Academic Training Programme in Multiculturalism and Leadership 2017 Contents

• THE 2017 ATP WILL BE THE 23RD SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME SINCE THE FIRST SUMMER SCHOOL IN 2003.

• TO DATE, 975 STUDENTS HAVE VISITED FOR PROGRAMMES AT THE COLLEGE. Welcome to Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education 4 Application for the Academic Training Programme 5 in Multiculturalism and Leadership Overview of the Programme 6 Academic matters Lectures, Tutorials, Reading List, Attendance, Moodle 8 COMMENTS from ATP students Submission of Reports, Groups, Library, Internet Access 9 Academic coursework 10 “The programme was excellent and I really liked Dundee: Trips and excursions 12 it felt like home. The ATP was very interesting and helped Places to visit 16 us learn about other cultures, and showed us that as London and Oxford 19 females we have choices.” What to bring and general information 21 Domestic and international flights 23 “The ATP was challenging and opened our horizons. It Finance and costs 24 was a wonderful experience. I didn’t feel homesick once Health and welfare as the people had such a welcoming nature, and shared Pharmacy, Doctors 25 the same politeness as people in the UAE. I could never NHS 24, Hospital, Dentist 26 have imagined the beauty of , either.” What if I become ill? 27

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It is my pleasure to write to you as you consider applying for the Academic Training Programme 2015. Whilst the ATP has been offered previously, we in 2015 hope it will run as an SQA-­‐accredited programme for the very first time. It is our hope that the programme will shortly be approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). If approved, students who successfully pass the programme will receive a certificate which will validate their hard work and hopefully aid them in their future careers. So, aside from gaining university credits, you will also receive a separate qualification in its own right.

If selected you will be expected to travel to the Scotland and spends four weeks working on an intensive and demanding course designed to immerse you in an exciting cultural exchange programme. Our teaching staff’s experience covers a wide spectrum and will provide you with hard-­‐ earned, applicable and relevant insight.

You will study and work with students from Universities all over your county:

• Abu Dhabi University • American University in Dubai • American University in Sharjah • British University in Dubai Application for the Academic Training • College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Dubai Welcome to Al-Maktoum College • Higher Colleges of Technology Programme in Multiculturalism • United Arab Emirates University • University of Sharjah • Zayed University and Leadership

The Academic Training Programme is a unique experience, intended to give you, the student, a global awareness within the international and multicultural ethos of the Al-­‐Maktoum College and aim to prepare you as a potential future leader of your country.

This booklet is ned desig to give you a feel for what life will be like whilst you are on the course along with all the other information you require when travelling abroad to study. Please read through and familiarise yourself with the programme as a whole.

Dr Hossein Godazgar Principal Dr Hossein and Godazgar Vice Chancellor Principal and Vice Chancellor

It is my pleasure to write to you exchange programme. Our teaching to give you, the student, a global Essential Criteria Essential Documents provides advice on accurate note- as you consider applying for the staff’s experience covers a wide awareness within the international Each of the participating Upon successful selection students/ taking, referencing and citation. Academic Training Programme in spectrum and will provide you with and multicultural ethos of the universities will have their own universities will be required to Multiculturalism and Leadership hard-earned, applicable and relevant Al‑Maktoum College and aims to application process for recruitment submit the following documents The unit should take around 60 2017. The ATP has been approved by insight. prepare you as a potential future of students for the Academic to Al-Maktoum College before visa minutes to complete, and students the Scottish Qualifcations Authority leader of your country. Training Programme. In order to be letters can be issued: can retry if they do not pass first (SQA). Students who successfully • Abu Dhabi University considered for a place, you will at the • A copy of your passport time. Each student will be emailed pass the programme will receive a • American University in Sharjah This booklet is designed to give you very least have to meet the following • A completed application form, log-in details for their personal certificate which will validate their • British University in Dubai a feel for what life will be like whilst essential criteria: signed account with Moodle. hard work and hopefully aid them in • Cairo University you are on the course along with all • Be at least in your final years of • A copy of your IELTS certificate their future careers. So, aside from • College of Islamic and Arabic the other information you require undergraduate studies (i.e. 3rd or • Your academic transcript/record Upon completion of the unit a gaining university credits, you will Studies, Dubai when travelling abroad to study. 4th year) for the last academic year certificate will be issued and also receive a separate qualification • Higher Colleges of Technology Please read through and familiarise • Have grade averages that are • An academic reference on headed Al‑Maktoum College will be updated in its own right. • United Arab Emirates University yourself with the programme as a equal to 60% and above paper of each student’s status. • University of Malaya whole. • Study in any discipline, including If selected you will be expected to • University of Sharjah subject areas within humanities, Pre-departure Online Training When on the programme, students travel to Scotland and spend four • Zayed University Islamic Studies as well as Science Students and chaperones will then will use Moodle to submit their weeks working on an intensive and and Engineering be required to complete and pass reports via Turn-it-in, a software demanding course designed to The Academic Training Programme Dr Hossein Godazgar • Have an IELTS grade of at least 5.5 the ‘Avoiding Plagiarism Unit’ on our program which checks for plagiarism immerse you in an exciting cultural is a unique experience, intended Principal and Vice Chancellor overall (and a minimum of 5.5 in online e-learning platform Moodle. and originality in students work. each component). This must also This unit stresses the importance be dated within the last 2 years. of avoiding plagiarism and also

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The Academic Training Programme in Multiculturalism Students will be required to be able to travel and study and Leadership (ATP) will be delivered at the Al-Maktoum in Scotland for the duration of the programme under the College of Higher Education in Dundee, Scotland. supervision of their university/college chaperone.

The ATP will run as an SQA‑accredited programme. The Academic Training Programme aims to provide This means that it is a recognised qualification and meets students with an introduction and academic grounding the SQA’s official qualification development criteria. in the topical areas of multiculturalism, leadership, If you successfully pass the programme, you will receive and cultural engagement. Students are expected to a certificate which will validate your hard work and engage with the broad issues within the study of Islam hopefully aid you in your future career. and Muslims, and to gain academic knowledge and understanding in the fields of multicultural studies, In addition to being approved by the Scottish the issues of Muslims, globalisation and international Qualifications Authority, the qualification will be relations, civilisational dialogue, and leadership skills. credit‑rated on the Scottish Credit and Qualification The primary aim of the programme is to challenge Framework. and expand your intellectual skills and approaches, to prepare you with the knowledge and skills required for All teaching will be in English, and will give you an insight active leadership (social and academic) for the twenty- into what it means to be a student in the UK. first century globalised world, and help you develop your leadership skills to the particular career path you have You should expect to work very hard during the 4 weeks chosen. in Scotland. The programme is very intensive and academically focused. It will include lectures, workshops, The programme is structured around at least 50 hours tutorials, debates and day trips all over Scotland. of classroom time, in addition to approximately 40 hours of independent study and 30 hours on writing the reports Students who participate in the programme will be and submitting them via Turn-it-in. expected to commit themselves to participate fully and to demonstrate that they understand that their attendance The Academic Training Programme is a fantastic but on the programme in Scotland will be for educational intense experience, and there will be little spare time purposes. during your stay.

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Lectures take part. The only exceptions are this will have an impact on your You will attend most lectures in the optional trips where you may grades – and potentially, on whether the Shaikh Rashid Conference Hall, choose to spend the time studying you pass the programme. Arriving which is situated on the ground instead. late also affects the rest of the floor of the College. These will last students, and continuous disruptions most of the morning and afternoon Reading List will not be tolerated. but there will be breaks for tea and You will be given a reading list coffee. You are required to read the before you travel to Scotland and Your chaperone will maintain an relevant articles/chapters before some articles will be made available attendance register on a weekly each session. online. To participate fully in the basis and submit this to the College. programme, we recommend you Any non-attendance will be noted Submission of Reports presentations. It is important to Book searches may be made on the Tutorials read as many of the readings as and followed up. Reports must be submitted on a remember which group you are in, library catalogue, which can be found After the lecture, you will be split possible before you attend the weekly basis via Moodle, where you and please note you will not be able at http://almcollege.baileysolutions. into a smaller tutorial group located classes. Missing Class will find the Turn-it-in button. to change groups at any time. co.uk. The library opening hours are in a classroom. Within this group, You must have a valid reason for Turn-it-in is a software program 9.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday. you will discuss relevant questions Classroom Etiquette missing any of the mandatory which will check that your work is Other groups There is strictly no eating or drinking relating to the lecture and explore Please observe the following lectures/tutorials/workshops/trips. original and has not been copied or You may be placed into other in the library. To show consideration the topic further. These tutorials will classroom etiquette in order to get Minor ailments such as coughs and plagiarised. There are a total of 3 groups for workshops and debates. to other users of the facilities, please aid you in understanding the lecture the most out of the experience and to colds or tiredness are not an excuse reports to submit, and these form These groups will form a mixture restrict conversations and use of and will provide you with valuable cause as little disruption as possible for missing class. the only assessed component of of different students from various mobile phones to the lobby/foyer research for your reports and final to your learning and that of your If you fall ill, in the first instance the programme. You must provide universities, and group information area. presentation. fellow students: you should contact your chaperone a valid reason to the College if you will be given to you nearer the time. who will give you advice on what to miss any deadline. Groups will also be allocated for Internet access Summary sessions • Please refrain from having your do. The chaperone will contact the Submission of work/deadlines: coach travel. Networked computers are available Summary sessions will be held mobile phone turned on whilst College to report your absence. If Report 1 – Saturday of week 1 by for use in the IT Room on the second after the tutorials and will bring in class. Ideally these should be you cannot reach your chaperone, 12.00 midnight Library floor of the College. In addition to the all students together again. They switched off, or at the very least on you must contact the College Report 2 – Saturday of week 2 by The Shaikh Hamdan Library consists networked computers we also have provide the individual tutorial groups ‘silent’ mode. directly. 12.00 midnight, of three rooms on the ground floor wireless internet throughout the with the opportunity to present their • Texting/emailing on mobile phones Report 3 – Saturday of week 3 by of the College building, opposite the College building. You can access this findings to each other and draw during any class is not considered Moodle 12.00 midnight. Conference Hall, hosting over 21,500 by using the following information: some conclusions. polite Moodle is a virtual learning volumes in Arabic and English. Username: Al-Maktoum College • Try not to eat or drink whilst environment, and you will be given Marks/Grades Net key: Education2015 Private Study in class – there are scheduled unique login details before you arrive If you have any queries regarding One room houses the Arabic texts You will be expected to use the time times built into the day for meals, in the UK. You must complete the your grade you should contact collection and reference books, Printing when you are not in the College or refreshments, and bathroom Avoiding Plagiarism unit on Moodle the Student Administration Office. whilst another houses books written If you need to print you will have to out on trips to carry out independent breaks. before you travel, and successfully Please refrain from directly in English. All recommended log on to the library computers with study. This means that often in the • Please be considerate towards the pass the test at the end. This will approaching academic staff. readings are located in the library or your username and password. These evenings you will be reading articles, speaker/lecturer and do not talk ensure you fully understand what will be made available to you. are connected to a large printer writing reports, and preparing whilst they are presenting. plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Group information The third room is available for that is located in the IT Room on the presentations and debates. Students will not be able to take part study purposes. Please note that second floor of the College. If you It is up to you to manage your time Time keeping and attendance in the accredited programme unless Academic Groups for the purposes of students on this have any problems, please ask a effectively bearing in mind that the We expect all students to attend all they have passed this unit. On your first day in the College you programme, library books are not member of staff to assist you. day trips form part of the overall classes and to be punctual. If you will be allocated a colour group. This available for borrowing, only for use programme and you are obliged to regularly miss classes or are late, will be your group for tutorials and within the College library.

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Reports a good introduction and a good Debates The programme will be assessed by conclusion. You are required to Debates are designed to be writing and submitting three pieces both describe and reflect on your intellectually challenging, motivating of work. These will be in the form learning on the Academic Training and thought provoking. They help of three weekly reports, and form Programme. Some parts of the us develop our ideas and allow us to the only assessed component of the reports will require you to give clear become competent in arguing for or programme. Details of the expected description of the issues you have against an allocated motion. This will content of the reports are given been discussing and reading about enhance your style of thinking and below: in the classes – some of which may argumentation for other purposes in be new academic subjects for you. In life. To participate fully in the debates The aims of the reports are: other places, however, the emphasis the following points will be on your own learning should be noted: • To enable the student to reflect experiences and your personal/ • All students will be required on their experiences whilst on the professional development. You will to make a contribution to the Academic Training Programme be required to talk about what you debates. • To produce a written record of expect to get from the programme, • You will be required to work closely their learning and experiences, and how your learning, interests and with your colleagues on your team. including critical thinking on perspectives are changing through • Participants will be expected to and discussion of key issues and taking part in the programme. make a particular argument either themes introduced during the Hopefully the three reports will do in support or against a motion. Academic Training Programme two things at the same time: they • You will not necessarily personally • To encourage students to engage will be a written documentation of agree with your argued position, critically with the wider issues that your learning and development on but your aim will be to make the performance in the debates is not through the debating process and iii) ‘Our experiences on the are explored during the Academic the programme, and also they will most convincing case for it. part of the programme assessment. further information will be given. Al‑Maktoum College Academic Training Programme be a means by which that change • You have a limited period of time However they are extremely helpful Please note: Only the reports will be Training Programme: • To provide a mechanism for happens. to formulate your ideas and apply for critical thinking in writing reports assessed. Globalisation, Multiculturalism students to demonstrate a breadth critical thinking. and otherwise. and Muslims ’ (Green group) of knowledge on the academic Report Topics • You will need to convince the Presentations themes across the various The reports will focus on three main opposing team of the strength During the programme there will be Colour groups will have to present Your presentation may take any form, elements of the programme areas: of your position and attempt to two debates. Before the first one, an a short presentation of no more such as a PowerPoint presentation, • To produce written documented • Globalisation, Multiculturalism and change their opinion. introductory session will be held to than 10 minutes to the guests of a video, a piece of artwork, or a pieces of coursework for Muslims • Listen and respond to points made provide further information and help the Academic Training Programme booklet. assessment to aid students in • Leadership and Management by your opponents. Remember, you prepare. Farewell Dinner. These presentations gaining credits from the Academic • Civilisational Dialogue their arguments may be better will be on the following topics: It should be a thoughtful piece, Training Programme, and to than yours, and if so you will have Topics of the debates reflecting on what you have learned contribute to a SQA-accredited Two of the reports will have a word to think very quickly in the debate During the programme there will be i) ‘Our experiences on the about the topic (e.g. Leadership and award count of 1500 - 1800 words and to counter argue. two debates as follows: Al‑Maktoum College Academic Management) from the programme; will each be worth 30% of the total • Do not see your opponents as your Training Programme: Leadership whether it has changed your Scope of the Reports assessment grade. ‘enemy’, but instead see them as • Week 1 – Globalisation, and Management ’ (Blue group) perspectives; and your general You should use the weekly reports people with different viewpoints Multiculturalism and Muslims ii) ‘Our experiences on the thoughts about the Programme as a as an opportunity and a challenge The final report will have a word limit from your own. • Week 2 – Leadership and Al‑Maktoum College Academic whole. to demonstrate the work that you of 1800 - 2200 words, and is worth • Avoid making emotional or Management Training Programme: All members of the group are will be doing whilst you are here in 40% of the total assessment. personal statements. Civilisational Dialogue ’ expected to contribute equally to the Scotland. Each report should have Student participation and A class will be held to talk you (Purple group) presentation.

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Trips form an important part of the schedule which must meet with their free but there may be a charge for Academic Training Programme. They consent in the first instance. As you temporary exhibitions. The museum are a great opportunity for you to are part of a university group you also has a gift shop and a café. discover the real culture and people may have to decide collectively what that make up Scotland. They allow you will do if your chaperone does DCA – www.dca.org.uk you to apply your theoretical learning not consent for students to go off to practical experiences. They are on their own. Travel will be provided As well as the cinema, the DCA ‘hidden curriculum’ and you will learn for mandatory trips. Students are contains a gallery which holds a lot out of them. expected to be punctual and stay touring exhibitions and highlights in close communication with their works by local artists. The centre We have chosen places carefully to chaperones at all times. is free and also has a wonderful give you the opportunity to do what gift shop which sells a lot of local you want whether it is to shop, sight PLACES TO VISIT IN DUNDEE works by painters, photographers & see or just discover new places. jewellery makers. www.visitscotland.com You will have a limited amount of While you are staying with us you Historical Activities time in each city so students should may be interested in a few different think in advance of how they wish to activities to enjoy during your free RRS Discovery spend this time. We have provided time. We have compiled several www.rrsdiscovery.com an overview for each city as a guide suggestions that should include of some of the options available. something for everyone. A visit to Discovery Point isn’t just the chance to tour around the stunning However you will find that most cities However we recommend that RRS Discovery which was helmed by will have their own website with up you visit the websites of the Captain Scott but the centre also has world which can be found in the approx. £7 from the college. guarantee that any performances to date details of what is on should organisations for up‑to-date excellent displays & artefacts from greenhouses and gardens of this There are two other cinemas in would still have tickets left while you wish to research independently. information. the ships journey to Antarctica. The beautiful area on the banks of the Dundee, The Odeon you’re visiting us. centre also has a gift shop and a . A taxi from the hotel (www.odeon.co.uk) You may wish to visit some other Museums & Galleries café. Admission prices and opening should be around £5 to the gardens. and DCA (www.dca.org.uk) However if there is something places during your time here. If you times can be found on their website. Prices and opening times can be Information about these places can that you are interested in, you can practice good time management McManus – www.mcmanus.co.uk found on the University site. be found on the websites mentioned. buy tickets for The , The and are organised with your studies, Activities Whitehall Theatre and The Gardyne there is no reason you cannot use The main museum in Dundee is the Cinemas Theatres Theatre at the Box Office in the city the allocated Study Days to carry out McManus, which is situated in the Botanic Gardens square. additional trips if your chaperone is centre of the town. The permanent www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic Cineworld – www.cineworld.co.uk Dundee has several theatres, The in agreement. collections cover a wide range of Caird Hall in the City Square being Dundee REP - https://tickets. local history, treasures from around Botanic This is the nearest multiplex to the our largest. dundeerep.co.uk/public/ As with all things, chaperones the globe, artworks from local artists Garden is open all year with a college located in the Camperdown are to be informed if you wish to & designers and ever changing wonderful mixture of British plants Retail Park and is about a 15 minute However tickets do go on sale Gardyne Theatre do anything out with the planned touring exhibitions. The museum is and collections from all around the taxi journey away which will cost quite far in advance so there is no www.gardynetheatre.org.uk/

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Places to visit

PLACES TO VISIT IN Scott Monument PLACES TO VISIT IN GLASGOW EDINBURGH Located in Princes Street Gardens As this may be the first time in There are many exciting things to is the stunning Scott Monument Glasgow for many of you we thought see and do in the centre of Edinburgh which was built to honour the author we would highlight a few interesting and we would like to draw your Sir Walter Scott. This would be an places that you could visit as an attention to the following attractions excellent place to stop for a photo alternative to shopping. and areas for your visit to the capital. opportunity. There are several www.visitscotland.com provides www.visitscotland.com provides viewing levels within the monument information about all there is to see information about all there is to see that you can reach via a narrow and do in Glasgow. and do in Edinburgh. staircase and if you climb to the top of the 200 foot monument (that’s a Museums & Buildings Museums & Monuments grand total of 287 steps) you will be given a certificate to say that you The Lighthouse - (Mitchell Lane) Museum of Edinburgh (Royal Mile) completed the climb. Tel: 0141 276 5360 0131 529 4143 www.thelighthouse.co.uk Shopping This is a delightful museum which A wonderful building which is houses an eclectic collection of Edinburgh is also famous for its dedicated to the promotion of artefacts from the city of Edinburgh’s diverse shopping experience where architecture and design. A highlight past. The Museum of Edinburgh is the designer meets the High Street. would be the Mackintosh Centre located on the Royal Mile towards You may be interested in visiting the which celebrates the life and works the Palace of Holyrood House. The following areas: of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one museum is free but donations are of Glasgow’s most famous sons. It is accepted. As the museum is an old • Princes Street - General High located off of Mitchell St which runs Gallery of Modern Art allowed in certain areas if they are • Buchanan Street - Upper class and building access to the collections is Street shops from Argyle St to West Nile St. (Royal Exchange Square) being used for Council business but flagship stores via stairs. • George Street - Designer Tel: 0141 287 3050 they do have tours to the general • Sauchiehall Street - High Street & boutique stores Glasgow School of Art public. brands National Gallery • The Royal Mile - Tourist shops (Renfrew Street) Tel: 0141 353 4500 If you like modern art then this is the • Argyle Street - High Street Brands (The Mound) 0131 624 6200 • Grassmarket - www.gsa.ac.uk place to be. Temporary exhibitions are Shopping • Princess Square - Designer stores Unusual independent shops held on the ground floor of the gallery. • Argyle Arcade - Jewellery stores The National Gallery is located in The exhibitions are a mixture of If you are keen to do some shopping the heart of the city and is famous Taxis works by up and coming artists and Glasgow City Chambers some areas you may wish to look out Taxis around the world for it’s high quality students of the GSA giving you a for are the following: permanent fine art collections. The If you require a taxi while you are in flavour of what the current Glasgow The City Chambers which overlooks If you require a taxi while you are in National Gallery can be found on Edinburgh we would recommend the art scene is like. George Square is one of the most • Buchanan Galleries Shopping Glasgow we would recommend the Princes Street on the corner of The following company: important buildings in the city and Centre - main shopping mall in following company: Mound and is free but there may be is the headquarters of the Council the centre of Glasgow with over selected touring exhibitions that you • City Cabs Tel 0131 228 1211 and has been since 1888. As this is 90 shops you will find a mixture of • Glasgow Taxi’s - Tel 0141 429 7070 will have to pay for. a working building you may not be high street & designer fashion.

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During the programme you will will come away with practical the tourist attractions, shops, art travel to London and Oxford. We will advice on how to enhance their exhibitions, restaurants, theatres, fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow then opportunities in the world of work and much more. The rest of the free stay at a hotel near to the airport. and how to reach their full potential. time allocated to students is for them We will spend time at Ripon College, to sightsee, explore and shop as long Cuddesdon and explore the cities A shopping trip to Bicester will also as it is under the agreement and of Oxford and London. Whilst many feature in the programme so that supervision of their chaperone. of the students enjoy the shopping students may purchase items and there are enough tourist attractions gifts at reduced prices. This is a WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN and things to do to keep everybody discount shopping village featuring LONDON busy. over 130 designer shops and luxury London is a fascinating city that has boutiques, where you can find something for everyone whether Accommodation will be at the savings of up to 60% on the RRP. you’re interested in its history and Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel on For more information please visit culture or want to shop to you drop, a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. It www.bicestervillage.com your time in London will fly by as is twenty minutes from Heathrow there is so much to see and do. Airport by coach. www.marriott. Whilst in Oxford we will visit Christ We would like to highlight a few co.uk/hotels/travel/lhrsl-heathrow- Church College for a short tour and recommendations to start you off on windsor-marriott-hotel/ talk by The Dean of Christ Church, your free time in the capital. The Very Revd. Prof. Martyn Percy. www.visitlondon.com provides Ripon College, Cuddesdon, is a Christ Church is one of the largest details of things to see and do during PLACES TO VISIT IN and archbishops of the Church of and see a delightful collection of centre of excellence in theological colleges in the University of Oxford your time in London ST ANDREWS Scotland in the Middle Ages. It was fish, amphibians, seals, meerkats training and research. They train and the Cathedral Church for the also used as a prison in which its and penguins which are the latest men and women for ordination in Diocese of Oxford. It has a world Museums & Galleries St Andrews is a wonderful town infamous Bottle Dungeon was cut addition to the aquarium family. the Church of England through a famous Cathedral Choir; scholarly The British Museum (Great Russell which is famous for being the home into solid rock, which remains to this Tel: 01334 474786 broad and deep range of creative collections of books and art; and is Street) Tel: 020 7323 8299 of golf and for its University which day. Although a ruin, the remains and engaging courses. They offer enjoyed by many people as visitors or www.britishmuseum.org is the third oldest in the UK and of St Andrews Cathedral show just Shopping a wide range of residential and guests at conferences and Summer The world famous British Museum the oldest in Scotland. St Andrews how long and magnificent it once non-residential programmes to suit schools. holds an impressive collection of University is currently celebrating was. The Cathedral museum has The main streets for shopping are students from different stages of nearly 8 million objects from all its 600 year anniversary. We have a collection of medieval relics & Market Street, Bell Street, North life, personal circumstances and London will be our last place of over the world. This museum has highlighted a few things that may be sculptures that have been found in its Street and South Street where academic abilities. The college will visit on this trip. London is the something for everyone and never of interest to you during your visit. grounds over the years. you will find a small selection of host us for a lecture. Students will capital city of England and the disappoints. The museum is free www.visitscotland.com provides Tickets for St Andrews Castle can be independent & national stores. be encouraged to discuss topics United Kingdom. With an estimated but there may be a charge for any information about what there is to bought separately or a joint ticket surrounding Civilisational Dialogue. 8,308,369 residents in 2012, it is special exhibitions. see and do in St Andrews. can be bought for St Andrews Castle Taxi the most populous region, urban and the Cathedral. A session on Leadership and zone and metropolitan area in the The Victoria and Albert Attractions and Buildings Tel: 01334 472563 If you require a taxi while you are in Entrepreneurship, hosted by the United Kingdom. Standing on the (Cromwell Road) Tel: 020 7942 2000 St Andrews we would recommend Eurasia Consortium in Oxford, River Thames, London is described www.vam.ac.uk St Andrews Castle and Cathedral St Andrews Aquarium (The Scores) the following company: will help foster and develop as a world cultural capital, being The world renowned V&A covers over www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk entrepreneurial skills and transform the world’s most-visited city as 3,000 years of art & culture from This stunning monument was the • Golf City taxi 01334 477788 leadership potential through a series measured by international arrivals. the Britain and around the world. official residence of the bishops Visit the St Andrews Aquarium of motivating presentations by With too many places to mention, you The museum is free but special notable business people. Students will quickly fill the your time with all exhibitions may have a charge.

18 www.almcollege.org.uk www.almcollege.org.uk 19 Natural History Museum Historic Sites London Dungeon (Westminster (Cromwell Road) Tel: 020 7942 5011 Tower of London (Tower Hill) Tel: Bridge Road) Tel: 0871 423 2240 www.nhm.ac.uk 0844 482 7777 www.hrp.org.uk www.thedungeons.com/london/en What to bring and other general information One of the highlights of this famous The Tower of London is very Experience the gruesome history of museum is the impressive collection popular with tourists not only for London in this exciting theme park of dinosaur remains especially in the the imposing building but for the with special effects and thrilling rides grandiose Central Hall. The museum tales that the Beefeater’s tell on the led by enthusiastic actors. Admission is free but there may be a charge for tour about the palace’s grim but prices can be found on the website. any special activities or events. fascinating past. Admission prices emergency use only. You should contact a chaperone can be found on the website. London Eye – (Westminster Bridge If you are taking prescribed medication you must bring in the first instance on all matters and they will in turn Science Museum (Exhibition Road) Road) Tel: 0871 781 3000 it with you to Scotland, along with a Doctor’s letter decide on a suitable course of action. Should you be Tel: 020 7942 4000 Westminster Abbey (Parliament www.londoneye.com explaining what it is for. We do not recommend that unable to contact the chaperone you should contact the www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Square) Tel: 020 7222 5152 This giant Ferris wheel situated you bring any other over the counter medicines as they College on 01382 908070 during working hours. The With over 300,000 objects spanning www.westminster-abbey.org on the banks of the River Thames can be purchased here at local pharmacy. exploration, medical science, Westminster Abbey is the coronation in London, England. The entire working hours of the College are Monday to Friday 9am mathematics and technology this is church where kings and Queen of structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall to 5pm. Outside these contact hours you should use the the place to visit if you are interested Britain have been crowned since and is the tallest Ferris wheel in Your visit will be during our winter months and whilst we College Mobile 1 and College Mobile 2 telephone numbers in Science. Highlights include 1066. This magnificent gothic church Europe. Admission prices can be cannot predict the weather we do recommend that you for emergencies only. This is an example of what the Stephenson’s Rocket and the Apollo is one of the highlights of historic found on the website. bring the following things to help you enjoy your stay: card will look like: 10 command module. The museum London. Admission charges can be itself is free but charges will apply found on the website. Shopping • A warm and waterproof jacket for trips and outings • College Office 012345678910 for simulators, special events or the London is the ideal place if you’re a • Comfortable shoes or boots for walking in • Dial Code International 012345678910 IMAX cinema. Tower Bridge Tel: 020 7403 3761 shopaholic, the most popular areas • Jumpers/cardigans/layers for going outside • College Mobile Phone 1 012345678910 www.towerbridge.org.uk to shop are the following • Hat, scarf and gloves • College Mobile Phone 2 012345678910 National Gallery (Trafalgar Square) Discover the history of the iconic • In Case of Emergency 012345678910 Tel: 020 7747 2885 bridge in the Tower Bridge Exhibition • Oxford St e.g. Selfridges In addition you may wish to bring your own laptop/ • Medical Emergency 012345678910 www.nationalgallery.org.uk and enjoy the stunning views from • Regent St e.g. Hamleys notebook and mobile phone. Please ensure you bring Contact Chaperone in first instance At the National Gallery you will be the walkways 45 metres above the • Piccadilly e.g. Fortnum & Mason a suitable UK charger for such equipment. The power • Taxi Number - Dundee 012345678910 treated to a stunning collection of River Thames. Admission prices can • Brompton Road e.g. Harrods supply in the UK is 230 volts, 50Hz. Should you forget over 2,000 paintings from Western found on the website something you will be able to purchase it here within the Europe. The main galleries are free London Underground - first day or two of arriving. Mobile Phones but there may be a charge for any Buckingham Palace www.tfl.gov.uk You will be supplied with a mobile telephone to make calls special exhibitions. www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/ The London Underground is a metro Chaperones back to the UAE. These phones have £20 sterling credit buckinghampalace system serving a large part of The chaperones are here to help you and facilitate this on them and are charged for your use. These phones Barbican Art Gallery (Silk Street) Buckingham Palace is the official Greater London. The Underground voyage of discovery as much as they possibly can. To are expected to be returned to your chaperone prior to Tel: 020 7638 8891 office & residence of the Queen and uses Transport for London’s zonal ensure a smooth communication process the chaperone returning home. Please return all chargers, boxes and www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery one of the few working palaces in the fare system to calculate fares. Paper must be the first point of contact for you. Should you SIMs with the mobile phones. One of the finest collections of art world. During the summer tours are tickets or the contactless Oyster wish to discuss any issue, either academic or personal, & photography can be found in the available inside the palace and prices card can be used for travel. Prices please discuss this with your chaperone and take her Schedules Barbican. The galleries are limited so can be found on the website. can be found on the website. Stations advice on all matters. Your chaperone will then contact the collections are rotated or feature can get crowded, especially during the College regarding the issues. Mandatory days touring exhibitions. Admission prices Attractions peak hours, and you are advised to All lectures, tutorials and visits are mandatory, unless can be found on the website and they Madame Tussauds be vigilant at all times and keep your Please ensure that you always listen to your chaperone. otherwise stated, and require your attendance. If there vary depending on the exhibition. (Marylebone Road) personal belongings safe and out of You are obliged to follow all instructions you are given is a valid reason for you not to attend (e.g. illness) you www.madametussauds.com/London reach of theives. from your chaperone as you are under their supervision should first contact your chaperone who will inform the Tate Modern (Bankside) Tel: 020 7887 See the realistic waxworks of during your time here. These ladies have been selected to college or you should contact the college directly. 8888 www.tate.org.uk/modern screen and music icons, royalty and Taxi look after you during your visit to Scotland and they have The Tate Modern is Britain’s national historical personalities. You can If you require a taxi we would been given a lot of responsibility in doing this. Optional days gallery of modern art holding British also be thrilled at the Marvel Super recommend the following companies: There may be some optional trips available during your collections from 1500 to the present Heroes 4D movie experience or walk What to do in case of an emergency visit. Coaches will be organised for these trips however day and International contemporary down a red carpet and pose with • Dial a cab Tel: 020 7253 5000 - Emergency Card you are not obliged to attend. Please see your day to day & modern art. Admission to the Tate models of your favourite celebrities • Radio Taxi’s Tel: 020 7272 0272 All students will be given an emergency card. Please schedule for details. You are required to inform us 5 days is free though there may be a charge in the interactive zones. Prices are • Call a Cab Tel: 020 8901 4444 retain this card on your person and in a safe place for prior to the trip if you would like to attend so that we have for temporary exhibitions. available from the website. 20 www.almcollege.org.uk www.almcollege.org.uk 21 enough notice to arrange suitable number of coaches. only use taxis that have a taxi license plate on the rear of the vehicle. Punctuality Domestic and International flights On every outing you are expected to be at the point of Accommodation departure fifteen minutes prior to leaving. All students All students will be staying at the Invercarse Hotel in are responsible for their own time keeping. During your Dundee: www.bw-invercarsehotel.co.uk outings please feel free to ask any questions that you The Invercarse Hotel has 44 bedrooms and is set in its have. Two female members of staff from the College own wooded grounds and garden. It lies to the west shall accompany you on all trips. end of Dundee, 2 miles from the city centre. The hotel made if they exceed the maximum Cabin Baggage is 1 piece per person has been developed from a 19th century silk merchant’s For all flights departing from the Travel house. allowance per passenger as set out and weight must not exceed 7kg UK (internal or external) there is by the airline. (15lbs). a limit to the amount of liquids, Cost for additional baggage: Prior to travelling As part of the training programme all students shall gels or pastes you can take on You will have been given a letter to organise your visa for be sharing a room with another student. All rooms £10 per kilo of additional baggage. Duty free purchases of liquor, board the flight cabin in your hand cigarettes and perfume in travelling, anyone who is a UAE citizen must have a visa have twin beds, and ensuite bathroom and satellite, luggage. from the British Embassy or Consulate before travelling hairdryer, radio, iron, and a television. There is free Wi- Cabin Baggage is 1 piece per person, reasonable quantities are also to the UK. Your flights are all arranged by Emirates Fi internet access available at the hotel for your use. plus one personal item such as small permitted in addition to the above. • They must be held in individual handbag, purse, small briefcase, You will fly direct from Dubai to Glasgow with Emirates containers not exceeding 100ml Airlines. Upon arrival in Glasgow make your way through laptop (in a thin satchel). Handbag: 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm • The containers must be carried Maximum size 55 x 40 x 23cm. (22” x 15” x 8”) immigration, collect your luggage and make you way Meals in a separate, clear-plastic, zip- out of the airport where you will be met by Al-Maktoum Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the hotel. top or re-sealable bag Luggage Collection College staff who will direct you to your coach to take Breakfast will be served from 7am daily. Dinner will be • A 200ml container with 20ml in you to your hotel in Dundee. served as per your schedule. Meals are all planned in In order to prevent students having it will not be accepted to pay excess baggage costs a advance, with a rotating menu which has been especially • The bag must be x-ray screened Coaches prepared for you. collection of luggage will be done a separately from other hand few days prior to leaving Dundee. During your stay coaches will be provided to transport you baggage at airport security to and from the college and all planned excursions. Students Should you have any dietary needs such as gluten points. We strongly recommend that all are expected to be respectful in turning up on time for the free, diabetic etc then please inform the hotel upon H coach’s departure. University/college groups will be allocated arrival. (Lunch will be served at the college or alternate students pack as much luggage as Any liquid, gel, or paste that is possible to be sent this way in order to a specific coach and expected to travel with that coach arrangements made). not shown or exceeds the volume group throughout the remainder of their stay. to reduce their excess baggage costs allowed will be kept by the airport L W at the airport when flying home. Universities will be put into two groups for the purpose of Laundry and disposed of. coach travel: Whilst staying at the hotel you are entitled to one bag per • Thistle Coach person of laundry washed each week. It is important to Flights and Luggage – Dubai There are no restrictions on the • Heather Coach note the following things: For the flight home the maximum weight of the luggage for this • Do not mix dark, whites and colours as each bag will be Flights and Luggage – allowance per passenger for luggage collection. Taxis washed as it is received Edinburgh to London is 30Kg. The airline/airport will not Should you require transport at any other time please use • Do not put specialised cleaning items in the same bag The weight allowance for internal take any piece of luggage which However you must NOT put the the following taxi numbers: as general washing flights is considerably less than that weighs more that 32kg/71lbs. following products in freight luggage: • (01382) 825825 / (01382) 816816 – Tele Taxis • Dry cleaning and specialist cleaning is not included in of international flights. Students Students are responsible for the If you require a taxi for more than 4 people you must the service and will be charged to the individual must consider this when packing as weight of their own bags and • no liquids, perfumes request that the firm send a larger vehicle when you call. • Additional bags will be charged to the individual they may be charged excess baggage responsible for any payments to be • no creams Other specialist and dry cleaning is available within the costs. For the flight to London the made if they exceed the maximum • jams or liquid type food product Taxi Rank city centre. maximum luggage weight allowance allowance per passenger as set out • aerosols of any kind If you are in the centre of town and wish to wait for a taxi per passenger is 23kg for British by the airline. • no batteries or electronic you will find a taxi rank (where taxis will queue to wait on Telephone Airways. The airline/airport will not devices such as laptops fares) in the following places: No external calls can be made from the hotel rooms but take any piece of luggage which Cost for additional baggage • The Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DG all students will be provided with a mobile telephone. weighs more that 32kg/71lbs. 5kg or less GBP 100 Your luggage will be scanned prior to (beside the Overgate Shopping Centre) Contact details for the hotel are: 10kg or less GBP 200 its departure and if any liquid items • , 152 Nethergate Dundee Invercarse Hotel Students are responsible for the 15kg or less GBP 300 are found they will be removed and DD1 4DY 371 Perth Road weight of their own bags and 20kg or less GBP 400 destroyed which may cause delay to Taxis can also be hailed on the street if they do not Dundee DD2 1PG responsible for any payments to be 25kg or less GBP 500 the arrival of the entire luggage. already have a fare in the cab. 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Currency Opening Hours ATM’s College Nurse – During your time in Dundee the college will provide an On-call nurse during the hours of 5pm The currency in Scotland is the Great Monday 09:00-17:30 ATM’s/cash machines can be found at – 9am. The nurse is available for telephone consultations and call outs but only for things which are emergency British Pound Sterling. Currently Tuesday 10:00:17:30 all major city centre banks, outside cases and cannot wait until the next day when you will be taken to see a doctor. Despite this service you should the pound is about 1.22 against Wednesday 09:00-17:30 various shops, supermarkets and still make yourself fully aware of the NHS and how it works. the US Dollar. For £100.00 British Thursday 09:00-17:30 inside shopping centres. pounds you may get approximately Friday 09:00-17:30 430 AED. You can get an idea of Saturday 09:00-17:30 Wire Transfer Money currency conversion by visiting Sunday 12:00-17:00 If you require money to be sent from General infomation on using any medical conditions or allergies www.thomascookmoney.com. The the UAE to UK you can do this by the Health Service you must inform your chaperone exchange rates change daily and wire transfer money. This option is a Here in the UK health care is as soon as possible who will in turn are set by each individual company. quick and simple method and can be provided by the National Health inform the college. Chaperones are Your hotel in Dundee does not have a done in the following places: Service (NHS). The provision of also your first point of contact for any bureau de change facility. health care and how we use it is issues concerning your health and • Cash Converters, 14-16 Whitehall very different from the UAE. Do not welfare. are usually very busy places and The following are suggested places Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AU assume that protocol at home for whilst we may get an appointment to exchange currency: • HSBC Dundee(Branch), 25/29 health care is the same here. By Pharmacy you may have to wait up to several Contact Details Murraygate, DD1 2EE reading through this section you will There are numerous pharmacies hours before you can see the doctor. There is a bureau de change within Location: know how to deal with any health in Dundee that are open during If you require assistance outside Thomas Cook which is located just 4 Meadowside Pocket Money care issues effectively. the week, some that are open out of these hours please refer to the over from the Overgate Shopping Dundee DD1 1AA During your stay you will receive an of hours and some that open at section below on NHS24. Centre in the City Square. allocation of pocket money to cover During Doctor/GP surgery hours the weekend. They will be able to Website: any expenses incurred. (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) treat minor ailments and give some A fee of £40.00 (paid for by http://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel/ should you fall ill you should inform medical advice. The closest pharmacy the student) is charged for an travel-money/foreign-currency your chaperone and the college who to the College is G Jones which is appointment and if you need any will attempt to make an appointment located a short walk up the hill at 181 medication it will cost an additional Opening Hours with a doctor. Should you fall ill out Blackness Road, Dundee, DD1 5PH. £15.00 per item. Monday 8.30 – 18.00 with doctor surgery hours (evenings Tuesday 8.30 – 18.00 and weekends) you should first Pharmacies are usually open Contact Details Wednesday 8.30 – 18.00 contact your chaperone and then call between 9am and 5.30pm Monday Location: Thursday 8.30 – 18.00 NHS24 on 111. Through a series of to Friday and 9am to 12pm Saturday. 22 City Square Friday 8.30 – 18.00 medical questions NHS24 will advise If you require assistance outside Dundee DD1 3BZ Saturday 9.00 – 12.30 on a suitable course of action. They of these hours please refer to the Telephone: 01382 372540 Sunday CLOSED will either recommend you see the section below on NHS24. doctor the next day or advise that you visit the Accident and Emergency Doctors/GP surgery department at the local hospital. For students needing to see a doctor, Only in extreme cases or where it is please contact your chaperone in life threatening should you dial 999 the first instance who will assess the or go directly to the hospital. severity and establish the correct form of medical help. Doctors are If you have brought any prescription usually open between 9am and 5pm medication with you or suffer from Monday to Friday. Doctor surgeries

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Information needed to make The medical advisor may suggest appointment: you will be seen as a a doctors appointment for the next • During 9-6pm Monday – Friday contact your Chaperone who will contact a temporary resident in the UK day,or the student go to Accident and member of college staff who will help you contact a doctor at a local surgery. Emergency of their own accord or • Student’s full name in the most severe cases calling an • 6pm-9am – Your Chaperone should contact the On-Call Nurse on 07874 227417. • Date of birth ambulance. Only if it is an emergency If she does not answer please leave a message including your college mobile • Address at Invercarse Hotel: life threatening situation should you phone number. Be aware that the nurse may call you back from a different 371 Perth Rd phone 999. number. The nurse will make an assessment over the phone and either attend Dundee DD2 1PG Hospital to you at the hotel or advise you of further action that should be taken which Tel: 01382 669231 NHS 24 may in certain may mean following the instructions below. • Home address in UAE circumstances advise you to go • Reason for wanting to see a doctor to Accident and Emergency. Your • 6pm-9am – Should the On Call Nurse not be available you • If you are on any medication and chaperone should attend with you. should call NHS24 on 111. This number can be called from your what for. NHS treatment at an Accident & mobile phone. They will ask a series of questions to ascertain Emergency or casualty department, the severity of the illness and then advise you on what to do including treatment in an observation ward, is free to everyone, regardless next. This may be to visit an out-of-hours doctor’s surgery or of your residency status. visit Accident and Emergency (A&E) at the local hospital.

Following this treatment, it is for NHS Only in extreme cases should an ambulance be called: 24 healthcare providers to determine • Chest Pain whether an overseas visitor requires you return home, Dundee University • Difficulty breathing further in-patient treatment or Dental Hospital run a free walk- • Unconsciousness NHS 24 registration as an outpatient, in service whereby you go along NHS 24 is a telephone-based service and whether or not you should be between 8.45am – 3pm and wait to • Severe loss of blood that will assess the symptoms and charged for that treatment. see a dentist who will assist you. • Severe burns or scalds suggest a relevant course of action. The Accident and Emergency • Choking It is normally used during out of department will not treat minor Please note that you have to be • Fitting or concussion hours (when the medical services ailments such as coughs and colds there by 2pm to be guaranteed an • Drowning such as doctors are not open which which can be treated by a doctor/GP appointment for that day. The dental is between 5pm – 9am Monday to surgery. hospital can be found at: • Severe allergic reactions Friday and the weekends). If you 2 Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HN; need out of hours urgent medical Dentist and your chaperone should THE NUMBER TO CALL AN AMBULANCE IS 999. assistance which cannot wait until Please inform your chaperone in the accompany you. the next day they can be contacted first instance if you are suffering any If you are not sure if you should call an ambulance, call NHS 24, and they will send on: dental pain. If you require urgent It is closed during lunch time • NHS 24 – 111 dental work that cannot wait until between 12.30 and 1.30pm. one if they think if it is necessary.

The local hospital will not prescribe any medication if they think you can wait until the next day to receive it from the doctor.

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