus visit, taster session or group tour be cancelled 14 days or less from the date of the event, or should the number of attendees be significantly different to the number of places booked, the visiting institution will be invoiced for the cost of the hours agreed, plus 5%, for each outreach ambassador and event assistant booked to work at the event.

For more information, please contact:

Directorate of Communications & Recruitment

University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus Southwood Site Avery Hill Road Eltham, London

SE9 2UG

Telephone: 020 8331 8636

[email protected]

Website: greenwich.ac.uk gre.ac.uk/study/schoolsinfo

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