YOUR OPEN SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER DAY 9.30am - 3.00pm OPEN DAY GUIDE #StaffsOpenDay CONTENTS WHY CHOOSE US? Safety measures 4 Clearing 6 SHORTLISTED FOR UNIVERSITY Where to start 8 OF THE YEAR Talks and tours 10 Times Higher Education Awards 2020 QS stars Ratings 2021 Subject fair 12 TOP 15 TOP 15 Plan your open day 17 FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR TEACHING QUALITY Information fair 18 The Times and The Sunday Times The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 Good University Guide 2021 Campus and facilities tours 20 TOP 20 TOP 250 Students’ Union 22 FOR JOB PROSPECTS YOUNG UNIVERSITY Campus map 24 StudentCrowd Universities Times Higher Education Young Awards 2021 University Rankings 2020 Food and drink 26 MIDLANDS UNIVERSITY Student life 28 UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR How to get here 30 OF THE YEAR Midlands Business Awards 2020 Edufuturist Awards 2021 Useful information 31 2 WELCOME Today’s your chance to explore our exciting campus and get a true feel for life in Stoke-on-Trent. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the student experience and find out what it’s like to be part of our friendly community. Share your day with us #StaffsOpenDay 3 HOW WE’RE KEEPING YOU SAFE The safety of you, our students WE ASK ALL VISITORS TO OUR CAMPUS TO FOLLOW OUR CURRENT and our staff remains our top COVID-SECURE GUIDELINES. priority, that’s why we still have FACE COVERINGS a number of measures in place While face coverings are no longer a requirement by law, our University at our campus, to ensure that we policy continues to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a remain COVID-secure. face covering while moving through all University and Students’ Union buildings, unless you are exempt. You do not need to wear a face covering while seated. Find out more about our face covering policy Please be understanding of others’ online at: staffs.ac.uk/coronavirus/face-coverings personal circumstances and considerate of individuals that may SOCIAL DISTANCING continue to follow their own extra We no longer have a one-metre plus (1m+) social distancing policy in our precautions. University buildings, including offices, lecture theatres and classrooms. However, in some social and catering settings, furniture will continue to be If you have any concerns, please spaced further apart, and we have kept our plastic screens in busy areas. speak to one of our friendly team. HYGIENE MEASURES More information can be found on It is important to follow the hygiene measures that help reduce the spread our Coronavirus web pages: of the virus, including washing your hands regularly and using the hand www.staffs.ac.uk/coronavirus sanitisers stations provided across our campuses. 4 5 SEE YOUR POTENTIAL THIS SEPTEMBER SECURE AN OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 ENTRY. Clearing is about finding the course that’s right for you. If you want to start this September talk to the team Whether you’ve only just decided to go to university, have members at the application support desk in the changed your mind about what or where you want to Science Centre. Here we will be able to guide you study, haven’t got the grades you would’ve liked, or are through our available courses, check your eligibility to study, and advise you on your next move. You never looking to upskill to put you on a new career path, we can know, you could be leaving with a university offer! help you reach your potential. Wherever you see yourself in the future, we’re here to connect you with a degree No matter what the outcome, this is an important that will help you to grow into the person you want to be; time in your life and we’re here to help you make the someone who makes a real difference in the world. right choices. YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE. For more information: Call 0800 590 830 staffs.ac.uk/clearing 6 For more information: Call 0800 590 830 staffs.ac.uk/clearing 7 WHERE TO START When you arrive, head straight over to the Science Centre, where our friendly team will help you get checked-in. We’ve also got two other things to make your day easier: • Free tea and coffee is available at all our catering outlets • Free WiFi available across campus, just select ‘WiFi Guest’ Look out for the red t-shirts Look out for our student ambassadors. They can help point you in the right direction and make sure you don't miss out. You can't miss them. 8 WHAT'S HAPPENING REGISTRATION INFORMATION FAIR You can register in the Science Centre, between Talk to staff from all areas of student services including 9.30am and 3.00pm. Admissions, Accommodation, Student Support and Welfare, Finance, Part-time work and Placements, the Library and the Nursery. WELCOME TALKS Discover what makes Staffordshire University so special, TOURS and how we’re helping our students fulfil their ambitions. Explore all areas of our campus, including the Library and student accommodation, and see inside our SUBJECT TALKS AND TOURS £1.25m Sports Centre. Hear from teaching staff about the subject areas that interest you. Many of our subject talks also include a STUDENT FINANCE TALKS tour of the facilities. Get to grips with all things student finance. SUBJECT FAIR Share your photos of the day with us using Speak with our subject specialists - including current students and subject tutors - to learn more about the #StaffsOpenDay subjects you’re interested in. 9 TALKS AND TOURS TODAY’S TIMETABLE WELCOME TALK FINANCE TALK STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT 9.30am - 10.00am 1.00pm - 1.30pm STAFFORDSHIRE Science Centre, R001 Science Centre, R002 UNIVERSITY TALK 9.45am - 10.15am 2.00pm - 2.30pm Science Centre, R002 Science Centre, R002 11.00am - 11.30am Science Centre, R001 10.00am - 10.30am Science Centre, R001 2.00pm - 2.30pm 10.15am - 10.45am Science Centre, R001 Science Centre, R002 12.30pm - 1.00pm Science Centre, R001 10 SUBJECT FAIR Our Subject Fair is open from 9.30am on the ground floor of the Science Centre. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the degree subjects you’re interested in. Our Subject Fair is the perfect place to speak one-to-one with someone who really knows your potential course first-hand, from current undergraduate BYRON students to academic staff. You might even discover a degree you hadn’t OPEN DAY VISITOR previously considered. 11 SCHOOL OF DIGITAL, TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTS TALK AND TOURS 1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION BUILDING ROOM Media and Performance 10.30am 1.00pm Flaxman Building Film Theatre Games Design and Games Technology 10.30am 1.00pm Cadman Building G026 Animation and VFX and Games Art and 10.30am 1.00pm Cadman Building G027 Concept Esports and Games PR 10.30am 1.00pm Cadman Building G028 Engineering: 11.00am 1.30pm Flaxman Building Film Theatre Including aeronautical, automotive and motorsport, electrical and electronic, general engineering, mechanical and engineering design. Computing 11.00am 1.30pm Cadman Building G026 Art and Design: 11.30am 2.00pm Flaxman Building Film Theatre Including 3D desginer maker, cartoon and comic arts, architecture, fashion, fine art, foundation art and design, graphics, illustration, photography, industrial design, surface pattern and textile design 12 SCHOOL OF LAW, POLICING AND FORENSICS Each of these sessions involves a 30 minute talk followed by a tour of the appropriate facilities. If you arrive later than 30 minutes after the start time, please speak to a member of staff on the Law, Policing and Forensics stand in the Science Centre, who will be able to assist you in joining the tour. Please note that some tours involve a lot of walking, so please speak to a member of staff at the stand who can provide more information and assist you where necessary. TALK AND TOURS 1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION BUILDING ROOM Crminology 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ashley Building LT114/6 Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm Science Centre R119 Law 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW140 International Relations: History 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW034 and Global Politics / Security and Intelligence Policing and Criminal Investigation/ 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ashley Building LT111/3 Proffesional Policing STAFFORDSHIRE BUSINESS SCHOOL TALK 1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION 3RD SESSION BUILDING ROOM All subjects 10:30am-11.30am 12.00pm-1.00pm 1.30pm-2.30pm Ashley LT014 13 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES AND EDUCATION TALK 1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION BUILDING ROOM Sport: 10.30am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 2.00pm Science Centre R101 Incuding sport and exercise science, PE and youth sport coaching, sports coaching, sports therapy, football coaching and performance and sport and exercise psychology Primary Education with QTS 11.30am - 12.30pm 2.00pm - 3.00pm Flaxman Building L301 Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies 10.30am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 2.00pm Flaxman Building L300 General psychology 10.30am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 2.00pm Science Centre R001 Psychology and Child Development and Single 11.30am - 12.00pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm Science Centre R001 Honours Psychology and Counselling 11.30am - 12.00pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm Science Centre R301 Forensic and Criminological Psychology 11.30am - 12.00pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm Science Centre R101 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 10.45am - 11.45am 13.30pm - 2.30pm Science Centre R002 14 SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TALK 1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION BUILDING ROOM Adult Nursing 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW013 Adult Nursing Skills Sessions 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW014 Adult Nursing Skills Sessions 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW015 Immersive suite 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW017 Social Work 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW032 Health and Social Care 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW033 Action on Poverty 10.30am 1.00pm Ashley 2 Building LW035 15 OPEN DAY VISITOR 16 PLAN YOUR ENJOY YOUR DAY Don’t forget to share it with us using OPEN DAY #StaffsOpenDay REGISTER WELCOME TALKS SUBJECT TALKS INFORMATION FAIR SUBJECT FAIR Confirm your attendance Discover what makes Speak to our friendly Wrap up any concerns Speak to students and in the Science Centre.