Open Day Guide June 2015

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1 Open Day Guide June 2015

2 contents 2 warwick facts accommodation 12 food and drink academic sessions timetable social media 7 3 open day exhibition campus map general sessions timetable ask the students campus tours 6 Welcome to Warwick Today is all about giving you a genuine feel for what it is like to study and live at the University of Warwick. We hope you will learn more about what Warwick has to offer by attending our information sessions and chatting to our current students. This guide will give you an idea of how to get the best out of your day and includes a campus map so that you can find your way around. There are plenty of staff and students here today who will be happy to help if you have any questions during your visit. Our Warwick Welcome Service ambassadors are wearing bright yellow tops so they should be easy to spot! We hope you have a great day. 1

3 Warwick facts Did you know? 2 Warwick was named University of the Year for 2015 by The Times and The Sunday Times. Warwick is ranked 15th in the world for our reputation with employers (QS World University Rankings 2014/15). Warwick was ranked as the third most targeted university nationally by the UK s top 100 graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2015, High Fliers). In a recent government Research Excellence Framework we were ranked 7th overall among UK research universities for the quality of our research, with 87% of our research classed world-leading or internationally excellent (quality level of either 3* or 4*). Warwick s Students Union supports over 230 studentrun societies plus 67 sports clubs covering activities as diverse as juggling, cinema, Harry Potter and cheese and chocolate appreciation. One-third of our students are from overseas, coming from nearly 150 countries. Warwick academics have recovered tuberculosis genomes from a 200-year-old mummy and found evidence that the CIA used James Bond films to inspire real-life gadgets. Social media Do you have a Twitter account? to stay up to date with information about the Open Day before and during the event. Let us know how your day is going by using #warwickopen in your tweets. We will retweet our favourite messages and photos. Do you have an Instagram account? Post your photos of the Open Day on Instagram with the #warwickopen hashtag. We will like our favourite photos. You can also follow yourwarwick on Instagram to see our own photos of the day. Open Day Competition Take a photo of yourself on campus and post it to Twitter or Instagram with the #warwickopen hashtag. We will look through all of the photos and send 50 Amazon vouchers to whoever takes the best pictures! I like connecting with the University on social media because you have so much information at the touch of a button. You feel a part of Warwick wherever you are in the world. Mary Economics 3

4 Ask the students 4 My academic session was really inspiring. I learnt that the department and the University itself had a really friendly, approachable environment. Cara, Sociology Take a moment to breathe in the campus atmosphere. Warwick has a great feel that I didn t experience anywhere else. Thomas, Politics I strongly recommend going to the Welcome to Warwick talks because they provide a great prelimary insight into university life at Warwick. Jessica, Philosophy, Politics and Economics We asked our Warwick Welcome Service ambassadors to remember their own Open Day experiences back when they were visiting Warwick for the first time My top tip would be to talk to students doing the course you are hoping to study. Their excitement is so contagious that, if you re not yet 100% convinced, you surely will be! Roxanna, Film and Literature I will never forget the climbing wall. Seeing it confirmed my wish to go to Warwick. Jack, Maths The Open Day allowed me to experience the lively and friendly university atmosphere. I realised Warwick was the place for me. Christina, Politics and International Studies 5

5 Campus tours Our tours provide the perfect way for you to view campus, with a current student guiding you around key areas including departments, the Arts Centre, the Library and social spaces such as the Students Union. Campus Tours depart from the Campus Tours Tent every 5 minutes between 9.00 and The tour will last for approximately 45 minutes. Make sure you go on a campus tour because the tour guides bring their own university experience to the tour which makes it even more enjoyable. Bethan Biomedical Science Open Day exhibition in the Warwick Digital Lab near the Campus Tours Tent The Open Day Exhibition is a one-stop shop to gather information about the variety of campus services and activities that contribute to the student experience at Warwick. Feel free to drop in and ask questions, pick up information and talk to staff and students. The following stands will be available: ACCOMMODATION All aspects of living on campus or in the local area. ADMISSIONS Applying to Warwick, plus you can pick up a copy of our latest prospectus. ALUMNI Find out about the many free ways in which Warwick continues to support you and be a part of your life after graduation wherever you are in the world. CAREERS AND SKILLS Career destinations of Warwick graduates and the opportunities available to students, including careers consultations, placements, skills development with the Undergraduate Skills Programme and the Warwick Advantage Award. CENTRE FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS Learn more about the Language, Culture and Communication degree programme with the Centre for Applied Linguistics. In an increasingly globalised workplace, the ability to communicate effectively with people from other cultures is an important asset highly valued by employers. FINANCE AND FUNDING All aspects of university finance, from what a degree will cost to what support is available to you. 6 7

6 IGGY Learn about IGGY, a social network designed by Warwick to help gifted young people access top educational resources. INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TEACHING AND LEARNING The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) encourages you to experience different ways of learning and developing. Visit us to find out more about opportunities to participate in funded collaborative research alongside staff and students, publish your work in Reinvention: an International Journal of Undergraduate Research, and study our unique interdisciplinary modules. LANGUAGE CENTRE Discover the opportunities for extra-curricular language modules that are available to all students, including Arabic, German, Japanese, Russian and many more. SPORT Hear about the wide range of facilities, opportunities and clubs available to join from beginners to competitors. STUDENT SUPPORT and DISABILITY SERVICES Learn about the range of support and guidance available to students, including welfare and pastoral care, mental health and counselling. One-to-one chats are also available with a member of the team. STUDENTS UNION Hear about our outstanding facilities, the wide variety of societies that you can join, our exciting programme of events and our fantastic social scene, plus how your Union can support you. STUDY ABROAD WITH WARWICK Speak to our team about the variety of study abroad options available to all our students. WARWICK VOLUNTEERS Discover the volunteering opportunities available at Warwick. UNITEMPS Learn about part-time, temporary and vacation work available in administration, disability support, events and hospitality, design, market research and the Student Calling Team. exhibition floor plan Warwick Digital Lab near the Campus Tours Tent Centre for Applied Linguistics Alumni Accommodation Study Abroad with Warwick Careers and Skills Warwick Volunteers Unitemps Language Centre Seating Area IATL IGGY Admissions Campus Police Officer Student Support Disability Services Sport Finance and Funding Students Union ENTRANCE 8 9

7 Accommodation Find out what it is like to live on campus by visiting some of our halls of residence. Accommodation viewings take place between and We recommend that you take the time to see at least one residence during the day. We have four halls available to view today: Viewing the accommodation was great because I began to feel like I could be a part of the community. I could really begin to see myself settling into place in what could be my new home. Mike Economics ARTHUR VICK En suite 34-week let 9-12 students per kitchen 151 per week in 2015/2016 ROOTES Shared facilities 39-week let students per kitchen 97 per week in 2015/2016 BLUEBELL En suite 39-week let 8 students per kitchen 167 per week in 2015/2016 JACK MARTIN En suite 34-week let students per kitchen 147 per week in 2015/ All costs correct at the time of print. Costs may vary slightly for the academic year beginning September

8 Places to Eat, Drink and Shop Students Union Curiositea: to (Fri), to (Sat) vintage teashop with cakes and pastries. Xananas: to bistro style restaurant for breakfast, meals and light bites. The Dirty Duck: to traditional pub food, snacks and sandwiches. The Bread Oven: to (Fri), to (Sat) fresh baguettes and salads. Rootes Building Costa: to (Fri), to (Sat) coffee chain serving coffee, speciality drinks, cakes, sandwiches and panini. Fusion: to casual dining restaurant serving Asian inspired cuisine and homemade dishes. The Bar: to hot and cold drinks. Warwick Arts Centre Café Bar: to hot and cold drinks, panini, cakes, snacks, deli sandwiches and jacket potatoes. Breakfast rolls served from to Le Gusta Oven & Bar: to 22.00* Restaurant serving Mediterranean style dishes and stone oven baked pizzas. *Last food orders at Around Campus Belle on the Piazza: until late best burgers on campus, soft drinks. Breakfast rolls served from to Café Library: to (Fri), to (Sat) cooked breakfast, hot food, cold drinks, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and snacks. Library Coffee Bar: to (Fri), to (Sat) hot and cold drinks, frappes, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and pastries. Café Humanities: to (Fri), to (Sat) hand crafted coffees, sandwiches, pastries, cakes, snacks and cold drinks. Café Social: to (Fri), to (Sat) hand crafted coffees, rolls, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and cold drinks. Café Gibbet Hill: to (Fri), to (Sat) hot food (Friday only), cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and pastries. Rootes grocery store: to (Fri), to (Sat) convenience store located on central campus. Post Office located in store, open Friday to Senate House Marquee: to coffee, tea, snacks and cakes. Health Centre Road Marquee: to coffee, tea, snacks and cakes. H-Van near Campus Tours Tent: to Hand crafted coffees, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and snacks. H-Van Marquee: to Burgers and hotdogs. The Bookshop: to (Fri), to (Sat) stocking over 30,000 books, gifts and University branded merchandise. Pop up shop: to (Fri only) selling beautiful gifts and University branded merchandise

9 Campus map MAIN CAMPUS Map key Arts Centre Chaplaincy Computer Science Building Bus stop Campus Tours Tent Welcome Tent Engineering Building Humanities Building Open Day Exhibition (Warwick Digital Lab) IMC Building Information point Library Food and drink outlets Life Sciences Building Cash point Maths & Stats (Zeeman) Building Millburn House Ramphal Building Rootes Building Science Block Social Sciences Building Sports Centre Students Union Building R University House Warwick Business School Social Sciences GIBBET HILL CAMPUS 14 15

10 Academic sessions Sessions which say Pre-Book must be pre-booked online and a booking confirmation must be supplied for entry to each session. Due to popularity, we limit all sessions to the prospective student and one guest. Additional guests may be allowed entry subject to availability on the day. Description Time Location Booking APPLIED LINGUISTICS Language, Culture & Communication at Warwick , Ramphal Building Pre-book BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Please see the Life Sciences section below. BUSINESS SCHOOL An Introduction to Studying at Warwick Business School Warwick Business School : an opportunity to talk to staff and current students Woods-Scawen Room, Arts Centre Pre-book Warwick Business School, Scarman Road CHEMISTRY Visitors are encouraged to drop into the Chemistry Department to see demonstrations in our recently refurbished Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories, have tours of the department, and talk to our academics and current students. The Chemistry Experience Chemistry Building, 2nd Floor L4, Science Block Pre-book CLASSICS & ANCIENT HISTORY Learn about our degrees and department from staff and current students, followed by a break-out Q&A session. Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology H0.51, Humanities Building Pre-book at Warwick Studying Classical Literature at Warwick (Classics H0.51, Humanities Building Pre-book Q800 and English/Latin Literature QQ36) COMPUTER SCIENCE All visitors are encouraged to tour the Computer Science building, including hardware and software laboratories. Staff and students will be available throughout the day to talk about our degree courses, including Discrete Mathematics and Data Science. Computer Science demonstrations, displays and the chance to meet staff and students informally Computer Science (including Discrete Mathematics) CS001/003/101, Computer Science Building CS1.04, Computer Science Building Pre-book 16 17

11 EDUCATION STUDIES Please note that this Centre does not award Qualified Teacher Status. These sessions will cover our new multi-disciplinary degree which takes a critical approach to examining all areas of education both within and beyond the classroom. Centre for Education Studies R0.14, Ramphal Building Pre-book Centre for Education Studies Drop-In R0.14, Ramphal Building Centre for Education Studies R0.03/4, Ramphal Building Pre-book ENGINEERING If you are interested in more than one course you can visit our enquiry desks in the School of Engineering, room F106, to find out more from our academic staff and students. Engineering enquiry desks: talk to our academics F106, School of Engineering and students about any of our courses. School of Engineering Tours F106, School of Engineering Degrees in the School of Engineering F107, School of Engineering (Friday), 002, Manufacturing Centre (Saturday) Pre-book ENGLISH English Theatre, Arts Centre Pre-book FILM Film A0.28, Millburn House Pre-book Film Q&A A0.28, Millburn House FRENCH Meet students/staff in Modern Languages French Studies presentation and Q&A Transnational Resource Centre (H0.81), Humanities Building H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Overview of Language Degrees H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book GERMAN STUDIES Meet students/staff in Modern Languages German Studies presentation and Q&A Transnational Resource Centre (H0.81), Humanities Building H0.60, Humanities Building Pre-book Overview of Language Degrees H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Warwick University s BASc allows you to push the boundaries of your chosen discipline and discover its real-world applications. On this innovative programme you combine your passion for a specific subject with its practical applications to the key economic, environmental and social problems of the 21st century. Join us to explore a different perspective on academic study. Global Sustainable Development R0.12, Ramphal Building Pre-book Global Sustainable Development/Liberal Arts R0.12, Ramphal Building 18 19

12 HISPANIC STUDIES Meet students/staff in Modern Languages Hispanic Studies presentation and Q&A Transnational Resource Centre (H0.81), Humanities Building H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Overview of Language Degrees H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book HISTORY History & History and Politics at Warwick, including careers talk Life after History at Warwick. History & History and Politics staff and current students available for Q&A and discussion R0.21 (Lecture Theatre), Ramphal Building Pre-book H3.02, Humanities Building History & History and Politics Open House H3.03, Humanities Building HISTORY OF ART History of Art History of Art A0.28, Millburn House Pre-book History of Art Foyer, 1st Floor, Milburn House ITALIAN STUDIES Meet students/staff in Modern Languages Italian Studies presentation and Q&A Transnational Resource Centre (H0.81), Humanities Building H0.60, Humanities Building Pre-book Overview of Language Degrees H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book LAW Law at Warwick Law Q&A/ R0.21 (Lecture Theatre), Ramphal Building Student Hub, Law School, Social Sciences Pre-book LIBERAL ARTS Warwick University s Liberal Arts degree launches in October It is a uniquely challenging and inspiring degree that will allow students whose passions straddle the arts and the sciences to pursue their cross-disciplinary interests. Join us to hear about our exciting new degree course and to engage in an active session about the pedagogical benefits of Trans-disciplinary Problem-Based Learning. Liberal Arts R0.12, Ramphal Building Pre-book Global Sustainable Development/Liberal Arts R0.12, Ramphal Building 20 21

13 LIFE SCIENCES (BIOLOGY DEGREES) Alongside our talks and tours, all visitors are encouraged to drop into one of our demonstrations. These can be booked in the Atrium of the School of Life Sciences on the day and last approximately 20 minutes. Guided walk to Gibbet Hill/ School of Life Sciences Tours Marquee, IMC Plaza Life Sciences: Demos Atrium, School of Life Sciences Life Sciences: Tours Atrium, School of Life Sciences Pre-book Life Sciences: Degrees in the School of Life Sciences GLT1, School of Life Sciences Pre-book MATHEMATICS Maths Maths Q&A Maths and Ebola Outbreak Mathematics: Beautiful and Useful MS.02, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) Maths Common Room, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) MS.02, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) MS.02, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) Pre-book Pre-book Pre-book MATHSTAT, MORSE AND DATA SCIENCE Visitors who are interested in the Mathematics and Statistics, Data Science and MORSE degrees should attend the sessions below. MathStat, MORSE and Data Science: Degrees of Freedom MathStat, MORSE and Data Science Q&A MS.01, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) The Atrium, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) Pre-book MODERN LANGUAGES For single languages, see individual entries. Meet students/staff in Modern Languages Transnational Resource Centre (H0.81), Humanities Building Overview of Language Degrees H0.52, Humanities Building Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book PHILOSOPHY Philosophy Philosophy meet the department. An opportunity to meet academics and current students S0.21, Social Sciences Building Pre-book Philosophy Common Room, 2nd floor, Social Sciences Building PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS & ECONOMICS (PPE) Philosophy, Politics & Economics S0.21, Social Sciences Building Pre-book Philosophy, Politics & Economics H0.51, Humanities Building Pre-book Philosophy, Politics & Economics S2.81, Social Sciences Building 22 23

14 PHYSICS Visitors wishing to take a tour of the Physics facilities can pick up timed tour tickets from the Physics desk at the Science Concourse on the Open Day itself, where there will also be Physics demonstrations and the chance to talk to members of staff and current students. Physics Information Desk, demonstration and Physics Concourse, Science Block refreshments Why do Physics? Physics Tour L3, Science Block Pre-book Physics Concourse, Science Block Book on day Physics Taster Lectures: Prof. A. Levan, Where no one has gone before: exploring the most distant objects in the Universe (Friday 19th June) and Dr. Richard Beanland, How electrons let us see single atoms (Saturday 20th June) L3, Science Block Pre-book POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (PAIS) Politics & International Studies PAIS Session: an opportunity to drop-in and talk informally to current Politics and International Studies students Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book S0.17, Social Sciences Building PAIS Question time: modelled after the BBC TV programme, a chance to debate current political issues and events with PAIS faculty and students Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book Politics, International Studies and Modern Languages Cinema, Arts Centre Pre-book PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Psychology Studio, Arts Centre Pre-book H1.48, Humanities Building SOCIOLOGY Representatives from the Department of Sociology will be staffing a stand in the Foyer of the Ramphal Building after each talk. Sociology at Warwick: a welcome talk from staff and students (SATURDAY ONLY) Sociology at Warwick: a welcome talk from staff and students R0.03/4, Ramphal Building Pre-book R0.03/4, Ramphal Building Pre-book THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES AT WARWICK Theatre and Performance Studies at Warwick Studio/G53, Millburn House Pre-book 24 25

15 General sessions None of these sessions require you to pre-book and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-seated basis. Due to popularity, we limit all sessions to the prospective student and one guest. Additional guests may be allowed entry subject to availability on the day. Description Time Location Booking WELCOME TO WARWICK This presentation will give you an overview of the University, covering the key features, facilities and activities that make Warwick a leading institution. Welcome to Warwick R0.21 (Lecture Theatre), Ramphal Building No pre-book Welcome to Warwick MS.02, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) No pre-book Welcome to Warwick Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre No pre-book Welcome to Warwick MS.01, Zeeman Building (Maths & Stats) No pre-book ACCOMMODATION Come to an Accommodation at Warwick session to find out about accommodation on and off campus and life in residences. R0.21 (Lecture Theatre), Ramphal Accommodation at Warwick Building No pre-book Accommodation at Warwick Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre No pre-book ADMISSIONS Attend an Applying to Warwick session to find out about the UCAS application process, plus hints and tips on completing your personal statement. Drop into our Admissions Q&A, where our team of admissions staff will be ready to answer your specific questions about the application process and applying to Warwick. Admissions: Applying to Warwick Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre No pre-book Admissions Session Studio, Arts Centre CAREERS & SKILLS Come along to find out about the range of opportunities available to develop your skills, plus careers advice and employment and work experience opportunities. Developing your Careers and Skills at Warwick Lecture Theatre, Digital Lab No pre-book LANGUAGE MODULES FOR ANY DEGREE Come along to find out more about pursuing a credit-bearing module from the Language Centre for students of all courses. Language Modules for any degree S0.21, Social Sciences Building No pre-book 26 27

16 PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS Come along to this useful and thought-provoking session for parents and supporters. It will offer practical advice on choosing, applying to and preparing for university, plus information about providing support to the student Parents and Supporters (Bridging the Gap) Lecture Theatre, Digital Lab No pre-book STUDENTS UNION Come along to find out about the wide range of fantastic facilities, clubs, societies, support services, representative structures and social activity available to our students Warwick Students Union Copper Rooms, Students Union No pre-book STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Find out about opportunities to study abroad during your degree. Study Abroad Opportunities L4, Science Block No pre-book Study Abroad Opportunities Studio, Arts Centre No pre-book CHAPLAINCY Come and see the Chaplaincy with its impressive facilities: popular main space, Christian Chapel, Jewish rooms and Islamic Prayer halls. The Chaplains will be offering refreshments in the Chaplaincy between and a bread and cheese lunch between Chaplaincy LIBRARY SERVICES Drop into our refurbished Library on your own or as part of a campus tour. Take the opportunity to view our Teaching Grid housed within the Library Library Building Learning Grid Open House Learning Grid, Rootes Building MUSIC CENTRE The Music Centre is open to visitors today. Come and find out about our facilities and music scholarships. Music Centre Open House Music Centre, Arts Centre 28 29

17 For further information please contact: Student Admissions and Recruitment Office The University of Warwick Coventry CV4 8UW Our Open Day survey will be sent to you over the next few days. Let us know your thoughts about the day and you could win a 50 Amazon voucher! (0) opendays@warwick.ac.uk