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29 September 2012Hull campus
Open Day
Conten
ts Your arrival ticket
Arrival information | 1
Who will be here? | 2
Talks and tours | 8
Departmental activities | 10
Plan your day | 14
Direction map | 15
Staff House map | 16
Campus map | 18
Make yourself at home, there is no need to book inadvance for any of our talks or tours, just turn up.
For further information contact:www.hull.ac.uk/opendays01482 [email protected]
Occasionally we photograph and film Open Dayactivity for promotional purposes. If you do notwish to be captured on camera please speak to amember of staff on the day.
Please fill in your details below and hand this in at the Arrival Desk in StaffHouse:
To be completed in CAPITAL LETTERS
First name:
Surname:
Date of birth:
Postcode:
E-Mail address:
Course/subject:
We hope you have a fantastic day with us.
Your Arrival Ticket
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Please don’t forget to hand me inwhen you arrive.
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Travel and parkingCar – please follow the AA signs and enter by the Westentrance on Cottingham Road (also signpost NewlandSchool for Girls). If you are using a Sat Nav the postcode isHU6 7RU (see map on page 15). Parking is free of charge andyou may use any of the bays, except disabled. Please allow a5 minute walk from the car park to the Arrival Desk.
Rail/Public Transport – the campus is 10 minutes by taxifrom Hull city centre, Bus Service 105 (from stand 20) and103 (from stand 13) stop at the University’s main entrance.
Humberside Airport – For those flying into the airport,there is a regular bus service (the Humber Flyer) to the citycentre. (www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables).
When you arrivePlease make your way to Staff House and hand your arrivalticket in. The desk is open from 9.00 – 3.00.
Meals and refreshments� Arts Cafe – Larkin/Middleton Hall 9.30–3.00� Derwent Cafe – Derwent 9.30–3.00� Myton Servery – Staff House 8.30–2.30� Quick Bite – Students’ Union
9.00–2.00 (Serving hot sandwiches/coffee)� Sanctuary – Students’ Union
9.00–11.00 (Serving hot breakfasts/coffee)11.00–3.00 (Full menu available)
� Union shop – Students’ Union 9.30 – 3.00� Wheelhouse Cafe – next to the library 9.00–3.00� Wyke Coffee Bar – Staff House 8.30 – 3.00� Zuchinnis –Wilberforce 9.30 – 3.00
Access for disabled visitorsMost areas of the University are accessible to disabledvisitors. Please contact 01482 466500 [email protected] to discuss any special requirements.Parking bays are available next to Staff House (grid referenceD2 on the map on page 18).
How
do you get here?
Academic staff from across the following subject areas willbe available to offer advice and guidance...
Lindsey Room, Staff House, 9.30 – 3.00American StudiesBiological Sciences/Biomedical SciencesBusiness School (HUBS)Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical Science)Computer ScienceDramaEducation (including Children’s Inter-Professional Studies)EngineeringEnglishFilm StudiesGeographyHealth and Social Care (Nursing, Midwifery & Operating Department Practice)History and ArchaeologyLawModern LanguagesMusicPhilosophyPhysics and MathematicsPolitics and International StudiesPsychologyReligionSocial Sciences (Anthropology, Community and Youth Work Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies, Media Studies,Sociology)Social WorkSport, Health and Exercise Science
AccommodationFor information visit the Accommodation stand in Staff House.
AdmissionsWhat are the entry requirements? What are AdmissionsTutors looking for? To find out more visit the Admissionsstand in Staff House.
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Who
will be he
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Postgraduate StudyIf you’re thinking of applying for a taught Master’s or PhDprogramme at Hull, do come and visit the PostgraduateStudy stand in Staff House. The University has its own on-campus Graduate School (first opened in 1996) withdedicated quiet study facilities, social and seminar space,and support for research training. The Graduate School runsa wide-ranging Postgraduate Training Scheme, and otherevents during the year to bring graduate students together.
Part-time StudyFor information visit the stand in Staff House.
Free Elective SchemeThe Free Elective scheme enables students on mostundergraduate programmes to study one module per yearfrom outside of their home department. From languages andbusiness to health and the environment, the Free Electivesscheme includes a wide range of subjects which willcomplement your main degree programme. Visit the FreeElectives scheme stand in Staff House to find out more.
CareersCome and speak to Careers Advisers about graduateprospects and employability at the information stand inStaff House.
Language Learning CentreTour the Language Learning Centre and find out more aboutthe wide range of resources available to support languagelearning.
Time: 11.30 and 2.00, lasting approximately 30 minutes.Assemble: Foyer of Ferens Building (visitors attending theModern Languages talks will be taken to the Ferens Buildingafter the talks).
Student ServicesOne of the best things about the Hull experience is theoutstanding support that both the University and the
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Students’ Union provide. For more information visit the 3rdfloor of the Students’ Union Building. Includes advice formature students.
Money MattersFor information and advice on tuition fees, loans, grants and allaspects of student finance please visit the stand in Staff House.
Study AbroadInterested in having a study year abroad? Want to find outmore about spending 3-12 months in Europe? Come and chatto staff at the Study Abroad stand in Staff House about howto broaden your horizons.
Students’ UnionThe centre of student activities, the Students’ Unionrepresents and provides services for all students. To find outmore about being a student at Hull visit the Students’ Unionbuilding, take a look around and chat to Student Officersand members of staff who are available to answer anyquestions you may have.
Sport And Fitness CentreThe Sports Centre facilities include a fully equipped fitnesscentre incorporating the latest in cardio vascular andresistance equipment and professionally trained staff.
You are welcome to tour the facilities at any time during theday. Please ask staff at the Centre’s Reception to show youaround.
Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP)Visitors can travel daily to this region on direct trains from:London Kings Cross, Sheffield, Manchester and York, withlocal connections giving access from Hull to Beverley,Driffield and Bridlington. There are around eight directtrains to/from London and a journey time of under threehours. The region is served by Hull Trains, Northern Rail,First TransPennine Express and East Coast. To find outmore, including how to save 1/3 off travel with the StudentRailcard, come and visit our reps in Staff House.
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Image courtesy of Picture Yourself.
Calder Building.
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Hull Truck in the City Centre.
On the Wolds.
The Deep.
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East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS)Most Hull students use the bus to get from theiraccommodation to the University campus and city centre.EYMS, the region’s local bus operator, will be available tooffer advice on getting around by bus and information onSemester Cards– the discount student bus pass. Visit themin Staff House.
What’s Hull all about?It’s no secret we’ve got one of the best universities in thecountry, but did you know that 10 minutes down the roadour city centre offers everything from the world’s onlysubmarium to a vibrant music scene. In fact, we were namedin the Top 20 ‘Cool Places to Stay’ in The Times CoolWeekend Guide and Time Out said “...I wondered if Hullwasn’t, after all, England’s nicest city.” If you want to knowmore, log on to www.hull.co.uk
A spare 10 minutes between talks and tours...?� View our Art Gallery in Middleton Hall, specialising in
paintings, sculpture, drawings and prints produced in Britain 1890–1940. Open 9am–3pm.
� Browse our 7 storey Brynmor Jones Library, open all day.
� Visit Waterstones bookshop next to the Students’ Union, open 9am–4pm.
� Visit our TV studio, Holme House, open 10am–3pm to see the excellent facilities available. You can even try your hand at TV production! (31, D3 on map). Open 10am–3pm.
� Enjoy the peace and quiet in the South East Asian Museum which explores central cultural themes. 1st floor West, Wilberforce building.
� For general information on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences visit the information desk in Larkin building.
The above may be subject to change.
The Deep.
Hull Marina.
Talks an
d tours
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TalksWelcomeA welcome to the University by the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) and the Presidentof the Students’ Union.
Time: 9.30 – 10.0010.15 – 10.4511.00 – 11.30
Venue: Middleton Hall
The Application processTime: 10.15 – 10.45
11.00 – 11.3011.45 – 12.15
Venue: Leslie Downs Lecture Theatre, Ferens
The talk is about full-time undergraduate entry only, usingthe UCAS process. Individual advice and information isavailable at the Admissions stand in Staff House.
Money mattersTime: 10.15 – 10.45
11.00 – 11.3011.45 – 12.15
Venue: Basil Reckitt Lecture Theatre, Ferens
Individual advice and information is available at the moneystand in Staff House.
Careers and EmployabilityTime: 11.00 – 11.20
11.45 – 12.05
Venue: Conference Room 1, 1st floor, Staff House
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ToursAccommodationThwaite Hall and Lawns HallsA shuttle service is provided to Thwaite Hall and the LawnsHalls where you can view accommodation and chat to staffand students.
Times: 9.30 then every 20 minutes e.g. 9.50, 10.10 etc. Last bus leaves campus at 2.30
Assemble:Outside Venn
Visitors are also very welcome to make their own way to thehalls throughout the day and join a guided tour. Sat Navpostcode is HU16 5SN for the Lawns, HU16 4RE for Thwaite,or refer to the map on page 15. Please note that bedrooms areonly available to view until 3.3o.
Student HouseA student house will be open to view between 10.00 – 3.00,located at 52 Cranbrook Avenue (please ring the doorbell).
Taylor CourtTaylor Court flats will be open to view between 10.00 – 3.00(can be viewed on your way to the Student House if you wish).
Campus ToursTour the campus with our current students.
Times: 9.00 then every 15 minutes e.g. 9.15, 9.30, 9.45 etc.Last tour leaves at 2.30
Duration: 60 minutes approx.
Assemble:Outside Venn
City of Hull Coach TourTime: 11.00, 1.00, 2.00 and 3.00
Duration: 60 minutes approx.
Assemble:Outside Venn (NB seats are limited)
The 3.00 tour includes a drop off at the Hull train station atapproximately 3.45.
Cranbrook Ave.
The Lawns.
Hull City Centre.
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Dep
artm
ent a
ctivities Subject Time Venue
American Studies 12.45 – 1.45 Lecture Room 14,Wilberforce
If you are unable to make the above presentation there will be a generalIntroduction to the Department of Humanities session from 2.00 – 3.00 inLecture Theatre 27, Wilberforce Building. For more detailed informationon the respective subject areas, please try to attend the earlierpresentations.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 1,
and 12.30 – 1.30 Hardy The talks will be followed by a tour of the department.
Business School Economics: 12.30-1.00 Allam Lecture Theatre, Derwent
Business School: 1.15-1.45 Allam Lecture Theatre, Derwent
The Business School programme runs from 11.30 – 3.00 in the DerwentBuilding with tours of the Business School, the opportunity to meetacademic staff and the presentations above. Visitors are welcome to joinus at any time during the programme.
Chemistry 11.00 – 12.00 Lecture Theatre A, and 1.30 – 2.30 Chemistry
The talks include some research demonstrations and will be followed bya tour of the department.
Computer Science 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre A,and 12.30 – 1.30 Robert Blackburn
There will be an opportunity to visit some of the departmental facilities,e.g. HIVE, our state-of-the-art visualisation centre, open 12.00 – 2.00.
Drama 11.00 – 12.00 Donald Roy Theatre,and 1.00 – 2.00 Gulbenkian Centre
The talks will be followed by a tour of the Gulbenkian Centre andassociated facilities.
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Subject Time Venue
Education 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 12, and 12.30 – 1.30 Wilberforce
The talks cover undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Engineering 11.30 – 12.30 Lecture Theatre C, and 1.30 – 2.30 Robert Blackburn
The talks will be followed by a tour of the department.
English 11.30 – 12.30 Lecture Theatre 15,and 1.30 – 2.30 Wilberforce
Film 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre 31,Wilberforce
If you are unable to make the above presentation there will be a generalIntroduction to the Department of Humanities session from 2.00 – 3.00 inLecture Theatre 27, Wilberforce Building. For more detailed information onthe respective subject areas, please try to attend the earlier presentations.
Geography 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 15,and 12.30 – 1.30 Wilberforce
Practical activities will be running in the Cohen Building from 11.00 – 12.00and 1.00 – 3.00.
Health andSocial Care Nursing: 11.00-12.00 Lecture Theatre 1, FossMidwifery: 12.00-1.00 Lecture Theatre 1, FossOperating Department Lecture Theatre 1, FossPractice: 1.00 – 2.00
History 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 27,and 1.00 – 2.00 Wilberforce
Law 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 1,and 1.00 – 2.00 Wilberforce
Modern Languages 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Room 13, and 1.00 – 2.00 Wilberforce
The talk will be followed by a tour of the language learning facilities.
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Subject Time Venue
Music 12.00 – 1.00 Recital Room,and 1.30 – 2.30 Larkin
After each talk, visitors will be able to tour the music facilities includingpractice rooms, studios, the Chapel and Middleton Hall.
Philosophy 11.30 – 12.30 Lecture Theatre 27, Wilberforce
If you are unable to make the above presentation there will be a generalIntroduction to the Department of Humanities session from 2.00 – 3.00 inLecture Theatre 27, Wilberforce Building. For more detailed information on therespective subject areas, please try to attend the earlier presentations.
Physics and Mathematics 10.30 – 11.00 Lecture Theatre D, and 12.45 – 1.15 Robert Blackburn
The talks cover undergraduate and postgraduate arrangements. There will be adepartmental tour from 1.15 – 2.15 when visitors will have the opportunity tosee some of the department’s teaching and research facilities. Please assembleoutside Lecture Theatre D, Robert Blackburn Building for this tour.
Politics andInternational Studies 11.45 – 12.45 Lecture Theatre 28,
and 2.00 – 3.00 Wilberforce
Psychology 11.30 – 12.30 Lecture Theatre A,and 1.30 – 2.30 Robert Blackburn
Religion 12.30 – 1.30 Lecture Theatre 29, Wilberforce
If you are unable to make the above presentation there will be a generalIntroduction to the Department of Humanities session from 2.00 – 3.00 inLecture Theatre 27, Wilberforce Building. For more detailed information on therespective subject areas, please try to attend the earlier presentations.
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Subject Time VenueSocial Sciences 11.45 – 12.45 Lecture Room 34,
and 2.00 – 3.00 Wilberforce(Anthropology, Community and Youth Work Studies, Criminology, GenderStudies, Media Studies and Sociology).
Social Work 10.30 – 11.30 Lecture Theatre 29, and 1.30 – 2.30 Wilberforce
Sport, Health andExercise Science 11.30- 12.30 Lecture Theatre 1,
and 1.30 – 2.30 HardyThe talks will be followed by a tour of the Sport and Exercise Science labsand related areas.
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Instructions
Travelling to th
e Hu
ll campus via M62 & A63
1 Take the A15 Hu
mber B
ridge
exit, just after the Fuel Statio
non
the left. At first roundabout go straight on. At second round-
about turn left onto the A164
–there is a sign saying Universi-
ties. At next roundabout go straight on.
2After 2.3 miles the next roundabout will appear. Go straight on.
There is a fuel statio
neither side and a Ramada Ho
telon the
right. At next roundabout go straight on.
3At the next roundabout turn right onto Castle Roadfollowing
signs for Castle
Hill Hospital.
4 Drive to the end of Castle
Road, passing the hospital on the left.
At the bottom
turn left at the mini roundabout.
5Turn right at the next m
ini roundabout onto South Street. Go
straight ahead at the lights. Go straight at the next m
ini round-
about, Priory Roadis on your right. Over the level-crossing.
6At the next roundabout turn right onto Hu
ll Road. Bear left re-
maining on Hu
ll Road (B
1233). At the next roundabout go straight
on.
7You are now on Cottingham
Road. The University
and main en-
trance
are approximately 0.25 miles on your left.
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Arrival point
Stairs to first floor
Tranby Room
DepartmentExhibition
Entrance
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Staff H
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ap Ground floor
Cafeteria
Humanities
HUBS (Business)
Education
Social Work & Social SciencesAnthropology • Community & Youth Work• Criminology • Gender Studies • Media Studies • Sociology • Social Work
American Studies • Religion • Philosophy• Film
Modern Languages
History & Archaeology
English
Bio. Sciences
Chemistry
Physics & Mathematics
Computer Science
Geography
Psychology
Sport, Health & Exercise Science
Engineering
Drama & Music
Law
Politics
Health & Social Care
Department ExhibitionLindsey Room 9.30am-3pm
Study Abroad
Free Electives
Part time and Postgraduate Study
Tranby Room: Accommodation, Money Matters,Careers Service, Local Public Transport.
Admissions
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Tranby Room: Accommodation, Money Matters. Careers Service and local public transportinformation.
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Venue for Applicationand Money Matters Talks
Middleton HallVenue for Welcome Talks
Students UnionStudent Support, Careers,Study Advice, Union Shop,Quick Bite and Sanctuary
Venn Building
All tours leavefrom here
Enter here on footor by taxi
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