Durham University City Campus Open Day Guide - September 2014 by Durham University

SATURDAY

20 SEPTEMBER

Enquiries: T 0191 334 9191 E open.days@durham.ac.uk Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

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Contents Welcome

Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colleges

General information

Staying overnight and lunch

Booking your place

Travelling to the University

Getting here By rail, coach, air and road Access and visitors with disabilities

Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here

Park and ride Free park and ride coaches Open Day shuttle bus Public parking

Map of central Durham

On arrival and information desks

Finding your way around the University

Session Schedules

Academic Department Talks General Talks Durham Colleges Tours and Talks Campus Tours Bill Bryson Library Graham Sports Centre at Maiden Castle College Tours Durham Student Union

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

“All students we met were very positive about Durham and didn’t want to leave. This gave a brilliant impression” Daniel Harvey, open day visitor 2013

Welcome We are delighted that you have decided to visit our vibrant, world-class University. Pre-application Open Days are the best way for you to find out about our teaching excellence, explore our award winning facilities, experience our distinctive college communities, and discover the range of support services we offer to our students. At the Open Day you can find out about: • Our unique collegiate system

• Why we are consistently in the top 10 in major university league

• Our departments, their facilities and how our students are taught • Graduate employment prospects • Our range of high quality academic courses and what we look for in applicants

tables • Our internationally renowned research and how it contributes to the student learning experience Read on to find out more…

Durham’s Colleges Durham University is distinctive – a residential collegiate university with long-held traditions and modern values. Our colleges offer a unique student experience within a supportive community on a human scale, where academic and personal skills can flourish. In Durham City there are 13 undergraduate colleges each with a unique history and culture. Although the colleges are within walking distance of each other and other university buildings, visiting them all isn’t feasible in one day. We recommend you research each of the colleges before booking.

WHAT IS A COLLEGE? College is where you can live, socialise and personally develop; ensuring you graduate with much more than a degree. You become part of a scholarly community of staff and students from across the University and beyond. In the smaller-scale college environments, you are offered a high level of support and can easily get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities alongside living in college accommodation and enjoying a range of excellent facilities. Many of our students get involved in helping to run aspects of their college, offering unique leadership opportunities and providing valuable experience for future careers.

WHICH SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT IN WHICH COLLEGES? Colleges have student members from across all academic departments. So whilst no formal teaching takes place within any college, there is lots of learning taking place. Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

This guide provides you with all you need to know including times and locations of sessions, maps, refreshment venues and information desk locations. Please read it fully before booking to help you to plan your day effectively.

pletely “I think it’s great that the collegiate system is com escape non-academic and so you can feel like you can closeyour studies and relax there. I really enjoyed the knit atmosphere of the collegiate system” Jane Allen, open day visitor 2013

Durham’s Colleges

COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE

HOW TO CHOOSE A COLLEGE TO VISIT

COLLEGE OF ST HILD AND ST BEDE

We recommend that you identify key features from the diagram below and pick a maximum of two or three colleges to visit. Use the map to help you identify where our colleges are located and to avoid unnecessary walking between sessions.

Set in 16 acres of parkland, one of the oldest and largest colleges, with a great sense of community and lots of opportunities to get involved in college life.

FEATURES KEY: MORE TRADITIONAL St Johns, St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Hatfield, Grey, Trevelyan, University

Large and incredibly active, Collingwood boasts a vibrant community of students and staff and is one of the most laid back and informal of the University colleges.

GREY COLLEGE A liberal, accepting college founded just over 50 years ago, Grey is a traditional college but the traditions don’t dominate college life.

HATFIELD COLLEGE The second oldest college with strong traditional roots; known for its famous ‘Hatfield spirit’ and enthusiastic student community.

JOSEPHINE BUTLER COLLEGE A young, vibrant, free-spirited college; practices some of the University’s oldest traditions, giving them a unique Butler twist.

NEWER Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Josephine Butler, Grey, Trevelyan, Collingwood

LARGER St Cuthbert’s, St Hild and St Bede, Collingwood, Van Mildert

ST AIDAN’S COLLEGE Relaxed, inclusive and modern with a caring, spirited community offering lots of support and opportunities.

ST CHAD’S COLLEGE Set in beautiful historic buildings, a small, traditional, homely college with an incredibly strong sense of community.

ST CUTHBERT’S SOCIETY SELF CATERED Josephine Butler, St Cuthbert’s partially

A large, diverse and inclusive college appealing to a wide range of people. Based on two different sites, St Cuthbert’s is an eclectic mix of the old and the new. Students can use facilities at both locations.

ST JOHN’S COLLEGE SMALLER St John’s, St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Trevelyan

OLDER St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Hatfield, St Hild and St Bede, University

A small, caring, traditional college with a Christian foundation but open to people of all faiths or none; housed in historic, quirky buildings full of character.

ST MARY’S COLLEGE A traditional college with a long and distinguished history - yet progressive and forward-looking; set in beautiful landscaped grounds with views over Durham City.

TREVELYAN COLLEGE A supportive, friendly, unique college with a strong community feel. Traditional on formal occasions but with an emphasis on the new and developing.

LESS TRADITIONAL St Cuthbert’s, Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Collingwood, Josephine Butler, St Hild and St Bede

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE The oldest of the colleges, where activities and facilities are influenced by longstanding tradition; part of Durham’s World Heritage Site, students have a strong sense of pride and love for ‘Castle’.

ON ‘THE BAILEY’

VAN MILDERT COLLEGE

St Chad’s, St John’s, Hatfield, St Cuthbert’s (partially), University

A large, relaxed and lively college centred around a lake in spacious grounds, particularly well-known for its involvement in the outward Durham community through outreach projects.

ON ‘THE HILL’

Find out more at: www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/choosing

St Mary’s, Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Collingwood, Grey, Trevelyan, Josephine Butler

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

Applicants to Durham University are invited to indicate their preferred college at the point of application and this is considered within the allocation of college places. Allocation to preferred colleges is not guaranteed.

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

FC/PC/SC

1959

1846

2006

1947

1904

1888

1858 & 1839

1909

1899

1966

1832

1965

Grey

Hatfield

Butler

St Aidan’s

St Chad’s

St Cuthbert’s

St John’s

St Mary’s

Trevelyan

University

Van Mildert

GOWNED FORMAL DINNERS

*Note: a) Figures are subject to annual change b) FC: Fully catered. PC: Part Catered SC: Self Catered

St Hild & St Bede

CATERED

1972

YEAR FOUNDED

Collingwood

COLLEGES

340

156

177

173

114

315

305

270

220

138

235

319

TOTAL OF 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

10%

12%

38%

25%

46%

100%

17%

12%

10%

% OF ENSUITE 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

33%

12%

29%

67%

40%

46%

% OF SHARED 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

The student numbers given include both full-time and part-time students / All colleges are mixed / Male-Female ratio is approximately 50:50.

DURHAM CITY COLLEGES

SHOP

CHAPEL/ MULTIFAITH ROOM

1050

830

800

830

470

1225

1200

470

955

875

950

830

1100

APPROXIMATE TOTAL STUDENTS*

UCAS CODE

General information

conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk or 0191 334 3904.

WHAT TYPE OF SESSIONS CAN I ATTEND? Presentations • Representing all academic programmes and general topics Tours • Many academic departments will be running facility tours • All colleges will be offering tours of facilities • Campus Tours • Maiden Castle Sport Centre Drop-in • Bill Bryson Library • Student Support Services within Palatine Centre (Disability, Counselling, Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre, Finance, International and Study Abroad, Admissions).

ALL THE SESSIONS ARE FULL – WHAT SHOULD I DO? If sessions are full you can: • book a campus tour online at www.durham.ac.uk/opendays • come and visit at your leisure – download a self-guided tour leaflet online to assist you with your visit from www.durham.ac.uk/opendays Please do not attend without a booking.

Q&A

I NEED TO CANCEL MY PLACE/SESSION

• If you have a specific individual query or have been unable to attend a presentation session our academic staff will be available within advertised Q&A sessions. Q&A sessions themselves are not bookable, however attendees must be booked onto at least one Open Day session to take part in the Q&A.

Please call 0191 3349191 or email open.days@durham.ac.uk to cancel your place.

Guest Lectures • Drop in without booking to: KPMG/BSc Accounting, Business School programmes and Pharmacy.

If you have booked lunch, dinner and/or accommodation and need a refund please call 0191 3343904 or email conferenceadministration. service@durham.ac.uk. You may also cancel your Open Day place using this number/email.

CAN I STAY OVERNIGHT?

If you wish to change booked sessions please email: conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk with your booking reference number and requirements. We will do our best to facilitate your request. You will receive confirmation of any changes to your booking directly to the email address supplied.

Should you and other visitor(s) wish to stay overnight prior to an Open Day, bed and breakfast is available within some colleges.

Cancelling your place will allow somebody else to visit. Unfortunately we are unable to add another visitor to an existing booking.

B&B costs are £40 for a single standard room or £75 for a twin or double standard room. Should you book to stay overnight, some colleges may offer an evening meal, which costs £4.00 per person.

CAN I PRE-ORDER LUNCH? A hot servery lunch is offered at some colleges (£3.00) and can be booked online. A sandwich lunch can be pre-booked (£3.00) and will be available for redemption at cafés in: Calman Learning Centre, Chemistry Building, Bill Bryson Library and Dunelm House (Students’ Union). (See page 14). Your email confirmation will summarise all of your purchased provision details. You will require a copy of this as proof of purchase. Bookings for accommodation and catering can be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the Open Day and a full refund will be issued. Any cancellations made with less than 7 days notice are non-refundable. For any queries relating to accommodation or catering bookings please contact Event Durham on:

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

ENQUIRIES General enquiries: T 0191 334 9191 E open.days@durham.ac.uk On the day: T 0191 334 9191

Accommodation, catering and changes to existing bookings: T 0191 334 3904 E conferenceadministration. service@durham.ac.uk Should our Colleges accommodation be fully booked, we suggest you look for other accommodation at: www.thisisdurham.com Visitor contact centre: 03000 26 26 26

for. The mix of old and “The atmosphere was just what I was looking combined with a new that Durham has is absolutely ideal and this not to like?” fantastic reputation across the board, what is there Rory Chatterton, open day visitor 2013

Booking your place TOP TIP: Durham University has two sites; Durham City and Queens’ Campus, Stockton. Check the site of your chosen course(s) before you book.

HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF MY VISIT? Plan your day before you book. Consider walking distances between venues and the timetable of talks. This will maximise your time and energy.

TOP TIP: Please check the entry requirements for any course you are interested in. Go to www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/entry-reqs GO TO: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays CLICK ON: Pre-application open days for courses taught at Durham City. You will see a list of all available sessions including academic talks, college tours and general guidance talks (pages 16-23). Each person in your visitor group needs to book a place to attend our Open Day. We are unable to add visitors to your booking once made. If you are bringing parents or other guests with you please ensure you ‘Add a Visitor’ and book a place for them before you confirm and submit your booking.

og on to the booking system www.durham.ac.uk/opendays L You’ll be prompted to ‘book a place’. Enter the name and contact details of the student. Click save and continue. If you do not have access to the Internet please call 0191 3349191.

Select talks and tours. Don’t forget to click SAVE before moving to the next page! TOP TIPS: Remember to schedule regular breaks into your day. Use the maps to see where sessions are taking place and don’t forget to plan in walking time between venues.

dd pre-paid lunches if required (include any special A dietary requirements).

Add any accommodation requirements. (Include any access or mobility restrictions). TOP TIP: Pre-booking lunch will save you time and money. Check all details - ESPECIALLY your contact email address as we use this to confirm bookings. Save and continue to ‘Overview page’. The final page will ask you to check and confirm details. If you don’t want to add another visitor click CONFIRM BOOKING.

ADDING PARENTS AND GUESTS?

TOP TIP: Use the tabs along the top to switch between sections. Don’t forget to click SAVE before moving to the next page!

Check and confirm details.

Click ‘confirm’ when you are happy with the final booking arrangements and have checked all details. A confirmation email will be sent. This will list your booked sessions and your visitors’ booked sessions. Any meals and/or accommodation purchased will also be listed. TOP TIP: Missing your confirmation email? – check your junk email box.

If you do not receive your confirmation email within 24 hours of booking please call 0191 3343904 or email conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk Save and print your confirmation email. This is your Open Day Ticket. It lists where you need to be and at what time, provides proof of your booking for sessions and for any catering and accommodation. You will be asked to show this at the door of each session. TOP TIP: You may not be admitted to sessions if you are unable to provide a booking confirmation. TOP TIP: Priority for places at all sessions will be given to prospective students, followed by parents, then other visitors.

I f there is more than one person in your group you need to repeat the booking process for each person. CLICK: ‘Add Visitor’. Visitors accompanying you must book onto all sessions they wish to attend. They do not need to attend the same sessions as you.

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

Travelling to the University Please note: there is limited city centre parking and no onsite parking provision. You are encouraged to consider using alternative means of transport.

BY RAIL

BY ROAD

Durham is well served by rail links from major centres across the country. The East Coast mainline service from London King’s Cross can take less than 3 hours and express links operate from Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds with cross-country links from Scotland, the Midlands, and the South West.

Durham City centre is two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690 Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City centre.

Durham train station is approximately 0.8 miles from the Elvet Riverside buildings (25 on the map) and 1.5 miles from the Mountjoy site (12, 13, 14, 15, 40, 41, 43 and 60 on the map). The number 40 Cathedral bus service runs regularly from the train station into the city centre. To check the schedule and route visit www.durham.gov.uk and search for Cathedral Bus A University Shuttle Bus will run from the train station to the Mountjoy site on a circular route throughout the day (08.00 – 18.00).

PUBLIC PARKING For public parking, see the map on pages 12/13 and back page. You are advised to arrive early and there is no guaranteed parking on offer. Please note that the road running through the Market Place to the Cathedral is subject to a £2.00 congestion charge which must be paid. For more information: Visit www.durham.gov.uk and search for Durham City Car Parks

PARKING BY COACH There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. From the city bus station a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the colleges on South Road. The number 6 bus runs from the bus station to the junction leading to Palatine Centre and the Hill Colleges.

The University operates a green travel plan targeted at reducing the use of cars and traffic congestion in Durham City. We are therefore unable to provide on-site car parking.

ACCESS AROUND THE CITY AND VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES BY AIR Durham is 26 miles from Newcastle Airport and 24.3 miles from Durham Tees Valley Airport. Both have regular domestic and international flights. Newcastle Airport is linked to Durham City by rail services. Travellers into Durham Tees Valley can take advantage of the free Sky Express bus service that links the airport to Darlington railway station, which has regular connections to Durham.

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

Durham is a compact city that you’ll find simple to navigate with our map. Please be prepared for all weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Durham is a small medieval city with many old buildings and this may present some access difficulties, particularly for wheelchair users. We can offer limited on-site car parking to anyone with mobility difficulties. Please contact us in advance to arrange this.

Once you’re here

“I had high expectations of Durham before t visiting. The tours and people I spoke to abou their experiences really encouraged me.” Joseph Trelford, open day visitor 2013

PARK AND RIDE

PARK & RIDE POSTCODES

We strongly advise visitors to use public transport. Should you choose to drive, Durham has three Park and Ride car parks.

Belmont: DH1 1SR / Sniperly: DH1 5RA / Howlands Park: DH1 3TQ

Belmont (Durham City), Sniperly and Howlands. A ticket must be purchased for each park and ride visitor when using and Park and Ride facilities even if the bus is not used. Facilities close at 7.00pm and vehicles will be locked in overnight if still on site at this time.

FREE SHUTTLE BUSES

At Belmont Park and Ride additional University provided coaches will run from 8.15am into the city centre. The final University return coach will depart at 5.45pm from the Palatine Centre (Stockton Road). Durham County Council Shuttle Buses will run beyond this time.

A free shuttle bus service will run throughout the day. This will use a circular route: • College of St. Hild and St. Bede • Directly opposite Elvet Riverside building 1 • Palatine Centre / Mountjoy, Stockton Road

Outbound stops: 8.15am onwards

• Collingwood College

• Belmont Park and Ride

• Junction of New Inn public house

• College of St. Hild and St. Bede*

• Elvet Riverside building 1

• Directly opposite Elvet Riverside building 1

See the map on page 14/15 for bus stop details.

• Outside the Palatine Centre (Stockton Road) Return stops: last journey departs 5.45pm • Outside the Palatine Centre (Stockton Road) • Directly opposite Elvet Riverside building 1 • Belmont Park and Ride * For safety reasons visitors wishing to return to Belmont Park and Ride from the College of St. Hild and St. Bede are advised to catch the outbound coach. For more information: Visit www.durham.gov.uk and search for Park and Ride.

TRAIN STATION SHUTTLE BUS A free shuttle bus service connecting the train station to the University will run throughout the day. This will use a circular route: • Durham Train Station • Directly opposite Elvet Riverside 1 • Palatine Centre/Mountjoy, Stockton Road • Elvet Riverside building 1

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

1 Durham University Business School A8 2 Lindisfarne Centre A/B8 5 Al Qasami building B7 11 Biological and Biomedical Sciences E7 12 Physics (Rochester Building and Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics) D7 13 Bill Bryson Library E6 Engineering E E6 Higginson Building (the Atrium) E E7

(please note subject talks may not be held in ‘home’ buildings. Check the schedule to find the venue of your talk)

SESSION VENUES

ER2

E6 E6 C3 E3 E4 I6 / I7

26 Dunelm House (Students’ Union) DSU 32 Graham Sports Centre Maiden Castle 40 Geography W D6 41 Dawson Building D E6 43 Calman Learning Centre CLC E6/7 43 Arthur Holmes Building ES E7 (Earth Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences & Health, e-Science Research Institute) 44 Psychology L E7/8 60 Palatine Centre PL E6

INFORMATION POINTS 15 Mathematical Sciences 26 Dunelm House (Students’ Union) E4 15 Chemistry CLC E6/7 43 Calman Learning Centre 22 Music 60 Palatine Centre Foyer PL E6 25 Elvet Riverside 2

COLLEGES 2 St Aidan’s College A7/A8 4 Van Mildert B8/C8 6 Collingwood College C8/D8 8 Grey College D8 9 Trevelyan College C7/C8 10 St Mary’s College C7 St Cuthbert’s Society (closed for refurbishment) C5 ‘St Cuthbert’s Society (Parsons Field) G4 17 St John’s College D5 19 St Chad’s College D4 20 Hatfield College D4 C3/D3 23 University College (Castle) 30 St Hild and St Bede G2 55 Josephine Butler College C10

POINTS OF REFERENCE 3 Oriental Museum B8 7 Botanic Garden D9 21 Institute of Advanced Study D3 25 Elvet Riverside 1 ER1 E3 31 Racecourse playing fields H4 37 Health Centre G4 38 Teikyo University B8 45 Mountjoy Research Centre E7/E8 52 Ustinov College (postgraduate) B10/C10

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Arrival Open Day Information INFORMATION DESKS We have three Information Desks and these will be staffed throughout the day. Desks are located at: • The Palatine Centre, ground floor • Durham Students’ Union, Dunelm House, first floor reception • The Calman Learning Centre reception, ground floor, Lower Mountjoy. There is also a staffed information point located on South Road. You do not need to register your attendance when you arrive at the Open Day and you may find it quicker and easier to go directly to your first session. Our information desks will remain open throughout the day where you can pick up: • A copy of the Open Day Guide • An Open Day Map • Changes to the schedule, including room changes, cancellations or additional sessions • Bottled water • Taxi, bus, shuttle bus and park and ride information • Umbrellas, rain ponchos.

FIRST AID AND LEFT LUGGAGE First Aid – incidents to be reported to a staff member or Open Day Ambassador. First aid cover is provided by St John’s Ambulance Service. Left luggage (at the owner’s risk) at Palatine Centre Information Desk.

REFRESHMENTS University catering outlets offer a wide variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks to keep you refreshed and raring to go. Don’t forget you can save time and money by pre-booking lunch. Lunch cost £3.00 per person and can be exchanged for a sandwich lunch at one of our cafés or restaurants*, or for a hot meal in some of our colleges. Please see details of what’s on offer within the online booking system. • Riverside Café* Dunelm House • Palatine Centre Restaurant, Palatine Centre • Library Café* inside the Bill Bryson Library

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE UNIVERSITY The maps within this guide and signage around the city will help you to navigate around Durham University. Our current students, clearly visible in Durham University Open Day t-shirts, will be working as Open Day Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors are on hand to answer any questions you may have and to talk to you about their Durham student experience.

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

• Chemistry Café*, Chemistry Building, • Calman Café*, Calman Learning Centre

• Maiden Castle Café* Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle Commercial outlets across the University estate will also be open: • The Café on the Green Palace Green • Botanic Gardens Café Botanic Garden.

A-Z academic department session schedule Key:

Presentation

Q&A

Tour

The majority of open day sessions do not take place within their academic department base. We use our largest teaching facilities to ensure as many visitors as possible can attend.

SESSION

TIME

09.30 - 10.30

Anthropology

Applied Social Sciences

Sociology

Archaeology

(Visitors are advised to book both talk and tour)

14.50 - 15.50

16.10 - 17.10

Geography Building

W 007

Map ref 40

Durham Business School

DUBS 452

Map ref 1

Map ref

Palatine Centre

PCL 054

Map ref 60

Computing & Mathematical Science Building

CM 101

Map ref 15

Dawson Building

D 205

Map ref 41

(Visitors advised to book both talk and tour)

Chemistry

13.30 - 14.30

W 007

Archaeology Interactive Tour*

Biological and Biomedical Science

12.10 - 13.10

Criminology

BA Sport Exercise and Physical Activity

10.50 - 11.50

Dawson Building

D 205

Map ref 41

Psychology Building

L 50

Map ref 44

Chemistry Building

CG 83

Map ref 15

A-Z ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT SESSION SCHEDULE CONTINUED... Key:

Presentation

Q&A

Tour

The majority of open day sessions do not take place within their academic department base. We use our largest teaching facilities to ensure as many visitors as possible can attend.

SESSION

TIME

Chemistry Tours

(Visitors advised to book both talk and tour)

Classics and Ancient History

Combined Arts and Social Sciences

Computer Science (Prospective students are advised to book both talk and tour)

09.30 - 10.30

10.50 - 11.50

12.10 - 13.10

13.30 - 14.30

14.50 - 15.50

Chemistry Building

CG 141

Map ref 15

Arthur Holmes Building

Earth Sciences

ES 230

Map ref 43

Physics

Rochester Building

PH 30

Map ref 12

Chemistry Building

CG 60

Map ref 15

Higginson building

The Atrium

(near reception)

Map ref

Computer Sciences Interactive Tour (Prospective students are advised to book both talk and tour)

Earth Sciences

Economics and PPE

Education Studies

16.10 - 17.10

14b

Arthur Holmes Building Earth Sciences ES 228/9 Map ref 43

Chemistry Building

CG 91

Map ref 15

Elvet Riverside 2

ER 207

Map ref 25

Arthur Holmes Building Earth Sciences ES 228/9

Map ref 43

Arthur Holmes Building Earth Sciences ES 228/9 Map ref 43

Chemistry Building

CG 91

CG 91 PPE ONLY

Map ref 15

14b

Map ref 15

A-Z ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT SESSION SCHEDULE CONTINUED... Key:

Presentation

Q&A

Tour

The majority of open day sessions do not take place within their academic department base. We use our largest teaching facilities to ensure as many visitors as possible can attend.

SESSION

TIME

Engineering

09.30 - 10.30

10.50 - 11.50

12.10 - 13.10

13.30 - 14.30

14.50 - 15.50

16.10 - 17.10

Physics Rochester Building James Duff Lecture Theatre PH 8 Map ref 12

Higginson Building Atrium Map ref 14b

Durham Business School

DUBS 403

Map ref 1

Map ref

Elvet Riverside 2

ER 231

Map ref 25

Geography Building

W 103

Map ref 40

Geography Building

W 103

Map ref 40

Al-Qasimi Building

Room 102

Map ref 5

Map ref

Calman Learning Centre (floor 2) Ken Wade Lecture Theatre CLC 203 Map ref 43

Palatine Centre Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre PCL 050 Map ref 60

Engineering Tour

English Studies

Foundation Centre

Geography

Geography Tour

Government and International Affairs

History

Law

A-Z ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT SESSION SCHEDULE CONTINUED... Key:

Presentation

Q&A

Tour

The majority of open day sessions do not take place within their academic department base. We use our largest teaching facilities to ensure as many visitors as possible can attend.

SESSION

TIME

09.30 - 10.30

10.50 - 11.50

12.10 - 13.10

13.30 - 14.30

14.50 - 15.50

16.10 - 17.10

Chemistry Building

CG 85

Map ref 15

Elvet Riverside 2

ER 201

Map ref 25

Palace Green Music Department The Concert Room PG 006 Map ref 22

Natural Sciences

Chemistry Building Scarborough Lecture Theatre CG 93 Map ref 15

Philosophy

Durham Business School

DUBS 405

Map ref 1

Dawson Building

D 110

Map ref 41

Physics Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics Foyer Map ref 12

Mathematical Sciences

Modern Languages & Cultures

Music

Physics

Physics Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics Foyer Map ref 12

Physics Tour (Students Only)

Psychology

Theology and Religion

Chemistry Building Scarborough Lecture Theatre CG 93 Map ref 15

Lindisfarne Centre

Map ref 2

Computing & Mathematical Science Building

CM 107

Map ref 15

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General talks

GUEST LECTURES

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR COLLEGES

Pharmacy

We guarantee all our first year students college accommodation. This session will introduce you to our collegiate system and explain what it means for our students to become a member of one of our college communities.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY, A PARENTS’ GUIDE This session will introduce Durham University and cover topics pertinent to parents as they take on a role of supporting young people’s journey to Higher Education.

A GUIDE TO STUDENT FINANCE Find out about fees, bursaries and scholarships, government loans and funding issues in the student finance presentation.

CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTERPRISE University is about having the time of your life whilst studying a subject you enjoy. It’s also about gaining a qualification that can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding career. This presentation will provide information about our recent graduates, the jobs they do, the further study and training opportunities they secure and the ways in which their careers develop.

Drop in - no booking required to attend the following sessions. Dr Andy Husband, Acting Dean of Pharmacy Division Chemistry Building CG 218 9.30 – 10.30

Map ref 15

‘KPMG/BSC Accounting’ Dr Amir Michael, Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting/Course Director BSc Accounting in the Business School Chemistry Building CG 218 10.50 – 11.50

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‘Business School Degree Programmes’ Mr Michael Lucey, Teaching Fellow in Accounting, Finance and Economics in the Business School Durham University Business School DUBS 453 13.30 – 14.30

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THE DURHAM STUDENT EXPERIENCE Q&A This is a great opportunity to hear from our current students and to quiz them about their Durham experience. A small panel of students will be available to answer questions posed by the audience at this session. If you’re unable to attend this session make sure you take the opportunity to speak to one of our Open Day ambassadors who will be supporting academic and college sessions.

STUDY ABROAD Study Abroad as part of your degree. Ask the experts about opportunities for Durham undergraduates to participate in studying abroad.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Drop in to our professional support services throughout the day:

DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION Durham Students’ Union is housed in Dunelm House. The facilities are part-way through a major refurbishment. This talk will showcase how the Students’ Union at Durham supports students across social, academic and welfare areas. Hear more about the many dozens of social clubs and societies, the amazing fundraising activities of DUCK (Durham University Charities Kommittee) and plans for future developments at Dunelm House.

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

• Student Finance • Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre • The Counselling Service • International Office/Study Abroad as Part of Your Degree • Disability Support Service • Admissions Advice Desk Venue – Palatine Centre, Mountjoy. 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

Presentation, Booking Required

GENERAL TALKS

TIME

An introduction to colleges

Student finance

Durham University – A Parents’ Guide

Careers, Employability and Enterprise

The Durham student experience Q&A panel

Study Abroad as part of your Degree

Durham Students’ Union Dunelm House

09.30 - 10.00

10.50 - 11.20

12.10 - 12.40

13.30 - 14.00

14.50 - 15.20

16.10 - 16.40

Calman Learning Centre (Ground floor)

Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre

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Geography Building

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Calman Learning Centre (floor 2)

Rosemary Cramp Lecture Theatre

CLC 202

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Durham Business School

DUBS 454

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Calman Learning Centre (floor 4)

Derman Christopherson Room

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Calman Learning Centre (floor 4)

Kingsley Barratt Room

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Dunelm House (lower ground floor)

Riverside Café

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Open Day Tours Drop-Ins COLLEGE TOURS College life is a big part of the distinctive Durham University student experience. Many of our students say that being part of a College community is one of the best things about their time at Durham. Whilst our colleges share a lot of similarities, every college has its own character defined by its buildings, traditions and people. With a little bit of research you will be able to find a college that has a style and atmosphere to suit you. Each college will be running a short tour of facilities led by current students and college staff. You must book to attend these sessions. Please do not be disappointed if you are turned away should you have not booked. Additionally at most colleges you have the opportunity to drop in to a short presentation about the college.

All colleges will run tours at 30 minute intervals. The first tour starts at 9.00 am and the last tour departs at 4.30 pm. No tours will be delivered between 12.30 and 13.00. St Cuthbert’s Society will host tours of their Parson’s Field site (16b on map key). St Cuthbert’s Society Bailey accommodation and facilities are closed due to maintenance and improvement works.

Booking is Essential.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DROP-IN Drop in to the Palatine Centre offices throughout the day to access information advice and guidance from our experts in: • Admissions • Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre • Counselling Service • Disability Support • International Office and Study Abroad • Scholarships, Student Funding and Student Immigration Office

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

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CAMPUS TOURS Departing from four locations:

Booking is Essential.

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Fully booked? Pick up a self-guided tour leaflet at an Information Desk

Bill Bryson Library Palace Green St Mary’s College steps College of St Hild and St Bede

At the following times:

9.30 – 10.30

12.10 – 13.10

14.50 – 15.50

10.50 – 11.50

13.30 – 14.30

16.10 – 17.10

DURHAM UNIVERSITY SPORT GRAHAM SPORTS CENTRE www.teamdurham.com

Drop in...if you want to view our sports facilities. We are happy for you to walk around the grounds and main building at your own convenience. Book a talk and tour... if you would prefer to listen to a short presentation about our activities, followed by a guided tour of the facilities, then you should book a place on the tour. Tours are scheduled throughout the day but you must book onto one of the tours before your visit. Give us a call... if you are a high performance athlete, aspiring to play in University first teams or perhaps considering applying for a Vice-Chancellor’s Sport Scholarship, then please contact Albert Potts 0191 334 2178 (a.d.potts@durham.ac.uk) for further information and the opportunity to book a meeting with a member of our high performance team. Sport at Durham focuses on the core strands of performance, leadership, participation and community outreach. More than 90% of our students take part in sport on a regular basis in a programme that is both innovative and constantly changing. Our philosophy at Durham is to provide opportunities in sport to allow exceptional people to do exceptional things. Free shuttle bus to Maiden Castle operating all day.

BILL BRYSON LIBRARY DROP-IN

GRAHAM SPORT CENTRE AT MAIDEN CASTLE

Tour the library. No booking necessary. Drop in to use library facilities, speak with staff and current students.

Guided Tours available at the following times:

• Explore the individual and group study facilities

10.00 – 11.00

12.30 – 13.30

• Discover the resources available and find out where books for your subject areas are held

11.15 – 12.15

13.45 – 14.45

• See the IT facilities including PC rooms and Laptops and netbooks

15.00 – 16.00

Booking is Essential.

DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION DROP-IN Drop in to Dunelm House, home of Durham Students’ Union and the fabulous Riverside Café. Open for visitors throughout the day.

Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk

MOUNTJOY AND HILL AREAS

Durham University The Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE Email: open.days@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

General Enquiries: 0191 334 9191 If you do not have access to the internet to book your place please call: 0191 334 9191 If you require this guide in an alternative format please call: 0191 334 9191

WALKING ROUTE TO STATION

www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

For changes to existing bookings, and catering and accommodation payment queries, please contact: T 0191 334 3904 E conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk

www.durham.ac.uk Please also see the main map on pages 12/13 and for the key.

All information correct at time of publication WARM/08/14/184