Open day guide 2015 - Durham City by Durham University

SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER ENQUIRIES T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk BOOKINGS: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

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CONTENTS Welcome

Durham’s Colleges

General information

Staying overnight and lunch

Booking your place

Travelling to the University

Getting here By rail, coach, air and road

Once you’re here

Public Parking Park and ride Access around the city and visitors with disabilities Open Day Shuttle Buses

Map of central Durham

On arrival and information desks

Finding your way around the University

Session Schedules

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

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WELCOME We are delighted that you have decided to visit our vibrant, world-class University.

“The day made me realise what each college’s ethos was and helped me to understand my course more.” Prospective Student, Durham City Pre-app Summer Open Day 2014

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.

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.

Our colleges offer a 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 distinctive history and culture. Although all colleges are conveniently situated, visiting them all in one day isn’t feasible. We recommend you do some initial research before booking to tour a couple during your visit.

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.

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DURHAM’S COLLEGES

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

HOW TO CHOOSE A COLLEGE TO VISIT 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.

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

LARGER

PLEASE NOTE: We regret it is unlikely visitors will be able to drop-in to Collingwood College at the Open Day due to extensive building works. Tours will continue to operate for booked visitors only.

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

SELF CATERED Josephine Butler, St Cuthbert’s partially

DURHAM CITY COLLEGES

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

COLLEGES

YEAR FOUNDED

SMALLER St John’s, St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Trevelyan

CATERED

GOWNED FORMAL DINNERS

TOTAL OF 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

% OF ENSUITE 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

% OF SHARED 1ST YEAR ROOMS*

Collingwood

1972

319

10%

Grey

1959

235

12%

Hatfield

1846

138

17%

46%

Butler

2006

220

100%

St Aidan’s

1947

270

40%

St Chad’s

1904

46%

67%

St Cuthbert’s

1888

FC/PC/SC

305

25%

1858 & 1839

315

St John’s

1909

114

38%

29%

St Mary’s

1899

173

12%

Trevelyan

1966

177

12%

University

1832

156

10%

33%

Van Mildert

1965

340

St Hild & St Bede

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

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OLDER

COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE

St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Hatfield, St Hild and St Bede, 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.

COLLEGE OF ST HILD AND ST BEDE

LESS TRADITIONAL

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.

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

GREY COLLEGE

ON ‘THE BAILEY’

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

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

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

ON ‘THE HILL’ St Mary’s, Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Collingwood, Grey, Trevelyan, Josephine Butler

SHOP

CHAPEL/ MULTIFAITH ROOM

APPROXIMATE TOTAL STUDENTS*

UCAS CODE

1100

830

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

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 N

950

875

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 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.

955

470

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

1200

TREVELYAN COLLEGE

ST MARY’S COLLEGE

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

1225

470

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’.

830

VAN MILDERT COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

800

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.

830

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

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.

1050

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GENERAL INFORMATION WHAT TYPE OF SESSIONS CAN I ATTEND?

Presentations

• Representing all academic programmes and general topics Tours • Many academic departments will be running facility tours • Colleges will be offering tours of facilities • Campus Tours • Maiden Castle Sport Centre

Drop-in (Academic Subjects)

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

ALL THE SESSIONS ARE FULL – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Drop-in

• Book a campus tour at www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

• Opportunities in Music and Drama at Assembly Rooms Theatre

• 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

• Bill Bryson Library • Student Support Services within Palatine Centre (Disability, Counselling, Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre, Finance, International and Study Abroad, Admissions).

If sessions are full you can: Attend a non-bookable drop-in session. Please see the schedule on Pages 18-21.

Please do not attend an Open Day without a booking.

I NEED TO CANCEL MY PLACE/SESSION CAN I STAY OVERNIGHT?

Please call 0191 334 9191 or email open.days@durham.ac.uk to cancel your place.

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

If you have booked lunch, dinner and/or accommodation and need a refund please call 0191 334 3904 or email conferenceadministration. service@durham.ac.uk. You may also cancel your Open Day place using this number/email.

B&B costs are £42 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 £5.75 per person.

CAN I PRE-ORDER LUNCH? A hot servery lunch is offered at some colleges (£5.75) and can be booked online. A sandwich lunch can be pre-booked (£4.50) and will be available for redemption at cafés in: Calman Learning Centre, Chemistry Building, Graham Sports Centre, Dunelm House (Students’ Union) and Bill Bryson Library. (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: conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk or 0191 334 3904.

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. Cancelling your place will allow somebody else to visit. If you have booked your place and want to bring an additional guest you are required to make a new separate booking for them. We are unable to add another visitor to an existing booking.

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 College accommodation be fully booked, we suggest you look for other accommodation at: www.thisisdurham.com Visitor contact centre: 03000 26 26 26

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BOOKING YOUR PLACE MAXIMISE YOUR TIME AND ENERGY BY PLANNING YOUR VISIT!

TOP TIP: Durham University has two sites; Durham City and Queens’ Campus, Stockton. Check the site of your chosen course(s) before you book. TOP TIP: Please check the entry requirements for any course you are interested in. Go to www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/entry-reqs

Our map will help you estimate walking distances between venues. Consider where your sessions are taking place to avoid unnecessary journeys.

GO TO: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays CLICK ON: Pre-application open days 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.

STEP 1

og on to the booking system www.durham.ac.uk/opendays You’ll be L prompted to ‘book a place’. Enter the name and contact details of the student. Click save and continue.

STEP 2 Select talks and tours. Don’t forget to click SAVE before moving to the next page! TOP TIPS: please take care to avoid booking multiple sessions for the same time slot. 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.

STEP 3

STEP 7 Check and confirm details. lick ‘confirm’ when you are happy with the final booking C 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.

dd pre-paid lunches if required (include any special dietary requirements). A Add any accommodation requirements (include any access or mobility restrictions).

If you do not receive your confirmation email within 24 hours of booking please call 0191 334 3904 or email conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk

STEP 4

STEP 8

STEP 5

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.

heck all details - ESPECIALLY your contact email address as we use this C 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.

STEP 6

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.

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

“The atmosphere at the open day was very positive. The students and staff were all very enthusiastic and I found that I could see myself both live and studying there.” Prospective Student Durham City Pre-app Summer Open Day 2014

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

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TRAVELLING TO THE UNIVERSITY Please note: we strongly encourage all visitors to use public transport to travel to Durham. Parking in Durham city and nearby Park and Ride car parks is limited and there is no on-site parking provision.

BY RAIL 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 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).

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. See www.arrivabus.co.uk for timetable details.

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.

BY ROAD 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.

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ONCE YOU’RE HERE

PUBLIC PARKING

SHUTTLE BUSES

We strongly advise visitors to use public transport to travel to Durham. However, should you choose to drive you are advised to arrive early and be aware there is no guaranteed parking on offer.

Train station shuttle bus

The following public car parks are within walking distance of the city centre: • The Gates (DH1 4SJ) • Prince Bishop’s Shopping Centre (DH1 3UJ) • Sidegate (DH1 5SY)

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 building 1 • Palatine Centre/Mountjoy, Stockton Road • Elvet Riverside building 1

• The Sands (DH1 1SQ) Please note there is a parking charge to use the above car parks. The road running through the Market Place to the Cathedral is subject to a £2.00 congestion charge which must be paid in advance or by 6pm on the charging day. Please ring 0191 384 6633 to make payment by credit or debit card.

Business school shuttle bus A free shuttle bus will be running to the Business School throughout the day on the following circular route: • Physics junction, South Road

For more information on car parking please visit www.durham.gov.uk and search for Durham City Car Parks.

• Van Mildert College

PARK AND RIDE

Central shuttle buses

Parking in the city and in nearby Park and Rides is limited. We are unable to guarantee parking spaces given the volume of visitors to the city on this date.

A free shuttle bus service will run throughout the day. This will use a circular route:

However, should you choose to drive, Durham has three Park and Ride car parks, Belmont (Durham City), Sniperley and Howlands. Buses run from the Park and Ride car parks into Durham city. 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. Please note there is a charge per person for using the Park and Ride.

Park & Ride postcodes Belmont: DH1 1SR Sniperley: DH1 5RA Howlands Park: DH1 3TQ For more information: Visit www.durham.gov.uk and search for Park and Ride.

• Durham Business School

• College of St. Hild and St. Bede • Directly opposite Elvet Riverside building 1 • Palatine Centre / Mountjoy, Stockton Road • Junction of New Inn public house • Elvet Riverside building 1 See the map on page 12/13 for bus stop details.

Sports centre shuttle bus A free shuttle bus will be running to the Graham Sports Centre at Maiden Castle throughout the day on the following circular route: • Palatine Centre / Mountjoy, Stockton Road • Graham Sports Centre at Maiden Castle

ACCESS AROUND THE CITY AND VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES 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.

I loved the feel of the university and its location close to the city of Durham and you can only really appreciate this by visiting it.” Prospective Student, Durham City, September 2014 Open Day

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 Christopherson Building E E6 (Engineering and Computer Sciences) Higginson Building 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

E6 E6 C3 E3 E4 I6 / I7

COLLEGES 2 St Aidan’s College A7/A8 4 Van Mildert B8/C8 PG 6 Collingwood College C8/D8 ER2 8 Grey College D8 26 Dunelm House (Students’ Union) DSU 9 Trevelyan College C7/C8 32 Graham Sports Centre 10 St Mary’s College C7 Maiden Castle St Cuthbert’s Society C5 40 Geography W D6 ‘St Cuthbert’s Society (Parsons Field) G4 41 Dawson Building D E6 17 St John’s College D5 43 Calman Learning Centre CLC E6/7 19 St Chad’s College D4 43 Arthur Holmes Building ES E7 (Earth Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences 20 Hatfield College D4 & Health, e-Science Research Institute) C3/D3 23 University College (Castle) 44 Psychology L E7/8 30 St Hild and St Bede G2 46 Assembly Rooms D3 55 Josephine Butler College C10 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

POINTS OF REFERENCE 3 Oriental Museum B8 7 Botanic Garden D9 21 Institute of Advanced Study D3 25 Elvet Riverside 1 & 2 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

DURHAM CITY OPEN DAYS 2015

ARRIVAL AND OPEN DAY INFORMATION INFORMATION DESKS Locations: • 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. There is no need to register upon arrival. You may find it quicker and easier to go directly to your first session. Information desks will be open throughout the day where you can pick up: • Open Day guides and maps • Schedule and room changes • Directions and guidance

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 and will be based in the Palatine Centre. Luggage can be stored at the Palatine Centre Information Desk. Please note this is not a locked facility and is left at the owner’s risk.

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE UNIVERSITY The maps within this guide and signage around the city will help you to navigate around Durham University.

REFRESHMENTS

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.

University catering outlets offer a wide variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks to keep you refreshed and raring to go.

WALKING TIMES

Don’t forget you can save time by pre-booking lunch. Lunch costs £4.50 per person and can be exchanged for a sandwich lunch at one of our cafés or restaurants*, or £5.75 per person for a hot meal in some of our colleges. Please see details of what’s on offer within the online booking system.

There are shuttle buses operating throughout the Open Day however, all of our buildings are accessible on foot. Please note the below estimated walking times between venues to help you plan your day: • Train station - Lower Mountjoy (25 minutes) • Bus station – Lower Mountjoy (20 minutes) • Dunelm House – Lower Mountjoy (10 minutes) • Dunelm House – Palace Green/Bailey Colleges (5 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – Business School (20 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – Graham Sports Centre (10 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – College of St Hild and St Bede (20 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – Palace Green/Bailey Colleges (15 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – Upper Mountjoy (10 minutes) • Lower Mountjoy – Josephine Butler (15 minutes)

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

• Riverside Café* Dunelm House • Palatine Centre Restaurant, Palatine Centre • Chemistry Café*, Chemistry Building • Calman Café*, Calman Learning Centre • Maiden Castle Café* Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle • Library Café*, Bill Bryson Library

• Fusion Restaurant* Durham Business School Commercial outlets across the University estate will also be open: • The Café on the Green Palace Green • The Courtyard Cafe, Palace Green • Botanic Gardens Café Botanic Garden.

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

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OPEN DAY TOURS AND 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.

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. Booking is Essential. Please note that St Cuthbert’s Society will be offering tours at both its Bailey site (map ref 16a) and Parsons Field site (map ref 16b).

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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“Detailed tour provided a very good insight into the accommodation, catering and leisure facilities at ... college, which I felt were fantastic.” Prospective Student, Durham City Pre-app Summer Open Day 2014

CAMPUS TOURS Departing from four locations:

Booking is Essential.

• • • •

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

EXPERIENCE DURHAM: MUSIC AND DRAMA Drop in throughout the day or attend a presentation at the following times:

Drama:

Music:

11.00-12.00 13.00-14.00 15.00-16.00

12.00-13.00 14.00-15.00 16.00-17.00

Venue: Assembly Rooms, map ref 46. If you are unable to drop in or participate in a session feel free to contact our dedicated staff members to find out more. Music: madeleine.ridout@durham.ac.uk Drama: ellis-anne.dunmall@durham.ac.uk

DURHAM UNIVERSITY SPORT GRAHAM SPORTS CENTRE www.teamdurham.com

BILL BRYSON LIBRARY DROP-IN Tour the library. No booking necessary. Drop in to use library facilities, speak with staff and current students. • Explore the individual and group study facilities • Discover the resources available and find out where books for your subject areas are held • See the IT facilities including PC rooms and Laptops and netbooks

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 enable exceptional people to do exceptional things. 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. Free shuttle bus to Maiden Castle operating all day.

GRAHAM SPORT CENTRE AT MAIDEN CASTLE Guided Tours available at the following times:

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.

10.00 – 11.00

12.30 – 13.30

11.15 – 12.15

13.45 – 14.45

15.00 – 16.00

Booking is Essential.

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

A-Z ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT SESSION SCHEDULE Key:

Presentation

Drop-in

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

Dawson Building

Geography Building

Dawson Building

Geography Building

D 104

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D 104

W 007

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Durham Business School

DUBS 452

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Durham Business School

DUBS 405

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Computing & Mathematical Science Building

CM 101

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DUBS 405

DUBS 405 1

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Dawson Building

D 205

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(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

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Psychology Building

L 50

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Chemistry Building

CG 83

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

Presentation

Tour

Drop-in

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

09.30 - 10.30

10.50 - 11.50

12.10 - 13.10

13.30 - 14.30

14.50 - 15.50

Chemistry Building

CG 141

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Engineering and Computer Sciences Building

E 101

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Combined Honours in Social Sciences

Computer Science

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14a

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14a

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14a

Physics

Rochester Building

PH 30

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Engineering and Computer Sciences Building

E 102

14a

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14a

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14a

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14a

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14a

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14a

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

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

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

Durham Business School DUBS 454 PPE ONLY Map ref 1

Durham Business School DUBS 454 Map ref 1

Computing and Mathematical Science Building

CM 221

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Engineering and Computer Sciences Building

E 005

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

Earth Sciences

including tour Durham Business School DUBS 454 Map ref 1

Education Studies

Engineering

14a

Physics

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Economics and PPE

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16.10 - 17.10

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14a

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

Presentation

Drop-in

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

Engineering Tour

English Studies

Geography Tour

Government and International Affairs

History

Law

Liberal Arts

12.10 - 13.10

Engineering and Computer Sciences Building

14.50 - 15.50

16.10 - 17.10

Engineering and Computer Sciences Building

Outside of Room E 005

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13.30 - 14.30

14a

Durham Business School

DUBS 403

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Computing and Mathematical Science Building

CM 105

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Geography Building

W 103

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Geography Building

W 103

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Al-Qasimi Building

Room 102

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

Palatine Centre Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre PCL 048 Map ref 60

Chemistry Building CG 218 Map ref 15

Foundation Centre

Geography

10.50 - 11.50

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

Presentation

Tour

Drop-in

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

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Dawson Building

D110 Map ref 41

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Music

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

Natural Sciences*

Chemistry Building Scarborough Lecture Theatre CG 93 Map ref 15

Palatine Centre

PCL 054

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Physics Rochester Building PH8 Map ref 12

Physics Rochester Building 1st floor Lab 122B Map ref 12

Mathematical Sciences

Modern Languages & Cultures

Philosophy

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Physics

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(Students Only)

Theology and Religion

Physics Rochester Building PH8 Map ref 12

Physics Tour

Psychology

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PCL 054

Dawson Building

Dawson Building D110 Map ref

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Palace Green Music Department The Concert Room PG 006 Map ref 22 Chemistry Building Scarborough Lecture Theatre CG 93 Map ref 15

Chemistry Building

CG 60

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Computing & Mathematical Science Building

CM 107

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*These sessions will focus on the structure of the Natural Sciences programme. For details about the academic content offered by the contributing subjects, visitors should attend individual subject sessions.

DURHAM CITY OPEN DAYS 2015

GENERAL TALKS “The general talks and the talks relating to my subject were insightful and really allowed me to imagine myself as a student.” Prospective Student, Durham City, September 2014 Open Day

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR COLLEGES 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.

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GUEST LECTURES Booking is required for these sessions. Pharmacy Dr Andy Husband, Dean of Pharmacy Division Computing & Mathematical Science Building CM 221 9.30 – 10.30

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‘KPMG/BSC Accounting’ Dr Amir Michael, Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting/Course Director BSc Accounting in the Business School Visitors are invited to ask questions about all undergraduate Business programmes Computing & Mathematical Science Building CM 219 10.50 – 11.50

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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.

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.

DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION Durham Students’ Union is situated 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.

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

Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

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

CLC 013

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Geography Building

W 309

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Calman Learning Centre (floor 2)

Rosemary Cramp Lecture Theatre

CLC 202

Map ref 43

Chemistry Building

CG 91

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Calman Learning Centre (floor 4)

Derman Christopherson Room

Map ref 43

Calman Learning Centre (floor 4)

Kingsley Barratt Room

CLC 407

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Dunelm House (lower ground floor)

Riverside Café

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MOUNTJOY AND HILL AREAS

WALKING ROUTE TO TRAIN STATION Durham University The Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE E open.days@durham.ac.uk w www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

General Enquiries: T 0191 334 9191 If you require this guide in an alternative format please call: T 0191 334 9191 w www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

For changes to existing bookings, and catering and accommodation payment queries, please contact: T E

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

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@durham_uni

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www.durham.ac.uk All details correct at time of publication. The schedule is subject to change and booked visitors will be notified should changes occur.