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1. Newport City CampusCampws Dinas Casnewydd

2. Newport Student VillagePentref Myfyrwyr Casnewydd

3. Tŷ AlacrityAlacrity House

4. Maes Parcio KingswayKingsway Car Park

5. Pont Droed Dinas Casnewydd Newport City Footbridge

6. Canolfan Casnewydd Newport Centre

7. Gorsaf Fysiau Casnewydd Newport Bus Station

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If you’re using a satnav to find us, the postcodefor the Newport City Campus, is: NP20 2BP

NEWPORT CITY CAMPUS MAP

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Your programme for the day is inside. If the subject you’re interested in isn’t listed, call us on: 03455 76 77 78

SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2019

NEWPORTCITY CAMPUSOPEN DAY

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WelcomeStart your day by finding out what the University of South Wales has tooffer you. From fantastic facilities to excellent support and workexperience schemes, it’s an exciting time to study here.

Student FinanceHow much will university cost and how will you pay for it? Get apractical insight into financial support, such as student loans and grants,how and when to apply for funding, and extra sources of income. Wewill also discuss the scholarships and bursaries available to USWstudents.

Student LifeIn this session, our students share their experiences of life at theUniversity of South Wales, so you know what it’s really like to study here– they’ll answer any questions you have too.

Get a feel for what it’s like to be a student here – take the time toexplore on these tours:

Campus tourOur friendly student ambassadors will take you on a tour of NewportCity Campus. This is your chance to see all our facilities and askquestions about day-to-day university life. Tours usually take around 20minutes and you can book your place on these in the Information Fair.

Accommodation tourTake a look at the accommodation we have available and find out aboutlife in Halls of Residence from a student point of view. If you’d like to visitthe Halls, which are right next to the campus, please book your place ona tour in the Information Fair. Tours take around 30 minutes. There willalso be a member of staff available to answer your accommodationqueries at the Information Fair throughout the Open Day.

Both tours are available from 8.30am, so if you want to go on eitherbefore your Welcome talk, come along for the first tour of the day.

ESSENTIAL TALKS

TAKE A LOOK AROUND

MEET OUR BLOGGERSUSW Bloggers share what student life is like through their vlogsand blogs – follow them to hear about USW life in their own words.

If you’ve got a question about being a student here, just get intouch through Instagram.

Follow their blogs at: southwales.ac.uk/uswbloggers

Or look for them on Instagram: @uswbloggers 95% OF OUR GRADUATES

are in employment or further study within six months of graduation.

(DLHE 2016/17)

EXPLORE THE CAMPUS

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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTravel informationTravel information and directions to Newport City Campus are available onour website: www.southwales.ac.uk/visiting. The postcode for the campus isNP20 2BP.

There’s no parking at the campus but parking in the Kingsway Centre isdiscounted by 20% for students and visitors to the University. Just make sureyou validate your ticket at reception.

The Kingsway Centre car park is right opposite the campus, on the other sideof Usk Way. The postcode for the car park is NP20 1EU. For more information,visit: www.kingswaycentre.com

If you’re travelling by train, Newport is the station closest to our City Campus– just a five minute walk away. You can use the map on the back of this programme to make your way here.

If you are thinking of staying overnight, then visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/open-day-accommodation

RegistrationWhen you get here, head to the front of the building to register. Registrationtakes place at specific times, so you need to check the planner (pages 4 and 5)to see what time to register for your subject. To avoid queues at registration, don’t forget to bring the letter we sent you that has your QR code on it.

Help during the Open DayIf you have any questions during the day, simply ask a member of staff or a student ambassador – they’re here to help you. There’s first aid available,so ask a member of staff if you need it. If there’s an emergency, alert thenearest member of staff or call the emergency services on 999.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE...Open Days are a big part of finding the course and the uni thatare right for you.

At our Open Day, you’ll get a real feel for what it’s like to be a student atthe University of South Wales. Be sure to make the most of your dayhere – you can ask lots of questions, try things out, take a good lookaround and make yourself at home.

This programme gives you a plan of what’s happening on the day andessential information for your visit, including directions and when toarrive.

We hope you find everything you need on the next few pages, but ifyou’ve got any questions, just get in touch. We’re looking forward towelcoming you to USW!

ENJOY AND GET INVOLVEDThis Open Day is the best way to find out ifthe University of South Wales is right for you,so make the most of it and find out as muchas you can.

TALKS, TOURS AND ADVICE

Siarad Cymraeg?Croeso! Ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru, mae gennym lawer o gyfleoedd ifyfyrwyr sydd eisiau parhau i ddefnyddio’r iaith, sy’n cynnwys cyfle ifyw gyda siaradwyr Cymraeg eraill yn y Neuaddau Preswyl, cymorthmentora a chymdeithas Gymraeg fywiog. Ceir mwy o wybodaeth ardecymru.ac.uk/cymraeg-de-cymru, trwy e-bostiocymraeg@decymru.ac.uk, neu gelli di siarad ag aelod staff yn ystody digwyddiad – bydd y staff a llysgenhadon myfyrwyr sy’n siaradCymraeg yn gwisgo bathodyn oren.

Welsh speaker?Croeso! At the University of South Wales, we have lots ofopportunities for students who want to continue to use their Welshlanguage skills, such as living with other Welsh speakers in the Hallsof Residence, mentor support and a lively Welsh student society.You can find out more at decymru.ac.uk/cymraeg-de-cymru, by e-mailing cymraeg@decymru.ac.uk, or just ask a member of staffwhile you’re here – staff and student ambassadors who speak Welshwill be wearing an orange badge.

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Social Work

Business Management andStrategic Customer Management

Youth and Community Work

Make a difference through social work

Subject talk and activity

Welcome talk

Welcome talk

Welcome talk What does a youth worker do?

Early Years and Education Registration Welcome talk

1.45PM 2.00PM

Interview preparationInformation Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Working with Children and Families Welcome talk Learning alongside children and their families Information Fair and Tours

Applied Cyber Security Welcome talk The fight against cyber crime Information Fair and Tours

Counselling and Therapeutic Practice Welcome talk Helping people change Information Fair and Tours

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Finance talk and Student Life talk

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Information Fair and Tours

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Registration

Registration

Registration

Registration

Registration

Registration

Education Registration Welcome talk Finance talk and Student Life talk Information Fair and ToursInformation Fair and Tours

Education for STEM Registration Welcome talk Finance talk and Student Life talk Information Fair and ToursInformation Fair and Tours

Hotel and Hospitality Management Registration An introduction to hospitality Tour of the Celtic Manor ResortAttendees to board minibus

to Celtic Manor Resort Information Fair and Tours

Return to Newport City Campus

Finance talk and Student Life talk

Introduction to Education

Introduction to Education for STEM

Enterprising, CreativeContributors

Robot Wars and Rocket Challenge

PLAN YOUR DAYStaff and student ambassadors will be on hand to direct you to the various locations in your subject programme.

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INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONESUBJECT?If you’re interested in more than one subject, you should follow theprogramme for your ‘first choice’ subject. You can find out moreabout the other courses by talking with academic staff at theInformation Fair.

CareersHow can you make the most of your time at university to stand out in thegraduate jobs market? What career options will you gain from yourcourse? Speak to our careers staff to find out about industry links and thewide range of support available to help give you an edge, including workexperience, student enterprise and careers events.

Applying to universitySpeak with our admissions staff to get all the information you need toapply to the University of South Wales.

Disability and dyslexia supportA member of our team will be available to explain the specialist supporton offer. To book an appointment to discuss your needs, call 01633 432 657 or e-mail ddsadviser@southwales.ac.uk before your visit.

Questions about your course?After your subject talk/activities, our academics will be available toanswer any questions on a one-to-one basis as part of the InformationFair until 2pm.

Cyfleoedd Cymraeg | Welsh OpportunitiesO'r ddarpariaeth academaidd a'r ysgoloriaethau, i'r llety a'r cymorthmentora, dewch i wybod mwy am y cyfleoedd sydd ar gael ymMhrifysgol De Cymru.

From the Welsh-medium academic provision and scholarships, toaccommodation and mentor support, find out more about theopportunities available to Welsh-speaking students at the University ofSouth Wales.

Get inspired in early years education and practice

Keep up with what’s happening at the Open Day – follow us on Instagram: unisouthwalesFacebook: UniversityofSouthWalesTwitter: @unisouthwales

We would love to hear about your visit, so tweet your thoughts and shareyour photos using: #USWOpenDay. To see all the photos and commentsfrom the Open Day, follow: @unisouthwales

SNAP, TWEET AND SHARE

GRAB ACOFFEE

or a bite to eat in our on-campus

Starbucks

ASK OUR EXPERTSAt the Information Fair you can ask all the questions that you have about studying here

You’ve probably got lots of questions about becoming a student atthe University of South Wales. Luckily, there will be people at theOpen Day who can answer them.

INFORMATION FAIR

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Life in Newport

SIX REASONS TO VISIT NEWPORT1

Newport offers an excellent quality of life, on the doorstep of someof the most beautiful parts of the country such as the Vale of Usk,the Wye Valley, the Heritage Coast and the Brecon Beacons NationalPark. The area has a wealth of heritage attractions, including RomanCaerleon – the amphitheatre, baths, barracks and National RomanLegion Museum, Tredegar House, Newport Transporter Bridge,Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle to name just a few. We alsohave the Newport Food Festival and our own jazz festival as well.

Newport sport5Newport offers a wide range of activities and world-class facilitiesfor sports enthusiasts. Whatever your interests, the city offers plentyof ways to keep active and motivated throughout your studies. TheNewport Centre, with its refurbished gym, is just opposite thecampus and offers a great student membership deal, along with anumber of other local fitness centres. You can also enjoy weeklysport with Dragons Rugby and Newport County FC, both withinwalking distance of the campus. The Newport International SportVillage is also home to the Wales National Velodrome. The facility isused regularly for national and international competitions, and isopen for people to go and give it a try! The Newport Marathonstarts and finishes just outside our campus.

Things to do3You don’t have to go far to find culture and entertainment inNewport. The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre is right next to thecampus and offers comedy, live music and film screenings. Just ashort walk into town, you’ll reach the city’s old Market Quarter.Newly redeveloped, it combines Newport’s history withcontemporary design, and there are lots of shops, cafes and bars foryou to enjoy too.

Local music venues4Newport has a long tradition of live music, with many top bandsplaying in the city en route to making it big. Take a look at our toppicks of venues to make sure you visit:• Warehouse 54 – showcases the best new local talent• Le Pub – a Newport institution! Has been hosting music events in the city for 20 years

• Riverside Tavern – great music, cheap drinks and friendly people• Bassment Live – the main place to be on Friday and Saturday nights

Friars Walk2Friars Walk is a £100m retail development right opposite NewportCity Campus. As well as an eight-screen cinema, you’ll be able toenjoy food with friends at Nandos, Gourmet Burger Kitchen orChiquito, and enjoy a spot of retail therapy in any of the 75 shops,including New Look, River Island and Topshop. So whether you arelooking for a part-time job in term-time or somewhere to socialisewith your friends, it will all be right on your doorstep. Why not popover on the Open Day and take a look for yourself?

Newport City Campus6Our campus is right at the heart of the city, overlooking the RiverUsk. This impressive campus couldn't be in a better location toembrace city life in Newport. Plus, the Halls of Residence are just ashort walk from campus, so you won't have to get up too early foryour 9am lectures!

MAKE THE MOSTOF YOUR DAY

NEWPORTA great place to be a student

SPEAK TO OUR

STUDENTS

JOIN US ON A TOURVisit our education classrooms, science labs or our

National Cyber Security Academy

We’ve got talks and tours happening throughout theday to give you a taste of our courses. To find outwhat’s happening for the subject you’re interestedin, check the programme planner on pages 4 and 5or visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/opendays

SOMEWHERE TO STAYIf you are looking for accommodation for either the night before or the eveningof our Open Day, then you can try out our student accommodation.

Prices are £30 for a single room and £35 for a double room. All rooms aresupplied with bedding, towels and toiletries, and the kitchens are fullyequipped, so you can even make meals during your stay if you want to.

For other hotel options near the campus and ideas of how to make the most ofyour visit, then go to www.southwales.ac.uk/open-day-accommodation formore information.

Visit our

HALLS OFRESIDENCE

"After leaving the Open Daymy nerves were settled and Iwas excited to begin myjourney at USW. An Open Daygives you a completely newview on what university will belike and I would recommendany prospective students toattend a USW Open Day.”

Jessica Rowlands, Newport student

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