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Stoke Open Day Programme
Stoke Open Day Programme
STOKE-ON-TRENT CAMPUS
SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 9.00AM – 3.30PM
#StaffsOpenDay
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WHY CONTENTS
CHOOSE US? PLAN YOUR DAY
INFORMATION FAIR
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TOURS AND ACTIVITIES 08
STUDENTS’ UNION 10
FOOD AND DRINK 12
ROUTES INTO STUDY 14
UNDERGRADUATE OPEN EVENT 16
POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENT 18
IN THE UK FOR CAMPUS MAP 20
QUALITY EDUCATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION 22
Sustainable Development Goal 4
THE Impact Rankings 2023
From 9.00AM
& 10.00AM From 9.30AM
REGISTER INFORMATION FAIR
When you arrive, head straight over This will include self-directed
to The Catalyst, where a member of accommodation tours, campus tours
our team will register you and explain including access to our Library along
how the day will work. Undergraduate with 1:1 access to our services such as
students can register from 9.00am and student, finance and application support.
postgraduate students from 10.00am.
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INFORMATION
FAIR
Our Information Fair is the go-to place FINANCE
for all your non-course related queries. Head over to the Student Finance stand
It runs from 9.30am on Level 2 of The for essential information on loans, fees,
Catalyst. bursaries, repayments and budgeting.
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TOURS ACTIVITIES
Take one of our bespoke facilities SMART ZONE IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE TOUR OUR 3D FACTORY
tours and see for yourself why Smart Zone is the gateway to new
Mellor - S111 Mellor - Ground floor
thousands of students choose technologies. See our immersive tech
Staffordshire University. The activities spaces, simulation equipment and See our virtual and augmented reality See 3D printing in practice and have a go on
run throughout the day (some require maker spaces. technologies in action. our laser cutters.
booking).
SPORTS CENTRE FILM & CINEMATOGRAPHY PRODUCTION THE BASICS OF BROADCASTING
ACCOMMODATION Our Sir Stanley Matthews Sports GEAR EXPO
Join one of our self-guided tours for a Centre features a gym packed with Cadman TV Studio - G0129
close-up look at the place you could soon Matrix Fitness-powered equipment, Henrion Media Centre - H068 Times: 10am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm
be calling ‘home’ as an undergraduate. exercise studios, and cutting edge kit. Come to the Media Centre to get hands-on Come and learn about the technology that
We have a wide range of student halls and We also have outdoor sports pitches. with a range of specialist film and media underpins a professional television broadcast.
houses on campus. If you’re interested in You can request a tour at the sports production equipment.
finding out more as a postgraduate, visit centre reception desk. AUTOMOTIVE LAB TOURS
our accommodation stand. MEET THE FORMULA STUDENT RACING
TEAM Dwight - K036
CAMPUS Tour our multi-purpose, industry-standard
For the ultimate experience, go for one Dwight - K036
lab facilities that support a broad spectrum
of our full student-led campus tours. Visit Meet the Staffordshire University Formula of Automotive and Motorsport disciplines
the Science Centre, Cadman Studios, Student racing team as they prepare their car including electric vehicle research and
Smart Zone and the Library. Join a tour for race day at Silverstone. development.
from The Catalyst.
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STUDENTS’
UNION
Our Students’ Union (SU) proudly If you’re looking to try something new,
represents the academic interests or continue sports and interests, our
of all students at Staffordshire SU helps students to run more than 100
University, offering advice and different groups. A number of our clubs
support, and overseeing student and societies will be showcasing what
groups. they do to add an extra experience to
your day.
It means you can use any of the
services, attend the events, join clubs Our SU team will be in attendance
and societies, and support the Union throughout the day in their dedicated
to work with the University to enhance offices in College Road. Feel free to call
the student voice. in and have a chat. Take time to relax and
have a coffee, smoothie or light meal
Our SU also has support services that in either Verve, Squeeze Box or Ember
are independent of the University to Lounge. Or simply pop into the shop for
help with money, advice and anything refreshments. All venues are operated by
you might need. student staff - just one of the ways our SU
helps to develop students.
OLAYEMI AJITERU
Students' Union President
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CATALYST KITCHEN
COFFEE LAB
& DRINK
our various venues for light bites, hot EMBER LOUNGE
and cold drinks, sweet treats, breakfast
and lunch. At the heart of the College Road campus is the Ember
Lounge venue.
COLLEGE ROAD LEEK ROAD Open throughout the week, it’s the Students’ Union’s
number one daytime and evening venue for a great
Venue Opening times Venue Opening times
range of food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
Squeeze Box 9.30am - 3.00pm Catalyst Coffee Shop 8.00am - 3.30pm refreshments.
Pavilion Fusion Café 10.00am - 3.00pm Catalyst Deli Bar 9.00am - 3.00pm
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ROUTES We’re here to support your From taking a first degree to exploring postgraduate
options, these are the main traditional routes to
education journey all the studying at Staffordshire University. But it’s always
INTO STUDY way through to graduation worth speaking with our teams to explore other
routes too, which take into account any experience
and a successful career. and skills you may have in your chosen field.
A-Levels / T-Levels
The grades you’ll need will
depend on the course you want
to study. You’ll find the UCAS
tariff entry requirements on the Direct
individual course page of our If you studied at undergraduate
website. level and have been in industry, or
want to switch career paths, you
can apply direct. This will depend
BTEC on previous qualifications or work
experience.
Many students join us with Level 3
BTECs. If you have a BTEC Level 5
or 6, you may go straight onto the Progression
second or third year of a degree.
Your higher education journey
Undergraduate Postgraduate
can continue after you graduate.
If you take your undergraduate
Step Up to HE degree with us, you may qualify
for an alumni discount.
Step Up to HE is a free 10-week
course that gives you a taste of
what it’s like to study at university. Step Up
To find out more, visit:
www.staffs.ac.uk/stepup. If you are a mature student who
graduated some time ago or a
professional without a degree,
Access to HE diploma you can apply via our step up
programme.
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UNDERGRADUATE
OPEN EVENT
Start your journey to success with edge facilities and what it’s like to study
Staffordshire University by getting the here at our ‘why choose Staffordshire
most out of your Open Day. University’ talk. We have several
sessions taking place throughout the
We’ve got a packed programme morning.
covering all the essentials, from what
campus life is like through to informative Then get to grips with money matters
subject talks. There will also be at our student finance talk. It will cover
demonstrations and hands-on activities. everything you need to know, including
loans, fees, bursaries and budgeting.
Kick off the Open Day by finding out Help plan your day using our schedule
more about the University, our cutting- below.
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POSTGRADUATE
OPEN EVENT
Boost your career prospects by You will be able to chat to academics
taking a postgraduate course with about different subject areas and flexible
Staffordshire University. study options. Alongside our Masters
degrees and other postgraduate taught
Whether you’re continuing your courses, we also offer research-based
studies, looking for the right routes such as professional doctorates
qualification to win promotion or and PhDs.
retraining for a new job, we’ve got
something to suit your needs. Our Graduate School is home to a
community of around 500 postgraduate
You can find out more by visiting our researchers. Come and meet the team
dedicated postgraduate lounge on and find out how we can help you get
the third floor of The Catalyst. We are the most out of your time at Staffordshire
holding drop-in sessions throughout University.
the day so you can get all your key
questions answered. If you have a query about a non-course
related topic, such as finance and loans,
you can also visit our Information Fair on
the second floor of the Catalyst building.
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CAMPUS MAP MAP KEY
College Road site
1 Cadman Building: Café Cadman,
To Hanley and Leek Campus Safety and Security
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FIRST AID
Should you need any assistance or first aid help during s6 Minton (ST4 2YJ)
your visit, speak to one of our student ambassadors or
s7 Leek Road Houses (ST4 2XQ)
a member of staff and they will find the nearest first aid
trained member of staff for you. s8 Clarice Cliff Court (ST4 2TQ)
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
FREE WIFI FIRE ALARM
Simply select ‘WiFi Guest’ If a fire alarm sounds, leave the
and choose ‘Get online at building by the nearest exit.
Staffordshire University’ so you A member of staff or student
can start sharing your day with ambassador will direct you to
us from the moment you arrive. the nearest fire assembly point.
Why not try out our Snapchat Do not use lifts or re-enter the
Geofilter and send us your snaps building until staff confirm it is
of the day? safe to do so.
SOCIAL MEDIA
FIRST AID Don’t forget to share your PRECIOUS OMOROGBE
If you need assistance or first Open Day experience using MSc Graduate
aid help during your visit, it’s #StaffsOpenDay. Plus, for more
important not to panic. Speak to exciting coverage of the day,
one of our friendly ambassadors including live Q&As, tours and
or staff. They will find the closest competitions, visit our social
first aid trained member of staff media channels.
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IN THE UK FOR FOR CAREER FOR
QUALITY EDUCATION PROSPECTS FACILITIES
Sustainable Development Goal 4 Whatuni Student Choice Whatuni Student Choice
THE Impact Rankings 2023 Awards 2023 Awards 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times Research Excellence Research Excellence
Good University Guide 2023 Framework 2021 Framework 2021