Open Day Want it all? You’ll find it here.
Bristol Zoo 11 June 2022
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Want to create your best future? You've come to the right place. We have courses developed with your future career in mind, and facilities designed to inspire you. Choose us and you’ll be welcomed into a community which will challenge, excite and support you, so you’ll graduate with the skills and experience needed to stand out from the crowd. Everyone here, from our students and staff, to our industry partners and alumni, is 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 of. 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 to do when you arrive. • Make your way to Bristol Zoo Gardens main entrance to let us know you’ve arrived. • Take part in the course talk and take a tour of our facilities, or wait for one of our staff to guide you. • A number of other useful talks and activities are taking place on Frenchay Campus throughout the day, and you're welcome to attend any of these.
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Make the most of your day From course talks to campus tours and drop-in sessions, today is your chance to experience for yourself what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol and Bristol Zoo.
Bristol Zoo
• Whether you fancy campus life or the buzz of the city, we’ve got accommodation to suit everyone. For Frenchay Campus accommodation tours – book in advance to get a taster of living on campus, or take a self-guided tour instead.
Learning and teaching
Information and Advice Zone
• Head over to a course talk for more information about the FdSc/BSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation course, and residential field trips.
• From practical advice on the application process, to information about the range of support on offer, our experts are on hand to help guide you through the process of getting to university.
• Have a look around the Institute of Conservation Science and Learning facilities, which include a lab, a computer room, a bespoke library and the student common room. You’ll get a feel for the invaluable practical experience you’ll get in a real zoo environment. Take a break • Drop into the Zoo’s restaurant or café when you're ready for a break. • You’ll also find complimentary refreshments at the course talk.
Frenchay Campus Tours – These will have been pre-booked, so please join at your allocated time slot. • Take a campus tour of our buildings and grounds. Alternatively pick up one of our self-guided tour print-outs and choose your own route.
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Extra-curricular activities • Explore our Centre for Sport, providing fantastic facilities, activities and classes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a complete beginner or a high-performing athlete – you’ll find everything you need here to keep active. • Choose from around 160 societies, from astronomy and animation, to virtual reality and yoga. Check out the Students’ Union building where many of our societies meet. • Explore your musical creativity at our Centre for Music, whether you’re a born performer or happier behind the scenes. Take a look around and explore what’s on offer.
Finding your way If you get lost or have any questions during your day, please come and speak to us. If you have any accessibility needs please contact a member of our Events Team. Our team of staff and Student Ambassadors are here to help. Or if you’re on Twitter, tweet your questions to our social media team using the hashtag #UWEOpenDay.
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Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences: Department of Applied Sciences A number of useful central talks and activities are taking place at the Frenchay Campus throughout the day, see more on the next page. You're welcome to attend any of these to complement your visit to the zoo. FdSc/BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation – 2/3 Years Full-Time Activity
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Sign-in Via Bristol Zoo Gardens Main Entrance
09:30–10:00
Course talk FdSc/BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation talk Conservation Education Centre
10:00–11:00
Tour of facilities
11:00–12:00
Depart to visit UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus or free time in the zoo
12:00
Complimentary tea and coffee in the Conservation Education Centre
10:00–12:00
Visitors interested in the BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course should visit the Department of Applied Sciences on the Frenchay Campus. There is free entrance to the zoo for prospective students and two accompanying adults.
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Student support services, tours and visits Experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions and show you around the campus and accommodation. This is a great opportunity to explore what’s on offer and make sure you get the support you need. Accommodation Zone Activity
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Location
Student accommodation visit • Accessible student accommodation: If you have a disability which would mean you need accessible student accommodation email accommodation@uwe.ac.uk in advance so that we can arrange for you to visit our accessible flat. On the day please speak to one of our advisors.
09:30–14:40
Accommodation Zone in D Block Foyer
Student accommodation talk An overview of the range of student accommodation available at UWE Bristol, the application process and a chance to ask questions. Each talk will be followed by a tour of the accommodation.
11:00–11:15 11:30–11:45 12:00–12:15 12:30–12:45 13:00–13:15 13:30–13:45
2D67 Glendinning Lecture Theatre
Student accommodation advice Drop by and speak to our accommodation advisers and ask any questions you have about accommodation at UWE Bristol.
09:00–15:00
Accommodation Zone in D Block Foyer
Student Village and Wallscourt
Information and Advice Zone Activity Drop in and speak with our experts about the support UWE Bristol offers, along with information about extra-curricular activities and degree apprenticeships, including: • Admissions • Careers and Enterprise • Centre for Music • Centre for Sport • Degree Apprenticeships • Disability Services • Dyslexia and SpLD Support • The Students’ Union • UWE Cares
Time 10:00–15:00
Location Library Foyer, 2D059
Find your room: example 1H16 – your room is on level 1, in H Block, and room number 16. 5
Talks Activity
Time
UWE Cares breakfast drop-in Are you a care leaver or care experienced? Are you permanently estranged (or separated) from your parents and are under 25, or are both your parents deceased? Are you a carer for an ill or disabled family member?
Location
09:00–10:00
The Octagon (Community Hub)
10:00–10:25 or 13:00–13:25
2E27
Then we invite you to our UWE Cares breakfast drop-in where you can speak to an advisor and get tips and guidance for your Open Day. Writing a successful personal statement Top tips and examples of successful statement writing.
Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A
Admissions at UWE Bristol Overview of UCAS key dates, top tips from Admissions staff and how UWE Bristol will review your application. Choosing the right course Understanding the different types and levels of higher education courses.
11:00–11:30 13:00–13:30
2D07
Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A
11:30–11:55
2E27
Allow 20 mins plus time for Q&A
Student life talks Find out what being a student at UWE Bristol is like from our Student Ambassadors and The Students’ Union.
11:15–11:35 12:15–12:35 13:15–13:35 14:30–14:50
Students’ Union, Building 1
Student money and financial education An introduction to student finance and financial support, followed by Q&A.
11:50–12:40 13:50–14:40
2D07
Workshop for parents and supporters Find out how you can support somebody who is first in their family to go to university. The session will cover the application process, transition to university, benefits of higher education study, and address a range of common concerns.
14:00–14:25
2E27
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Tours Activity Campus tour* Take a walking tour of the Frenchay Campus with one of our Student Ambassadors.
Time
Location
Allow 45 mins
Start from the sign-in marquees
10:00–14:30
Centre for Sport
09:30–14:15
Remember that you can take a self-guided tour. Come to the Information and Advice Zone to pick up a tour leaflet. Centre for Sport tour Visit our Centre for Sport to have a look around and find out about the facilities available – just ask at the Reception desk for a tour.
Visits Activity
Time
Location
Library Drop-in and talk to staff who can tell you all about our fantastic library resources and facilities.
09:30–15:00
2D059
The Students’ Union Come and talk to our Students’ Union representatives and find out what we do, how we support students and all about our clubs and societies.
10:00–15:00
Information and Advice Zone
Have a look around the Students’ Union and visit their bar and café.
U Block, Buildings 1 and 2
Centre for Music Come and see our fantastic facilities. Membership is free for all UWE Bristol students.
10:00–15:00
Centre for Music
Quiet area If you need some peace and quiet during the day, drop into our Community Hub.
10:00–15:00
Community Hub (The Octagon)
Find your room: example 1H16 – your room is on level 1, in H Block, and room number 16. 7
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