Hull & Scarborough

Hull & ScarboroughOpen Day29 September 2012

Welcome What you need to know | 1

Who will be here? | 2

Talks and tours | 4

Subject talks | 6

Maps | 7

Make yourself at home.

There is no need to book inadvance for most of ourtalks or tours: just turn up.

For further information contact www.hull.ac.uk/opendays01482 465293

Welcome to the ScarboroughCampus of the University of Hull

Our Open Day is designed to helpyou to make the right choices forthe future, and especially todiscover whether this university isright for you.

Please use your visit to speak to ouracademic and support staff and toget answers to all your questions.We want you to go away with abetter understanding of the degreecourses that we offer, the ethos ofthe University and the specialcampus environment that we havecreated in Scarborough. On handthroughout the day will be a groupof current undergraduates whohave volunteered to be StudentAmbassadors. You will be able tochat to them about their ownexperiences and find out about lifeas a University of Hull student atthe Scarborough Campus.

We pride ourselves on puttingstudents at the heart of everythingthat we do, and on providing all theintellectual stimulation andpractical support that you need torealise your academic potential. Weaim to give you a personaliseduniversity experience, and you willbe able to enjoy a taste of this at theOpen Day.

I look forward to welcoming you tothe campus on Saturday.

Dr Craig GaskellPrincipal of the ScarboroughCampus

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We hope you have a fantastic day with us.

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ReceptionOpen from 9.00am till 3.30pm. Please register at reception on arrival wherefurther information about the day will be available.

Meals and refreshmentsMeals and refreshments will be available throughout the Campus between8.30 am and 3.00 pm.

Disabled VisitorsAlthough most areas of the University are accessible some buildings are,unfortunately, not user-friendly for those with restricted mobility. If you oryour guests have any specific requirements, please phone 01482 465293before the day.

Travel and parkingThe University is sign posted by the AA. The post code is YO11 3AZ. There islimited parking available on Campus, therefore we advise visitors to considerusing Scarborough’s Park and Ride schemes on the A64 and A165. A pdf ofthe service is available at www.scarboroughparkandride.co.uk

Alternatively you can use the Holbeck Hill car park which is accessible viaWheatcroft Avenue, directly opposite the Campus entrance.

For those who are planning on coming by train there is a taxi rank at thestation. Alternatively, visitors can take the number 7 bus from the stop at thetop of the pedestrian precinct.

UpdatesTo get the most from your visit, follow us on Twitter; @uoh_scarborough.

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Academic staff will be available to give advice and guidance and to answergeneral and specific enquiries about the degree programmes on offer:

PS1, 10.30 am – 3.00 pm

Tutors will also be available to consult about opportunities for postgraduatestudy across a range of disciplines.

Foundation DegreesPlease visit the Centre for Employability and Professional Skills stand formore information on:

• Health and Social Care for Adults• Theory and Practice of Counselling• Working with Children and Young People in Education• Working with Children, Young People and Families

Please visit the School of Education stand for more information on:

• Early Childhood Policy and Practice

AccommodationFind out about the range of accommodation available at the Scarboroughcampus and in the town, from the on-campus Cayley Hall to University-managed houses and flats and private sector accommodation.

CareersThe Careers Service has gained recognition for excellence of service in thepublic sector and the University is equal 11th in the UK for graduateemployability. The Careers Service at the Scarborough campus offers

• Business and Management• Coastal Marine Biology• Design for Digital Media• Digital Art• Digital Media Studies• Early Childhood Studies• Ecology• Educational Studies• English Language and Literature

• English Literature and Culture• Environmental Science• International Business• PGCE• Primary Teaching(admissions

enquiries only)• Tourism Management• Web Design and Development

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comprehensive information, advice and guidance to all students from thevery beginning of their studies to graduation and beyond. Find out about thesupport provided to help our students reach their goals.

Student SupportFind out about the range of specialist services provided by the Universityincluding chaplains, disability services, finance, student counselling servicesand specialist student support staff.

Students’ UnionAn important part of student life, the Students’ Union runs a variety of clubsand societies, provides many opportunities for voluntary work andcommunity involvement and arranges social and educational events. Arepresentative will be available to talk about student life and the role of theStudents’ Union.

Study Advice Service and Keith Donalsdon LibraryThe Study Advice Service offers a comprehensive programme of one-to-oneconfidential support and advice to students throughout their universitycareer. Areas in which support is offered include academic writing, essaywriting, exam and revision techniques, note-taking, numeracy, referencingwork and many more.

The Keith Donaldson Library team offers support throughout your time withus, including how to make the most of the Library, visit the team in PS1 formore information.

Free ElectivesThe Free Elective scheme offers students the chance to study a module peryear from another department to give them a more flexible approach tolearning. Visit the Free Elective stand in PS1 for more information.

Scarborough Employment AgencySEA is an internal employment agency, which gives students the opportunityto enhance their employability skills through paid work experience withinthe University and with local businesses. The agency works by offering aflexible working environment which works round the students studies. Visitmembers of the SEA team and here from some current student placements byvisiting them in PS1.

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Talks All talks will last 30 minutes, unless otherwise stated.

About University and the Scarborough CampusTime: 10.00Venue: Quad 4

Repeated at: 12.00 in Quad 4and 1.30 in WO27

Accommodation:overview of student accommodation in ScarboroughTime: 11.30Venue: C252

Repeated at: 2.00 in C252

Careers:how the Careers Service can add value to your degreeTime: 10.30Venue: W027

Students’ Union:the Students perspectiveTime: 1.00Venue: Quad 1

UCAS Explained:Time: 11.15Venue: WO27

MoneyMatters:Time: 12.45Venue: Quad 4

Repeated at: 2.30 in Quad 4

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Tours

Accommodation ToursA show flat, one of our onsite halls of residence Cayley Halls,will be available to look round with one of our studentguides.

Times: Leaves every 20 minutes. First tour starts at 09.00

Duration: 20 minutes

Assemble: By the University of Hull gazebo, next to Security

Campus ToursTake a tour of the Campus with one of our student guides.

Times: Leaves every 15 minutes. First tour starts at 09.30

Duration: 30 minutes

Assemble: Under the arch opposite Cayley Hall

Town ToursA minibus will leave the Scarborough Campus to give you afeel for the town, guided by one of student guides (placesare limited so please book at reception).

Times: 9.30; 10.45; 12.00

Duration: 60 minutes

Assemble: In front of reception

Off Site Accommodation ToursTake a tour of our first year off site accommodation with amember of the accommodation team (places are limited soplease book at reception).

Times: 10.30; 11.45; 1.00

Duration: 60 minutes

Assemble: In front of reception

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Subject talksSubject Time VenueScarborough Centre for Environmental 1.15 – 3.15 Lab 3and Marine Sciences

Coastal Marine Biology, EnvironmentalScience and Ecology

Digital Media 1.30 – 2.30 IT1including Design for Digital Media, Digital Media Studies,Digital Arts, Web Design and Development subject talk

Try out our Digital Media courses in thisinteractive lab session: 2.30 – 3.15 IT1

Primary Teacher Training 10.00 – 11.00 C252repeated at 12.30 – 1.30 C252

Information about Primary Teaching, Post-graduate Teacher Training (PGCE)and Foundation Degree in Early Years.For one–to–one questions, tutors are available in C18 between 11.00 – 12.30.

English 10.45 – 11.15 CG1

Educational Studies and 11.30 – 12.00 Quad 1Early Childhood Studies

Scarborough Management Centre 10.45 – 11.30 Quad 4

including Business and Management, IT, International Business,and Tourism Management. Also, you will have the opportunity to hear fromsome work placement students.

Try Business 1.15 – 2.00 CG1This interactive session will give you a feel for how the ScarboroughManagement Centre is different to other Business departments.

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