Summer Open Days 1 July 2016 2 July
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Welcome to our Contents Summer Open Days Today you’ll get to explore our vibrant campus, discover Welcome 2 more about the many opportunities on offer (both during your degree and in your free time), and find out what it’s like to be Travelling to the University 3 part of the friendly student community here at Newcastle. We hope you enjoy your time with us! What’s happening on the day 5 Planning your day 6 Newcastle University Open Day Team [email protected] Seeing the city 7 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday 0191 208 8675 Subject Sessions 9 Subject Fairs 15 Information Fair 17 PARTNERS stand 17 PARTNERS is our supported entry • free assessed summer route into Newcastle University. school (July, Year 13) where Information Sessions 18 Our nationally recognised you’ll complete a project in Tours of the campus 1 PARTNERS programme is your subject, which counts and facilities 19 for students who are less as 40 points to your offer likely to go to university. • a lower offer (if you pass Accommodation Tours 21 The programme has been running our summer school) Where to eat on campus 23 for schools and colleges in • help with applying and Useful information 25 North East England since 2000, understanding student and over 3,000 students have finance, and support Campus map 26 successfully entered university when results come out who might otherwise not have Day planner back cover • the chance to meet other done. The programme is now students on the scheme and open to all eligible students find out about Newcastle in England and composes: University and student life here • extra help and support Share once you’re a student here your day #nclvisit
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20% off parking We have negotiated a 20% discount for Travelling to parking at two city-centre NCP car parks on 1 and 2 July. These are located at: the University • John Dobson Street (NE1 8HL) (552 spaces) Newcastle has excellent transport • New Bridge Street links by road and rail from (NE1 8AB) (376 spaces) major cities across the UK. The University is within a 10-minute walk of these car parks. Please note: to receive the reduced- rate NCP car parking, please collect a ticket from the Welcome Desk in the Information Fair, in King’s Gate (University map leaflet ref 1), open from 9.00–4.00. This reduced rate is only available on 1 and 2 July. For maps and directions to these car parks, please see: www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park
3 Travelling by train Travelling by car Metro park and ride 4 Located on the East Coast main train line, The University is based in the city centre, As the city centre is a busy place to park, another option is to park at a Newcastle is only three hours from London so we have limited parking on campus and nearby Metro station and travel to the city centre by Metro. For Metro and even closer to other major cities including can only offer parking for disabled visitors. travel we suggest you purchase a Metro DaySaver ticket for two zones. Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. Please e-mail [email protected] if The University is opposite Haymarket Metro station, which is a short journey from the stations listed below. Both of these stations offer long-stay parking: The University can easily be reached from Newcastle you need a disabled parking space. Central Station using the Metro light rail system. Due to the number of visitors expected, we Haymarket Metro station (opposite the campus) is recommend that you use public transport Four Lane Ends Metro station Heworth Metro station (for those travelling from the north) (for those travelling from the south) only two stops from the Central Station. Tickets are where possible to get to our campus. £2.80* for a Metro DaySaver return (one zone). Benton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7UJ Sunderland Road, Heworth, Gateshead NE10 0YJ Directions to the city centre Number of spaces: 475 Number of spaces: 462 Alternatively, it is about a 15-minute walk to From the north or south: follow the A1 the campus from the train station. Please see towards Newcastle. Leave the A1 (Newcastle Price of parking: £1.00 per day* Price of parking: £2.10 per day* our University map leaflet for directions. Look Western Bypass) at the junction with the A167/ Journey to Haymarket Metro station: 12 minutes Journey to Haymarket Metro station: 9 minutes out for our guides (wearing yellow T-shirts), A696 and follow signs for the ‘City Centre’. who will be at key areas of the city centre in the From the west: follow the A69 to the junction morning to help direct you to the campus. with the A1, and then take the A1 northbound. For more information, including timetables, a map and station locations, please see: Leave the A1 at the next junction, signposted www.nexus.org.uk/metro ‘City (West), Westerhope B6324’. Follow signs for the ‘City Centre A167’ and then follow signs to the ‘City Centre’. For satellite navigation purposes, please use the postcode of one of the city-centre car parks listed on our website: www.ncl.ac.uk/openday/travel Share your day #nclvisit *Prices are correct at the time of going to press (May 2016). Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Free WiFi Log on to the NUOpenDay wireless network using the password openday1 to access maps of the campus, city and other information: What’s happening www.ncl.ac.uk/openday Planning your day 5 tips to help you make on the day? the most of your visit…
Let us know you’re here 1 We’ll send you a unique QR code via e-mail – don’t forget to bring this on the day so you Arrive early can let us know you visited. There will be lots of opportunities to get your code scanned and you The event runs from 9.00–4.00. You can arrive can do it at any time throughout the day – look out for the ‘scan here’ signs at key locations. at any time, but there’s so much to pack into the day that we recommend you arrive early to make the most of what’s on offer. See us at the Welcome Desk Welcome Desk to find out more about the day. King’s Gate, 9.00–4.00 see opposite 2 Plan your time Information Fair Information Sessions Start by identifying which Subject Session(s) you want to attend (see pages 9–14), and use the King’s Gate, 9.00–4.00 Herschel Building, 9.15–3.30 planner at the back of this programme to plan 5 see page 17 see page 18 the rest of your day. Many of our tours and other 6 sessions are repeated throughout the day. Subject Sessions 3 Various times and locations Look out for the yellow T-shirts see pages 9–14 Current students will be at welcome points in the city and around campus to help you with directions. You’ll also see lots of staff around wearing red Campus Tours Subject Fairs 9.00–4.00 Accommodation Tours T-shirts, they’re here to help you make the most of the day, so just ask if you have any questions. Students’ Union Humanities and Social Buses leave from King’s Road Sciences (Students’ Union) Lawn, 9.30–3.30 see pages 21–22 see page 19 Science, Agriculture 4 and Engineering (King’s Getting around campus Road Centre) Our campus is very compact, so it won’t take you Medical Sciences long to get to the different activities. You can use the (Medical School) map leaflet provided with this programme, and the see pages 15–16 locations of key activities are pinned on our mobile- friendly website: www.ncl.ac.uk/openday/map
See Facilities 5 Feeling hungry? Tours of the Students’ Subject information The University has a fantastic range Union, Sports Centre, As well as the Subject Sessions, don’t forget of catering outlets, so you won’t have University libraries and the to visit the Subject Fairs, where you can speak to go far for refreshments. See pages Language Resource Centre to staff on a one-to-one basis, find out more 23–24 for more information. We are see pages 19–20 about the range of degrees we offer, and also two minutes’ walk from cafés pick up brochures to read at your leisure. and restaurants in the city centre. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Quayside Britain’s favourite city Guardian Readers’ Seeing the city Travel Awards 2014
Welcome to the ‘Toon’ Shopping, restaurants and culture Newcastle Castle You’ll find great places to eat, shop and Famous for its friendliness, vibrant nightlife, visit not far from the campus… and beautiful architecture, Newcastle also offers great shopping, dining and world-class • Just minutes away from campus you’ll find cultural events and attractions, making it a Eldon Square, one of the UK’s largest city- fantastic destination for a weekend break. centre shopping centres, with over 150 stores and several cafés and restaurants. Even if you’re just visiting for a day, as the University is in the city centre, it’s worth taking some time to • Grainger Town is home to lots of sample what the city has to offer while you’re here. restaurants, independent and high street shops and a bustling indoor market. Getting around • Take the QuayLink bus from Haymarket Newcastle is a very compact city, so it’s easy Bus Station to the Quayside to see the to get around on foot. You’ll find a city centre famous bridges. You’ll also find a variety map in the University map leaflet you receive of restaurants and attractions, including 7 with this programme. You can also pick one 8 the Sage Gateshead music centre, and Sage Gateshead up from our main helpdesks on the day. the BALTIC contemporary art gallery. City tours A ‘hop on, hop off’ City Sightseeing bus tour stops Staying overnight A number of city-centre hotels offer discounts regularly outside King’s Gate (University map leaflet for visitors attending the Open Days. We’ll ref 1). Visitors attending the Open Day can travel for e-mail you with more information about a reduced price (£6 for adults and £5 for students), this when you’ve booked your place. when they present this programme to the driver. Grainger Town If you’re staying overnight and have more time Bus tours run every 30 minutes from 10.30 until to explore, you’ll find lots of ideas for things to do 3.00. A full tour takes one hour, and tickets are valid in the city on the NewcastleGateshead tourism for 24 hours from the time of purchase. For further information website: information, please see www.city-sightseeing.com www.newcastlegateshead.com A free walking tour of the city will take place For event listings and Newcastle at 1.00. See how easy it is to get around our city-centre discount vouchers see: fantastic city and sample some of the highlights www.getintonewcastle.co.uk Theatre Royal including award-winning Grey Street, Newcastle Castle, and Grainger Market. The tour will leave from the city stand in the Information Fair (King’s Gate) and will take approximately one hour. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Subject Time Location Additional Map Fair Subject Sessions and activities activities Ref Business 9.50–10.40 Business School 1st Floor, Lecture 81 A Our Subject Sessions will give you an insight Booking to attend Medical Sciences Sessions Management 12.30–1.20 Theatre 1.03 into our degrees and subject areas. Please These are the only sessions that need to be booked Business 2.10–3.00 Business School 2nd Floor, Lecture 81 see the key on pages 13–14 to check which before you arrive. You will receive an e-mail from A sessions cover the degrees you are interested us about this if you have registered to attend. Management Theatre 2.04 in. Each session will last approximately 50 Chemical Engineering 11.00–11.50 Merz Court 1st Floor, Lecture 24 Buses to Newcastle University Business School B minutes (unless stated), and many are followed If you’re attending any sessions in the Business 1.00–1.50 Theatre 101 by additional activities listed in the key below. School, you can get the shuttle bus to Liberty Chemistry 9.30–10.20 Bedson Building 1st Floor, Lecture Theatre 3 20 B Priority may be given to students rather Plaza/The View/Verde accommodation, which are 11.30–12.20 than parents/guests in busy sessions. close to the Business School (see pages 21–22). 1.30–2.20 It’s also approximately 10-minutes’ walk from Civil Engineering 11.00–11.50 Cassie Building 2nd Floor, Lecture 49 the University campus. B 2.00–2.50 Theatre 2.32
Classics and 11.10–12.00 Armstrong 2nd Floor, Room 2.48/2.50 22 A Ancient History* 12.30–1.20 Building Booking Shuttle Meet Refreshments Tour of Mini required bus students available facilities lecture Combined Honours 11.00–11.50 Daysh Building Ground Floor, Room G.07 31 A 2.00–2.50
Subject Fairs: Computing Science 10.00–10.50 Barbara Strang Basement, Room B32 21 B
Humanities and Science, Agriculture Medical Sciences 11.30–12.20 Teaching Centre A B C Social Sciences and Engineering (Medical School) 1.00–1.50 (Students’ Union) (King’s Road Centre) Dentistry 2.00–3.00 Dental School Ground Floor, RB Green 63 C Lecture Theatre Earth Science 2.00–2.50 Devonshire Ground Floor, 48 Subject Time Location Additional Map Fair B 9 Building Rooms G21/22 10 activities Ref Economics 10.10–11.00 Business School 3rd Floor, Lecture 81 A Accounting and 11.10–12.00 Business School 1st Floor, Lecture 81 A 12.50–1.40 Theatre 3.07 Finance Theatre 1.03 1.50–2.40 Education 1.00–1.50 Barbara Strang 1st Floor, Room 1.46 21 A Agri-Business 10.00–10.50 Agriculture Ground Floor, Clement 16 B Teaching Centre Management building Stephenson Lecture Theatre Electrical and 10.00–10.50 Merz Court 4th Floor, The Buttery 24 B
Agriculture 12.30–1.20 Agriculture Ground Floor, Clement 16 B Electronic Engineering 12.00–12.50 building Stephenson Lecture Theatre English Language 9.45–10.30 Percy Building Ground Floor, Room G.05 23 A
Animal Science 11.30–12.20 Agriculture 3rd Floor, Room 3.02 16 B and Linguistics 1.30–2.15
1.00–1.50 Building
Archaeology 10.00–10.50 Armstrong 2nd Floor, Room 2.48/2.50 22 A English Language 12.15–1.00 Percy Building Ground Floor, Room G.13 23 A 1.30–2.20 Building and Literature
Architecture 9.45–10.35 King Edward VII 2nd Floor, Fine Art 29/30 A
2.15–3.05 Building Lecture Theatre English Literature 9.45–10.30 Percy Building Ground Floor, Room G.13 23 A 11.00–11.45 Architecture and 11.00–11.50 Claremont 1st Floor, Lecture Theatre 1 32 A Urban Planning 12.30–1.20 Tower 1.30–2.15
Biology and Zoology 9.45–10.35 Ridley Building 2 Ground Floor, Room 165 52 English Literature 11.00–11.45 Percy Building Ground Floor, Room G.05 23 A B 11.30–12.20 and History 2.00–3.00
Biomedical and 11.30–12.30 Medical School 1st Floor, David Shaw 60 C English Literature 12.15–1.00 Percy Building Ground Floor, Room G.05 23 A Biomolecular Sciences Lecture Theatre with Creative Writing
Biomedical and 1.30–2.30 Dental School Ground Floor, 63 C Biomolecular Sciences Lecture Theatre E *If you would like to go on a tour of the Great North Museum, please meet at the Classics stand in Subject Fair A at 9.45. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Subject Time Location Additional Map Fair Subject Time Location Additional Map Fair activities Ref activities Ref
Environment and 11.00–11.50 Agriculture 3rd Floor, Room 3.05 16 B Modern Languages 10.00–10.50 Old Library 1st Floor, Research Beehive 25/26 A Rural Studies 1.00–1.50 Building 11.30–12.30 Building 1.00–1.50 Fine Art 11.00–11.50 King Edward VII 2nd Floor, Fine Art 29/30 A 1.15–2.05 Building Lecture Theatre Music 11.00–11.50 Armstrong Ground Floor, Robert 22 A
Geography 9.30–10.20 Bedson Building Ground Floor, Alec Campbell 20 A 2.00–2.50 Building Boyle Lecture Theatre 11.30–12.20 Lecture Theatre 1 2.00–2.50 Geography 10.30–10.50 Bedson Building Ground Floor, Alec Campbell 20 Nutrition 2.30–3.30 Medical School 1st Floor, David Show 60 C A and Beyond Lecture Theatre 1 Lecture Theatre (see page 12) B Philosophy 10.00–10.50 Herschel 4th Floor, Teaching Room 2 17 A Geographic 1.00–1.50 Cassie Building 2nd Floor, Lecture 49 B 1.00–1.50 Building Information Science Theatre 2.32 and Surveying and Physics 10.00–10.50 Herschel Level 3, Lab 1 18 B Mapping Science 12.00–12.50 Building Annex 2.00–2.50 History 9.45–10.35 Bedson Building 2nd Floor, Lecture Theatre 2 20 A 11.30–12.20 Politics 10.00–10.50 Politics Building Ground Floor, Room G.22 37 1.00–1.50 A 11.00–11.50 2.15–3.05 12.00–12.50 History Alternatives 10.45–11.15 Bedson Building 2nd Floor, Lecture Theatre 2 20 A 1.00–1.50
(see page 12) 12.30–1.00 2.00–2.50 Joint Honours Science 2.30–3.20 Agriculture NU Food 16 B Psychology 10.00–11.00 Medical School 1st Floor, David Show 60 Building C Lecture Theatre 11 Law 11.00–11.50 Newcastle Ground Floor, Law 38 12 A 1.00–1.50 Law School, Lecture Theatre Psychology 12.00–1.00 Dental School Ground Floor, Lecture 63 C
2.15–3.05 Windsor Terrace Theatre F
Marine Sciences 11.00–11.50 Ridley Building 2 Ground Floor, Room 163 52 B Sociology 9.45–10.35 Daysh Building Ground Floor, Room G.07 31 A 12.00–12.50 12.30–1.20 2.00–2.50
Marine Technology 10.00–10.50 Armstrong Ground Floor, Robert ** 22 Speech 11.30–12.20 Barbara Strang 1st Floor, Room 1.46 21 A B 1.00–1.50 Building Boyle Lecture Theatre Teaching Centre Marketing 10.30–11.20 Business School 4th Floor, Lecture 81 A Sport and Exercise 1.00–2.00 Medical School 1st Floor, David Show 60 C 1.10–2.00 Theatre 4.08 Science Lecture Theatre Mathematics 11.00–11.50 Herschel Ground Floor, Lecture 17 B and Statistics 1.00–1.50 Building Theatre 1 Urban Planning 10.00–10.50 Claremont 1st Floor, Lecture Theatre 1 32 A 2.00–2.50 Tower Mechanical and 11.00–11.50 Stephenson 1st Floor, Lecture 50 B Systems Engineering 1.00–1.50 Building Theatre F16 Media, 10.15–11.05 Culture Lab The Ballroom 7 A Communication and 11.30–12.20 Mini Lectures Cultural Studies 1.00–1.50 These sample lectures will give you an insight into the content that you may learn as part Medicine (including 9.30–10.30 Dental School Ground Floor, RB Green 63 C of the degree. These usually take place immediately after the subject session. Accelerated 11.00–12.00 Lecture Theatre Programme) 12.30–1.30 Geography and Beyond, and History Alternatives sessions: **Wheelchair access may be limited for some areas of this tour due to temporary building refurbishments. Taking an interest in geography or history at higher education level opens up many other courses that you may not have thought about. These short sessions will introduce you to the range of geography- and history-related subjects available at Newcastle that you might like to consider. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday Subject Sessions key
This list shows you which degree Accounting and Finance: Accounting and Computer Science: All Computer Science Marine Sciences: Marine Biology; Marine programmes are covered in each session*. Finance (including London campus); MComp and BSc degrees (see our website Biology and Oceanography; Marine Zoology Please check our website for an up-to-date Business Accounting and Finance. for the full range of degrees available) Marine Technology: Marine Technology with: list of the degrees available: Also see Joint Honours in Science Dentistry: Dental Surgery; Oral and Dental Foundation Year; Marine Engineering; www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Agri-Business Management: Agri-Business Health Sciences Naval Architecture; Offshore Engineering; or check at one of the helpdesks on the day. Management Earth Science: Earth Science Small Craft Technology *Correct at the time of going to press (May 2016). Agriculture: Agriculture; Agriculture with: Economics: Economics; Economics and Marketing: Marketing; Marketing Agronomy; Animal Production Science; Business Management; Economics and and Management; International Marketing and Farm Business Management Finance. Also see Joint Honours in Science Management (including London campus) Animal Science: Animal Science Education: Education Mathematics and Statistics: Mathematics; Mathematical Sciences with Foundation Year; Archaeology: Ancient History and Archaeology; Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Mathematics and Statistics; Mathematics with Archaeology; History and Archaeology. All Electrical and Electronic Engineering Finance; Mathematics with Management; Statistics. Also see Classics BEng and MEng degrees (see our website Also see Joint Honours in Science Architecture: Architecture for the full range of degrees available) Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Architecture and Urban Planning: English Language and Linguistics: All Mechanical Engineering BEng and Architecture and Urban Planning English Language; Linguistics; Linguistics with: MEng degrees (see our website for the Also see Urban Planning Chinese or Japanese; French; German; Spanish full range of degrees available) Biology and Zoology: Biology; Cellular English Language and Literature: Media, Communication and Cultural Studies: and Molecular Biology; Ecology and English Language and Literature Film and Media; Film Practices; Environmental Biology; Zoology. English Literature: English Literature; English Journalism, Media and Culture; Also see Joint Honours in Science Literature with Creative Writing Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences: English Literature and History: English Medicine: Medicine and Surgery; Medicine 13 Biochemistry; Biomedical Genetics; Biomedical 14 Literature and History and Surgery (Accelerated programme) Sciences; Medical Science; Pharmacology; Environmental and Rural Studies: Physiological Sciences (some degrees Modern Languages: Modern Languages Countryside Management; also available as an Integrated Master’s (including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Environmental Science; Environmental Sciences or with Industrial Placement) Portuguese and Spanish); Modern Languages (Agricultural and Environmental Science); and Business Studies; Modern Languages Business Management: Business Management; Environmental Sciences (Clean Technology); and Linguistics; Translation and Interpreting International Business Management (including Environmental Sciences (Ecosystem Music: Folk and Traditional Music; Music; London campus) Management); Environmental Sciences Contemporary and Popular Music Chemical Engineering: All Chemical Engineering (Environmental Geochemistry); Rural Studies Nutrition: Food and Human Nutrition BEng and MEng degrees (see our website Fine Art: Fine Art for the full range of degrees available) Philosophy: Philosophy Geography: Geography; Physical Geography Chemistry: All Chemistry BSc and Physics: Physics Geography and Beyond: Newcastle University London MChem degrees (see our website for At Newcastle University London you can Geography-related subjects Politics: Politics; Government and European study a range of undergraduate business the full range of degrees available) Union Studies; Politics and Economics. Geographic Information Science and degrees. We work hand-in-hand with industry Civil Engineering: Also see History and Sociology sections Surveying and Mapping Science: to develop graduates with the enviable skills All Civil Engineering BEng and MEng degrees (see and knowledge that top employers demand. Geographic Information Science and Psychology: Psychology. our website for the full range of degrees available) Also see Joint Honours in Science The state-of-the-art campus, located on the Surveying and Mapping Science Classics and Ancient History: edge of the world’s number one financial district History: History; Politics and History. Sociology: Sociology; Politics and Sociology Ancient History; Classics; Classical Studies; provides a platform for an industry-immersive Also see Archaeology Speech: Speech and Language Sciences education, with regular masterclasses, real-life Classical Studies and English. business projects and work placements. Also see Archaeology History Alternatives: History-related subjects Sport and Exercise Science: Sport and Exercise Science Representatives from our London Combined Honours: Over 20 subjects Joint Honours in Science: Accounting and campus will be in the Humanities and included in this degree programme (see our Mathematics; Biology and Psychology; Urban Planning: Geography and Planning; Social Sciences Fair (see page 15). website for the full range of degrees available) Economics and Mathematics; Mathematics Urban Planning; Master of Planning Find out more at www.ncl.ac.uk/london and Psychology; Nutrition and Psychology Law: Law Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
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B Subject Fairs Lindisfarne Room, Our Subject Fairs are a great opportunity to find out more about the King’s Road Centre degree(s) you are interested in, speak to staff and students on a one- (Uni map leaflet ref 4) to-one basis and pick up relevant information to take home. You may 9.00–4.00 even discover degrees that you hadn’t considered studying before.
Science, Agriculture The subject areas represented at each fair and the fair locations are listed below. and Engineering Fair These locations are a short walk from each other, so you will have plenty of • Agri-Business Management • Environmental and Rural Studies time to go to each fair if you want to. A The Venue, • Agriculture • Geographic Information Science The fairs are open all day, so you can visit them in between any sessions Students’ Union • Animal Science • Joint Honours in Science or tours you’re attending. (Uni map leaflet ref 5) • Biology and Zoology • Marine Sciences 9.00–4.00 • Chemical Engineering • Marine Technology 9.00–4.00 • Chemistry • Mathematics and Statistics 15 16 • Civil Engineering • Mechanical and Systems Engineering • Computer Science • Physics • Earth Science • Surveying and Mapping Science Humanities and • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Social Sciences Fair
• Accounting and Finance • Law • Archaeology • Linguistics Medical Sciences Fair • Architecture • Marketing • Business Management • Media, Communication and Cultural Studies • Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences • Classics and Ancient History • Modern Languages • Dentistry C • Combined Honours • Music • Medicine Ridley Atrium, • Economics • Philosophy • Nutrition Medical School • Education • Politics • Psychology (Uni map leaflet ref 60) • English Language, Literature and Linguistics • Sociology • Sport and Exercise Science 9.00–4.00 • Film Studies • Speech and Language Sciences • Fine Art • Urban Planning • Geography • History • Journalism Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday Information Sessions
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Welcome to Newcastle 9.15–10.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Curtis Auditorium 17 Information Fair Discover what Newcastle University has to offer 11.05–11.50 you and why we’re ranked top 10 in the UK 9.00–4.00, King’s Gate, Level 1 (University map leaflet ref 1) for student experience and satisfaction. Visit the stands listed below to find out more about life at Newcastle About the ‘Toon’ 10.15–10.55 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Curtis Auditorium 17 Discover more about life in the city in 12.00–12.40 outside of academic study and how you will be supported as a this informal, fun session. 2.15–2.55 student here. Our Welcome Desk is also located in King’s Gate Accommodation at Newcastle 9.30–10.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 1 17 building, so pop in if you have any general queries about the day. Find out about the accommodation options 12.50–1.20 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Curtis Auditorium at Newcastle and the application process. 1.30–2.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Curtis Auditorium You can also attend Accommodation Tours 3.00–3.30 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Curtis Auditorium City information PARTNERS Programme Supported Entry Route (see pages 21–22) and visit the stand in Find out more about life in one of Britain’s Our PARTNERS Programme Supported Entry our Information Fair (see opposite). most exciting student cities. Route encourages and supports eligible 10.15–11.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 2 17 students who have the potential to succeed at Applying to Newcastle This informal session offers students and parents the 1.00–1.45 Careers Service Newcastle University; from application to entry Find out how you will be supported by our chance to hear from University admissions staff about 2.45–3.30 and beyond. Visit this stand to find out more. award-winning Careers Service and the great the view from the inside. Topics will range from the bigger picture, applications to places, how we make graduate job opportunities available. Student Wellbeing decisions and what we look for in personal statements Find out about the free, professional and confidential Sport and references. A short introductory presentation will support you will receive as a student at Newcastle, be followed by a question-and-answer session. Discover the huge range of sports that 17 including: Mental Health and Counselling; Disability 18 you can get involved in at Newcastle, and Specialist Learning Support (for students PARTNERS 11.30–12.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 2 17 whatever your ability, and our range of sports with dyslexia, dyspraxia or Asperger’s syndrome). Find out about our PARTNERS Programme Supported 2.00–2.30 scholarships to support talented students. Entry Route to Newcastle University. See the inside We also offer a variety of therapy, group work, front cover of this programme for more information. Accommodation specialist tuition, and assessment of study needs Find out about the great-value range appointments for Disabled Students’ Allowance. Student Finance 10.15–10.45 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 1 17 of student accommodation available An overview of the financial support available for 12.15–12.45 Estate Support Service at Newcastle, and how to apply. 2017 entry, including information about the specific 2.15–2.45 Our Estates team looks after our campus. support offered by Newcastle University. 3.00–3.30 Student finance Find out how we invest in the campus, manage Information about tuition fees, student loans, the environment and sustainability, and how Student Life at Newcastle 9.15–9.45 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 3 17 scholarships, and the financial support we ensure the safety of our students. Get a real insight into what it’s like to be a 11.30–12.00 and advice available at Newcastle. student at Newcastle at this session, which 2.00–2.30 IT Service is delivered by recent graduates. 3.00–3.30 Study abroad Visit the IT Service stand to find out about the Discover more about opportunities to study abroad extensive IT facilities that you’ll have access to Study Abroad as part of your degree 10.15–11.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 3 17 in Europe and beyond as part of your course. as a student here including free WiFi, mobile Find out about the opportunities to study abroad 1.00–1.45 apps and access to over 2,000 computers. as part of your degree, and how the experience Information for teachers can enhance your future career prospects. Find out about the huge variety of events, Information for parents and other supporters activities and resources offered to schools Are you new to the process of applying to Teachers and Careers Advisers’ 11.15–12.15 King’s Gate Ground Floor, Room L1.20 1 and colleges to provide your students with Higher Education? Do you have questions Session (Friday only) opportunities and knowledge to ensure that they about any aspect of the application process or This session for teachers and careers advisers will provide an update on new developments and an opportunity to ask studying at Newcastle? Meet our friendly team understand what university can offer them. questions. A light lunch will be provided after the session. who will help with any queries you have. University Sport at Newcastle 9.30–10.00 Herschel Building Ground Floor, Lecture Theatre 2 17 Find out about the many student-led sports clubs 12.15–12.45 you can get involved in at Newcastle, sports facilities, and opportunities to receive sports scholarships and compete at a higher level. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Tours of the campus and facilities Take a student-led tour of our impressive campus and see some of our outstanding facilities, green places and social spaces. Our Campus Tours are ticketed, but you simply need to turn up for the other tours.
Campus Tours Students’ Union Tours and drop-in University libraries Sports Centre Tours (9.30–3.30) (9.30–3.30) (9.00–4.00) (9.15–3.45)
These student-led tours give you the opportunity to Don’t miss the opportunity to see our fantastic • Philip Robinson Library (main library) The University’s Sports Centre incorporates a explore the campus and University first hand. Tours Students’ Union (NUSU). Simply drop in to look (University map leaflet ref 35) double-court sports hall together with a Strength last approximately 45 minutes, but you can leave around at your leisure or attend a 30-minute tour of • Walton Library (5th Floor, Medical and Conditioning Room, 120-station Health and at any time if you need to get to another activity. the building and facilities, led by current students. School) (University map leaflet ref 60) Fitness Suite, two large multipurpose activity halls, four squash courts and a dance studio. Tours last Tickets: collect tickets from the Campus Tours Departure point: Students’ Union • Law Library (Law School) approximately 10–15 minutes, and the Sports Centre 19 Marquee, which is in front of the Students’ Building reception, at the top of the (University map leaflet ref 38) 20 is a 10-minute walk from the centre of campus. Union Building (University map leaflet ref 5). stairs (University map leaflet ref 5). • Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms Departure point: Sports Centre foyer Departure point: tours will leave promptly Departure times: approximately every half (University map leaflet ref 65) (University map leaflet ref 70). from the signed departure point next hour from 9.30, with the last tour departing to the Campus Tours Marquee. at 3.30. Tours last up to 30 minutes. Our Library Service holds the prestigious Customer Departure times: 9.15; 9.45; 10.15; Service Excellence award for the quality of its 10.45; 11.15; 11.45; 12.15; 12.45; 1.15; Departure times: every 30 minutes from services. Staff and students will be in all of our 1.45; 2.15; 2.45; 3.15; 3.30; 3.45. 9.30, with the last tour departing at 3.30. libraries throughout the day to explain the libraries’ services and wealth of resources, and to answer your queries. They will be happy to show you around Newcastle’s social life or you can look around yourself if you prefer. is top rated by students Language Resource Centre ( joint first in 2016 and 2015) (9.30–3.30) Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey The award-winning Language Resource We’re one of the leading universities Centre provides language-learning materials for sport in the UK – consistently and opportunities in over 150 languages. The Centre’s facilities include access to an ranked within the top 10% enormous range of languages and on-demand British Universities and films. There are also over 80 computers Colleges (BUCS) rankings equipped with language-learning software. You can use the Centre to learn a language in your own time, as part of the University- wide Language Provision programme or to support your degree programme. Share Staff will be around to tell you more about your day what’s available (University map leaflet ref 26). #nclvisit Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Bus Tours Accommodation that has the bus tour icon is accessible by bus. Accommodation Tours 9.30–3.30* Bus tours leave from King’s Road (see University map leaflet). Six of our residences will be open for you to see today. Buses are running to some sites but all are All sites are also within walking within walking distance of the campus. Tours can take up to an hour depending on location and distance of the campus. demand. For more information about the accommodation and how to get there, please pick up a copy *Please note for bus tours, the last of our Accommodation Tours leaflet, speak to staff on the accommodation stand in the Information tours will leave campus at 3.15. Fair (see page 17) or come to one of our Accommodation at Newcastle sessions (see page 18).
Park Terrace Park Terrace offers en suite rooms in self-contained flats of six to eleven bedrooms, in a prime location on campus overlooking Top 10 UK Newcastle’s Exhibition Park and close to the city centre. University for accommodation Windsor Terrace 21 National Student Housing Windsor Terrace is on campus, next to the 22 Survey 2015 Philip Robinson Library (which includes a catering outlet), and only a short walk from the city centre. There’s a choice of en suite or washbasin rooms in flats of six bedrooms.
Liberty Plaza The View This modern self-catered This contemporary 18-story accommodation offers tower provides self-catered self-catered en suite rooms en suite rooms in five- or Turner Court Turner Court is a modern, in five- or six-bedroom six-bedroom flats, all with vibrant residence providing en flats, all with shared shared lounge/kitchens. suite rooms in four-five- and lounge/kitchens. There’s Within the accommodation six-bedroom flats. There is a also a common room with there’s also a great social/ social/common room with pool flat-screen TV, games common room with a table and large-screen TV. console and pool table. games console, widescreen
TV and pool table. ’ Find out more www.ncl.ac.uk/ Verde undergraduate/ New for September 2016, this striking landmark building offers en suite, accommodation premium en suite, and deluxe en suite rooms in five- to seven-bedroom flats. There’s a state-of-the-art common room, games and cinema room, and a gym. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Where to eat on campus Whether you just want to grab a quick drink and snack or something more substantial, there are plenty of places on campus where you can refuel and have a well‑earned rest!
Central campus Medical School Business School
EAT@CAMPUS COFFEE EAT@BITES EAT@THE BUSINESS SCHOOL Open 7.30–4.00 Open 9.00–3.30 Open 9.30–3.30 (University map leaflet ref 8) (University map leaflet ref 63) (University map leaflet ref 81) Get a barista coffee to-go or relax Breakfast rolls, made-to-order sandwiches, jacket Serving Starbucks, as well as a range of fresh, with a light breakfast or lunch. potatoes, snacks and drinks, conveniently located tasty hot and cold light meals and snacks. in the Medical School. Also look out for a BBQ EAT@CENTRAL at the entrance to the Medical School. Open 8.30–3.30 Other cafés on or near campus (University map leaflet ref 4) Grab yourself a great ‘Meal Deal’ offer, with Libraries a range of delicious chicken options, veggie McKenna’s at Northern Stage 23 burgers and a range of hot and cold drinks. EAT@ROBINSON LIBRARY Open 9.30–11.00 24 Open 9.00–3.30 (University map leaflet ref 3) EAT@MENS BAR (University map leaflet ref 35) McKenna’s has a variety of tapas dishes, wraps Open 10.00–4.00 Take a break in the large Philip Robinson Library café and sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks, and is (University map leaflet ref 5) with its range of sandwiches, drinks and snacks. popular with the general public as well as students. (Students’ Union, Level -1) Great North Museum Grab a panini, coffee or cold drink in EAT@LIBRARY ROOMS the Students’ Union Building Bar. Open 10.00–4.00 Open 9.00–3.30 (University map leaflet ref 34) EAT@NUSU (University map leaflet ref 65) • Street Café Open 10.00–3.30 Take a break in our latest addition to Serving takeaway hot drinks and snacks. (University map leaflet ref 5) EAT@NEWCASTLE – sandwiches, drinks • Hancock Café (Students’ Union, Level 2) and snacks are available in the Marjorie Robinson Offering hot food, including jacket Enjoy a Starbucks on the top floor Library Rooms. potatoes and paninis. of the Students’ Union. Quilliam Brothers’ Teahouse EAT@STUDENT FORUM Open 10.00–midnight Open 11.30–3.00 (University map leaflet ref 2) (Located next to The Arches) Offering over 60 varieties of tea Enjoy delicious food on the go in the vibrant as well as delicious food. surroundings of the Student Forum. EAT@COURTYARD Open 8.30–3.30 (University map leaflet ref 25) See the map on page 26 or Enjoy breakfasts, light lunches and hot ask one of our many Open Day meals in the vibrant setting of our helpers (wearing red or yellow largest food outlet on campus. T-shirts) if you need directions. Open Day Guide 2016 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Useful information Accommodation Student Walkways Pedestrianised In case of emergency Care leavers Contact the nearest member of staff in red T-shirts. If you are a care leaver and would like to speak In the event of a fire alarm, please vacate the to the University’s care leaver contact, ask building immediately by the nearest exit. Do not a member of staff at the Herschel Building use the lifts and remain outside until informed Information Desk (University map leaflet ref 17). that you can re-enter by a member of staff. Photography and filming Meeting point and lost property Some photography and filming will be taking If you become separated from your party, please place on the day to appear in future Newcastle meet at King’s Gate reception (University map leaflet University printed and digital publicity. Please let the ref 1). Please also report here for lost property. photographer or a member of staff know if you do not want to have your photo taken or be filmed. Information for parents If you’re accompanying your son or daughter to our Open Day, our Parents’ Information Session (see page 18) provides extra information for you on student support, accommodation and graduate 25 job opportunities, in addition to an opportunity to 26 put questions to a panel of staff from across the University. You can also pick up a copy of our Guide for Parents brochure from any of our helpdesks. Support for visitors with disabilities If you or anyone coming with you has any specific support needs please let us know in advance of the day and we can make suitable arrangements. If you’d like to chat to someone about our support to ensure that you can make the most of your visit. For students with disabilities you can visit the Student Wellbeing stand in the Information Fair (see page 17) or contact Student Wellbeing on 0191 208 3333. Newcastle University’s campus is accessible except where Marquee Campus Tours Tours Accommodation (Herschel Building) General Talks marked on the University map leaflet. pages 23–24) Refreshments (see Students’ Union) Medical School, and (King’s Road Centre, Subject Fairs (King’s Gate) Information Fair Planning your day Make the most of your day and plan the talks and tours you wish to attend by using this planner.
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