STAFFORD CAMPUS OPEN DAY

STAFFORD CAMPUS OPEN DAY

TODAY IS An Open Day is your chance to get a taster for what life will be life will be like as a Staffordshire University student at the Centre of Excellence in Healthcare education. There ll be no partying, or takeaways (not yet anyway), but it s your opportunity to gather everything you need to know. You ll get to meet some of our tutors, chat to current students, experience our patient scenarios and visit our new accommodation facilities. You ll leave clued up and equipped with all the tools to make your decision. So enjoy your day, have fun, and remember to ask loads of questions. WHO WE ARE At Staffordshire University we re all about independent thinking, and growing people who think and act for themselves. We learn for the future, but we live in the here and now. We know that you ll leave Staffordshire University with a great qualification, but what s more important to us is that you ll have a great time doing so. You ll leave with an edge over your competition, and you ll be ready for the world of work.

FIRST THINGS When you arrive the first thing you need to do is to register by heading to the Centre of Excellence Information Point. We want you to discover what s really going on at Staffordshire University. Discover a glimpse of your future and, ultimately, discover a university that you can t wait to join. INFORMATION HUB Here, you can meet and talk to staff from Support Services. If you have any questions or queries, the Information Hub is where you will get them answered. Whether it s about the application process, accommodation, finance, making friends or anything else then there ll be somebody on hand to help. else then there ll be somebody on hand to help. SUBJECT SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS START AT 10.00 You will meet course tutors and current students allowing you to delve under the skin of your course and Staffordshire University.

TALK THE WELCOME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY This is our welcome to you and where you ll gain an insight into the values and goals of Staffordshire University s Centre of Excellence. It includes a student life question and answer session - they re here to share their personal experiences as Healthcare students and answer any questions you might have. SUBJECT SPECIFIC TALKS Find out everything you need to know about your preferred area of study. Learn more about Midwifery, Nursing, Operating Department Practice and Paramedics and meet the staff who may be teaching you. You can also talk to our Healthcare students who are studying your subject of interest. See centre pages for the times of subject specific talks. PATIENT SCENARIOS These acted scenes will not only showcase our facilities in use, they offer an insight into typical true- to-life scenarios that students experience whilst on Health Profession courses. Everything from a birth to a heart attack, a paediatric operation to a mental health scenario. Students will treat real-life actors and state of the art mannequins... prepare to see your future course in action!

WALK ACCOMMODATION TOURS From sharing placement travel together, to getting a peaceful night s sleep and quiet study time, sharing space with your fellow students ensures your university lifestyle fits perfectly with your studies. Accommodation tours will run from 15.00, departing from the Centre of Excellence entrance and take around 30 minutes. This is where you ll get to see your potential new home and collect information about living in our dedicated accommodation. CAMPUS TOURS At Staffordshire University we re exceptionally proud of our two dedicated Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education. Extensive investment ensures students are trained using industry leading technology. In addition to our clinical skills laboratories, we offer a fully functional operating theatre suite and a training ambulance for use in the clinical field. Our social study space and cafe provides relaxing environments for students in-between classes and the dedicated healthcare library provides an extensive resource of information, tailored to the needs of our healthcare students. Campus tours run from 09.00 until 15.00, departing from the Centre of Excellence entrance and take around 30 minutes.. LIBRARY TOURS The dedicated library facilities we offer at Stafford provides students with the best possible space to support their studies. Group study spaces encourage student collaboration, whilst private study spaces support those who prefer to study in a quiet environment. Our Libraries aren t just about books either - they are a massive resource of information, tailored to the needs of our healthcare students. All resources are centred around healthcare, meaning you don t need to find your way through non-related course information to find what you need. Library tours run from 09.00 until 15.00 in the Blackheath Lane Library and IT Centre.

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN Healthcare Education Through two ground-breaking Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education, the University has committed to a high level of investment, transforming its existing teaching sites at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Blackheath Lane in Stafford. We offer some of the best levels of training and support in the country, and our courses are consistently rated highly by students, league tables and employers. Your wellbeing and happiness is our responsibility as well as yours. The support we offer students at Staffordshire University is a vital and central part of our values. Our academic open door policy as well as our mentoring and wellbeing service all help to ensure you re adapting to your new life at University and within placement. And the support doesn t just come from the staff A dedicated social calendar that compliments a busy academic schedule, gives healthcare students the chance to discuss course related pressures with their peers. Tailored support Our Centres of Excellence are dedicated and specialist, meaning small cohorts get a wealth of attention and care. The amount of contact time students have with tutors is one of the highest in the Midlands helping us get to know individuals, from a personal and educational aspect.

Industry Leading Facilities Our Centres of Excellence provide firstclass healthcare training and education from industry leading facilities. New social spaces perfectly complement the cutting-edge learning and teaching facilities, not forgetting the very latest treatment simulation techniques, to take your healthcare experience even further. You ll have access to a fully functional operating theatre suite, a fully kitted-out ambulance and skills labs, that ensure the most realistic training possible. Diverse placements We offer the widest breadth placements available, in a diverse mix of locations and disciplines. Students could be based within a community, hospital or specialist unit, ensures they are exposed to a range of patients and experiences. Leave it to us We understand that making the decision to start university can be daunting. Many students worry about the financial implications of starting a new course. It s important to us here at Staffordshire University that you feel equipped with knowledge when embarking on your journey. That s why we aim to give you more, from DBS checks and uniform to Microsoft office and online training tools. We make your fees work hard!

TODAY IS YOUR DAY LET US KNOW YOU RE HERE When you arrive please make sure you register use your express registration card if you have one. From 10.00 you can visit the University and are free to walk around the campus and explore. FIRST THINGS FIRST ACTIVITY TIME VENUE MAP REF Registration 09.00-15.00 Centre of Excellence 2 Information Point Welcome to 10.00-10.45 BL103, Blackheath Lane 2 Staffordshire University 12.15-13.00 Information Hub 09.00-15.00 Student Social Space 5 WALK THE WALK ACTIVITY TIME VENUE MAP REF Accommodation Tours - 09.00-15.00 Departing from: 2 last approximately 30 minutes Centre of Excellence Entrance Campus Tours - 09.00-15.00 Departing from: 2 last approximately 30 minutes Centre of Excellence Entrance Library Tours - 09.00-15.00 Blackheath Lane Library and 3 last approximately 10 minutes IT Centre

PATIENT SCENARIOS SUBJECT TIME VENUE MAP REF Midwifery Practice 10.00-11.15 BL118, Centre of Excellence 2 12.30-13.45 Nursing Practice (Adult) 10.00-10.45 BL111, Centre of Excellence 2 11.45-13.00 14.00-15.00 Nursing Practice (Children) 10.00-11.15 BL109, Centre of Excellence 2 12.15-14.00 Nursing Practice 10.00-10.45 BL163, Centre of Excellence 2 (Mental Health) 11.45-13.00 14.00-15.00 Operating Department Practice 10.00-10.45 BL156, Centre of Excellence 2 11.45-13.00 14.00-15.00 Paramedic Science 10.00-11.15 BL158, Centre of Excellence 2 12.15-14.00 Please note, the timetable and provision may be subject to change. TALK THE TALK SUBJECT TIME VENUE MAP REF Midwifery Practice 11.30-12.15 BL166, Centre of Excellence 2 14.00-14.45 Nursing Practice (Adult) 11.00-11.30 BL103, Centre of Excellence 2 13.15-13.45 Nursing Practice (Children) 11.30-12.00 BL104, Centre of Excellence 2 14.15-14.45 Nursing Practice 11.00-11.30 BL163, Centre of Excellence 2 (Mental Health) 13.15-13.45 Operating Department 11.00-11.30 BL164, Centre of Excellence 2 Practice 13.15-13.45 Paramedic Science 11.30-12.00 BL107, Centre of Excellence 2 14.15-14.45 Please note, the timetable and provision may be subject to change.

SOMETHING TO EAT

When you need to re-fuel our newly refurbished Dudleys restaurant will be open serving hot and cold drinks, paninis, sandwiches and hot food. COMING BY CAR? Postcode for Sat Nav: ST18 0YG This will take you to the Blackheath Lane Open Day car park. COMING BY RAIL? There is a FREE return shuttle bus between Stafford Station and our Blackheath Lane Campus on the Open Day. BUS TIMES FROM STAFFORD STATION 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, and 14.30. Please note that the last bus from the Blackheath Lane Campus to Stafford Station is at 15.10 For further travel information go to: staffs.ac.uk/maps Any questions or special requirements for the day, please telephone: 01782 294400

GETTING AROUND THE STAFFORD CAMPUS BLACKHEATH LANE Stafford ST18 0YG To University Accommodation and Stafford (City Centre) MAP KEY BLACKHEATH LANE 1 Ambulance entrance 2 Centre of Excellence Information Point 3 Blackheath Lane Library and IT Centre 4 Dudley s Restaurant 5 Student Social Space

1 3 2 4 5 To Baswich www.staffs.ac.uk SUPERMARKETS Tesco (2 miles) Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HE Asda (1.5 miles) Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA Sainsburys (2.5 miles) Chell Road, Stafford, ST16 2TF Lidl (2.5 miles) Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street, Stafford, ST16 2QY Poundstretcher (3 miles) Queens Retail Park, Stafford, ST17 4SU Please note that all distances are approximate.

THINGS TO NOTE Avoid missing out on any key talks by planning your itinerary ahead of your day. Fill in the section with your personal plan. TIME ACTIVITY VENUE CONNECT WITH US: Follow us on Twitter: @StaffsUni Ask your questions and tell us about your day using #StaffsOpenDay For further information go to: www.staffs.ac.uk If you have any questions or special requirements for the day, please telephone: 01782 294400 M8423 5.16