STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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


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