Chelmsford Campus Open Day Guide 18 October 2014 @angliaruskin facebook.com/angliaruskin anglia.ac.uk/open 1 Welcome to our Anglia Ruskin University Open Day I am delighted to welcome you to Anglia Ruskin University and to our Open Day. This is our chance to show you what life is really like here at Anglia Ruskin. Make the most of it. Talk to our staff and students and see the facilities for yourself. A university education is an investment, not just in the next few years but in your future. Our aim is to help you get the most out of that investment by giving you the opportunity to achieve your full potential. The starting point is choosing a university that is right for you. I hope that the courses and environment we can offer you at Anglia Ruskin provide that exact match. Professor Michael Thorne Vice Chancellor w on Follow us no aRuskin li g n A @ r e t Twit see or things to tes and f for live upday. and do toda 2 3 Make the most of your day Don't miss our... Upon arrival at our Open Day you will be welcomed by our Student Ambassadors wearing orange t-shirts. They are here to help you make the most out of our Open Day, so look out for them during your visit and please ask for help if you need it. Once you’ve registered we will point you towards the Faculty that offers your course. Talks Our Faculties and Courses Each course we offer is based in one of our five Faculties. We have colour coded each Faculty to help you find them and navigate your way around the campus. If you are not sure which Faculty your course belongs to, please ask. Look out for balloons, signage and students wearing your Faculty colours. Lord Ashcroft International Business School (LAIBS) Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences (ALSS) Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education (FHSCE) Faculty of Medical Science (FMS) Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) Each Faculty will be able to give you detailed information on the course (or courses) you are interested in, including specific course content and entry requirements, and one-to-one discussions with the academics who will be teaching you. Please refer to our talks schedule on pages 6 & 7 for specific talks on your course or Faculty. Support Services Today you can also talk to representatives from various support services including: Admissions (UK/EU) Residential Services Employability Service Study Support Service Student Money Advice Service The University Library International Office Students’ Union 4 As well as course specific talks available you can attend our Welcome, Finance and Student Life talks throughout the day. Please see the talks schedule on pages 6 & 7 for more information. Not all of our courses offer a subject specific talk, but academics are available all day to discuss our courses on a one-to-one basis. Campus Tours Make the most of being on campus by taking a campus tour with one of our friendly Student Ambassadors. Campus tours are available on demand, so when you are ready, pop along to the Lord Ashcroft Reception. Library Tours With 335,000 items, 1,200 print journal subscriptions, 52,000 e-books and 5,000 e-journals across our campuses, our University Library is well-equipped for all our students needs. Tours are available on demand from our Library entrance. Accommodation Tours Take a tour of our accommodation with our Residential Services team, available on demand from MAB 101. Students’ Union When you join Anglia Ruskin you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union is the voice of students here and our mission is to make your experience the best it can be. To find out how visit www.angliastudent.com Parents’ Zone We’ve found that parents can have as many, if not more, questions about university as their children. So, we’ve established our Parents’ Zone with useful and relevant information to reassure yourself with and to get informed about supporting your son or daughter at university and beyond. Visit us today on our Roadshow Bus located outside the Lord Ashcroft Building. Societies, Recreational Clubs and Activities Societies and recreational clubs, such as aerobics and the Mindful Midwifery society are supported by the Students’ Union who are available today if you want to know more. They also organise the ‘Give it a Go’ sessions which are taster sessions of all sorts of activities and trips, such as visits to Harry Potter World and Alton Towers. They can also tell you all about the lively social events that take place throughout the year. Find Out More About Our City Recently awarded city status, Chelmsford has lots to offer and the city centre is just a short walk from our campus. Don’t forget to pay a visit to our Ashcroft Mezzanine today to find out more. Free Tea & Coffee Have a free drink on us while you are here. Tea and coffee is available all day as well as a selection of biscuits. You can also purchase hot and cold food and drinks from Costa Coffee, near the main reception in the Lord Ashcroft Building. 5 Talks schedule Not all of our courses offer a subject specific talk, but academics are available all day to discuss our courses on a one-to-one basis. 6 Title of Talk Times Duration Welcome 10.00am/10.30am/11.45am 15 mins MAB221, Lord Ashcroft Building Student Finance 11.00am/1.00pm 45 mins MAB221, Lord Ashcroft Building A guide to accommodation at our university 11.10am 20 mins QUE101, Queen’s Building Personal Statement Workshop 10.15am/12.15pm 45 mins QUE101, Queen’s Building Graduate Careers – supporting our students to improve their job prospects 10.30am/12.30pm 20 mins MAB117, Lord Ashcroft Building Student Life 12.15pm 15 mins MAB117, Lord Ashcroft Building An Introduction to Lord Ashcroft International Business School 11.30am 30 mins MAB117, Lord Ashcroft Building LAIBS An Introduction to the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and the wealth of data available 12 noon 30 mins The Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, Lord Ashcroft Building LAIBS Law 11.00am/1.00pm 30 mins MAR206, Marconi Building ALSS Adult Nursing 10.30am/12.30pm 1hr PMI001, Postgraduate Medical Institute FHSCE Child Nursing 10.30am/12.30pm 1hr WHB015, William Harvey Building FHSCE Education 11.00am/12.30pm PMI004, Postgraduate Medical Institute FHSCE Mental Health Nursing 10.30am/12.30pm 1hr WHB114, William Harvey Building FHSCE Midwifery 11.30am 1hr PMI001, Postgraduate Medical Institute FHSCE Paramedic Science 11.30am 1hr PM1004, Postgraduate Medical Institute FHSCE Operating Department Practice 12.30pm 1hr WHB113, William Harvey Building FHSCE Social Work 11.30am 1hr WHB104, William Harvey Building FHSCE Architecture 11.30am 30 mins MAR221, Marconi Building FST Built Environment 12.30pm 30 mins MAR001, Marconi Building FST Introduction to Business Technology: Drop-in session 10.00am–2.00pm MAR011, Marconi Builidng FST 30 mins n/a Location Faculty 7 City Centre Key Disabled parking Main Reception and Refectory Cycle parking University Library Motorcycle parking Students’ Union, Student Services Toilets Medical centre Recycling point Admissions Lift Accommodation Office Restaurant/café Finance Office Refreshments Employment Bureau Bus stop (Park & Ride) i Centre River Chaplaincy Bridge Refreshments OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING Mildmay Sports Hall Postgraduate Medical Institute (PMI) OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education and Faculty of Medical Science Chelmsford Campus Mildmay Sports Hall Postgraduate Medical Institute (PMI) (WHB) (TIN) Footpath (WHB) Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences Cher Faculty of Science & Technology ry D Valley R d (TIN) (MAR) Alan Chelmer Valley R d Faculty of Science & Technology Faculty of Arts, Law Lord Ashcroft & Social International Sciences Business School Alan Chelmer rive (MAR) rive ry D Cher • • • • • • • • Lord Ashcroft Building (MAB) Lord Ashcroft International Business School Arrival and Parents' Zone OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING Henry Rd University Library Parents' Zone Entrance • UK/EU Admissions • Student Services • Campus Tours • International Office (SAW) • Active Anglia • Residential Services • Free Tea & Coffee (CHE) • Refectory OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING (QUE) (RMG) Towards City Centre (C OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING 9 (QUE) (RMG) (SAW) University Library Entrance (ASH) Henry Rd Chelmsford City Centre (A1016) UK/EU Admissions Student Services Campus Tours International Office Active Anglia Residential Services Free Tea & Coffee Refectory Lord Ashcroft Building (MAB) Registration OPEN DAY VISITOR PARKING 8 Chelmsford Campus Did you know? Meet People and Get Involved VISIT ACTIVE ANGLIA TODAY IN LORD ASHCROFT BUILDING RECEPTION TO FIND OUT MORE If you’re looking to make new friends, get active and have fun, why not try a new activity with Sport and Active Anglia who offer a wide range for all abilities. If societies and volunteering are more your thing, the Students’ Union can help you get involved with a huge variety of new things to try. You can get accreditation for the voluntary work you undertake with the Students’ Union. Make the Most of Your Studies VISIT STUDENT SERVICES TODAY IN LORD ASHCROFT BUILDING RECEPTION TO FIND OUT MORE There is plenty of support available to you throughout your studies. Study skills coaching and workshop sessions can help you develop and refine your writing, planning and exam skills. Specialist advisers offer information and support if you have or are concerned about a disability, medical condition or specific learner difficulty such as dyslexia. The International Student Advice Service provide visa and immigration advice and organise a special Welcome programme for international students. Make Yourself Employable VISIT STUDENT SERVICES TODAY IN LORD ASHCROFT BUILDING RECEPTION TO FIND OUT MORE We have an active Employability Service who provide information, advice and guidance regarding career options before you join us and whilst you are studying. Improving employment prospects is one of our key objectives and our Faculty Employability Advisers work proactively to provide opportunities for students to meet and interact with employers, develop valuable transferable skills and to ultimately realise their career potential. The service has an onsite recruitment agency, the Employment Bureau, who organise paid part-time temporary work enabling you to earn some extra money whilst you study and gain valuable work experience. They can also help you find a permanent job once you have finished your studies. Personal Support VISIT STUDENT SERVICES TODAY IN LORD ASHCROFT BUILDING RECEPTION TO FIND OUT MORE You can talk confidentially about personal worries with the Counselling and Wellbeing Service. If you require any specific arrangements because of a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, you can talk to the Study Support Service who will arrange this for you. We also have a friendly and helpful iCentre team for general queries about your studies and your time at university. Help with Your Money Academic Advice and Support If you need help with your module choices or want a point of contact for friendly and professional help and guidance about your studies, you can talk to your Faculty Student Adviser. They will help you deal with any problems you have regarding your academic life. Chaplaincy/Mission Botswana and Ukraine Our Chaplaincy is available to all students irrespective of your faith or commitment, and exists to support your learning experience at Anglia Ruskin, including any spiritual and personal issues you may want to discuss in confidence. They run annual trips to Botswana and Ukraine where you can experience new places and help local communities. Help for International Students Our International Student Advice Service provides advice and information to current and prospective international students (from within and outside the EU). We organise an Orientation and Welcome programme on arrival to help you settle into your new life with us and our specialist advisers can help with immigration matters, tuition fee advice, health and working entitlements in the UK. General Information Fire Alarm If the fire alarm sounds please remain calm and head for the nearest exit. Assembly points are clearly signposted. First Aid First Aid is available from St John Ambulance. If you require assistance please ask one of our Student Ambassadors. Lost People/Property If you lose a member of your party or an item of property please go to the Ashcroft Reception area and request assistance from a Student Ambassador. We do not offer storage facilities for baggage. Toilets Each building on-campus has toilet facilities which are clearly signposted. Privacy and Data Protection Policy For more information about our privacy and data protection policy please visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/privacy or email [email protected] City Centre The city centre is just 10 minutes walk from campus where you will find an excellent selection of places to eat, drink and shop. If you need directions please ask a Student Ambassador. Tell Us What You Think! Please take the time to complete a feedback questionnaire before you leave as we’d really like to know what you thought of our Open Day and our University. VISIT STUDENT SERVICES TODAY IN LORD ASHCROFT BUILDING RECEPTION TO FIND OUT MORE If you're struggling with your student funding or need advice on how to take control of your money, you can drop in to the Student Money Advice Service. You can get advice on funding, benefits, other sources of income, managing your money and lots of other financial related issues. If it’s extra cash you’re after, the Employment Bureau is here to help you secure paid parttime work to fit around your studies. 10 Before you go... We hope you have enjoyed your day. Let us know your thoughts at our feedback station, located in the Lord Ashcroft Building reception. 11 Chelmsford Campus Bishop Hall Lane Chelmsford CM1 1SQ Contact Us Visit: anglia.ac.uk Email: [email protected] Call: 01245 68 68 68 @angliaruskin facebook.com/angliaruskin Any questions? Please ask! 12 Design 13-13/017/DS Privacy For information about our privacy and data protection policy, visit: anglia.ac.uk/privacy
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