9th July 2011 Hull open day programme

Open Day9 July 2011Hull campus

Please fill in your details below and hand this in atthe Arrival Desk in Staff House:

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

✁

Please don’t forget to hand me inwhen you arrive.

✁

1

Travel and parkingCar – please enter by the West entrance on Cottingham

Road. If you are using a Sat Nav, the postcode is HU6 7RU.

Parking is free of charge and you may use any of the bays,

except disabled. Please allow a 5 minute walk from the car

park to the Arrival Desk.

Train/Coach – the campus is 10 minutes by taxi from Hull

Interchange Station, Bus Service 105 (from stand 20) stops

at the University’s main entrance.

Humberside Airport – For those flying into the airport,

there is a regular bus service to the city centre

(www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables).

When you arrivePlease make your way to Staff House and hand your arrival

ticket in. The desk is open from 10.00 – 3.00.

Meals and refreshmentsArts Cafe – Larkin/Middleton Hall9.30–1.00

Derwent Cafe – Derwent9.30–3.00

Myton Servery – Staff House8.30–2.30

Quick Bite – Students’ Union9.00–2.00 (Serving hot sandwiches/coffee)

Sanctuary – Students’ Union9.00–11.00 (Serving hot breakfasts/coffee)

11.00–3.00 (Full menu available)

Union shop – Students’ Union10.00 – 3.00

Wheelhouse Cafe – next to the library9.00–3.00

Access for disabled visitorsMost areas of the University are accessible to disabled

visitors. Please contact 01482 465293 or

[email protected] to discuss any special requirements.

Parking bays are available next to Staff House (grid

reference D2 on the map on page 18).

How

doyou

gethere?

2

Academic staff from across the following subject areas will

be available to offer advice and guidance...

Lindsey Room, Staff House, 10.00 – 3.00American Studies

Archaeology

Biological Siences/ Biomedical Sciences

Business School

Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical Science)

Computer Science

Drama

Education (including Children’s Inter-Professional Studies)

Engineering

English

Film & Media

Geography

Health & Social Care (Nursing, Midwifery & Operating

Department Practice)

History

Law

Medicine (HYMS)

Modern Languages

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Politics and International Studies

Psychology

Religion

Social Sciences (Anthropology, Community and Youth

Work Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies, Sociology,

Social Policy)

Social Work

Sport, Health and Exercise Science

AccommodationFor information visit the Accommodation stand in Staff

House.

AdmissionsWhat are the entry requirements for the course? What are

Admissions Tutors looking for? To find out more visit the

Admissions stand in Staff House.

Who

will

behe

re?

3

Part-time or short coursesFor information visit the stand in Staff House.

Aimhigher HumberAimhigher is part of a national programme which aims to

increase participation into Higher Education by raising

aspirations, awareness, attainment and progression.

Aimhigher Humber, hosted at the University of Hull:

• works in the region to encourage young people to

continue their education if they are able to;

• implements this through learner-centred activities and

projects often delivered in schools and colleges.

To find out more visit Aimhigher in Staff House.

CareersCome and speak to Careers Advisers in our Careers

Service, 3rd floor, Students’ Union. There will also be a

stand in Staff House displaying literature.

Language Learning CentreTour the Language Learning Centre with one of our

Language Advisers and find out more about the wide

range of resources available to support language learning.

Tours: at 11.45 and 1.45, lasting 30 minutes

Assemble: Foyer of Ferens Building

Student ServicesOne of the best things about the Hull experience is the

outstanding support that both the University and the

Students’ Union provide. For more information visit the

3rd floor of the Students’ Union Building from 10.00 – 3.00.

Includes advice for mature students.

Money mattersFor information and advice on tuition fees, loans, grants

and all aspects of student finance please visit the stand in

Staff House.

4

Students’ UnionThe centre of student activities, the Students’ Union

represents and provides services for all students. To find

out more about being a student at Hull visit the Students’

Union building, take a look around and chat to Student

Officers and members of staff who are available to answer

any questions you may have.

Sport And Fitness CentreThe Sports Centre facilities include a fully equipped

fitness centre incorporating the latest in cardio vascular

and resistance equipment and professionally trained staff.

You are welcome to tour the facilities at any time during

the day. Please ask staff at the Centre’s Reception to show

you around.

Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership(YCCRP)Visitors can travel daily to this region on direct trains

from: London Kings Cross; Sheffield; Manchester and

York, with local connections giving access from Hull to

Beverley, Driffield and Bridlington. There are around eight

direct trains to/from London and a journey time of under

three hours. The region is served by Hull Trains, Northern

Rail, First TransPennine Express and East Coast. To find

out more, including how to save 1/3 off travel with the

Student Railcard, come and visit our reps in Staff House.

East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS)Most Hull students use the bus to get from their

accommodation to the University campus and city centre.

EYMS, the region’s local bus operator, will be available to

offer advice on getting around by bus, including

information on Semester Cards– the discount student

pass. Visit them in Staff House.

5

Image courtesy of Picture Yourself.

�

Hull Truck TheatreEstablished in 1971, Hull Truck is one of only six producing

theatres in the Yorkshire region. In April 2009 the

company moved from their home of 25 years, the much

loved Spring Street venue (a converted Methodist church

Hall) to a state of the art purpose built theatre at the heart

of Hull’s city centre. Originally founded as a touring

company Hull Truck remains true to its roots and

continues to tour nationally and internationally. Find out

more by visiting them in Staff House.

The DeepThe Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the

world is located in Hull. This award-winning visitor

attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular

sharks and rays – making it the perfect family day out. The

Deep is also a fantastic evening venue. Visit the superb

Two Rivers restaurant or hire the venue for a special

occasion. Why not visit their information stand in Staff

House for further details on the delights of The Deep.

What’s Hull all about?Hull is one of the UK’s best kept secrets and you can find

out why by meeting the city’s ‘Street Team’ ambassadors

who will be on campus to tell you why they love Hull. They

will help you find out everything you need to know to

enjoy the best of what Hull has to offer. Look out for them

– they’ll be wearing orange!

The above may be subject to change.

Talk

san

dto

urs

8

Talks

WelcomeTime: 10.00 – 10.20

10.30 – 10.50

11.00 – 11.20

Venue: Middleton Hall

The Application processTime: 11.00 – 11.25

11.30 – 11.55

12.00 – 12.25

Venue: Leslie Downs Lecture Theatre, Ferens

The talk is about full-time undergraduate entry only, using

the UCAS process. Individual advice and information is

available at the Admissions stand in Staff House.

Money mattersTime: 10.30 – 10.55

11.00 – 11.25

11.30 – 11.55

Venue: Basil Reckitt Lecture Theatre, Ferens

Individual advice and information is available at the

money stand in Staff House.

9

Tours

Accommodation

Lawns HallsA shuttle service is provided to the Lawns Halls where

you can view accommodation and chat to staff and

students.

Times: 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30,

1.00, 1.30, 2.00 & 2.30

Duration: 60 minutes approx.

Assemble: Outside Venn

Visitors are also very welcome to make their own way to

the Lawns throughout the day between 10.30 and 4.00.

The postcode for your Sat Nav is HU16 5SN, or refer to the

map on page 15.

Student HouseA student house will be open to view between 10.00 –

3.00, located at 52 Cranbrook Avenue (please ring the

doorbell).

Campus ToursTour the campus with our student crew.

Times: 10.00, 10.15, 10.30, 10.45, 11.00, 11.15, 11.30,

11.45, 12.00, 12.15, 12.30, 12.45, 1.00, 1.15,

1.30, 1.45, 2.00, 2.15 & 2.30


Assemble: Outside Venn

City TourTime: 11.00, 1.00, 2.00 & 3.00


Assemble: Outside Venn (NB seats are limited)

The 3.00 tour includes a drop off at the Hull train station

at approximately 3.45

10

Dep

artm

enta

ctiv

itie

s Subject Time Venue

American Studies 12.00 – 1.00 Lecture Theatre 12,

Wilberforce

Biological Sciences 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre 1,

Hardy

The talk will be followed by a tour of the department.

Biomedical Sciences 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre 2,

Hardy


Business School 1.00 – 2.15 Allam Lecture

Theatre, Esk

The Business School programme is 12.00 – 3.00 in the

Derwent Building with tours of the facilities and the

opportunity to meet academic staff.

Chemistry 11.00 – 12.00 Lecture Room A,

and 1.30 – 2.30 Chemistry

The talks include some research demonstrations and will

be followed by a tour of the department.

Computer Science 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre A,

Robert Blackburn

The talk will be followed by an optional tour of the

departmental facilities, eg HIVE, our state-of-the-art

visualisation centre, and our specialist games PC lab.

Drama 11.00 – 12.00 Donald Roy

and Theatre,

1.00 – 2.00 Gulbenkian

Centre

The talk will be followed by a tour of the Gulbenkian Centre

and associated facilities.

Education 11.00 – 12.00 Lecture Theatre 15,

Wilberforce

The talk covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Engineering 12.00 – 1.00 Lecture Theatre C,

Robert Blackburn


11

Subject Time Venue

English 12.30 – 1.30 Basil Reckitt

Lecture Theatre,

Ferens

Film and Media 1.30 – 2.30 Lecture Theatre 12,

Wilberforce

Geography 12.00 – 1.00 Lecture Theatre

2, Wilberforce

Postgraduate Talk 1.30 – 2.15 Committee Room

(044), Cohen

Health & Social Care Nursing: Lecture Theatre

11.00-12.00 1, Foss

Midwifery: Lecture Theatre

12.00-1.00 1, Foss

Operating Lecture Theatre

Department 1, Foss

Practice

1.00: – 2.00

Visitors will be able to visit the clinical skills facility

between: ODP: 11.00-12.00

Nursing: 12.00-1.00

Midwifery: 1.00-2.00

History 1.30 – 2.30 Lecture Theatre

2, Wilberforce

Law 11.00 – 12.00 Lecture Theatre 1,

Wilberforce

Medicine (HYMS) 11.00 – 12.00 Allam Lecture

Theatre, Esk,

1.30 – 2.30 Lecture Theatre 1,

Ryton

Tours of the Medical School with current HYMS students

are available (includes a demonstration in the

multifunction lab). Please collect a ticket from the HYMS

stand, Lindsey Room, Staff House.

12

Subject Time Venue

Modern Languages 12.45 – 1.45 Leslie Downs

Lecture Theatre,

Ferens

The talk will be followed by a tour of the language learning

facilities.

Music 12.00 – 1.00 Recital Room,

1.30 – 2.30 Larkin

After each talk, visitors will be able to tour the music

facilities including practice rooms, studios, the Chapel and

Middleton Hall.

Philosophy 11.00 – 12.00 Lecture Theatre 12,

Wilberforce

Physics 12.30 – 2.00 Large Lecture

Theatre, Applied

Science 3

The talk covers undergraduate and postgraduate

arrangements. After the talk visitors will be able to tour the

Department and see research demonstrations.

Politics and 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre 1,

International Studies Wilberforce

Psychology 1.15 – 2.15 Middleton Hall

Religion 1.00 – 2.00 Lecture Theatre 29,

Wilberforce

Social Sciences 12.30 – 1.30 Lecture Theatre 15,

Wilberforce

(Anthropology, Community and Youth Work Studies,

Criminology, Gender Studies, Sociology and Social Policy).

Social Work 1.30 – 2.30 Lecture Theatre 15,

Wilberforce

Sport, Health and 11.00- 12.00 Lecture Theatre

Exercise Science 1, Hardy

The talk will be followed at 12.00 with a tour of the Sport

and Exercise Science labs and related areas.

13

WhataboutPostgraduate

study?An introduction to the Graduate School

The Graduate School provides support to postgraduate

research students. This talk will give you further

information on the research opportunities available at

the University.

Time: 2.00 – 2.30

Venue: Lecture Theatre 29, Wilberforce

The talk will be followed by a visit to the Graduate

School. For taught postgraduate course enquiries please

see the Admissions stand in Lindsey Room 3, Staff

House.

14

Plan

your

day 9.00 __________________________________________

9.30___________________________________________

10.00__________________________________________

10.30 __________________________________________

11.00 __________________________________________

11.30 __________________________________________

12.00 __________________________________________

12.30 __________________________________________

13.00 __________________________________________

13.30 __________________________________________

14.00__________________________________________

14.30 __________________________________________

15.00 __________________________________________

15.30 __________________________________________

16.00__________________________________________

15

Direction map

��

Staff

Hou

seM

ap Ground floor

Various external organisations, Student Financeand the University’s Accommodation Office willhave stands in the Tranby/Meaux Rooms.

18

Sports & FitnessCentre

Open StudentHouse

Arrival Point andDepartmental Exhibition

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

Main Entrance

Enter here if travelling by carWest Entrance

Version: 21/09/09

Hul

lCam

pus

map

2308Pip

Changethe way you

think

ww

w.hull.ac.uk

9th July 2011 Hull open day programme

Documents

Transcript of 9th July 2011 Hull open day programme