OPEN DAYWednesday 23 October

12noon - 5pm

Abertay University

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Getting hereOur campus is in Dundee city centre and only a 10-minute walk from the bus and train stations. The limited on-street parking is for less than an hour and not suitable for Open Day. Look for AA signage for car parking. Closest is West Bell Street car park, satnav DD1 1EX. Next closest is Bank Street carpark, satnav DD1 1RW.

When you arriveFirst thing to do is check-in. Make your way to the foyer of the Kydd Building.

RefreshmentsRefuel during the day at one of our locations on campus.

Aroma Cafe (ground floor in the Student Centre, the big building directly opposite where you checked-in). Drinks and light snacks available. Open 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Library Café (ground floor in the Library). Drinks and light snacks. Open 8.00am - 4.30pm.

Events Room, next to where you checked in, complimentary tea, coffee and water available.

WELCOME

We’re delighted you’re here - have a great day!Opening TimesWednesday 23 October12.00noon – 5.00pm

Contents4 Not sure what to do on an Open Day?5 Tours and Visits6 General Talks7 Information and Advice Stands

8 Programme Sessions – School of Design and Informatics10 Programme Sessions – School of

Applied Sciences12 Programme Sessions – School of Business, Law and Social Sciences14 Maps

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Not sure where to start?

That’s OK. An Open Day is all about:

• Getting a taste of a subject– whether it’s right for you.

• Narrowing down which course, within a subject area, you’d be interested in studying.

• Getting a flavour of life as a student at Abertay.

How to spend the dayOpen Days are like a menu – you can pick what you want. The ‘specials of the day’ are:

Scheduled times

• Subject talks and activities such as tours and demos with lecturers and current students.

• General talks – student funding; accommodation; coming from college, sports.

• Tours – campus; library; accommodation.

Drop in

• Advice and information stands.

• Academic School basecamps to talk one-on-one with lecturers and students.

• Accommodation Information Hub.

Not Sure What to Do on an Open Day?

Campus Tours | 12.00noon - 5.00pm

Leaving every 30 mins from the Kydd Building Reception. Last tour leaves at 4.30pm.

Duration: 20-30 mins

Our campus is small but perfectly formed. Get a feel for it by taking one of our guided tours.

Library Tours | 12.15pm - 5.00pm Leaving every 30 mins from the Library foyer starting from 12.15am. Last tour leaves at 4.30pm.

Self-guided tours and introductory sessions.

Duration: 20-30 mins

The hub of student life at the University. It’s where our students access extra online information for their courses, use PCs and borrow laptops as well as books. There’s a one-stop-shop for all your queries (Support Enquiry Zone), space for individual, group, quiet and social study, and a café.

Support Enquiry Zone (SEZ)

Part of Library tour.

Your one-stop-shop for any enquiry. Open evenings and weekends, you can ask SEZ anything, and if they can’t help directly, they’ll put you in touch with the specialist service that can. Hear more about SEZ and see where they’re based.

Accommodation | 12.00noon - 5.00pm Rm 1001, Old College BuildingInformation Hub and Tours

Drop in to see 360 views of our student accommodation and chat with our Residence staff on which of the residences might best suit your needs and budget. Gather for accommodation tours, taking place every 30 minutes. First tour starts at 12.00noon , last one leaves 4.30pm. Accommodation tours are bookable on the day. Please attend an Accommodation talk (room 2516 at 12.30pm and room 3004 at 3.00pm) and chat with Residence staff before booking a tour.

Gym Visit | 12.00noon - 5.00pm

Located in the Graham Building. Check out the facilities and meet our gym assistants.

Student Association Room 2515, Kydd Building

Drop in and find out more about student societies.

Tours and Visits

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Not Sure What to Do on an Open Day?

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General Talks

WelcomeMain Lecture Theatre, Room 2516, Level 2, Kydd Building12.00noon - 12.30pm, 1.00 - 1.30pmCome along and get Open Day off to a good start. Find out how to make the most of the day.

AccommodationRoom 2516, Level 2, Kydd Building 12.30 - 1.00pm

Room 3004, Level 3, Old College Building 3.00 - 3.30pm Find out about accommodation at Abertay. Attend a talk and visit the Accommodation Information Hub (drop-in 12.00noon - 5.00pm, room 1001, Old College Building) before booking an accommodation tour.

Coming from CollegeRoom 1007, Level 1, Old College Building12.30 - 1.00pmFind out more about how studying at university can differ from the college experience. Hear about the support available at Abertay, meet staff from the Learner Development Service and ask questions about joining as a direct entrant.

Student Funding (Scottish and EU Students)

Lecture Theatre, Room 2517, Level 2, Kydd Building1.00 - 1.30pm, 3.00 - 3.30 pm Get advice in the financial aspects of studying at university from representatives of the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). See also a drop in information stand in the foyer of the Library (12.00noon - 5.00pm). If you’d like one-on-one advice, or you’re from England, Wales or Northern Ireland, or another country, drop in to the Advisory Service Stand in the in the foyer of the Library (12.00noon - 5.00pm).

Sports at AbertayRoom 2522, Level 2, Kydd Building1.00 - 1.30 pm Sport and physical activity is a big part of university life. Hear about the range of clubs to join – from traditional team sports like rugby, football and netball, to more niche sports like judo and dance.

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Information and Advice Stands General Talks

AdmissionsDrop in to find out more about entry requirements and the UCAS application process.

Student Funding (Scottish and EU students)Get financial advice from the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

Careers SupportGet information on your career options beyond graduation and learn how to enhance your employability throughout your time at Abertay.

Advisory Service For information on funding, disability support, visas and general wellbeing.

Drop-in stands are open 12.00noon - 5.00pm. Find them in the foyer of the Library.

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School of Design and Informatics Subject areas: Computer Arts, Computer Games, Computing, Ethical Hacking

School of Design and Informatics

School of Design and Informatics

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School of Design and Informatics

Academic subject and degree programme talks and activities

SUBJECTS/PROGRAMMES TALKS DEMOS & ACTIVITIES BASECAMP

Games, Design and Art

• Computer Arts • Game Design and Production

1.30-2.30pm

Room 2516

2.00-4.30pm

A variety of demos, stay as long as you choose.

Rooms 1519 and 1520

Academic School Basecamp Area 2.00 - 5.00pmThe Atrium

Drop in anytime for an informal chat with lecturers and students for any of the subjects.

Games Programming

• Computer Games Technology • Computer Game Applications Development

2.30-3.30pm

Room 2516

2.00-4.30pm

A variety of demos, stay as long as you choose.

Rooms 1519 and 1520

Computing &Ethical Hacking

• Computing • Ethical Hacking

1.30-2.30pm

Room 2517

2.00-4.30pm

A variety of demos, stay as long as you choose.

Rooms 1519 and 1520

School of Applied Sciences

Subject areas: Sport, Food, Biomedical, Forensic, Engineering, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing

Academic subject and degree programme talks and activities

SUBJECTS/PROGRAMME TALKS DEMOS & ACTIVITIES BASECAMP

Sport

• Sport & Exercise

• Sport & Exercise Science

• Sports Development and Coaching

• Physical Activity and Health

• Strength and Conditioning

• Sport and Management

1.30-2.00pm

Room 3006

2.00-3.30pm

Lab tours and demos for Physiology; Biomechanics; Strength Conditioning/Coaching

Rooms 1019 Physiology

2534 Biomechanics

1008 Strength Conditioning/Coaching

Academic School Basecamp Area 2.00-5.00pmRoom 3508 and 3510

Drop in anytime for an informal chat with lecturers and students for any of the subjects.

Food

• Food and Consumer Science

• Food, Nutrition and Health

• Fitness, Nutrition and Health

1.30-2.00pm

Room 4540

2.00-3.30pm

Lab tours and live demo: Savour the flavour of eating right

Food Science Rooms

Forensic

• Forensic Sciences

1.30-2.15

Room 3026

2.15-3.15pm

Tour of crime scene house and bank.

Demo of mock crime scene showing methods of collecting and identifying evidence.

Biomedical

• Biomedical Science

1.30-2.30pm

Room 2521

2.30-3.30

Demos of the practical work that Biomedical students undertake in the laboratory - this will involve some hands-on activities.

Room 4561

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School of Applied SciencesSUBJECTS/PROGRAMMES TALKS DEMOS & ACTIVITIES BASECAMP

Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

1.30-2.00pm

Room 1023

2.00-3.30pm

Tour and activity

Design Challenge: Make’n’Break

Room 2039

Academic School Basecamp Area 2.00-5.00pmRoom 3508 and 3510

Drop in anytime for an informal chat with lecturers and students for any of the subjects.

Psychology

• Psychology

• Psychology and Counselling

1.30-2.15pm

Room 3011

2.15-3.15pm

Live demos

What’s in a Face?: How we take info from the face to form judgements like attractiveness, dominance, health and trustworthiness.

Memory Fallibility: How we can miss significant changes in a scene.

Room 3511

Mental Health Nursing

• Mental Health Nursing

1.30-2.30pm

Room 3540

See the clinical skills lab and talk to nursing staff about the job, application and interview process.

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School of Business, Law and Social Sciences Subject areas: Business, Marketing, Accounting, Law, Social Science and

Sociology, Criminology

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School of Business, Law and Social Sciences

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Academic subject and degree programme talks and activities

SUBJECTS/PROGRAMMES TALKS DEMOS & ACTIVITIES BASECAMP

Business

• Business Management

• Business and Human Resource Management

1.30-2.00pm

Room 1004

2.00-2.30pm

The Changing Nature of Work

Room 1004

Academic School Basecamp Area 2.00-5.00pmRoom 1005

Drop in anytime for an informal chat with lecturers and students for any of the subjects.

Marketing

• Marketing and Business

2.30-3.00pm

Room 1004

3.00-3.30pm

Advertising: Creativity and Strategy Q&A

Room 1004

Accounting

• Accounting and Finance

1.30-2.00pm

Room 1026

2.00-2.30pm

Why Being an Accountant Goes Beyond Numbers

Room 1026

Law 1.30-2.00pm

Room 1006

2.00-2.30pm

How to Present a Legal Argument in Court

Room 1006

Social Science and Sociology

• Social Science

• Sociology

1.30-2.00pm

Room 1025

2.00-2.30pm

What is Sociological About a Cup of Coffee?

Room 1025

Criminology 2.30-3.00pm

Room 1006

3.00-3.30pm

‘What is Crime and Who is the Criminal’

‘The Media, Policing and Crime’

Room 1006

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