Your Open Day Programme
Saturday 11 October 2025
Please note that any adjustments to the schedule will be updated on this webpage. Please check here for the most up to date information.
Below is a list of all activities that will be held during the Open Day.
Last updated: 9/10/2025
Registration
Registration will open at 9:00 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Please ensure you have your QR code (that you will receive via email during the week before the Open Day) ready to be scanned by a member of staff on arrival.
If you have any questions about registration please contact openday@aber.ac.uk
Central Talks and Activities
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? | |
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9:10 - 9:40 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! (Welsh Medium) For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. |
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Cinema, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
10:15-10:45 |
Global Opportunities - Find out what Global Opportunities are waiting for you at Aberystwyth University |
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C22, Hugh Owen Building |
10:30-11:00 |
Postgraduate Talk – Why Study at Aber? |
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Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
10:45 - 11:15 |
Accommodation at Aberystwyth |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
11:30-12:00 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
12:15-12:45 |
Disability Support & Wellbeing Find out how to access disability support (including for specific learning difficulty, impairment, medical condition, mental health, mobility or neurodiversity) and learn about the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) |
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Cinema, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
12:15-12:45 |
Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate) |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
13:00-13:30 |
Accommodation at Aberystwyth |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
13:30-14:00 |
Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate) |
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Theatre, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
14:00-14:30 |
Student Life in Aberystwyth |
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Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
14:45-15:15 |
Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! (Welsh Medium) For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. |
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Pantycelyn |
Top Tips for UCAS Personal Statements
With the format of the UCAS Personal Statement changing, join us for a quick 15 minute overview of the new structure, as well as some hints and tips on how to produce a strong Personal Statement. This session is suitable for students starting their Higher Education studies in 2026 or later, as well as parents and supporters. |
11:15 – 11:30 |
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
12:15 – 12:30 |
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
13:00 – 13:15 |
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
14:15 – 14:30 |
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
Drop in session for Postgraduate Research
12:00 - 13:00 | Outside Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
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Other Activities on Campus during the Open Day include:
Every hour, on the hour between 10:00 & 15:00 (last tour to start at 15:00) |
Campus Tours Student-led Campus Tours (available through the medium of English or Welsh) lasting approximately 40 minutes. Tours include a visit to Hugh Owen Library, Students' Union and Sports Centre. |
Arts Centre Concourse, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
9:30 - 16:00 |
Accommodation - Open House Viewings See page 5 in the Open Day Guide for further information (link to guide on the top of this page) |
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9:00 - 16:00 |
Information Fair See page 3 in the Open Day Guide for further information (link to guide on the top of this page) Information Fair Stands:
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Level D, Hugh Owen Library |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Undeb Aber Students' Union Call in to the Undeb Aber Students' Union for further information on Clubs and Societies. |
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11:30-12:00 & 14:15-14:45 |
Library Tours |
Meet at entrance Level D Hugh Owen building |
11:30 - 12:00 & 14:45 -15:15 |
Sports Centre Tours |
Meet at entrance Sports Centre |
13:00 - 13:40 & 15:00 - 15:40 |
Coach Tours of Aberystwyth Coach tours of the town depart from Penglais Campus bus stop at 13.00 and 15.00 and last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. |
Penglais Campus Bus Stop (near main entrance) |
School of Art
Art History, Fine Art, Photography
Free Open Day Bus Service: Town - Penglais Campus - School of Art
Time | Activity | Location |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Introduction to undergraduate studies in Fine Art and Art History |
206 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
11:15 - 11:45 |
Talk on Portfolio guidance- What we need from our Fine Art applicants |
206 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
11:45 - 12:15 |
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206 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
13:15 - 14:15 |
Taster workshops and demonstrations from a selection of our study schemes in Print, Illustration, Photography, Painting and Drawing. Experience more about our disciplines and what it's like to be a student at the School of Art. |
Studios and Galleries - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
14:00 - 14:30 |
Introduction to undergraduate studies in Fine Art and Art History |
206 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
Aberystwyth Business School
Accounting & Finance
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department. |
Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
11:30 - 11:50 |
Welcome and introduction to the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
11:50 - 12:15 |
Ambassador Talk – join our Ambassadors to hear about life as a student in the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Accounting & Finance - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School (Welsh Medium Session) |
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12:45 - 13:45 |
Business School Visitor Activity |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:45 - 13:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department. |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Accounting & Finance - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes (Repeat session) |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School (Repeat session) |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
Business & Management
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department. |
Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
11:30 - 11:50 |
Welcome and introduction to the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building
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11.50 - 12:15 |
Ambassador Talk - join our Ambassadors to hear about life as a student in the Business School |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Business & Management - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School (Welsh Medium Session) |
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12:45 - 13:45 |
Business School Activity session |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:45 - 13:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department. |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Business & Management - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes (Repeat session) |
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15:00-15:30 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School (Repeat session) |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
Economics
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department. |
Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
11:30 - 11:50 |
Welcome and introduction to the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building
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11.50 - 12:15 |
Ambassador Talk - join our Ambassadors to hear about life as a student in the Business School |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Economics - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School (Welsh Medium Session) |
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12:45 - 13:45 |
Business School Activity session |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:45 - 13:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department. |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Economics - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes (Repeat session) |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School (Repeat session) |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
Marketing
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department. |
Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
11:30 - 11:50 |
Welcome and introduction to the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building
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11.50 - 12:15 |
Ambassador Talk - join our Ambassadors to hear about life as a student in the Business School |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Marketing - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School (Welsh Medium Session) |
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12:45 - 13:45 |
Business School Activity session |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
12:45 - 13:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department. |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Marketing - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes (Repeat session) |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School (Repeat session) |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
Show & Tell (Drop-in)
This is also an opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department of Computer Science. |
B23, Llandinam Building |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Departmental Tours (Drop-in) An ambassador can take you around the department, showing you some of our teaching rooms and student spaces. |
Computer Science Reception Llandinam Building |
11:00 - 11:40 |
Computer Science at Aberystwyth Learn about studying Computer Science in Aberystwyth. We will give an overview of our courses, opportunities for an industrial year, and some fun things our students do. |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
11:40 - 12:00 |
Student Experience Join our student ambassadors as they discuss their experience of living and studying in Aberystwyth. |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Computer Science at Aberystwyth (Welsh Medium) Find out more about the opportunities and financial support available for you to study Computer Science bilingually. |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
09:00 - 16:00 |
Postgraduate Study Information An opportunity to discuss postgraduate studies and ask questions.
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B23, Llandinam Building |
School of Education
Education & Childhood Studies
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
9:30 - 10:20 |
Departmental Welcome Talk – English Medium |
1.64, P5 |
9:30 - 10:20 |
Departmental Welcome Talk -Welsh Medium |
1.62, P5 |
10:30 - 11:15 |
Taster sessions - English Medium |
1.64, P5 |
10:30 - 11:15 |
Taster sessions - Welsh Medium |
1.62, P5 |
11:20 - 12:00 |
Student Ambassador discussion panel and Q&A |
1.64 P5 |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Meet and greet for ConnectED Pathway students |
1.64 P5 |
13:00 - 13:50 |
Departmental Welcome Talk - English Medium (repeat session) |
1.64, P5 |
13:00 - 13:50 |
Departmental Welcome Talk - Welsh Medium (repeat session) |
1.62, P5 |
14:15 - 15:00 |
Taster Lecture - English Medium (repeat session) |
1.64, P5 |
14:15 - 15:00 |
Taster Lecture - Welsh Medium (repeat session) |
1.62, P5 |
15:00-15:30 |
Drop in session - an opportunity to talk with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
1.64, P5 |
Department of English & Creative Writing
English & Creative Writing
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 – 16:00 |
Information Desks Staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our courses, the subjects we teach, and student life at Aberystwyth. |
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11:00-11:45 |
Personal Statement Clinic Personal Statements don't need to be stressful! Come and chat with our Admissions Tutor about how you're finding writing yours, what Admissions Tutors are looking for, ask any questions you might have and get some feedback on anything you've written so far. |
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12:15 - 13:00 |
Welcome to the Department
Find out what English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth can offer you. This session includes information about our subjects and how our teaching is structured. You will find out more about our excellent research-lead courses and why our degree schemes are some of the most highly-rated in the UK. |
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14:00-14:30 |
English Literature Taster Seminar Find out more about studying our subject by joining our seminar for prospective students |
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14:45-15:15 |
Creative Writing workshop Find out more about studying our subject by joining our workshop for prospective students |
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14:45-15:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and current students over tea and coffee and to raise any questions about any aspects of students life in the Department. |
Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 15:00 |
Degree scheme display stands and an opportunity to chat with staff and students. Ask us your questions! |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Studying in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
Studying in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences (Welsh Medium Talk) |
B20, Llandinam Building |
10:40 - 11:10 |
Science Activity (suitable for those interested in Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science and Environmental Earth Science) |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
11:30 - 12:00 |
Studying Sociology |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Human Geography Activity (suitable for those interested in Human Geography and Geography) |
C1a, Llandinam Building |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Sociology Activity |
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13:15 - 13:45 |
Studying in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences (Repeat session) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Studying Sociology (Repeat Session) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Science Activity (suitable for those interested in Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science and Environmental Earth Science) (Repeat session) |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
14:30 - 15:00 |
Human Geography Activity (suitable for those interested in Human Geography and Geography) (Repeat session) |
C1a, Llandinam Building |
Sociology
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 15:00 |
Degree schemes display stands & an opportunity to chat with staff and students. Ask us your questions! |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
11:30 - 12:00 |
Studying Sociology |
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12:15-12:45 |
Sociology Activity |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Studying Sociology (repeat session) |
Department of History & Welsh History
History and Welsh History
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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9:30 - 11:00 |
One-to-One Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors, and Research Exhibition |
Foyer, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
11:20 - 12:00 |
Introduction to Studying History at Aberystwyth |
Theatre, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
12:10 - 12:40 |
Hands on History! : Exploring primary sources A sample seminar using fascinating research material from our own collections. |
Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
12:45 – 13:15 |
Studying History through the medium of Welsh (Welsh medium talk) |
North Room, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
12:45 - 13:15 |
Introduction to Postgraduate Study in the Department of History and Welsh History |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
13:35 - 14:00 |
"Witch-hunts: Why do we still talk about them?" A sample lecture
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Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
Department of Information Studies
Information Studies
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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11.00-16:00 |
One-to-one meetings with staff. 15 minute meetings with academic staff. Timeslots can be booked in the Department from 10:00 a.m. |
Department of Information Studies Reception – 3rd Floor, P5 |
12:15 |
Qualifying for a Career - Postgraduate Opportunities in Information Management, Libraries and Archives Our professionally accredited post-graduate qualifications lead to fulfilling careers in archives, libraries, records or information management. This session will highlight the destinations of our alumni and opportunities to study both full-time or part-time on-campus and by distance learning.
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Room 1.61, P5 |
13:15 |
First Career Steps in Cultural Heritage - Libraries, Archives, Museums and Information Management An Undergraduate degree from Information Studies can be the first step in a fulfilling career in libraries, archives, museums or information management. This session looks at the opportunities available the content of our courses and their professional accreditation. |
Room 1.61, P5 |
Department of International Politics
Politics & International Relations
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 11:00 |
Opportunity to chat with Staff and students |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
11:15-12:00 |
Power, Politics and People: why study International Relations at Aberystwyth |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
12:10-12:40 |
Studying Politics & International Relations in Welsh: What are the opportunities? (Welsh Medium talk) |
North Room, International Politics Building |
12:10 - 12:40 |
After your Undergraduate degree: Interested in Masters Studies? |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
12:50-13:30 |
'What's going on behind the headlines? Discussion of hot topics in the news |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
13:30- 14:00 |
Student Voices: students share their experience of studying & living in Aberystwyth |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
14:00 - 15:30 |
What more do you want to know? Informal chats with staff and students about our department, university and the town. |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
Department of Law & Criminology
Law & Criminology
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
09:45-16:00 |
Department of Law and Criminology Information Hub Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available to answer queries or questions throughout the day. |
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Welcome: Studying in the Department of Law and Criminology An introduction to the department, schemes on offer and student life |
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11:20 - 11:50 |
Law Sample Lecture 'Corporate Criminality: Who Pays When A Company Kills' |
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12:00- 12:30 |
Studying Law and/or Criminology through the medium of Welsh (Welsh Medium Talk) |
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12:45 - 13:15 |
Welcome - Studying in the Department of Law and Criminology (repeat session) An introduction to the department, schemes on offer and student life |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
13:30-14:00 |
Criminology Sample Lecture 'Crime and the media - is fact stranger than fiction?' |
Please note: Staff and students will be available all day to talk to visitors and assist with queries.
Department of Life Sciences
Agriculture with Animal Science and Business
When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our Lecturers and Ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. The Department of Life Sciences has two main buildings, Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. Please note the room numbers to help you navigate to your destination. If you have any trouble do not hesitate to ask our staff or student ambassadors for assistance. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
10:20 - 10:50 |
Student Experience Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
11:00-11:30 |
Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies |
0.32 Gwendolen Rees Building |
11:40-13:00 |
Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent) |
Meeting point - in front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:00-14:30 |
Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies Subject Talk |
0.32 Gwendolen Rees Building |
14:40-16:00 |
Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent) |
Meeting point - in front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:30 - 15:55 |
Student Experience talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
10:00-15:40 |
For questions on Admissions, studying through the Medium of Welsh, MBIOL and postgraduate studies and year in Industry placements, call in to the information hub. |
Animal Behaviour
When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:35 - 12:05 |
Animal Behaviour Subject Talk |
1.16, Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05-12:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 |
In front of the Gwendolen Rees Building |
12:45 - 13:30 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:35- 15:05 |
Animal Behaviour Subject Talk |
1.16, Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 15:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 |
In front of the Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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15:45 - 16:00 |
Student Experience Talk |
Marine & Freshwater Biology
When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Marine & Freshwater Biology Subject Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05 - 12:50 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 2 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
12:50 - 14:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Marine & Freshwater Biology Subject Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 15:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 2 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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15:45 - 16:00 |
Student experience talk |
Zoology
When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:35 - 12:05 |
Zoology Subject Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05 - 12:50 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
12:50 - 14:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:35 - 15:05 |
Zoology Subject Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 15:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45- 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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15:45 - 16:25 |
Student experience talk |
0.26 Edward Llwyd Building |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science
When? | Presentations & Drop in Sessions | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science Subject Talk |
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12:05 - 12:50 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees building |
12:50 - 14:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building |
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science Subject Talk |
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15:05 - 15:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees building |
15:45 - 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45-16:00 |
Student experience talk |
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Biology and Microbiology
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
11:35 - 12:05 |
Biology and Microbiology Subject talk |
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12:05 - 12:50 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
12:50 - 14:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:35 - 15:05 |
Biology and Microbiology Subject Talk |
0.01 Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 15:45 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
CAFFIbach & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16:00 | Student experience talk | 0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation & Plant Biology
When? | Presentations & Drop in sessions | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees |
Gwendolen Rees Building |
10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
11:00 - 11:30 |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation & Plant Biology Subject talk |
1.16 Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05 - 12:50 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
12:50 - 14:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building |
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation & Plant Biology Subject talk |
1.16 Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 15:30 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:30 - 16:00 |
Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub |
CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16;00 |
Student experience talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
Nursing
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
The Healthcare Education Centre [HEC] will be open all day, where our Clinical Skills Lecturers are on hand to greet and welcome visitors.
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10:00 - 15:30 |
The Scheme Coordinators/Nursing Lecturers will be available all day to greet visitors, and answer any questions you may have about the nursing programmes. A Healthcare Education/Nursing stand will be available in the Foyer area in the Gwendolen Rees Building, where the Scheme Co-ordinators/Nursing Lecturers can provide information on the following schemes:
The stand will be manned at the following times: 10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30-15:30 |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
BSc Nursing Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the adult and mental health nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University |
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10:30 |
Nursing Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour |
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10:40 - 11:30 |
Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first hand |
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13:00 - 13:30 |
Nursing Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University |
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13:30 |
Nursing Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour |
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13:40 - 14:30 |
Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first-hand |
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15:00 - 15:25 |
Student Experience Talk This is an opportunity to meet our student Ambassadors and find out what it's like to study here at Aberystwyth University |
Human Biology & Health
When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:35 - 12:05 |
Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) Subject Talk |
3.34 Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05 - 13:05 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:35 - 15:05 |
Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) Subject Talk |
3.34 Edward Llwyd Building |
15:05 - 16:00 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:05 - 16:00 |
Student experience talk |
0.26 Edward Llwyd Building |
Sports & Exercise Science
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26 Edward Llwyd Building |
10:20 - 10:50 |
Student experience talk |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Sports & Exercise Science Subject Talk |
3.34 Edward Llwyd Building |
12:05 - 13:05 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
In front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Sports & Exercise Science Subject Talk |
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15:05 - 16:00 |
Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 |
in front of Gwendolen Rees Building |
15:45 - 16:00 |
Student experience talk |
0.26 Edward Llwyd Building |
Vet Science, Vet Nursing, Vet & Equine Bioscience and Animal Science
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:15-16:00 |
The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:
There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees |
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09:35- 09:45 |
Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science welcome talk (Veterinary / Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Biosciences / Equine & Animal Biosciences) |
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09:45-10:30 |
BVSc Degree Scheme |
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10:30-11:00 |
Veterinary Biosciences and Equine & Animal Biosciences Talks |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Veterinary Nursing Degree Talk |
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11:00-13:00 |
Rolling tours of facilities |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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13:15 - 13:30 |
Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science welcome talk (Veterinary / Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Biosciences / Equine & Animal Biosciences) |
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13:30-14:15 |
BVSc Degree Talk |
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13:30-14:00 |
Veterinary Biosciences and Equine & Animal Biosciences Talks |
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13:30-14:00 |
Veterinary Nursing Degree Talk |
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15:30 - 15:55 |
Student Experience talk |
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14:00 - 16:00 |
Rolling tours of facilities |
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Studying Mathematics at Aberystwyth An overview of the various degree schemes on offer within the Department of Mathematics
Taster Talk An introduction to degree-level mathematics
Student Talk Students give their perspective on studying mathematics and life in Aberystwyth. |
MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
12:00 - 12:20 |
Astudio Mathemateg neu Ffiseg drwy'r Gymraeg Studying Physics or Mathematics through Welsh (Welsh Medium Session) |
MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
14:00 - 14:40 |
Studying Mathematics at Aberystwyth An overview of the various degree schemes on offer within the Department of Mathematics.
Student Talk Students give their perspective on studying mathematics and life in Aberystwyth. |
Room MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
Please note: Staff and students will be available all day to talk to visitors and give tours of the teaching facilities.
Information relevant to Postgraduate Study will be available at the Information Desk in the Foyer of the Physical Sciences Building. Please speak to a member of staff if you have a specific interest in Postgraduate Study.
Department of Modern Languages
Modern Languages
When? |
Talk / Activity | Where? |
From 9:00 - 15:00 |
Welcome Staff members and student ambassadors will be available to discuss studying languages and cultures in Aberystwyth, student life in the Department and the year abroad. Information on research carried out in the Department will be on display. |
Foyer (D7), Hugh Owen Building |
10:00 - 10:45 |
Introduction to the Department |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Language Taster session Brief introductions to key concepts from our language and culture classes. No knowledge of the languages is required to attend! |
D5 and D59, Hugh Owen Building |
11:30 - 12:00 |
Global Opportunities talk - Year Abroad Find out more about Year Abroad opportunities at our department. This talk by the Global Opportunities team is specifically tailored for visitors interested in studying languages as part of their degree. |
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13:30 - 14:00 |
Research talk
This talk will be very useful for potential postgraduate applicants.
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Department of Physics (including Engineering)
Physics
Please note: Staff and students will be available all day to talk to visitors and give tours of the teaching facilities.
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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10:00 |
Welcome refreshments An opportunity to meet with staff and current students, and have informal one to one conversations. |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
10:30 – 11:30 |
The following sessions will run in parallel:
Welcome to the Department of Physics
Welcome to the Department of Engineering
Both sessions will include insights from current students on studying and living in Aberystwyth. |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
11.30 – 12:00 |
Departmental tour Teaching rooms, laboratories, research facilities, staff offices, computer suites and meeting spaces are all located within the Physical Sciences building. A tour of the building will give you an overview of your learning environment and an opportunity to chat with staff and current students. |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
12:00 – 12:20 |
Studying Physics or Mathematics through Welsh Find out more about the opportunities and financial support available for you to study Mathematics or Physics bilingually. |
Room MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
12:30 – 13:00 |
Taster talk This session provides a taste of the material that you will encounter in our courses and provides insight into some of the research conducted in our department. |
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13:00 - 15:00 |
Taster workshop This drop-in session will include planetarium shows, undergraduate lab experiment demonstrations, and another opportunity to chat with our staff and current students. |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
Opportunities to discover more about Postgraduate Study, as well as Undergraduate Study will be in included in the sessions run throughout the day. You are welcome to discuss your interests with colleagues in the Foyer of the Physical Sciences Building to identify sessions most relevant to your interests.
Department of Psychology
Psychology
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
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10:00 - 10:45 |
Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes |
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11:15 - 12:00 |
Postgraduate Scheme and Research Opportunities in Psychology |
0.62, P5 |
11:30 - 12:15 |
Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes |
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13:00 - 13:45 |
Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes |
Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies
Theatre, Film & Television Studies
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department's facilities. |
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10:00 - 15:00 |
Postgraduate Information Point Staff will be available to discuss postgraduate provision within the Department and answer any questions about the various schemes on offer. |
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Scheme Talks and Workshops |
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10:30-11:00 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies This session includes information about our department ethos, pastoral support and student opportunities, as well as the many and varied career prospects available to our students. |
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11:15-11:45 |
Welsh Language Provision in Theatre, Film and Television Studies: Welsh Medium Schemes |
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12:15-13:15 |
Welcome and Introduction to the following Degree Schemes: BA Drama and Theatre BA Filmmaking BA Media and Communication Studies BA Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance BA Film and Television
This session includes information about our courses and the exciting opportunities that await you here at Aberystwyth. |
Theatre, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
13:30-14:00 |
Taster Film, TV & Media Lecture Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our lecture for prospective students.
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13:30-14:00 |
Taster Drama and Theatre Workshop Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our workshop for prospective students. |
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14:00-14:30 |
Taster Camera Workshop Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our workshop for prospective students |
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14:00-14:30 |
Taster Drama and Theatre Lecture Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our lecture for prospective students |
Emily Davies Studio, Parry Williams Building |
14:45 - 15:30 |
How to get the most out of your personal statement Meet our admissions tutor Dr Stephanie Jones for advice on the process of writing your personal statement and the opportunity of drawing up a skeleton draft to take away, followed by a Q&A session on the University application process. |
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14:45 - 15:15 |
Supporters' Forum An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and students over tea and coffee and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department. |
Available throughout the day:
- Departmental Tours with our Student Ambassadors.
- Members of staff to answer your questions about the degree schemes and University life.
- Showreels of student work.
- Ambassadors to answer questions from a student perspective.
Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies
Welsh & Celtic Studies
When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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09:00-16:00 |
Welcome Desk An opportunity to chat and ask questions to staff and current students. |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Welcome and overview of the Department (Welsh medium talk) (English medium talk) |
1:51, Parry Williams Building 2.51, Parry Williams Building |
11:00 - 11:30 |
Why Study Welsh / Celtic Studies? A chance to discuss and have a flavour of studying with us. (Welsh medium talk) (English medium talk) |
1.51, Parry Williams Building 2.51, Parry Williams Building |
11:30 - 12:30 |
Campus Tour (including visiting the National Library of Wales) An opportunity to enjoy a taste of some of the campus resources in the company of staff and students from the Department |
Meet in the foyer of Parry Williams Building |
13:30 - 15:30 |
Departmental Help Desk Drop-in sessions and further opportunities to discuss the Department and our courses with members of staff and current students. |
Parry Williams Building foyer |
14:30 - 15:30 |
Campus Tour (including visiting the National Library of Wales) An opportunity to enjoy a taste of some of the campus resources in the company of staff and students from the Department |
Meet in the foyer of Parry Williams Building |
For further information about the Open Day, please refer to our FAQ page or contact openday@aber.ac.uk.
Please note that we will be taking photos and filming during the event for promotion of future events. If you or your guests have any objections, please inform a member of staff.