Fri 16th & Sat 17th November, 10am-3pm OPEN DAYS AT CITY UNIVERSITY

THE HITCHHIKERS @DublinCityUni GUIDE TO THE GALAXY BY DOUGLAS ADAMS © facebook.com/DCU 1979 SERIOUS PRODUCTIONS DCU. ’s University of Enterprise. www.dcu.ie WELCOME Welcome to ! Our Open Day is packed full of activities to help you find out what DCU has to offer you. There will be a variety of opportunities for you to attend course talks, displays and demonstrations, where our lecturers and current students look forward to meeting and chatting with you.

ARRIVING ON CAMPUS To help and assist you, there are two Open Day Information Points. These are located in the foyer of the Research and Engineering Centre and in the Exhibition Area, which is located in “The Hub”. Be sure to look out for our Student Ambassadors and members of staff who will be delighted to help you. We will be wearing blue jackets with the words “Can I help”.

SUBJECT TALKS DCU offers honour degree courses in Business, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Health and Computing. At the presentations, you will have the opportunity to meet with academic staff and current stu- dents. Information on all degree courses will be covered in the relevant subject talks. Each presentation will be repeated throughout the day. For example, if you are interested in Accounting and Finance, you will attend the Business course talk at one of the listed times in room QG15 in the Business School.

Subject Talks Friday Saturday Location

Business School 10.30, 11.30, 10.30, 11.30, Room QG15, Courses covered in this talk include: 12.30, 13.30 12.30, 13.30 Business School Business Studies, Global Business, Business Studies International, Accounting and Finance

Business School 10.30, 11.30, 10.30, 11.30, Room QG22, Courses covered in this talk include: 12.30, 13.30 12.30, 13.30 Business School Marketing, Innovation and Technology, Aviation Management with Pilot Studies, Economics Politics and Law

School of Physical Sciences 10.30, 12.30, 11.30, 13.30 Room XG22, Courses covered in this talk include: Science Building Applied Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Physics with Biomedical Sciences, Common Entry into Science, Environmental Science and Health

School of Biotechnology 10.30, 11.30, 10.30, 11.30 Room XG20, Courses covered in this talk include: 12.30, 13.30 12.30, 13.30 Science Building Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, Environmental Science and Health, Horticulture, Common Entry into Science

School of Chemical Sciences 11.30, 12.30, 11.30, 12.30, Room XG19, Courses covered in this talk include: 13.30 13.30 Science Building Analytical Science, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Environmental Science and Health, Common Entry into Science

School of Health and Human Performance 10.30, 11.30, 10.30, 11.30, Room XG21, Courses covered in this talk include: 12.30, 13.30 12.30, 13.30 Science Building Sport Science and Health, Athletic Therapy and Training, PE with Biology, PE with Maths

Science Education 10.30, 11.30, 11.30, 13.30, Room XG14, 12.30 Science Building School of Nursing and Human Sciences 10.30, 14.00, 11.30,12.30, Room HG20, Courses covered in this talk include: 13.30 School of Nursing General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability and Human Sciences Nursing, Children’s and General Nursing 11.30, 12.30 Room HG22, School of Nursing and Human Sciences

BSc in Psychology 10.30, 13.30, 11.30,12.30, Room HG22, 13.30 School of Nursing and Human Sciences

BSc in Health and Society 10.30 Room HG05, School of Nursing and Human Sciences

12.30, 13.30 10.30, 12.30, Room HG10, School of 13.30 Nursing and Human Sciences

Mathematical Sciences courses 10.30, 11.30, 11.30, 12.30, Room HG17,School of Courses covered in this talk include: 13.30 Nursing and Human Actuarial Mathematics, Common Entry into Actuarial, Sciences Financial and Mathematical Sciences

Law and Government courses 10.30, 11.30 11.30, 12.30, Room CG12, Courses covered in this talk include: 12.30 13.30 Henry Grattan Building BCL Law and Society, International Relations

BA Arts 11.30, 13.30 11.30, 13.30 Room CG05, Henry Grattan Building

School of Communications 11.30, 12.30 11.30, 12.30 Room QG13, Courses covered in this talk include: 13.30 13.30 Business School Communication Studies, Journalism, Multimedia

BA in Education and Training 11.30; 12.30 11.30; 13.30 Room CG03, Henry Grattan Building

BA in Contemporary Culture & Society, BA in Applied 11.30; 12.30 11.30, 13.30 Room CG04, Henry Languages and Intercultural Studies, BA in Languages 13.30 Grattan Building for International Communication (English Studies)

Engineering courses Rolling Rolling Room SG14, Research Courses covered in this talk include: presentation presentation and Engineering Centre Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing all day all day Engineering, Common Entry

School of Computing 10.30; 11.30; 10.30; 12.30; Room LG25 and LG26, Courses covered in this talk include: 13.30 13.30 School of Computing Computer Applications, Enterprise Computing

* Key academic staff from Fiontar will be available in the Exhibition Area to talk about Gnó agus Gaeilge (Business and Irish) and Gaeilge agus Iriseoireacht (Irish and Journalism). Comprehensive Information about their courses will be provided at the Fiontar stand on an individual basis.

** The Common Entry into Science course will be outlined in the talks given by the Schools of Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Biotechnology.

Please refer to the campus map on the back page for directions to the talks. DISPLAYS Selected Schools within the Faculty of Science and Health will be doing tours and/or demonstrations in the labs and skills centres. The Faculty of Engineering and Computing will also be conducting a wide range of demonstrations.

EXPLORE THE CAMPUS It is important that you get a feel for the DCU campus because it could be your home from home for the next three or four years!

Tours of campus will take place at regular intervals throughout the day and highlights include: • Student Accommodation • University Sports Club • The Library • The Hub Student Centre

Tours of campus will depart from the ‘Street’ in the Henry Grattan Building at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00 - the tour will take approximately 40 minutes.

EXHIBITION AREA The Exhibition Area is located in “The Hub”. It will provide Information Points for you to ask questions or to find out more about DCU. You will have an opportunity to meet representatives from the following areas: • Student Support & Development • Access Service • Careers Service • DCU Business School • Sports Academy • Faculty of Science and Health • Sport Scholarships • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences • Accommodation • Faculty of Engineering and Computing • Admissions • International Office • Mature Student Information • Disability and Learning Support Service

So whether you have a question about what career a DCU degree can direct you towards, sports scholarships, or work placement opportunities, make sure you stop by the Exhibition Area. Also, staff from the faculties will be available in the Exhibition Area to offer individual advice or to answer specific queries about courses. STUDENT LIFE There are over 90 clubs and societies in DCU. Students from various clubs and societies will also be around campus doing demonstrations and giving you the chance to sample student life. Feel free to talk to them about life in DCU.

SPORT AT DCU Representatives from Admissions, Sport and Recreation and the Sports Academy will be available to talk to you at the Exhibition Area about our Sports Scholarships Programme and Elite Sportsperson Entry Scheme.

GENERAL TALKS ON UNIVERSITY LIFE Going to university means more than just attending courses. Throughout the day, a series of general talks will take place offering information specific to DCU as well as advice about university life in general that will benefit your students wherever they decide to study. The general talks include:

Student Survival Guide The talk will be hosted by the Students’ Union and will look at everything you need to know to survive in university. Current students will discuss student life, because going to university means more than just attending classes; it’s also about student life, making new friends and getting involved in sports, clubs & societies. This talk will cover student life, participating in clubs & societies and sports.

Student Sport & Elite Sport Opportunities in DCU At DCU we believe in a “Sport for all” philosophy. Why? Because developing as an individual is not just about books and learning, and that’s why we: • Promote participation in sport by as many people as possible • Encourage the development of sports clubs • Support elite sportspersons

Talk Times Talks Friday Saturday Location Student Survival Guide 11.30, 12.00 11.30, 13.30 The Inter 14.30 Faith Centre Student Sport 10.30, 12.30 10.30, 12.30 The Inter Faith Centre Faith

Applicants with a Disability DCU Disability and Learning Support Service will be hosting an information session on Friday 16 November 2012, Health Sciences Building, Room HG08 (Ground Floor) from 12.00pm-1.00pm. This session is for applicants with a disability and who might be considering third level education. The session will be facilitated by Ted Harvey, Disability Officer.

Why not take the opportunity to get a taste of DCU on this exciting day, view the campus facilities and find out what supports you are entitled to avail of from DCU. SEMINAR FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS – FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER The Seminar for Guidance Counsellors will take place on Friday 16 November which will provide up to date information about our new courses and other developments. The seminar will start at 11.30 and will be held in the ‘1838 Club’ (). Following the seminar, there will be a lunch at 12.45 for Guidance Counsellors and teachers. On arrival, tea/coffee will be available in the ‘1838 Club’ (Albert College) for Guidance Counsellors and teachers.

ADVISORY SESSION FOR PARENTS – SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER A talk will take place on Saturday 17 November that will outline how to approach higher education from a parent’s point of view. Presented by DCU Student Support & Development, the advisory session will examine the costs involved in attending college and also the supports available to students. Furthermore it will highlight what parents should look out for and how to tackle any issues that may arise. There will be a talk at 11.30 and 13.30. These will take place in the 1838 club in Albert College.

BUS TO LINKED COLLEGES A complimentary bus from DCU to our linked colleges’ Open Days – St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Mater Dei Institute of Education and – will depart from outside the Helix at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00. This bus service will operate on Saturday only.

All information is correct at time of going to print.