Open Day Find your purpose
City Campus 9 October 2021
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What if you had three years to change the world? Today, the choice is yours At UWE Bristol we want our students to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as it pushes you. To choose a community that inspires you as much as it supports you. Where you’ll be encouraged to challenge the way things are done and tackle the big issues head on. And where you’ll get to pursue your passion through subjects that excite you and give you purpose. Everyone here, from our students and staff, to our industry partners and alumni, are driven by the same goal – how can we make things better? If you share that same mindset, welcome to UWE Bristol. You’ll be in excellent company. Choose to study here and we’ll focus on making sure you stand out from the thousands of other students who graduate every year in the UK. Our partnerships with industry-leading organisations and
businesses help keep our courses relevant and your future skills in demand. And by investing in our facilities we’ve created the most effective, empowering setting for your studies. But don’t just take our word for it. Today is your opportunity to see for yourself. Explore our facilities, chat to our students and passionate staff, find out about the wide-range of extra-curricular activities on offer and get a feel for the community you could be part. And finally, don‘t forget to have a look around Bristol before you leave. We’re biased, of course, but it’s hard to think of a better UK city to study and live in. Remember, this is your university experience and no one else’s. Choose to do university right.
What now? • On arrival head to the sign-in point to let us know you’ve arrived. The sign-in point is open between 09:30 and 14:00. • Head over to the Information and Advice Zone, where you can talk to various support teams. • Browse the next few pages for information on talks, tours and other activities throughout the day. 1
Make the most of your day From course talks to campus tours and drop-in sessions, today is your chance to experience what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol for yourself. Learning and teaching • Head over to a course talk for more information about the subject you’re interested in. Talks must be booked in advance, please see your online ticket for room locations. Tours • We've got accommodation to suit everyone. Come along to one of our accommodation tours to visit a student flat in the city. • Take a tour of our Bower Ashton campus and get a feel for our buildings and grounds.
Information and Advice Zone • From practical advice on the application process, to information on the range of support on offer and sessions on student life and finance, our experts are on hand to help guide you throught the process of getting to university. Take a break • Our main campus café, Traders, will be serving a range of food and drink, so pop in here when you want to refuel. • You’ll also find complimentary refreshments in the Information and Advice Zone. Finding your way If you get lost or have any questions during your day, please come and speak to one of our team of staff and Student Ambassadors. We’re here to help. Or if you’re on Twitter, tweet your questions to our social media team using the hashtag #UWEOpenDay. @UWEBristol
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4th in the South West of England for student satisfaction (excluding specialist HEIs). The National Student Survey 2021
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Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education Arrival and refreshments Activity
Time
Sign-in
09:30–14:00
Location F Block, Entrance Foyer
Complimentary tea and coffee
09:30–15:00
Information and Advice Zone
Animation Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:30–11:30 or 12:30–13:30
D Block
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Drama / Drama and Acting Activity Course talk
Time 10:30–11:30 or 12:30–13:30
Location Drama Theatre
Fashion Communication Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
B Block
Optional tour of Arnolfini studios
11:00–11:30 or 13:00–13:30
Bus stop
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Talks must be booked in advance, please see your online ticket for room locations.
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Fashion Textiles Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
B Block
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Filmmaking Activity Course talk
Time 10:30–11:30 or 12:30–13:30
Location B Block
Fine Art Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
B Block
Optional tour of Spike Island studios
11:00–11:30 or 13:00–13:30
Bus stop
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Graphic Design Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
B Block
Optional tour of Arnolfini studios
11:00–11:30 or 13:00–13:30
Bus stop
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
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Illustration Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
F Block
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Interior Design Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:00–11:00 or 12:00–13:00
D Block
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Media Production Activity Course talk (to include Foundation Year)
Time 10:30–11:30 or 12:30–13:30
Location F Block
Photography Activity
Time
Location
Course talk
10:30–11:30 or 12:30–13:30
B Block
Foundation Year course talk
12:00–13:00 or 14:00–15:00
D Block
Talks must be booked in advance, please see your online ticket for room locations.
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36th in the Guardian University League Tables 2022.
Professional support services, tours and visits Come along and let our experts guide you through the process of getting to university. This is a great chance for you to see what support is on offer and help you make the most of your university experience. Information and Advice Zone Activity
Time
Location
Representatives will be available to talk about: • Accommodation • Admissions • Careers • Disability, Wellbeing, Dyslexia/SpLD Support
10:00–15:00
Information and Advice Zone
Money advice and funding talk
12:00–12:45 or 14:00–14:45
B Block
Library drop-in
10:00–15:00
Library
Student life talk
12:00–12:30 or 14:00–14:30
B Block
Tours Activity
Time
Location
Bower Ashton campus tour
10:00–15:00
B Block courtyard
Accommodation tour
10:00–14:15*
Bus stop
Time
Location
* Free shuttle buses depart from Bower Ashton and run every 15 minutes from 10:00. L ast bus departs from Bower Ashton at 14:15. Please be prepared for possible delays due to heavy traffic in Bristol on a Saturday.
Demonstrations Activity All things making. Explore our extensive fabrication facilities as specialist staff guide you through these cross-disciplinary spaces offering traditional tools and the latest technology. Our technical instructors will run short demonstrations and be on hand to answer any questions.
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Drop in from 11:00–14:00
D Block
There was a good buzz around campus.”
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BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS M Key Sign-in Point Building Entrances Information and Advice Zone Café Bus Stop Cycle Parking Library (on Level 1)
MAP Drama Theatre
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