University Centre Warrington
GET WHAT COUNTS University Centre Warrington Open Day
October 2021
Welcome Today is your opportunity to discover what it’s really like to be a student here at University Centre Warrington. We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and today’s activities are designed to help you find out everything you need to know about student life at Warrington. Look out for staff and students in red t-shirts – we’re here to help make sure you get the most out of your visit. With our big move to our new town centre location on the horizon today is a great opportunity to find out more about the exciting future of University Centre Warrington. We hope you have a good day.
We’re keeping you safe by staggering our registration times Got a question? Look out for our staff and student ambassadors in red
Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas
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What’s on Where
The Big Move
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Attend Subject Sessions
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Visit the Advice and Guidance Area
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Warrington Town Centre Travel Directions
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Warrington Town Centre Map
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The Big Move Here at University Centre Warrington, we are extremely proud to be a part of such a welcoming town that continues to go from strength to strength. From early 2022 we will be moving to our new town centre location in the heart of Warrington. Attend our Welcome Talk today to find out more about our Big Move and discover what opportunities are on offer for students in a town bursting with potential. Based in the heart of Warrington town centre, our new Time Square and Remond House locations are only a five-minute walk apart. The central location will allow students and staff easy access to public transport, as well as a range of leisure and retail facilities offered in Warrington.
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The Big Move Time Square Our new town centre location will provide a prominent hub for the University in Warrington, offering small lecture spaces, study zones, as well as space to connect for students, businesses, schools, colleges and the local community.
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Remond House
For the latest news on our big move and for updates on visiting in the new year head to chester.ac.uk/big-move
A dedicated site for the majority of our Warrington teaching provision. The building will include a student hub for the delivery of key student services, as well as social spaces for students between teaching sessions. It will include brand new, high-quality, subject-specific facilities to ensure you get the best possible practical experience while studying with us.
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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
Subject Sessions General Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
10:00 - 10:30
Lance Dobson Hall
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
10:45 - 11:15
Lance Dobson Hall
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
11:30 - 12:00
Lance Dobson Hall
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
12:00 - 12:30
Lance Dobson Hall
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
12:45 - 13:15
Lance Dobson Hall
Welcome Talk
Welcome Talk
13:30 - 14:00
Lance Dobson Hall
Information Fair
Drop in Q&A
10:00 - 14:00
Dining Hall
Health and Social Care Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Adult Nursing
Subject Talk
10:00 - 10:30
WMA127
Adult Nursing
Subject Talk
10:45 - 11:15
WMA127
Adult Nursing
Drop-in Q&A
11:30 - 12:00
WMA127
Mental Health Nursing
Subject Talk
10:00 - 10:30
WMA214
Mental Health Nursing
Subject Talk
10:45 - 11:15
WMA214
Mental Health Nursing
Drop-in Q&A
11:30 - 12:00
WMA214
Social Work
Subject Talk
10:00 - 10:30
WMA205
Social Work
Subject Talk
10:45 - 11:15
WMA205
Social Work
Drop-in Q&A
11:30 - 12:00
WMA205
The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
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Subject Sessions Policing Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:00 - 12:30
WMA205
Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:45 - 13:15
WMA205
Community Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Drop-in Q&A
13:30 - 14:00
WMA205
Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:00 - 12:30
WMA127
Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:45 - 13:15
WMA127
Degree in Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Drop-in Q&A
13:30 - 14:00
WMA127
Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:00 - 12:30
WMA032
Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:45 - 13:15
WMA032
Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Drop-in Q&A
13:30 - 14:00
WMA032
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
12:00 - 12:15
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
12:15 - 12:30
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
12:30 - 12:45
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
12:45 - 13:00
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
13:00 - 13:15
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
13:15 - 13:30
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
13:30 - 13:45
Blatchford Hall
Policing Facilities Tour
Tour
13:45 - 14:00
Blatchford Hall
Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:00 - 12:30
WMA035
Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)
Subject Talk
12:45 - 13:15
WMA035
Work Based and Integrative Studies BA/BSc (Hons)
Drop-in Q&A
13:30 - 14:00
WMA035
Business
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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas
The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
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Advice and Guidance Find out about:
Location:
Finance Sport Active Lifestyle Warrington Student Services Careers and Employability Student Services Support, Development and Proctor’s Office Academic Skills Undergraduate Admissions
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Information Fair, Garden Dining Room, Martin Building
09.30 09.45
10.00
10.15
10.30 10.45
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11.30
11.45
12.00
12.15
12.30
12.45 13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45 14.00
14.15
14.30 14.45
Running throughout the Open Day from 10:00 - 14:00
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Warrington Town Centre Directions By Car Exit right out of the main entrance onto Crab Lane
Cross the mini-roundabout, second exit, continuing on Crab Lane
Take the third exit at the roundabout, onto Birchwood Way
Take the second exit at the roundabout, continuing on Birchwood Way
Turn left at the T-Junction onto Orford Road
Turn right at the third set of traffic lights, onto Manchester Road
Continue through the traffic lights
Take the second exit at the roundabout, onto Midlands Way
There is ample parking signposted throughout the town centre.
By Bus There are two bus stops next to the Warrington Campus; one at the main entrance, and the second is on Fearnhead Lane. Bus number 25 departs from the main entrance at the following times past each hour: 10 minutes* and 40 minutes* Bus number 17 departs from Fearnhead Lane at the following times past each hour: 21 minutes* and 51 minutes* The cost for each bus service is £2.70* for a single journey and £5.00* for a return journey. Both bus services terminate at the Warrington Bus Depot, which has direct access to the Golden Square Mall.
By Taxi Please find a list of local taxi companies below: Abba Taxi Tel: 01925 444444 / Harry’s Taxis Tel: 01925 411111 / Crown Taxi Tel: 01925 234567 For more information about Warrington town centre visit: www.visitcheshire.com/places/warrington *Information correct at the time of print.
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Warrington Town Centre Map UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER WARRINGTON CAMPUS
FEARNHEAD
M6
BIRC
A547
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A547
PADGATE
A547
A547 WOOLSTON
A574 A574
A57
A57
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A57 THE HALIWELL JONES STADIUM
Warrington Central A57
Warrington Bank Quay
A57
Golden Square Shopping Centre A49
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Open Day Timetable Time
Activity
9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30pm 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2:00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm
Network: uocopenday Password: openday2021
01244 511000 enquiries@chester.ac.uk www.chester.ac.uk/warrington
Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas