STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
GLOBAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
WELCOME
TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL SUMMER SCHOOL We are delighted to welcome to you our Staffordshire University Global Summer School and hope you have an amazing experience. You will be based on our main campus, which is located in the friendly and diverse city of Stoke-onTrent, in the heart of the UK. Students voted us one of Britain’s top 5 places to study (StudentCrowd University Awards 2022) and you’ll get to discover for yourself what makes us so special. We’ve got great connections too as the University is next door to a mainline train station. Catch a train and you can reach Manchester in 40 minutes, Birmingham in 50 minutes and London in just 90 minutes. You’ll find a comfortable home from home in our campus accommodation, where you can make friends with other students and sample life here. We’ve invested in fantastic new buildings and lots of digital technology. We’ve also got plenty of venues at Staffordshire University where you can relax, eat and drink. During your stay, we plan to show you some of Staffordshire’s top visitor attractions, such as picturesque Trentham Gardens which has its own unique shopping village and if you like rollercoasters, you’ll love Alton Towers Resort. Stoke-on-Trent is famous for being the world capital of ceramics, so we’ve pencilled in a visit to the home of Wedgwood pottery. There’s plenty of culture and entertainment on our doorstep as well, including theatres, cinemas, art galleries and museums. What’s more, our campus is within walking distance of the city centre’s shops, cafes and bars – and a short stroll away from 60-acre Hanley Park. On the following pages, you’ll find more details of the Summer School’s example itinerary. Please note, changes may be needed for operational reasons. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions and we’ll be happy to help. We also have a dedicated Student Support and Experience Team ready to welcome you. If you need to contact them during your stay, email: student-support@staffs.ac.uk
SEE YOU SOON!
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LEEDS MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL
STOKE-ON-TRENT BIRMINGHAM
LONDON
SUN
14 JULY
The following timetabled events are subject to change due to operational reasons, for example the availability of venue bookings.
TIME
PROGRAMME
USEFUL INFORMATION
Morning Afternoon
Arrival at Staffordshire – Registration from 12:00pm
Evening
Settle in to your accommodation ready for the start of our exciting programme
3
MON TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
15 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
Programme Registration and briefing Afternoon
Ice breaking session, an introduction to life on a UK campus and a campus tour
Evening
Evening meal at the Catalyst Bistro on campus
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Staffordshire University buddies will be invited to this meeting.
TUE TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
16 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
English Language session 1 Intensive session to develop your existing skills Afternoon Evening
Trentham Gardens – A visit to a traditional English garden and shopping village
www.trentham.co.uk
Free Evening to explore the local area
5
WED TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
17 JULY
English Language session 2 – To enhance your English language skills further Afternoon
Tourism in Staffordshire – An active session delivered by our Business School
Evening
The Quarter at Pot bank – Traditional English tea in an authentic setting
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Image courtesy of The Quarter at Pot bank
USEFUL INFORMATION
THUR TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
18 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
Alton Towers Day Trip – An exciting visit to the amazing Alton towers theme park - One of UK’s top visitor attractions Afternoon
Alton Towers Day Trip
Evening
Free Evening to relax after a busy, fun filed day at Alton Towers
www.altontowers.com
7
FRI TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
19 JULY
Interactive sessions – Visit to our Forensic departments Crime Scene House
- Our Crime Scene House is a fully functioning detached property with gardens where students can investigate and analyse a range of simulated crime scenes
Afternoon Evening
8
Interactive sessions – An afternoon of creative activities delivered by our Business School
Traditional English evening meal
USEFUL INFORMATION
SAT TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
20 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
English Premier League Football stadium tour – Venue to be announced Afternoon
Free afternoon in City Centre
Evening
Free Evening to spend at your leisure
9
SUN TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
21 JULY
Travel to London – Private coach transfer Afternoon Evening
10
Arrive in London – Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon/evening at your leisure
Free evening
USEFUL INFORMATION
MON TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
22 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
Visit our Staffordshire University London campus based in the Here East
building at Queen Elizabeth Park Afternoon
Afternoon of your choice to spend at The Queen Elizabeth Park, shopping in Stratford or exploring the area
Evening
Free Evening
11
TUE TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
23 JULY
British Museum – Discover two million years worth of human history and culture. The museum is located in the Bloomsbury area of Central London Afternoon
British Museum
Evening
Borough Market, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
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Photo by Nicolas Lysandrou
USEFUL INFORMATION
WED TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
24 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
Natural History Museum and River Cruise – Located in South Kensington - science, news and fantastic images. Travel through 4.6 billion years of our planets history
Afternoon
Natural History Museum and River Cruise
Evening
Covent Garden – A shopping and entertainment hub which is one of the most famous places to eat in drink and London
13
THUR TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
25 JULY
Primrose Hill, Regents Park, and Camden – Iconic views of London can be seen from Primrose Hill with a chance to explore and visit upmarket deli’s, chic eateries and boutiques on this fun filled day trip
Afternoon
Primrose Hill, Regents Park, and Camden
Evening
Free Evening to enjoy at your leisure
14
USEFUL INFORMATION
FRI
26 JULY
TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Breakfast
Afternoon
Free Day – A free day for you to enjoy London your own way!
Evening
Free Day
SAT TIME
PROGRAMME
Morning
Departure from London
USEFUL INFORMATION
27 JULY USEFUL INFORMATION
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STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ORGANISERS Contact Details Tel: Tia Luke-Quinn +44 (0) 1782 294602 Email: SUglobalvisits@staffs.ac.uk 103542A