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Open Day Planner 2018 OPEN DAY ljmu.ac.uk/opendays PLANNER 2018 20 OCTOBER / 7 NOVEMBER 09:00 - 15.30 THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OUR OPEN DAY It’s great that you are considering studying at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), and you couldn’t have chosen a better time to come and see us in action. Three campuses, five faculties and over one of the UK’s first modern universities. Today, we offer you a university experience 21,000 students from over 100 countries This meant that people from a wider range informed by our exceptional research and make LJMU what it is today: a modern, of backgrounds, ethnic minorities and other extensive industry links, which produces student-centric university ranked in the top under-represented groups could access all graduates who are socially engaged and 50 universities in the UK (Guardian University the benefits that a university education can entrepreneurial too. That’s why they are so Guide 2019). bring. highly sought after by employers across the UK and around the world. We can trace our roots back to 1823 And 26 years on, we are still working to and the establishment of the Liverpool make sure that LJMU’s doors are open to LJMU continues to grow and we would love Mechanics’ and Apprentices’ Library, everyone with potential. for you to be part of our ambitious plans for however it was in 1992 that LJMU became the future. 2 PLANNING YOUR DAY We design our Open Days to give you choice and flexibility, enabling you to see as much as possible during your visit. However, with so much to see and do, it helps to have a plan! Follow these steps to get the most from your day with us. STEP 1 Registration 4 STEP 2 Life at LJMU talk 6 STEP 3 LJMU Marketplace 8 STEP 4 Fees, funding and student support 10 STEP 5 Accommodation 12 TAKE A BREAK STEP 6 Liverpool city tours 14 All on-site LJMU and Starbucks cafés will be open during the Open Day. Ask for directions to your nearest STEP 7 Library visit 14 coffee shop on campus. STEP 8 Meet John Moores Students’ Union (JMSU) 16 STEP 9 Go Abroad 18 STEP 10 Careers 18 Plan your day around your subject-specific sessions. See pages 19-33 for details. 3 STEP1 REGISTRATION FREE STUFF Pick up your bag of LJMU START HERE freebies here Our Open Day is a multi-site event and registration will take place across all three campuses. No matter how or where you wish to start your day, you can register easily on site. MOUNT PLEASANT CAMPUS HOW TO FIND US Registration points at John Lennon Art & Design Building (JLAD), Duckinfield Street L3 5RDand Redmonds Building, Brownlow Hill Make sure you plan ahead and visit our dedicated Open Day travel L3 5UG. pages for advice before you set off - ljmu.ac.uk/opendays/ directions. CITY CAMPUS Please note: the University cannot offer on-site parking, however Registration points at James Parsons Building, Byrom Street there are plenty of car parking options throughout the city centre. L3 3AF and Tithebarn Building, Tithebarn Street L2 2ER. We recommend checking online liverpool.gov.uk/parking- travel-and-roads. IM MARSH CAMPUS Registration point at IM Marsh Campus, Barkhill Road L17 6BD. GETTING AROUND If you are heading to the IM Marsh Campus, we would recommend also visiting the Mount Pleasant Campus to attend our A free bus shuttle service will be available throughout the Open Accommodation, Fees and Funding and Go Abroad talks. Day to transport you between all three campuses. Liverpool is a compact city making it really easy to get around on foot. If you would prefer to walk between the Mount Pleasant Campus and the City Campus, pick up a map and student helpers will also be on hand to provide directions. 4 SPORT FOR ALL As an LJMU student you GYM will be eligible for free FREE off-peak gym membership to MEMBERSHIP Lifestyles Fitness Centres across Liverpool. ljmu.ac.uk/sport 5 STEP2 WELCOME TALK: LIFE AT LJMU An introduction to LJMU Let us show you why LJMU has everything you need for a brilliant student experience. Our talks cover everything you need to know about LJMU today and our ambitious plans for the future. Plus you’ll hear student views on studying and living in one of Europe’s most exciting student cities. MOUNT PLEASANT CAMPUS John Lennon Art & Design Building: 09:15 | 10:00 | 11:00 CITY CAMPUS James Parsons Building: 09:15 | 12:00 Tithebarn Building: 09:15 | 12:30 IM MARSH Tiered Lecture Theatre One: 09:15 6 7 STEP3 Find the course that’s perfect for you 4 VISIT ANY TIME BETWEEN LJMU MARKETPLACE 09:00-15:30 MOUNT PLEASANT MARKETPLACE IM MARSH MARKETPLACE What can I Redmonds Building L3 5UG Barkhill Road L17 6BD do here? For information on courses in the following areas: For information on courses in the following area: n Pick up course n Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies (APSS) Faculty of Education, Health and Community (EHC) – Programmes in Education, Sport, Leisure and Nutrition only specific information n Liverpool Business School (LBS) n n Faculty of Education, Health and Community (EHC) – Staff from a number of our support services will be on hand. Speak with Programmes in Education, Sport, Leisure and Nutrition only You may wish to also visit the Redmonds Building to attend our Accommodation, Fees and Funding or Go Abroad talks admissions staff n Speak to staff from a wide range of support services and and find out more. learn more about accommodation, finance, the Students’ Advice on student Union and more! TITHEBARN BUILDING MINI-MARKET accommodation Tithebarn Street L2 2ER CITY CAMPUS MARKETPLACE For information on courses in the following area: Expert guidance on James Parsons Building L3 3AF n Faculty of Education, Health and Community (EHC) – fees and funding For information on courses in the following areas: Health programmes only n Faculty of Science (SCS) Talk about student n Staff and student helpers will be on hand to answer general welfare including n Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) including questions about LJMU life. Visit the James Parsons Building disability support Degree Apprenticeships to speak to staff from support services and to attend our n Faculty of Education, Health and Community (EHC) – Health Accommodation, Fees and Funding or Go Abroad talks. programmes only n Speak to staff from a wide range of support services and Unsure of which marketplace to visit? learn more about accommodation, finance, the Students’ See pages 19-33 to find out which faculty your Union and more! course belongs to. 8 I definitely made the right choice to study at LJMU, I can’t see myself studying or living anywhere other than Liverpool. It truly has become a home away from home. Rebecca Lennon was awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to sport. 9 STEP4 FIND US IN THE LJMU MARKETPLACE FEES, FUNDING AND See page 8 for details STUDENT SUPPORT Our staff are able to give expert advice on all aspects of student funding, welfare and disability support, including eligibility, how to apply and information on how you will be supported whilst you are studying. TALKS DROP-IN Fees and funding presentation: an overview of student The Finance Advice and Disability Advice teams will be based in the finance and LJMU Scholarships Mount Pleasant Campus Marketplace (Redmonds Building) and City Campus Marketplace (James Parsons Building). REDMONDS BUILDING IM MARSH CAMPUS They will be available throughout the Open Day (09:00-15:30) for friendly Staff will be on hand to 10:20 - 10:50 and confidential advice on: 11:20 - 11:50 answer general questions. n Student funding 13:20 - 13:50 For talks, please visit Redmonds Building. n Scholarships n Disability support including how to apply for the Disabled Student JAMES PARSONS BUILDING Allowance and what accommodation might be best for you 10:15 - 10:45 11:15 - 11:45 For STUDENT FUNDING and MONEY ADVICE: 12:15 - 12:45 [email protected] or 0151 231 3153/3154 13:15 - 13:45 For disability support: [email protected] or 0151 231 3164/3165 10 For me the best thing about living in student accommodation is it’s a great way to make friends as it’s such a social and friendly environment. The most challenging thing is having to cook and clean for yourself. Raphael Rodely Residential Assistant 11 FIND US STEP5 IN THE LJMU MARKETPLACE ACCOMMODATION See page 8 for details All new students are guaranteed a room in high quality, city centre based student accommodation while studying at LJMU and our Accommodation Office is committed to helping you find the perfect home from home. TALKS VISITING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION DROP-IN An overview of student accommodation at All of our student accommodation is Say hello to our student accommodation LJMU, where to live and how to book. available to view as part of today’s team who can offer you advice on all Open Day from 09:00-15:30. aspects of living away from home while REDMONDS BUILDING studying at LJMU. They can also provide 10:00 - 10:20 Accommodation tours are on a drop- you with maps and directions to a wide 11:00 - 11:20 in basis, allowing you to view as many selection of Halls. different options as you would like. Pick up 13:00 - 13:20 The Accommodation team will be a walking map from any of our information available in Mount Pleasant Campus desks, registration points or from the (Redmonds Building) and City Campus JAMES PARSONS BUILDING accommodation stand in either Redmonds (James Parsons Building) during the 10:00 - 10:15 Building or James Parsons Building.
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