OPEN EVENING

At Staffordshire University we’re all about independent thinking, and growing people who think and act for themselves. We learn for the future, but we live in the here and now. We know that you’ll leave Staffordshire University with a great qualification, but what’s more important to us is that you’ll have a great time doing so. You’ll leave with an edge over your competition, and you’ll be ready for the world of work.

An Open Evening is your chance to get a taster for what life will be like as a Staffordshire University student, with an evening dedicated to finding out more about your chosen subject.

Tonight is your opportunity to gather everything you need to know.

You’ll take in our impressive on-site facilities, see our £40 million investment in action, meet our brilliant people, chat to current students, attend talks and explore the halls of residence.

We guarantee the opportunity of Work Experience for all new students. It could be specific to your course, or be broader experience to develop your work skills. Either way it will make you more attractive to employers, help you connect with potential future employers and give you a head start in the job market. But it isn’t just our Guarantee that makes studying at Staffordshire University so rewarding. Everyone who attends an Open Day between September and December 2015, makes us first choice on their UCAS application and subsequently enrols with us will receive a £1000 kickstart towards University costs in the first year*

TODAY IS

WHO WE ARE

*Terms and conditions apply see www.staffs.ac.uk/opendays for further details.

FIRST THINGSWhen you arrive the first thing you need to do is to register by heading to The Science Centre (Map Reference 29).

We want you to discover what’s really going on at Staffordshire University. Discover a glimpse of your future and, ultimately, discover a university that you can’t wait to join.

SUBJECT FAIR AND INFORMATION HUBHere, you can meet and talk to staff and students from Faculties and Support Services. If you have any questions or queries, the Subject Fair and Information Hub is where you will get them answered. Whether it’s about the application process, finance, making friends, course specific queries, or anything else then there’ll be somebody on hand to help.

TOURS START FROM 16.00This is your opportunity to find out more about the campus, our facilities, Students’ Union and accommodation. Tours run through the day until 20.00 and start from The Science Centre (Map Reference 29).

WELCOME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY This is our welcome to you and where you’ll gain insight into the values and goals of Staffordshire University.

STUDENT LIFE TALKStudent Life Talks are given by a current student; they’re there to share their personal experiences as a Staffordshire University student and answer any questions you might have.

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TONIGHT IS YOUR NIGHTLET US KNOW YOU’RE HEREWhen you arrive please make sure you register – use your express registration card if you have one. From 16.00 you can visit the University and are free to walk around the campus and explore, or take one of our campus tours.

FIRST THINGS FIRSTACTIVITY TIME VENUE MAP REF

Registration 16.00 - 20.00 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Subject Fair and Information Hub

16.00 - 20.00 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

WALK THE WALKACTIVITY TIME VENUE MAP REF

Campus and Accommodation Tours

16.00 - 20.00 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Lasts approximately 45 minutes

TALK THE TALKWelcome Presentation 17.00 - 17.20 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Student Life Talk 17.30 - 17.50 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Welcome Presentation 18.00 - 18.20 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Student Life Talk 18.30 - 18.50 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Welcome Presentation 19.00 - 19.20 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Student Life Talk 19.30 - 19.50 The Science Centre, Leek Road 29

Staffordshire University is creating its newest city campus in Stoke-on-Trent, to provide you with the best possible student experience. We are investing more than £40m to make this a reality, including:

• New Computing Labs to expand our cutting edge provision• New Gaming Labs for a growing industry driving our reputation as the leading University for Gaming Technology• New state-of-the-art TV and Music Technology Studios around an enhanced Cadman Courtyard• New flexible teaching rooms – in modern, comfortable and inspiring surroundings• New car parking provision• New café and social spaces

The programme of works currently in progress will enable us to deliver a vibrant, dynamic campus with brilliant learning and teaching facilities, good public transport links and social activities, giving you the best possible student experience while you study one of our wide range of excellent courses.

We are also investing more than £4m to create a cutting edge Centre of Excellence for Health Sciences in Stafford, including enhanced teaching, social and study spaces.

Visit www.staffs.ac.uk/inspiration to follow our progress. For more information please contact transformation@staffs.ac.uk

GET THE EDGE ON THE GRADUATE COMPETITION WITHGUARANTEED WORK EXPERIENCEACROSS EVERYONE OF OUR COURSESFor more information, speak to a member of staff at the Subject Fair and Information Hub (Map Reference 29) or visit www.staffs.ac.uk/openyourmind

When you need to refuel, just head over to the Coffee Lab, in the Science Centre, where you will find free soup and a roll, tea or coffee and a mince pie. Please note that speciality tea or coffee may be chargeable.

COMING BY CAR?Postcode for Sat Nav: ST4 2DFThis will take you to the Leek Road Open Evening Car Parks.

COMING BY RAIL?If you are travelling by train you will need to get off at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station.

The Open Evening Registration Point is only a short walk from there (The Science Centre, Map Reference 29).

For further travel information go to: staffs.ac.uk/mapsAny questions or special requirements for the day, please telephone: 01782 294400

Car Park 1

To Hanley (City Centre)and Crime Scene House

LEEK ROADSITE

COLLEGE ROADSITE Car Park 2

Car Park 3

Car Park 4Car Park 5

Car Park 6

1415

1617

18

19

20

2122

23

24

25

26

27

28

2930

31

32

GETTING AROUNDTHE STOKE-ON-TRENT CAMPUSCOLLEGE ROADStoke-on-TrentST4 2DE

LEEK ROADStoke-on-TrentST4 2DF

COLLEGE ROAD1 Cadman Building - Thompson Library,

Information Centre, International Student Support, Café Cadman, Student Enabling Centre, Campus Control Centre, On-campus Police Office

2 Flaxman Building

3 Film Theatre

4 Henrion Building

5 Studio One Drama Studio

6 Performance Centre

7 Faith House

8 Dwight Building/Automotive

9 Ember Lounge (ground floor)/ Students’ Union reception, Offices and Advice Centre (first floor)

10 Students’ Union Shop/Squeeze Box

11 Mellor Building

12 Student Enabling Centre/ Counselling Service

13 Accommodation Office

14 G-Block - Art Studios/Lecture Theatres

15 Blackstone Building

LEEK ROAD16 Conference Centre

17 Coffee Shop

18 Ashley Centre/Lecture Theatres

19 Law School

20 Brindley Building

21 Brindley Food Court

22 Brindley Building Entrance/ Brindley Building Reception

23 Launderette

24 Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre

25 LRV (Leek Road Venue)/Students’ Union Shop

26 Trent Building - Careers Network/Unitemps

27 All Weather Sports Pitches

28 Staffordshire University Nature Reserve

29 The Science Centre

30 Childcare Service (Nursery)

31 Crime Scene House

32 Faculty of Health Sciences – Community House

Entrance/Exits

Pharmacy

Doctors

Bus stop

Parking

Disabled Parking

MAP KEY

Car Park 1

To Hanley (City Centre)and Crime Scene House

LEEK ROADSITE

COLLEGE ROADSITE Car Park 2

Car Park 3

Car Park 4Car Park 5

Car Park 6

1415

1617

18

19

20

2122

23

24

25

26

27

28

2930

31

32

MAP KEY

KEY PHONE NUMBERSMain number 01782 294000Out of hours number01782 294837

BUS ROUTESBus routes from Leek Road Newcastle (via Stoke)/Hanley Service 24A (every 15 minutes)

Bus routes from outside Stoke-on-Trent Station Hanley – Services 23/24/41/42Newcastle under Lyme – Services 25/X25 or 41/42 (every 10 minutes)

Bus routes from College Road Hanley Services 23/24/42/25/X25 (every 10 minutes)

www.plusbus.info

www.staffs.ac.uk

SUPERMARKETSTesco (1.5 miles) Clough Street, Hanley, ST1 4LSAsda (1.5 miles) Victoria Road, Berry Hill, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HESainsburys (1mile) London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QDAldi (1.5 miles) Victoria Road, Fenton, ST4 2HX

Poundstretcher (1mile) Hide Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1NF(1.5 miles) Victoria Road, Berry Hill Trading Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2NGMorrisons (1mile) Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1DE

Please note that all distances are approximate.

Cadman/Blackstone/G Block D,G,F

Flaxman L

Mellor S

Dwight K

Henrion H

Brindley BG or B

Science Centre R

Ashley LT

Law School LW

Performance Centre P

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

S1 Coalport (Accommodation/Residences Office/Post Room/ Student Health Service)

S2 Wedgwood

S3 Spode

S4 Royal Doulton

S5 Aynsley

S6 Minton

S7 Leek Road Houses

S8 Clarice Cliff Court

ON-CAMPUS ROOM ABBREVIATIONSEach room number has a letter in front. This indicates in which building the room is located. E.G. S200 is on the second floor of the Mellor Building. BG021 is on the ground floor of the Brindley Building.

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1. COME TO AN OPEN DAY2. APPLY TO UCAS BEFORE 15 JANUARY3. RECEIVE AN OFFER AND MAKE US YOUR FIRST CHOICE4. ENROL AND RECEIVE YOUR £1000 TO SPEND ON CAMPUS£1000 is credit on to UniCard, Staffordshire University’s cashless card which can be used on campus to purchase items such as text books, gym membership, accommodation and food.