College Lane Campus

UndergraduateOpen DayprogrammeSaturday 16 November 2019, 10.00 - 15.00

WelcomeToday you have the opportunity to explore the University of Hertfordshire and discover what studying here is really like.

On ArrivalTo make the most out of your time at our open day, use our handy checklist!

Checked-in and received a goodie bag

Toured the campus and our range of facilities

Attended the subject talks for all the courses you are interested in

Visited your subject stand to discuss your course of interest in more detail

Visited the Student Support stands to learn about the services available

Spoken to our ambassadors about their experience at Herts

Welcome to theUniversity of HertfordshireThank you for choosing to attend our open day.

Download the Herts Mobile app to find your way around the campus.Free Wi-Fi via The Cloud.

Thirsty? Pick up one of our free water bottles and fill up at our water fountains and cafés

around campus.

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Social Work

Child Nursing

Midwifery

Candy Floss and Popcorn

HertSquad

Careers and Employment

Study Abroad

Admissions Fees and Finance

Student Welfare and Support

Goody Bags and Information

AccommodationGoody Bags and Information

Registration and Check-in

Physiotherapy

Optometry

Paramedic Science

Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics

Engineering

Mental Health Nursing

Psychology

Biosciences

Leaning Disability Nursing

Pharmaceutical and Regulatory

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Nutrition and Dietetics

Adult Nursing

Pharmacy

Geography and Environment

Radiography and

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Health and Research

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Visit our Student Life Zone and speak to our support services about how Herts can support you at University.

Student Life Zone Main Reception

Science & Engineering Zone Chapman Gallery

Health Zone The Suite

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• Animation (2D & 3D) Inc. 3D Games and Visual Effects• Architecture and Interior Architecture• Design Crafts• Digital Media Design• Fashion Design/ Fashion and Fashion Business • Film and Television Production • Fine Art • Graphic Design and Illustration • Model Design • Music (Inc. Music Industry Management) • Photography • Product and Industrial Design

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Attend our informative talks covering a range of topics presented by students and staff from the University.

Talk/Programme Session 1 Session 2 Location

This is HertsA welcome from one of our students

10:30-11:00 12:30-13:00 11 Prince Edward Hall

Applying to HertsPersonal statement and UCAS advice

11:30-12:00 14:00-14:30 11 LC152/Main Reception

Foundation Degrees and Extended Degrees

10:15-10:45 12:30-13:00 11 LC154/Main Reception

Life at Herts accommodation and student support

11:00-11:30 13:00-13:30 11 Prince Edward Hall

Study Abroad opportunities 11:30-12:00 13:30-14:00 11 B200/Main Building

Funding Your Studies at Herts 12:00-12:30 14:00-14:30 11 Prince Edward Hall

Use the quick reference pink

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Can’t find the room? An ambassador at the

school stand will escort you.

Did you know?

With Unibuddy, you can chat directly to a course ambassador after the evemt! Visit herts.ac.uk/

chat to browse their bios and start talking.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our Unibuddies at the Open

Day too.

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Radiotherapy and Oncology 11:15-12:30 13:15-14:30Depart from the subject stand Health Zone/The Suite

Talk Session 1 Session 2 Location

Nutrition and Dietetics with Q&A 11:00-12:00 16 C400/Hutton Building

Optometry with Q&A 11:00-11:4523 F414/Health

Research Building

Paramedic Science 11:15-12:00 13:15-14:00 21 LF231/Wright Building

Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy 11:45-12:30 4 A161/Lindop Building

Photography 11:30-12:45 13:30-14:30 5 A238/Mercer Building

Physics and Astrophysics 11:00-12:00 11 C152/Main Building

Physiotherapy with Q&A 11:15-12:00 13:15-14:00 21 F309/Wright Building

Product and Industrial Design 11:45-12:30 13:30-14:30 3 AB125/Todd Building

Psychology with Q&A 11:00-11:55 13:00-13:55 4 A166/Lindop Building

Diagnostic Radiography 11:15-12:30 13:15-14:30 21 LF233/Wright Building

Regulatory Science with Q&A 11:45-12:30 11 B166/Main Building

Social Work with Q&A 11:00-11:45 13:00-13:45 11 B154/Main Building

Social Work mini lecture 11:45-12:30 13:45-14:30 11 B154/Main Building

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Animation (2D & 3D) Inc. 3D Games and Visual Effects

11:30-12:30 13:30-14:306 1B07/Film, Music, and

Media Building

Architecture and Interior Architecture 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:30 3 AB147/Todd Building

Biosciences (Inc. Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology) with Q&A

Computer Science with Q&A 11:00 - 12:00 13:30-14:30 11 B404/Main Building

11:00-11:45 4 A161/Lindop Building

Design Crafts 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:301 AA191/Art and Design

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Digital Media Design 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:30 5 A234/Mercer Building

Fashion Design/Fashion and Fashion Business

11:30-12:30 13:30-14:305 1A200/Fashion Studios/

Mercer Building

Film and Television Production 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:306 B09/Film, Music, and

Media Building

Fine Art 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:30 3 AB243/Todd Building

Geography and Environment with Q&A 11:30-12:15 11 LC108

Graphic Design and Illustration 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:30 3 AB254/Todd Building

Mathematics 13:00-14:00 11 C154/Main Building

Midwifery with Q&A and taster session 11:00-12:15 12:45-14:00 11 E350/Main Building

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Welcome to the School of Engineering 11:00-11:30 13:30-14:00 11 E351/Main Building

Welcome to the School of Creative Arts 11:00-11:30 13:00-13:306 B01/Film, Music, and Media

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School WelcomeTalks

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Model Design 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:301 AA236/Art and Design

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Music (Inc. Music Industry Management) 11:30-12:30 13:30-14:306 B01/Film, Music, and

Media Building

Nursing (Inc. Adult, Children’s, Learning Disability, and Mental Health Nursing)

11:00-12:15 13:00-14:15 4 A154/Lindop Building

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Our welcome talks provide an overview into our academic Schools of study and are a great introduction into the range of different courses available within your subject of interest.

Subject talks will provide an overview of the course and what you can expect studying at Herts

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Facilities Tour Session 1 Session 2 Location

Animation and Film & TV 12:40 14:401 The Gallery, Art and Design

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Animation, Film & TV and Music 12:40 14:401 The Gallery, Art and Design

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Art & Design 12:40 14:401 The Gallery, Art and Design

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Biosciences taster session 11:45 4 Departing from Lindop foyer

Computer Science robotics demo 12:00 14:3516 Departing from B404/Hutton

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Diagnostic Radiography 12:30 14:3021 Departing from LF233/Wright

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Engineering 11:30 14:00 Departing from E351/Main Building

Fashion, Photography, Digital Media Design

12:40 14:401 The Gallery, Art and Design

Building

Geography and Environment 12:1511 Departing from LC108/Main

Building

Nutrition and Dietetics 12:0016 Departing from C400/Hutton

Building

Optometry 11:4523 Departing from F414/Health

Research Building

Paramedic Science 12:00 14:0021 Departing from LF231/Wright

Building

Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, and Regulatory Science

12:45 13:45 4 Departing from Lindop foyer

Physiotherapy 12:00 14:0021 Departing from F309/Wright

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Radiotherapy 12:30 14:0321 Departing from 2F290/Wright

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Undergraduate and Physics Research Laboratories

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Most facilities tours follow straight after the

subject talk.

Health and Research Building Simulation Suites If you are interested in healthcare subjects such as Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, Radiotherapy, Paramedic Science and Physiotherapy this tour will offer you a fantastic opportunity to see the University’s state-of-the-art simulation suites that are used for education and training in these fast changing sectors. The tour takes approximately 30 minutes (including Q&A) and will include the following:

• ITU/ward simulation area• Simulated house/living set up• Simulated GP surgery• Simulated counselling room• Clinical skills lab• Observation/seminar rooms• Showcase of audio manikins• Showcase of audio visual equipment

Sessions: 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30

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Bayfordbury Observatory and Field Station If you are interested in Physics and Astronomy you can visit our Bayfordbury Campus. A free coach will leave at 12:45 from outside The Forum Hertfordshire on the College Lane Campus and return to the College Lane Campus at 14:30.

Itinerary and times:

Bus leaves for Bayfordbury Campus 12:45 Tour of Bayfordbury Campus 13:15 Arrive back at College Lane Campus 14:30

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College Lane Campus and Accommodation

A walk round the campus including places to study, eat and socialise, led by one of our current students.

Accommodation tours are taken separately and you will have the chance to see different types of rooms.

Sessions: First tour 10:30, last tour 14:30

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Stuck for time? Why not use our self-guided tour guide on page 13 & 14?

The Forum - Student Social Life The official on-campus nightclub at the University of Hertfordshire. The £38-million multi-functional venue, opened its doors in 2009 following a complete redevelopment. With a capacity of 2,250, it is a sophisticated venue with three state-of-the-art entertainment spaces, a restaurant, a cafe and multiple bars.

32 Learning Resources Centre Our LRC has recently undergone extensive renovation and now includes a new layout, refurbished cafe, new seating and decorations to provide a comfortable, welcoming place for our students and staff to study, meet up or grab a bite to eat.

Tours are included on our Campus Tours.

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Self guided tour

Use the route marked in blue along with the tour on the following page to explore our College Lane Campus at your own pace. See page 14 for the guide.

Emergencies, first aid and lost propertyIn case of illness, injury or lost property, please inform anyone in a purple t-shirt and we’ll be happy to help. If you hear a fire alarm, please leave the building immediately and follow the University’s fire marshals to the nearest evacuation point. Please do not use any lifts or re-enter the building until the all-clear is given.

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Film Music & Media Buidilng - access to Creative Arts welcome talk

Science Block - access to Geography talk

Main Building - Engineering and Midwifery talks (E350 &E351) accessible from first floor above main reception

Check-in

Campus and Accommodation Tours

Forum restaurant serving hot options, street food and sandwiches

Creative zone: Subjects: Digital Animation including 3D animation, Design & Crafts, Film & Media, music, Visual Arts

Complimentary refreshments for all visitors: The Health Zone, Lindop Foyer and Hutton Hub

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Use this tour to explore our College Lane Campus at your own pace.

1 The main reception is a social and meeting space for staff and students, here you will also find Café Rore serving sushi, ramen, miso broth plus homemade ciabatta baps.

2 The Film, Music, and Media building is home to our Media courses with a range of facilities including, Animation Suites, Film and TV Studio, Music Studio, and Sound Booths.

3 The School of Creative Arts has purpose-built buildings for each subject area with state-of-the-art workshops, industry-standard equipment and software, and constant support from expert technicians.

4 The Todd Building is home to Architecture, Product and Industrial Design, Fine Art Studios and Graphic Design and Illustration.

5 The Hutton Hub brings together the essential services our students need whilst at University. Some services within the Hub include, Student Centre, Admissions, Careers and Employment, Student well-being, Medical Centre, Campus Pharmacy, Hertfordshire Student Union, Santander Bank, and European and Study Abroad Office.

6 The Forum is the official on-campus nightclub at the University of Hertfordshire with three bars varying in size.

School of Health and Social work• Midwifery• Adult Nursing• Child Nursing• Learning Disability Nursing• Mental Health Nursing• Paramedic Science• Physiotherapy• Radiography and Radiotherapy• Social Work

School of Creative Arts• Digital Animation including 3D animation • Design & Crafts• Film & Media• Music• Visual Arts

School of Computer science and Engineering • Computer Technology and Networks• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Aerospace Engineering• Automotive Engineering

School of Life and Medical Sciences• Biosciences• Nutrition and Dietetics• Geography and Environment• Optometry• Pharmacy• Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Science• Psychology• Sports, Health and Exercise Science (based on

de Havilland campus)• Environmental management

School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics• Physics• Astronomy • Mathematics

7 The Restaurant has a large selection of hot and cold choices for breakfast and lunch throughout the week.

8 The Wright Building is home to the School of Health and Social Work. It is named after Gordon Wright, who was the Librarian at Hatfield Polytechnic.

9 Studying is important, but so is giving yourself time to unwind. You can relax with friends and study at our LRC with 24/7 access.

10 The Science building is home to the School of Life and Medical Sciences which has areas for informal learning and socialising and state-of-the-art facilities including labs, research technology, mock pharmacy and simulation rooms.

11 Health Research Building includes a special simulation centre for the School of Health and Social Work and the School of Life and Medical Science.

12 The oval is the accommodation helpdesk, social space where you can relax with friends and access the gym. There are six room types on College Lane.

13 The Key is a space for students of all faiths.

Follow trail marked in blue on the Campus Map – pages 12-13. For specific course information

pick up a prospectus or visit our website.

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