LAUNCH YOURSELF OPEN DAYS 2019 SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 10am – 3pm OPEN DAYS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS We could tell you how great Leicester is, but to really experience what it’s like, you need to see it for yourself. Our Open Days are an opportunity to discover more. To meet students who ’ve been in your shoes, hear from staff teaching your subject, ask those burning questions you might have and get a feel for what studying at a top 25 university* is like. The next few years will shape the rest of your life. And we want to show you how Leicester fts into the equation. *Source: The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 2 CONTENTS WHAT WE' VE GOT PLANNED 4 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY 5 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE 6 REFUEL WITH A BITE 7 CAMPUS MAP 8 GET A FEEL FOR CAMPUS 9 GENERAL TALKS 10 SUBJECT TALKS 12 HOW TO FIND US 26 ABOUT THE CITY 26 3 WHAT WE'VE GOT PLANNED Check-in Help Zone Taster Lectures This is your frst step. Head to Mission Control What are lectures like at Leicester? Sit in on one Drop in to our Help Zone in Mission in the Charles Wilson Building and check-in and fnd out for yourself. From Exploring Mars Control. Friendly staff and students will to get your goody bag. Visit Mission Control to the forgotten James Bond, chances are you’ll be available throughout the day to at any time to chat with staff and students learn something new. answer your questions and offer advice about subjects, accommodation, sport or on admissions, living at home whilst anything to do with university life. Don't General Talks studying, student fnance, accessability forget to grab a free hot drink. and student support. These cover accommodation, employability, student fnance and opportunities to study Meet an Academic abroad. If you’ve got questions, be sure to ask Find your subject in Mission Control. Discover Subject Talks us. The Welcome to the University of Leicester our courses and research and meet the From English to Engineering, Chemistry to Law, talk is a great way to start your day. academics who will teach you. these talks are how you’ll discover more about the subject you want to study at Leicester. Campus Tours It’s important to feel comfortable where you’re studying, not just with what you’re studying. Get a feel for the campus with one of our OUR STUDENT Student Ambassadors – they’ll show you around AMBASSADORS our campus, library, sports facilities and more. Hard to miss in their distinctive red Accommodation tops, our Ambassadors are here to show you the ropes, make you feel New neighbours and new friends. Some of at home and answer any questions your best memories will be made while living you might have (even why they in uni accommodation. To give you an idea chose to study at Leicester). of what we’re talking about, we’ll shuttle you over to our student accommodation – The Village – for a visit, or wander to Opal Court, part of The City accommodation. 4 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY There ’s so much to see and do on our Open Days. To make the most of your time here, we suggest coming in with a plan of attack. Here are a few tips: Use the campus map on page 8 to fnd buildings you need to visit Factor in time to see Take a break The Village Houses and have a and Halls delicious lunch Come prepared with Take some photos Head over to the David a list of questions to remind yourself Wilson Library to discover of your visit our Special Collections and Digital Reading Room 5 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE Your frst port of call is Mission Control in the Charles Wilson Building. Make sure you bring your lanyard or an email from us quoting your registration number. We’ll get you signed in and settled. Grab a free hot drink Spend a moment Chat with us about anything and goody bag planning your day to do with the University, including your subject 6 REFUEL WITH A BITE In between talks and tours, make time for some lunch or a quick bite. There are plenty of places to eat on campus that will be open all day. Delic!ous 'Taste of Leicester' Drop in at our deli for freshly Indulge in local cuisines that made salads and sandwiches, or sit have been brought to Centenary down in our restaurant next door. Square for you to enjoy. Our Craft Coffee van will also be parked up Library Café serving great coffee and treats. Perfect for sandwiches, hot paninis, cakes and coffee, all Any special dietary within the David Wilson Library. requirements? We cater to a range of dietary George Davies Centre needs in all our dishes. If you have Our Atrium Café in the heart of any questions about the food here, the building serves hot snacks, just come and chat to us. salads, sandwiches and drinks. 7 9 9 1 MISSION CONTROL 5 CHECK-IN, INFORMATION A FAIR AND CAMPUS TOURS South Wing Fielding Johnson PETER WILLIAMS CENTENARY LECTURE Welford SQUARE Road THEATRE Car Park £ 3 2 1 To A6 Exit only To Salisbury Road; To Freemen’s Common and London Road Nixon Court Houses (500m) THE VILLAGE ACCOMMODATION TOUR, TRAIN STATION SHUTTLE, AND PARK AND RIDE BUSES DEPART HERE 4 MAP KEY 5 Campus entrance gate with barrier Wheelchair access information Exit only Building access: Pre-booked parking for visitors – Full access to all floors please use entrance 1 Mostly accessible Occasional visitor parking – Ground floor only please check availability in advance Toilets accessible to wheelchair One-way system users within building Updated July 2019 Entrance to building Entrance suitable for wheelchair Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey (R) £ Santander Bank access 1:1250 maps with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Bus Stop Entrance with ramp Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Slope over 10% Office, (C) Crown copyright. University of Crossing Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. P Parking Car parking space for disabled Licence number ED 100029495. drivers Café 8 GET A FEEL FOR CAMPUS To get a taste for our campus, accommodation and facilities, the best thing you can do is take a look around. Student accommodation (10.00am – 3.00pm) Hop on a shuttle from main campus to The Village. We ’ll be on hand to show you the rooms, talk through accommodation options and offer a taste of our Meal Plan. Give yourself 90 minutes for your visit. Last bus back to campus at 3.45pm. Our nearby City accommodation Opal Court is also open 10.00am – 3.00pm for tours. Ask our ambassadors for directions. Campus tours (10.00am – 3.00pm) Let one of our Student Ambassadors show you around the main department buildings on campus. Tours last 30 minutes and depart every 10 minutes from Mission Control, Charles Wilson Building. Take a self- guided tour Rather explore on your own? Make sure you drop into the Danielle Brown Sports Centre to see our excellent facilities and learn more about Team Leicester and social sport. Head to the David Wilson Library to discover our Special Collections and Digital Reading Room. 9 GENERAL TALKS 10am 10.15am 10.30am 10.45am 11am 11.15am 11.30am 11.45am 12pm Welcome to the University of Leicester 10.00am – 10.30am 11.30am – 12.00pm Peter Williams Lecture Theatre Peter Williams Lecture Theatre Accommodation 10.45am – 11.15am Peter Williams Lecture Theatre Applying to University and Writing Personal 11.30am – 12.00pm Ken Edwards Building, Statements Lecture Theatre 2 Employability 11.30am – 12.00pm Bennett Building, Lecture Theatre 5 Student Finance 10.00am – 10.30am Student Finance Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 2 Study Abroad Students' Union Application Help Zone 10.00am – 3.00pm Stop by Mission Control in the Charles Wilson Building Sports Hall to speak with staff about: • Admissions enquiries • Student Finance • Personal statement writing Living at home whilst studying 10.00am – 3.00pm Stop by Mission Control in the Charles Wilson Building Sports Hall, where our current students will be chatting about their experiences of living at home whilst studying, giving advice and answering your questions. Disability Support Available at the University 10.45am – 11.15am Physics Building, of Leicester Lecture Theatre D 10 12pm 12.15pm 12.30pm 12.45pm 1pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 1.45pm 2pm 2.15pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3pm 1.00pm – 1.30pm Peter Williams Lecture Theatre 12.15pm – 12.45pm 2.30pm – 3.00pm Peter Williams Lecture Theatre Peter Williams Lecture Theatre 2.30pm – 3.00pm Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 2 12.15pm – 12.45pm 1.45pm – 2.15pm Bennett Building, Bennett Building, Lecture Theatre 5 Lecture Theatre 10 1.45pm – 2.15pm Student Finance Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 2 1.30pm – 2.00pm Student Finance for Medicine Students George Davies Centre, Chetwode Lecture Theatre 1.45pm – 2.15pm 2.30pm – 3.00pm Bennett Building, Bennett Building, Lecture Theatre 3 Lecture Theatre 3 12.15pm – 12.45pm 2.30pm – 3.00pm Students' Union Percy Gee Students’ Union Percy Gee Building, Gee' s Diner Building, Gee' s Diner 11 GENERAL TALKS 10am 10.15am 10.30am 10.45am 11am 11.15am 11.30am 11.45am 12pm Mature Students 10.45am – 11.15am Mature students at the University of Leicester Physics Building, Lecture Theatre C SUBJECT TALKS 10am 10.15am 10.30am 10.45am 11am 11.15am 11.30am 11.45am 12pm Accounting and Finance SUBJECT TALK 10.45am – 11.15am Accounting and Finance at Leicester Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 1 American Studies SUBJECT TALK TASTER LECTURE 10.45am – 11.15am 11.30am – 12.00pm BA American Studies at What 's so great about 'The Leicester Catcher in the Rye? ’ Attenborough Building, Attenborough Building, Room 002 Film Theatre Archaeology and Ancient History SUBJECT TALK TASTER LECTURE TASTER LECTURE 10.00am – 10.30am 10.45am –