Mini Open Day Guide Wednesday 8 January 2020 9.30 Am – 12.30 Pm

Mini Open Day Guide Wednesday 8 January 2020 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Make sure you don't forget to take advantage of our travel and accommodation offer! See back cover for more details. Contents

Introduction UCAS application support...... 5 Talks Welcome talk...... 6 Information stands...... 8 Subject stands...... 9 Tours Campus tours...... 10 Accommodation tour...... 12 Map Campus map...... 14 Directions map...... 16 When you get here...... 18 Food and drink Where to eat and drink...... 20 Life in Hull Your life in Hull...... 22 Our neighbourhood...... 24 Our city...... 26 7 reasons to choose Hull...... 28 Next steps Next steps...... 30 Team GB...... 32 Accommodation and travel grant...... 36

2 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 3 Thank you for booking a place on our open day. We can’t wait to welcome you onto campus. It’s a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the course that interests you and to get a feel for life at Hull. Here are a few pointers to help you make the most of your visit …

Check-in on arrival First things first. Check-in at our Arrival Point to register and pick up your goodie bag as soon as you arrive – you should have received a QR code from us via email; please bring this with you. The Arrival Point is marked on the map on page 14 and signposted on campus too. Subject stands Our academic staff are available to speak to you at their stands and can answer questions about your chosen subject. Most stands are based in the Brynmor Jones library, with our health-related subjects based in the Allam Medical Building. Welcome talk TOP TIP This will give you a great overview of what life's like at the University of Hull, as well as a quick introduction to accommodation, finance and applying to university. You’ll Look out for our student ambassadors in blue tops. They’re on hand to show also hear from our current students about their life at Hull. you around, answer your questions and share their experiences of being a student at Hull. Nothing is too much trouble – just ask! Information stands You can get more detailed information about student finance, accommodation, student support and much more at our support stands in the Arrival Point. Staffed by experts from each area, you’ll have the opportunity to get further details and have all UCAS application support of your questions answered. Ground floor, Brynmor Jones Library Explore with a tour Seminar: Making Your Application Stand Out We’re proud to show off our amazing campus. That’s why we offer regular student-led How could 500 words change your life? Come and find out what our admissions staff campus tours throughout the day. You can find more details on page 10. look for in a personal statement. From academic passions to hobbies and interests, there are lots of ways to make your statement catch our attention. Clinic: Personal Statement Clinic Bring your personal statement along to our open day and one of our friendly staff will review it for you. We’ll be able to offer advice on how to make your application stand out. You can find more details on page 6.

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Welcome Talk Allam Lecture Theatre, Derwent Building 10 – 11 am

UCAS application support Making Your Application Stand out Teaching Room 1, ground floor, Brynmor Jones Library 11.15 am – 12 pm Personal Statement Clinic Ground floor, Brynmor Jones Library Open from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

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We know that choosing the right course is important. Our staff at the subject stands can provide lots of useful information about what you’ll study at Hull.

Brynmor Jones Library Allam Medical Building 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 9.30 – 12.30 American Studies Biomedical Science Applied Modern Languages Health and Social Care (University Biochemistry Certificate and Alternative Route) Biological Science (including Marine Midwifery Biology) Nursing (including Adult, Child, Learning Business Disability, Mental Health) Chemical Engineering Operating Department Practice Chemistry Paramedic Science Computer Science (including Games Physiotherapy Development, Mechatronics and Robotics) Criminology Information stands Digital Media and Games Design Drama Education Need extra details about accommodation or finance? Engineering (including Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical and Medical and Want to know more about how we support students Biomedical) while they’re here at Hull? English and Creative Writing Film and Media Studies We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, and you might need Forensic Science some additional advice. Just pop along to our information stands at the Arrival Point Foundation Studies and have all your questions answered by our expert staff. Geography, Geology and Environmental Science Arrival Point Brynmor Jones Library History 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Law Accommodation Ask a parent Maths Hull sport – the Allam Sport Centre Ask a student Music International and EU Philosophy Money matters Physics and Astrophysics Postgraduate admissions Politics Students’ union Psychology Social Work Student Wellbeing Sport, Health and Exercise Science Undergraduate admissions Teacher Training (including Primary Teaching)

8 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 9 TALKS Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 11 2020 Guide Mini Open Day Your Venn Building  Venn Seventh-floor observatorySeventh-floor  Derwent Building  Brynmor  Jones Library Allam Medical Building 

Brynmor Jones Library and and Library Jones Brynmor observatory seventh-floor and learning a million books Home to our library is the academic resources, check you sure hub of our campus. Make floor – the seventh from out the view such an inspiring place it’s see why you’ll study. to Self-guided am - 12.30 9.30 time between Any pm The Allam Sport Centre Centre Sport Allam The sports of our new tour a self-guided Take and fitness including a fully- facilities equipped gym, international-standard sports courts changing and accessible spaces. Self-guided am – 12.30 9.30 time between Any pm Tours Allam Medical Building Allam Medical The beating heart of our £28-million health campus project, the Allam an Medical make Building exists to to ordinary difference extraordinary cutting-edge people. With facilities theatre, including a mock operating the medical training we’re where it’s of the future. professionals 30 mins Duration: am and 9.30 time between Any 12.30 pm floor the ground from available Tickets of the Allam Medical Building Led by our students, these tours are a our students, by are these tours Led campus. the Learn explore to way great a little and even facilities about our great history of the place. 45 mins Duration: am to 11.45 am 9.30 from 15 mins Every Meet one of our student ambassadors at the library entrance Full campus tour Full campus | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Guide Mini Open Day 10 | Your Explore our campus with our range of open day tours … tours day open of range our with campus our Explore Accommodation tours

If you’re thinking about living in student accommodation, we think ours is pretty special. See it first-hand on one of our tours …

The Courtyard Ideally placed for getting the most out of student life, day and night, The Courtyard is close to the new sports facilities and Student Central. Any time between 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Allow 20 – 25 minutes Ask at The Courtyard reception (26 on campus map)

Westfield Court Our new multi-million pound development on the west of campus offers a mix of high-quality, self-catered rooms. They are a couple of minutes’ walk from the library and offer a range of options. Taylor Court Westfield Court also offers a range of facilities including a 24-hour reception, An established and close-knit community, Taylor Court is located right next to the launderette, fantastic social spaces and beautiful outdoor areas. campus. Visit any time between 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Any time between 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Allow 20 – 25 minutes Allow 10 – 15 minutes Ask at Westfield Court reception (28 on campus map) Ask at Taylor Court (25 on campus map)

12 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 13 Campus map

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EVENT CAR PARK DISABLED CAR PARK 24 TAYLOR COURT 14 5 P 2 15 25 21 WESTFIELD COURT BRYNMOR JONES 30 LIBRARY 7 35 6

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1. Allam Medical Building (C3) 10. Don (C3) 19. Nidd (C4) 25. Taylor Court (G2) 2. Applied Science (D2) 11. Enterprise Centre (C3) 20. Prayer Room (E1) 26. The Courtyard (E1) 3. Brynmor Jones Library (D3) 12. Esk (C4) 21. Robert Blackburn (D2) 27. Venn (Reception) (E3) 4. Calder (B3) 13. Ferens (E3) 22. Sport and Fitness Centre 28. Westfield Court (B3) 5. Canham Turner (D2) 14. Gulbenkian Centre (E2) (The Allam Sport Centre) (D1) 29. Wharfe (D3) 6. Chemical Engineering (E2) 15. Hardy (E2) 23. Sport, Health and Exercise 30. Wilberforce (F2) Science Lab (C1) 7. Chemistry (E2) 16. Larkin (E3) 24. Student Central/students’ union 8. Cohen (F3) 17. Loxley (HYMS) (B3) (E2) 9. Derwent (D3) 18. Middleton Hall (E3)

14 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 15 Directions to  Car Best route: M62/A63 or A1079 the University Postcode for satnav/Google Maps: HU6 7TS FREE parking on campus See map for directions from M62/A63

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Park your car for free At the Wilberforce multi-storey car park (via Inglemire Lane). Or you can find our disabled parking near the Canham Turner building.

Register at the Arrival Point And we’ll give you your FREE info pack and goody bag. You can find the Arrival Point on the campus map on page 14, and it’ll be signposted all around campus.

Tell us about special requirements Most of our campus is wheelchair accessible, but please do ask if we can help in any way. Please email us at [email protected] before you arrive, or let us know when you sign in.

Ask a student ambassador Our student ambassadors will be on hand all day. If you need any information about the University, just ask. You can’t miss them – they'll be scattered around campus wearing their blue University t-shirts.

Connect to our free Wifi Just select UOH-Guest and follow the instructions. While you’re at it, why not follow us on social media and use the hashtag #ChooseHull?

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18 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 19 Grab a bite to eat

Whether you fancy coffee and a croissant on the go, or a full-on sit-down meal, you’ll find plenty of places to eat and drink on campus. Plus we’ve brought in a few special extras just for you. So take the weight off, recharge … and bon appetit! Cafes Arts Cafe Middleton Hall (map reference 18) Derwent Cafe Derwent (map reference 9) Eats Students’ union (map reference 24) The Library Cafe Brynmor Jones Library (map reference 3) The Pantry Canham Turner (map reference 5) Sanc Students’ union (map reference 24) Wilde’s Cafe Canham Turner (map reference 5) Zest Allam Medical Building (map reference 1)

See map on page 14. The Library Cafe 

20 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 21 Hull University Union (HUU) Did you know? As well as representing students while The BBC’s Mark Chapman they’re at university, HUU organises (Chappers) developed his sports teams and other societies you can passion for broadcasting while join. These cover all kinds of interests – studying at Hull. During his from football to Harry Potter or student degree he volunteered for the media, plus faith and cultural groups too. Some people join because they already student radio station. A couple have an interest in that area; other of decades later, his career has people just sign up to try something new. seen him present on Radio 1, 5 HUU also runs lots of activities for Live and now on TV for Match Welcome Fest, which is the big events of the Day 2. calendar at the start of term. The emphasis is on making friends and having fun, with activities for everyone. Campus Sport As well as HUU sports activities, the And the HUU building, called Student University also offers extra ways to Central, is where support teams like the get active as part of its Campus Sport Careers Service and Student Welfare are programme. This includes the Fabulass usually based. They’ll be happy to chat to activities just for women, and fantastic you at any time if you need some advice facilities at the Allam Sports Centre. There or just someone to listen. are even volunteering and employment opportunities to boost your CV.

A place to relax Your life at Hull It’s not all lecture theatres and seminar rooms, the University has lots of spaces to unwind too. There are bars and cafes, live music venues, lots of places to meet friends for a meal, plus when the weather is nice, you’ll see lots of students University is a place to feed the head and the heart. relaxing outdoors around campus too! Somewhere to develop yourself personally, socially, academically. It’s where you find friends for life. Where you say yes to every opportunity and do things you never dreamed of. It’s your key to a brilliant future. And at Hull, you get it all in equal measure.

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Our neighbourhood

Just a few minutes’ walk from campus, you’ll find the vibrant university quarter: the Avenues. A second home for our students and a popular place to live, it’s a lively, bohemian part of town, peppered with unique places and interesting people. There’s a multicultural mix of bars, cafés, restaurants and shops, and, as it’s a residential area, there’s a strong community spirit. The local streets and parks even host festivals in summer, and many of the up- and-coming creative people live around here.

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24 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 25 Humber Street Sesh  Our city

Hull’s become one of the UK’s most talked-about  Love the arts? destinations. It’s not hard to see why: there’s so much to Plays, shows, singers, readings, book do here that you’ll do well to tick everything off in your launches, drama groups and stand-up years studying in the city. comedy – you can see all these and more at places like Hull Truck, Bonus Arena, Hull New Theatre, and the BBC’s Contains The Minerva   Foodie?  Night owl? Strong Language Festival. We’ve even got a board game cafe on Newland Avenue to For a variety of tastes originating from Just a short walk from campus, the Avenues satisfy your competitive side. around the world, there’s Thai House, are buzzing with bars like Pave, Larkin’s Marrakech, The Greek and Lucca all on and The Board Room. Then in town, there’s You’ll find fellow art lovers at Artlink, nearby Princes Ave. While in the town proper ye olde pubs like the White Harte, Humber Street Gallery and the Ferens centre, you’ll find 1884 Tapas and Tapasya. Black Boy, Blue Bell and Minerva. Plus new Art Gallery where, in 2017, the Turner bars like The Brain Jar, Head of Steam and Prize was held and five of Francis Bacon’s Hitchcock’s in the Old Town, and Zoo Café Thieving Harry’s. ‘Screaming Popes’ were exhibited. on Newland Ave, are favourite haunts for vegetarians and vegans. For burger lovers, Cocktails more your thing? Humber Street And, of course, we have Freedom Festival. Head of Steam, Dope Burger and Shoot the Distillery serves around 100 gins, plus spirits A whole weekend dedicated to art, dance, Bull are all must do’s. As is Bob Carver’s fish you’ve never heard of. Closer to home, music and theatre. and chips. there’s Roots Rum Shack and Lucca. As for nightclubs, you’ve got Piper, Welly and the  Into fashion? Freedom Festival  famous Spiders, to name just a few.  Love sports? Not far from the uni, you’ll find the Hull’s mad about sport. And it’s not just the  Gig addict? independent boutiques and shops of the locals – you’ll find loads of our students at Avenues: Little Bird, Bed, Bob Greens and football fixtures at Hull City, and at local The Adelphi club is legendary. Radiohead, more. rugby league derbies between arch rivals The Housemartins, Jarvis Cocker, Oasis, Bert Searching for vintage one-offs? Try Hull FC and Hull KR. Jansch, My Bloody Valentine and The Stone Beasley’s in Hepworth’s Arcade or Roses have all played there. Boxing’s big here, too. We’ve got close links Chinese Laundry on Saville Street. Down with St Paul’s Boxing Academy – the place Polar Bear puts on local and out-of-town by the waterfront on Humber Street, where gold medal-winning Olympian Luke bands every week. Pave runs a jazz jam you’ll discover eclectic independents like Campbell made a name for himself. every Tuesday night. Speak Easy regularly Poorboy Boutique, Tessies and 19point4. hosts open mic events around the Avenues And if none of that’s your thing, there are For big-name brands, St Stephen’s, Princes and in town. And keep your ear to the ground Humber Street  plenty more sports on offer. Squash, tennis, Quay and Prospect shopping centres for secret gigs from Sofar Sounds … netball, basketball, cricket, lacrosse … it’s all have everything you need in one place. here in Hull. Then there’s Humber Street Sesh. Every Or if you’re in the mood for a wander, August, over 200 bands play across 14 Whitefriargate and the high streets off stages in the centre of Hull. Queen Victoria Square are some of the best shopping spots in the city.

26 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 27 reasons to choose Hull 7 4 95.9% of our students are employed or Cheaper living costs than Leeds, Sheffield, in further study, six months after Manchester … graduating* 1 ... Newcastle, Birmingham, London and more. According to a 2019 cost of living survey by Numbeo, we're the most affordable UK city in Europe. You’re guaranteed a room on-campus, Hull vs London from first year to last† ‡ Average price of a ... 5  We have lots of on-campus accommodation to MEAL IN A BUDGET ONE-BED CINEMA TICKET MONTHLY GYM PINT OF choose from: catered or self-catered; big budget or RESTAURANT CITY-CENTRE FLAT FOR NEW RELEASE MEMBERSHIP LAGER (monthly rent) small. There’s something to suit everyone.

Awarded TEF Silver HULL £10 HULL £460.67 HULL £7.50 HULL £27.67 HULL £3 LONDON £15 LONDON £1,643.59 LONDON £12.50 LONDON £47.10 LONDON £5 We were awarded a Silver in the Teaching 6 Excellence Framework (TEF), which recognises excellence in teaching and learning in UK universities and colleges. Career-inspiring work experience With the likes of BMW, Disney, L’Oréal, IBM, Jaguar Land Boost your CV with Team GB^ 2 Rover, Game Republic, Intel and BP, to name a few.  Anyone on any course can get involved in our 7 Team GB partnership. That might be on an internship or it could be volunteering at major See the world events. Choose a degree where you’ll spend a trimester or a 3 year abroad. Make the most of summer studying a whole range of subjects. Or take 3–12 months as an  exchange student. The choice is yours. ‡ All figures sourced from Numbeo.com. * UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, for the academic year 2016/17 published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018. † If you’re a new, full-time, unaccompanied student, and you apply for accommodation by 1 October 2020, we guarantee you one of our 2,300+ on-campus rooms. ^ Places will be limited and exact details will be provided when available.

28 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 29 Next steps

Whether you’re just starting to look at universities or you’ve already applied, our open day is a great chance to get a feel for the University. While you’re here, you can ask our Admissions team all about … Applying for 2020 entry If you’re applying to start in September 2020, you may get an offer via email or be invited to an interview, depending on the course you’re interested in. Applications are open now via UCAS. Applicant experience days If you’re made an offer, you’ll be invited to an applicant experience day. This is a great opportunity to find out what it’s really like to study here, as you’ll spend time in your subject area, taking part in a variety of taster lectures and workshops. Plus, if you live more than 20 miles away, we should be able to help with the cost of your journey to attend your applicant experience day. Find out how to apply for Hull at hull.ac.uk or come and chat to us today.

We're also running helpful sessions on compiling an eye-catching personal statement for your UCAS form, and how to make your application stand out from the crowd. See page 5 and 7 for more details.

For more information, go to www.hull.ac.uk/visitus

30 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 31 “ Here, you matter – no matter where you've come from. Extraordinary ” is in you. And we’ll help you find it.

Have you heard … We are Team GB’s official university partner – and we couldn’t be more proud. And like Team GB, we believe there’s a spark of extraordinary in everyone. But we also know that extraordinary doesn’t just happen. “

This is what our partnership with Team GB It’s life-changing. It’s knowing that here, With us behind is built on. Our united belief is that anyone, you matter – no matter where you’ve come you, and with the right opportunities ahead and from. Here, you can achieve whatever you #FindYour a dedicated team behind, can achieve want to, go wherever it takes you, conquer opportunity extraordinary things. heights, imagine sights others can’t see. ahead, you're Our shared mission is to show this to the It’s that indescribable feeling that tells you: unstoppable. Extraordinary world. Because extraordinary can be a “Here is where I’m meant to be.” record-breaking, gold medal-winning Extraordinary is happening right now. performance in front of millions, or simply On fields and tracks, in lectures and ” being the first to talk in a roomful of laboratories. In boxing rings, workshops, strangers. We see it in everyone. studios and surgeries. On the next street, in It’s speaking out against injustice, trusting the heart of our city, even next door. It’s in your conscience. Making changes to your you. So what are you waiting for? own life to help make the world a better With us behind you, and opportunity place. Chasing your personal best, getting ahead, you’re unstoppable. It’s time to find your highest mark yet and still pushing for your extraordinary at the University of Hull. Find out more at higher, still beating yourself. Still meeting people from around the world for the first time. Learning what their lives are like, then ending up friends for life.

32 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 33 This is going to be huge. And you’re invited.

What does our partnership with Team GB mean for you and your future? Our partnership with Team GB lasts Lots. Whatever you’re studying, there’ll be opportunities for you to get until the end of 2024 and spans involved. From CV boosting work experience placements to inspirational Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic talks with elite athletes, there are tons of opportunities to be part of our Games, as well as Beijing 2022 partnership with Britain’s best loved sports brand. Olympic Winter Games.

Gain one-of-a-kind work Hear inspirational stories and So there will be plenty more experience and internship insights from Team GB guest opportunities for you to get involved opportunities*† speakers over the next few years.

Get involved with joint research Volunteer at Team GB events to and enterprise projects boost your CV† To find out more, go to And much more … * Places will be limited and exact details will be provided when available. hull.ac.uk/TeamGB † Depending on your subject.

34 | Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 Your Mini Open Day Guide 2020 | 35 Live more than 20 miles away? You'll be eligible for help towards the cost of your journey to our open day. And you could even get free overnight accommodation too! We know travelling to open days can be a big commitment. But we also know how important it is to see the campus for yourself. That’s why we're offering visitors who live more than 20 miles away help with their travel costs. And we can even offer free on-campus accommodation the night before. Sound good? To claim your travel expenses back, you'll need to bring some ID (bank card, student card, driving licence or passport) and something with your address on it by 12.30 pm on the day of your visit. Full details and terms and conditions online at www.hull.ac.uk/stayhere

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