University open day programme 2016 abertay by Abertay University

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HI HELLO WELCOME

WELCOME TO ABERTAY UNIVERSITY’S SEPTEMBER OPEN DAY. We are a small, successful, pioneering university in the heart of Dundee, and have recently been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Award’s University Of The Year award. We’re incredibly proud of our achievements, and more importantly, the achievements of the thousands of students who have passed through our institution over the years. We specialise in a number of subject areas; from computer games development to law to food innovation to counselling to ethical hacking, and much more. You will be sure to find something that sparks your imagination. Our Open Day has been designed to enable you to see what we can offer should you decide to study with us. Feel free to explore the campus, meet the staff, and attend as many or as few sessions as you like.

Chat to our Student Ambassadors, they are all current Abertay students and will be able to answer any questions you have about the day, and student life in general. Today is your day, so make the most of it and enjoy learning about what we have to offer. However you choose to spend it, we’re confident you will leave our Open Day knowing you will be part of a friendly and close community if you come to study with us. We are currently filming and photographing Abertay Open Day for a marketing and promotional film about the event. If you have any questions or concerns, please let one of our events team know. Thank you for your patience while we work. OPEN DAY REGISTRATION On arrival please report to the main University entrance on Bell Street, where Student Ambassadors will be there to help. All attendees are required to register on arrival by scanning the

barcode on your Open Day ticket. When you arrive, please either have the barcode ready on your phone, or print out your Open Day ticket containing the barcode and bring it with you. Once your ticket has been scanned, you are free to take part in as many or few activities as you wish. STUDENT AMBASSADORS You will easily spot our Student Ambassadors in their red t-shirts. They are all current Abertay students, studying various courses here. You will find them at various points around the campus and they will help you find your way around Abertay and answer any questions you might have about student life. If you’re unsure about anything while you’re visiting Abertay please speak to one of our Student Ambassadors. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING By rail: We are just ten minutes’ short walk from Dundee train station. Taxis are available outside its main entrance. Journey information is available from

National Rail Enquiries. By bus: We are just ten minutes’ short walk from the bus station. Taxis are available in Trades Lane. (National Express Coaches, Megabus and Citylink) By air: Dundee Airport, located in the heart of Scotland, is the most convenient fly-in destination for some 1000 square miles of central Scotland, and operates two flights on week days to and from London Stansted (Loganair). Taxis are available upon request from outside Dundee Airport and should take approximately ten minutes to arrive at the University. Dundee is within easy reach of Scotland’s international airports. Parking: As there is no parking available on campus, please find further information about parking in Dundee on Dundee City Council’s parking pages. www.dundeecity.gov.uk/visitorparking West Bell Street car park is adjacent to the University. You will find the location of the Car Park on this map: http://g.co/maps/bnmua.

GENERAL INFO ADMISSIONS Our Admissions team will be based in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day. They can answer any questions you might have about entry requirements, qualifications and our admissions process. ALUMNI Wondering about life after university or where your degree can take you? Our Alumni Relations Officer can shed some light on what previous graduates have gone on to do after their studies and explain what kind of support you can expect from the office as a student and a graduate. Alumni will be based in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day and will be sharing a stand with our Careers team. CAREERS Our Career Development Centre helps with career decisions at any stage of your time at University and offers advice on opportunities open to you during and after finishing your degree. To succeed in today’s world of work, you need a combination of a good degree and strong employability skills and we are here to advise you on the best way to develop real skills and experience during your time at Abertay. Careers will be based in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the Open Day and will be sharing a stand with our Alumni team. Alternatively, you are welcome to pop over to speak to one of the team in Student Services, based in the Library (Level 2).

CHILDCARE FUNDING Our Student Advisor will be on hand throughout the Open Day in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building to discuss childcare funding arrangements for students. COMMON ROOM A place to relax and eat your burger. Pop in and take part in our computer games challenge on the day. COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Our trained counsellors provide a safe space for you to talk about issues that are troubling you – whether they’re connected to your studies or not. They don’t judge and they’re impossible to shock. They offer you the opportunity to work through difficult issues in a supportive, confidential environment. No one will know you’ve seen a counsellor unless you want to tell them. Email: counselling@abertay.ac.uk Our Mental Health Advisor is a qualified mental health nurse with many years of experience. He works primarily with students with severe or long-term mental health conditions, supporting them in dealing with the conditions and helping them to continue with their studies wherever possible. Email: mentalhealth@abertay.ac.uk Speak to one of the team in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the day.

DUNDEE BUSINESS SCHOOL One of our four Academic Schools, Dundee Business School offers programmes in the following subject areas: Accounting; Business Management; Law and Marketing. There is an all-School welcome talk taking place at 13.30 in room 1004 on Level 1 of the Old College building, and various subject specific activities as per the following schedule. EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD Find out about Study Abroad and work placement opportunities at Abertay. Pop along to the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building to speak with one of our team between 13.30-16.00. In addition, there is a presentation taking place at 16.00 in 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building). FOOD AND DRINK We will be operating a cash barbeque outside our Student Centre 12.00-14.00, where you can purchase food. Food and drink will also be available for you to purchase in Bar One (Level 2 Student Centre), Campus Shop and Aroma Coffee Bar (both Level 1 Student Centre). In addition to our on campus offerings, you will find a range of food outlets on nearby Reform Street and in the city centre. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, CARERS AND FAMILY For those parents and carers who are worried about how they’re going to support their student at university. Abertay Students’ Association will be talking about how you can be a pillar of support during your student’s time here at Abertay. Come along to one of our workshops at 14.00-14.30 in the Cinema (Student Centre Level 4) and 15.30-16.00 in 2517 (Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building).

LEARNER DEVELOPMENT SERVICE Find out more about the studying you do at university, and meet the staff who can help you to develop the academic skills you’ll need. Come along at 15.00-15.30 to find out more in 2517 (Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building). LIBRARY TOURS Access extra online information about our courses, library services and resources. Take a library tour and see our Support Enquiry Zone (max 20 people per tour). Places are limited and we may ask for a maximum of two visitors per group during busy times. Tours are taking place every 20 minutes throughout the Open Day at the following times: 13.30-13.50; 13.50-14.10; 14.10-14.30; 14.30-14.50; 14.50-15.10; 15.10-15.30; 15.30-15.50; 15.50-16.10; 16.10-16.30. Tours will leave from outside the front of the Library building at the designated times. PEER MENTORS The best people to support new students as they settle into University life are often other students who have been through similar experiences themselves. The University has a group of specially trained students who can provide support to new students, they are called Peer Mentors. The Peer Mentors can be there for students throughout the duration of their studies, guiding and directing them to resources which can help. Find out more by speaking to one of our team in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the open day. RESIDENCES Our Residences Team will be delivering presentations at 15.00 - 15.30 and 15.30 - 16.00 in 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building). Book your place on our residences tour, get your tickets and further details here:

http://bit.ly/2cw2Zio. Places are limited so please book in advance as tickets may be sold out on the day. In addition, you may take a self-guided tour to visit the common areas of Parker House using the map in your Open Day pack. SCHOOL OF ARTS, MEDIA AND COMPUTER GAMES One of our four Academic Schools, the School of Arts, Media & Computer Games offers programmes in the following subject areas: Computer Arts; Computer Games Technology; Computer Game Applications Development; Computing; Ethical Hacking; Game Design & Production Management and Sound for Music & Games. There is an all-School welcome talk taking place at 13.30 in 2517 (Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building), and various subject specific activities as per the following schedule. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY One of our four Academic Schools, the School of Science, Engineering & Technology offers programmes in the following subject areas: Biomedical Science; Civil & Environmental Engineering; Environmental Science & Technology; Food, Nutrition & Health; Food & Consumer Science and Forensic Sciences. There is an all-School welcome talk taking place at 13.30 in room 2522 (Kydd Building, Level 2), and various subject specific activities as per the following schedule. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES One of our four Academic Schools, the School of Social & Health Sciences offers programmes in the following subject areas: Criminology; Mental Health Nursing; Physical Activity & Health; Psychology; Psychology & Counselling; Psychology & Forensic Biology; Social

Science; Sociology; Sports Development & Coaching; Sport & Exercise; Sport & Exercise Science; Sport & Psychology; Strength & Conditioning. There is an all-School welcome talk taking place at 13.30 in 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building) and various subject specific activities as per the following schedule. SPORT AT ABERTAY Compete in our Fitness Challenge – you could win a prize! Speak to our Sports Development Officer about extracurricular sport at Abertay and visit our Gym. Pop into the Events Area (Kydd Building Level 1) anytime between 13.3016.30. STUDENT ASSOCIATION SOCIETIES Our societies will be popping up around our campus during the Open Day to showcase their interests. Keep an eye out for them! STUDENT DISABILITY AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTY ADVICE Drop into Student Services to speak with our Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advisor any time between 13.30-16.30 (Library Level 2). STUDENT FUNDING (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Our Student Advisor will be on hand in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building throughout the event to discuss funding arrangements for students living in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. STUDENT FUNDING (Scotland and EU) The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will have an information stand in the Events Area on Level 1 of the Kydd Building 13.30-14.30 and 15.00-16.30. They will also be providing a presentation at 14.30 in 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building).

SERVICE

INFORMATION STANDS

TIME

DETAILS

Admissions

13:30 - 16:30

Ask about our entry requirements and how to apply to Abertay

Careers and Alumni

13:30 - 16:30

Find out how you can gain employability skills during your studies, and about life after university and where your degree can take you

Childcare funding information for all UK students

13:30 - 16:30

Childcare funding information for all UK students

Counselling and Mental Health Service

13:30 - 16:30

Speak with one of our team

Exchange and Study Abroad

13:30 - 16:00

Find out about Study Abroad and work placement opportunities

Parker House Student Accommodation

13:30 - 16:30

Speak to the team at Parker House (individual bedrooms will not be available to view)

Peer Mentors

13:30 - 16:30

Find out more about our Peer Mentoring Scheme

Sport at Abertay

13:30 - 16:30

Compete in our Fitness Challenge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you could win a prize! Speak to our Sports Development Officer about extra-curricular sport at Abertay and visit our Gym

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) [student funding information for Scottish and EU students]

13:30 - 14:30 and 15:00 - 16:30

Student funding information for Scottish and EU students

Student Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advice

13:30 - 16:30

Drop in to speak with our Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Advisor

Student Funding information for students living in Northern Ireland, England and Wales

13:30 - 16:30

Speak to our Student Adviser about funding if you live in Northern Ireland, England or Wales

Computing and Ethical Hacking

14:00 - 16:30

Find out more about our courses

Residences

14:00 - 15:00

Speak with one of our team and ask any questions

School of Social and Health Sciences

14:00 - 16:00

Find out more about our courses and speak to our teaching staff

VENUE Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Parker House

(directions in your Open Day pack)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

Student Services (Library, Level 2)

Events Area

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

4506

(Kydd Building, Level 4)

Reception

(Kydd Building, Level 1)

3006

(Old College, Level 3)

TIMETABLE OF PRESENTATIONS AND TOURS SERVICE

TIME

DETAILS

VENUE

Residences

10.00 - 12.30

Book your place on our residences tour, get your tickets and further details here: http://bit.ly/2cw2Zio

Book our tour for details

Library Tours

13:30 - 13:50

Access extra online information about our courses, library services and resources. Take a library tour and see our Support Enquiry Zone (max 20 people per tour)

Library (Level 1)

Dundee Business School (all courses)

13:30 - 14:00

Presentation: Dundee Business School Welcome and Admissions Q&A

1004

School of Arts, Media & Computer Games (all courses)

13:30 - 14:00

Presentation: School welcome

School of Science, Engineering & Technology (all courses)

13:30

Presentation: School welcome

School of Social & Health Sciences (all courses)

13:30 - 14:00

Biomedical Science