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Open Day Wednesday 14 November 2018 Postgraduate Open Day Wednesday 14 November 2018 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day +44(0)131 651 1905 [email protected] fb.com/applyedinburgh @applyedinburgh @applyedinburgh studentstories.ed.ac.uk #edopenday #drawntoedinburgh The University of Edinburgh 2 Postgraduate Open Day 14 November 2018 A very warm welcome to the Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Edinburgh. We understand the importance of making the right study choices, so we hope that today will provide you with an insight into the postgraduate experience at Edinburgh and equip you with the practical information you need, if you decide to apply. To help you get the most out of your visit, we suggest you take a moment to plan your day, as some sessions overlap. The planner below is pre- populated with core sessions that we recommend all visitors attend. Useful information Plan your Open Day... Finding your way around: Time Activity Our Student Ambassadors are available throughout 09:00 Registration opens the day to help answer questions and give you directions. They are all current students, so feel free to ask them about university life. Just look out for their red t-shirts. 09:30 Complimentary refreshments These will be available at the following times: • 09.00 – 11.00: Tea & coffee in the Informatics 10:00 Forum and Chaplaincy (Map 2, ref. 19 & 29) • From 12.30: You will be offered lunch during your School visit • 15.00 - 16.15: Tea & coffee at the Open Day 10:30 Postgrad Café, Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) • 16.15 - 18.30: Selection of wines and soft drinks at the Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 11:15 Postgraduate welcome talk Why not explore the city: (also includes talks on funding, employability & application writing) Explore the city via Edinburgh Bus Tours. If you book online before you travel you can get 15% off using the 12:30 code HelloEdinburgh. Your School visit (see page 4) Lost property: First check with the helpdesks otherwise all lost 15:30 property will be taken to the St Leonard's Police Station, St. Leonard's Street. Their telephone number is +44(0)178 628 9070. 16:00 Your feedback: At the end of today you will receive an electonic survey. Your feedback really helps us to improve the day, so please do complete the survey when you 16:30 Reception receive it. - unwind at the end of the day ...then have a safe journey home The University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Open Day 14 November 2018 3 Morning programme Registration and refreshments - Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 09.00 - 11.00 Please register at the Informatics Forum when you arrive on the day. Tea and coffee will also be available. Helpdesk - Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) & McEwan Hall (Map 2, ref. 22) All day Speak to staff for any help you need. Student Support Services Information Fair - Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 09.00 - 11.00 Drop in to speak with representatives from our Accommodation team, Careers Service, Centre for Open Learning, Development & Alumni, Edinburgh Global, Edinburgh University Sports Union, Edinburgh University Students’ Association, Go Abroad, Information Services, Institute for Academic Development (IAD), Online Learning, Sport & Exercise, Student Disability Service. Admissions Information Point - McEwan Hall Basement (Map 2, ref. 22) 09.00 - 11.00 Speak with representatives from College Admissions Offices (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Medicine & Veterinary Medicine; Science & Engineering). The admissions desks for Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences and Social & Political Sciences will only be available at the Schools from 12.30 - 15.30. Student Funding Information Point - McEwan Hall Basement (Map 2, ref. 22) 09.00 - 11.00 Speak with the Scholarships & Student Funding Services and Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Talks & Panel Sessions - Various locations 09.30 - 10.00 Returning to studies after a break McEwan Hall (Map 2, ref. 22) 10.00 - 10.30 Making the transition to postgraduate research Teviot Row House (Map 2, ref. 32) 10.30 - 11.00 Moving on from undergraduate to masters study McEwan Hall (Map 2, ref. 22) 11.15 - 12.30 Postgraduate taught: welcome & key information McEwan Hall (Map 2, ref. 22) 11.15 - 12.30 Postgraduate research: welcome & key information Teviot Row House (Map 2, ref. 32) Tours - Various meeting points 09.15, 09.30, 09.45 Accommodation Tours - 60 minutes Visitor Centre (Map 2, ref. 33) 09.15, 09.30, 09.45 George Square Campus Tours - 60 minutes Outside Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 09.00 - 11.00 Library self guided tour & information desk Main Library (Map 2, ref. 21) School Visits - See page 4 for specific School visit times and venues. Departure and finish times vary 12.30 onwards You’ll be able to visit your choice of School, find out more about taught programmes and research opportunities. Full details are online: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day Afternoon programme Helpdesk - McEwan Hall (Map 2, ref. 22) & Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 12.00 - 17.00 Speak to staff for any help you need all day. Admissions Information Point - McEwan Hall Basement (Map 2, ref. 22) 15.00 - 17.00 A second chance to meet representatives from College Admissions Offices (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Medicine & Veterinary Medicine; Science & Engineering). The admissions desks for Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences and Social & Political Sciences will only be available at the Schools from 12.30 - 15.30. Talks - Appleton Tower (Map 2, ref. 3) 15.45 - 16.15 Information for EU students Lecture Theatre 4 15.45 - 16.15 Information for non-EU International students Lecture Theatre 5 Student Funding Information Point - McEwan Hall Basement (Map 2, ref. 22) 15.00 - 17.00 A second opportunity to put questions to our Scholarships & Student Funding Services team. Postgrad Café - Informatics Forum, Atrium (Map 2, ref. 19) 15.00 - 16.30 Drop in for complimentary refreshments and a chance to chat with current postgraduates. Tours - Various meeting points 15.00, 15.30, 16.00 Sport & Exercise Tours - 60 minutes Visitor Centre (Map 2, ref. 33) 15.00, 15.15, 15.30, George Square Campus Tours - 60 minutes Outside the Informatics Forum 15.45 & 16.00 (Map 2, ref. 19) 15.00 - 16.00 Library self guided tour & information desk Main Library (Map 2, ref. 21) Reception - Informatics Forum (Map 2, ref. 19) 16.30 - 18.30 Unwind at the end of the day at our informal reception in the Informatics Forum. Continue your discussions with our staff and students, and compare notes with other prospective applicants. The University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Open Day 14 November 2018 4 Colleges are colour coded as: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Medicine and Veterinary Medicine School visits Science and Engineering All visitors who attend the Welcome to the University of Edinburgh address will be met outside McEwan Hall or the Informatics Forum by student representatives to lead you to your venue or coach. School Location/Map Ref. Starts Ends Getting there Biological 1206C, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 12.45 15.30 A courtesy bus to King’s Buildings will be provided to all visitors Sciences King’s Buildings, from Buccleuch Place (Map 2, ref. B) at 12.30 and a return bus will Map 1, ref. 4 run at regular intervals between 15.15 - 15.30. Business School 29 Buccleuch Place, 12.30 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your Central Area, Map 2, ref. 5 central morning session to your School’s afternoon programme. Chemistry Joseph Black Building, 12.45 15.30 A courtesy bus to King’s Buildings will be provided to all visitors King’s Buildings, from Buccleuch Place (Map 2, ref. B) at 12.30 and a return bus will Map 1, ref. 5 run at regular intervals between 15.15 - 15.30. Dental Institute Basement, McEwan Hall, 12.30 15.30 Following the core programme, visitors can also tour the Dental Central Area, Map 2, ref. 22 Institute (Map 2, ref. 8) from 14.15 - 15.15. Divinity New College, 12.45 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your Central Area, Map 2, ref. 24 central morning session to your School’s afternoon programme. Economics 2.11, 31 Buccleuch Place, 12.30 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your Central Area, Map 2, ref. 4 central morning session to your School’s afternoon programme. Edinburgh West Court, Main Building, ECA 12.45 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your College of Art Map 2, ref. 20 central morning session to your School’s afternoon programme. Education Godfery Thomson Hall, Thomson’s Land, 12.45 15.00 Visitors should take the courtesy bus from Buccleuch Place to the Holyrood campus, Map 2, ref. 16 Holyrood Campus at 12.30. Engineering Classroom 2, Sanderson Building, 12.45 15.30 A courtesy bus to King’s Buildings will be provided to all visitors King’s Buildings, Map 1, ref. 9 from Buccleuch Place (Map 2, ref. B) at 12.30 and a return bus will run at regular intervals between 15.15 - 15.30. GeoSciences Edinburgh Centre for 12.45 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your Carbon Innovation (ECCI), central morning session to your School's afternoon programme. Central Area, Map 2, ref. 10 Health in Doorway 6 & 4, Old Medical School, 12.30 15.30 Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from your Social Science Central Area, Map 2, ref. 26 central morning session to your School’s afternoon programme.
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