Your Open Day Programme
Saturday 09 November 2024
View your Open Day Guide November 2024 here.
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: 07/11/24
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? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 - 9:40 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome - making the most of your day with us |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome - making the most of your day with us |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 10:15-10:45 |
Global Opportunities - Find out what Global Opportunities are waiting for you at Aberystwyth University |
|
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Postgraduate Talk – Why Study at Aber? |
|
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 10:45 - 11:15 |
Accommodation at Aberystwyth |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
|
11:30-12:00 |
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome - making the most of your day with us |
|
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) |
|
Cinema, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
|
12:15-12:45 |
Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate) |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
|
13:00-13:30 |
Accommodation at Aberystwyth |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
|
13:30-14:00 |
Postgraduate Talk – Why Study at Aber? |
|
Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 13:30-14:00 |
Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate) |
|
Theatre, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Student Life in Aberystwyth |
|
Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 14:00-14:30 |
UCAS process explained from start to finish: a parents'/ supporters' guide |
|
Theatre, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| 14:45-15:15 |
Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! (Welsh Medium Reception) For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. |
|
Pantycelyn |
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) |
|
| 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 |
| 11:30-12:00 & 14:15-14:45 |
Library Tours |
Meet at entrance Level D Hugh Owen building |
| 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 (inside main entrance) |
| 14:45 -15:15 |
Sports Centre Tours |
Meet at entrance Sports Centre |
School of Art
Art History, Creative Arts, Fine Art, Photography
Free Open Day Bus Service: Town - Penglais Campus - School of Art
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Introduction to Studying at the School of Art, Aberystwyth University |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 |
An Artist’s Portfolio introduction: What do we need from our Fine Art and interdisciplinary applicants. |
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| 11:30 - 12:00 |
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| 11:30 - 13:00 |
Tours of the School of Art - including demonstrations of a selection of our disciplines from Print, Illustration, Photography, Inter Disciplinary Practice, Painting/Drawing |
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Afternoon session is a repeat of morning session |
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| 13:00-13:30 |
Introduction to Studying at the School of Art, Aberystwyth University |
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| 13:30-14:00 |
An Artist’s Portfolio introduction: What do we need from our Fine Art and interdisciplinary applicants |
Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Introduction to Art History: Learning through objects at the School of Art |
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| 14:15-15:30 |
Tours of the School of Art - including demonstrations of a selection of our disciplines from Print, Illustration, Photography, Inter Disciplinary Practice, Printing/Drawing |
Aberystwyth Business School
Accounting, Finance & Economics
|
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
|
11:00 |
Meet and Greet |
Outside C22, Hugh Owen Building |
|
11:30 |
Welcome by the Head of the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
|
11:45 |
Ambassador Talk / Sample Lecture |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
|
12:15 |
Accounting & Finance, and Economics talk |
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|
12:15 |
Postgraduate Studies |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
|
12:45 |
Parental Q&A |
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|
12:45 |
Visitor Activity |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
|
13:15 |
Studying through the medium of Welsh |
|
|
14:15 |
Accounting & Finance & Economics talk |
Business & Marketing
|
When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
|
11:00 |
Meet and Greet |
Outside C22, Hugh Owen Building |
|
11:30 |
Welcome by the Head of the Business School |
C22, Hugh Owen Building
|
|
11.45 |
Ambassador Talk / Sample Lecture |
|
|
12:15 |
Business and Marketing |
|
|
12:15 |
Postgraduate Studies |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
|
12:45 |
Visitor Activity |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
|
12:45 |
Parental Q&A |
|
|
13:15 |
Studying through the medium of Welsh |
|
|
14:15 |
Business and Marketing |
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
|
09:00 - 16:00 |
Show & Tell and Chat with Staff Drop-in session |
B23, Llandinam Building |
|
11:00 - 12:00 |
Talk + Q&A - "AberCompSci: What we teach and why we're different" |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
|
14:00-14:30 |
Departmental Tour - We'll take you around our department to see some of the teaching rooms, laboratories, and research facilities |
B23, Llandinam Building |
|
09:00 - 16:00 |
Postgraduate Study Information Point Drop-in
|
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 |
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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 |
1.64, P5 |
|
13:00 - 13:50 |
Departmental Welcome Talk - Welsh Medium |
1.62, P5 |
|
14:15 - 15:00 |
Taster Lecture - English Medium |
1.64, P5 |
|
14:15 - 15:00 |
Taster Lecture - Welsh Medium |
1.62, P5 |
|
15:00-15:30 |
Drop in |
1.64, P5 |
Department of English & Creative Writing
English & Creative Writing
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 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. |
|
| 11:00-11:30 |
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, ask any questions you might have and get some feedback. |
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| 12:15 - 13:15 |
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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| 14:15-14:45 |
English Literature Taster Seminar Find out more about studying our subject by joining our seminar for prospective students |
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| 14:15-14:45 |
Creative Writing Seminar Find out more about studying our subject by joining our seminar for prospective students |
|
| 14:15-15:15 |
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 students life in the Department. |
Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
|
09:00 - 15:00 |
Think Tank Stands Staff and students will be available to talk about our various degree schemes, fieldwork opportunities, and student societies. |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
10:00 - 10:30 |
Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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|
10:00 - 10:30 |
Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (through the Medium of Welsh) |
B20, Llandinam Building |
|
10:40 - 11:00 |
Demonstration (Physical Sciences) - Little River |
Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
11:00 - 11:20 |
Tour of Lab Facilities |
Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
11:00 - 11:30 |
Studying Sociology |
|
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11:30 - 11:50 |
Human Geography Activity |
B20, Llandinam Building |
|
12:00-12:20 |
Sociology Activity |
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|
13:15 - 13:45 |
Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (repeat session) |
|
|
14:00 - 14:30 |
Studying Sociology (repeat session) |
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|
14:00 - 14:20 |
Demonstration (Physical Sciences) - Little River (repeat session) |
Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
14:20 - 14:40 |
Tour of Lab Facilities |
Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
14:30 - 14:50 |
Human Geography Activity (repeat session) |
B20, Llandinam Building |
Sociology
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
|
09:00 - 15:00 |
Staff and students will be available to talk about our various degree schemes, fieldwork opportunities, and student societies. |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
|
11:00 - 11:30 |
Studying Sociology |
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|
12:00-12:20 |
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? |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Arts Centre |
| 12:10 - 12:40 |
Sample Lecture - Stolen Cars and Snitches: The Barrow Gang and the FBI's War on Crime in the 1930s. |
Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
| 12:45 – 13:15 |
Studying History through the medium of Welsh |
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 |
Hands on History!: An exploration of primary sources |
Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
Department of Information Studies
Information Studies
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 |
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 |
| 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. |
Room 1.61, P5 |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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 |
Department of International Politics
Politics & International Relations
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 - 11:00 |
One-to-one conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
| 11:15-12:00 |
‘What’s going on behind the headlines?’ Discussion of hot topics in the news |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
| 12:10-12:40 |
Welsh Language provision for studying Politics & International Relations |
North Room, International Politics Building |
| 12:10 - 12:40 |
After your degree: Interested in MA Studies? |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
| 12:50-13:30 |
Introduction to Studying International Politics at Aberystwyth |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
| 13:30- 14:00 |
Studying and living in Aberystwyth – the Student Perspective |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
| 14:00 - 15:30 |
One-to-one conversations with staff and student ambassadors |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
Department of Law & Criminology
Law & Criminology
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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. |
|
|
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 |
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|
12:00- 12:30 |
Studying Law and/or Criminology through the medium of Welsh |
|
|
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 |
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|
14:00-16:00 |
Drop In session |
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? |
|---|---|---|
|
10:00-15:30 |
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. There will be two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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|
10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
|
10:30-11:10 |
Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies Scheme Talk |
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|
11:10-12:30 |
Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent) |
Meeting point - Gwendolen Rees Building |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00-13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 13:30-14:10 |
Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies Scheme Talk |
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| 14:10-15:30 |
Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent) |
Meeting point -Gwendolen Rees Building |
| 10:00-15:40 |
Drop in Desk in Caffi Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the Medium of Welsh, MBIOL schemes and postgraduate studies and year in Industry placements. |
Animal Behaviour, Marine & Freshwater Biology and Zoology
| When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-15:30 |
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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Animal Behaviour, Marine & Freshwater Biology and Zoology Scheme Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 11:10-12:15 |
Lab practical and facilities tour Activity |
Meeting point Edward Llwyd Building |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 13:30 - 14:00 |
Animal Behaviour, Marine & Freshwater Biology and Zoology Subject Talk |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 14:10-1515 |
Lab practical and facilities tour |
Meeting point Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:00 - 15:45 |
Drop in Desk in Café Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MBIOL schemes and Postgraduate studies, and year in Industry placements. |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science
| When? | Presentations & Drop in Sessions | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-15:30 |
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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
|
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science Scheme Talk |
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| 11:10-12:15 |
Lab practical and Mini Lecture |
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|
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 13:30 - 14:00 |
Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science Scheme Talk |
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| 14:10-15:15 |
Lab practical and Mini Lecture |
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| 10:30 - 15:45 |
Drop in Desk in Caffi Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MBIOL schemes and postgraduate studies, and year in Industry Placements. |
Biology and Microbiology
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-15:30 |
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 |
|
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Biology and Microbiology Scheme Talk |
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| 11:10-12:15 |
Lab practical and Mini Lecture |
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|
Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 13:30 - 14:00 |
Biology and Microbiology Scheme Talk |
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| 14:10-15:15 |
Lab practical and Mini Lecture |
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| 10:30 - 16:00 |
Drop in Desk in Caffi Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MBIOL schemes and postgraduate studies |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Biology and Climate Change, and Plant Science
| When? | Presentations & Drop in sessions | Where? |
|---|---|---|
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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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees |
Gwendolen Rees Building | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
0.26, Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Biology and Climate Change, and Plant Science Scheme Talk |
Edward Llwyd Building |
| 11:10 - 12:15 |
Lab practical and facilities tour Activity |
Edward Llwyd Building |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
Edward Llwyd Building |
| 13:30 - 14:00 |
Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Biology and Climate Change, and Plant Science Scheme Talk |
Edward Llwyd Building |
| 14:10-15:15 |
Lab practical and facilities tour Activity |
Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:00 - 15:45 |
Drop in Desk in Café Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MBIOL schemes and postgraduate studies, and year in Industry placements. |
CAFFIbach, Gwendolen Rees Building |
Nursing
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 15:30 |
The Healthcare Education Centre [HEC] will be open all day, where our Clinical Skills Lecturers are on hand to greet and welcome visitors. There are three main buildings: Edward Llwyd, Gwendolen Rees and the Healthcare Education Centre. They 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 and Nursing Lecturers will be available all day to greet visitors, and answer any questions they may have about the nursing programmes |
|
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
BSc Nursing Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the adult and mental health nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University |
|
| 10:30 |
Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour |
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| 10:30-11:30 |
Scheme Coordinators/nursing lecturers available in the Gwendolen Rees Building |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first hand |
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| 11:15 - 11:45 |
Certificate in Healthcare Education Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the Certificate in Healthcare Education programme specifically for health and social care workers in the Mid Wales locality at Aberystwyth University |
|
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Return to Practice Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the Return to Practice – adult field programme at Aberystwyth University |
|
| 13.00 - 13:30 |
Nursing Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University |
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13:30 |
Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour |
|
| 13:30-14:00 |
Scheme Coordinators/nursing lecturers available in the Gwendolen Rees Building |
|
| 13:30 - 14:00 |
Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first hand
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| 14:15 - 14:45 |
Certificate in Healthcare Education Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the Certificate in Healthcare Education programme specifically for health and social care workers in the Mid Wales locality at Aberystwyth University |
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Return to Practice Scheme Talk Scheme overview of the Return to Practice – adult field programme at Aberystwyth University |
Health Science
| When? | Presentations & Drop In Sessions | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 15:30 |
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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. |
|
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
|
| 10:30 - 11:10 |
Health Science Scheme Talk |
|
| 11:10 |
Tour of Sports & Exercise Science Labs Activity |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
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| 13:30- 14:10 |
Health Science (Repeat) Scheme Talk |
|
| 14:10 |
Tour of Sports & Exercise Science Labs Activity |
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| 15:10 - 15:45 |
Drop in Desk in Café Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MIBOL & postgraduate studies, and year in Industry placements. |
Sports & Exercise Science
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 15:30 |
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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees |
|
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
Edward Llwyd Building |
| 10:30 - 11:10 |
Sports & Exercise Science Scheme Talk |
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| 11:10 |
Tour of Sports & Exercise Science Labs Activity |
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Afternoon Session (repeat) |
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| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences |
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| 13:30 - 14:10 |
Sports & Exercise Science Scheme Talk |
|
| 14:10 |
Tour of Sports & Exercise Science Labs Activity |
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| 14:30- 15:45 |
Drop in Desk in Café Bach for questions on Admissions, studying through the medium of Welsh, MIBOL & postgraduate studies, and year in Industry placements. |
Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Bioscience, Equine Bioscience, Animal Science
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
|
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. There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees
Please note that visitors are able to register for the event following the early morning talks. |
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|
09:15-09:35 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
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|
09:35- 09:45 |
Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science welcome talk (Vets/ Veterinary Nurses/Veterinary Biosciences/ Equine & Animal Science). |
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|
09:45-10:30 |
BVSc Degree Scheme |
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|
10:30-11:00 |
Veterinary Biosciences & Equine and Animal Talks |
|
|
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) |
|
|
13:00 - 13:20 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Life Sciences |
|
|
13:30 - 13:40 |
Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science Welcome talk (Vets/Veterinary Nursing/Veterinary Biosciences/Equine & Animal Science) |
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|
13:40-14:25 |
BVSc Degree Talk |
|
|
13:40-14:10 |
Veterinary Biosciences & Equine and Animal talks |
|
|
13:40-14:10 |
Veterinary Nursing Degree Talk |
|
|
14:15-16:00 |
Rolling tours of facilities |
The Veterinary Education Centre will be open to visitors from 10:00 - 16:00 where staff will be on hand to showcase the facilities available and answer any questions.
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Welcome Talk An overview of Aberystwyth, its longstanding tradition of mathematics since the University's inception, and a discussion on scholarships offered.
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. |
Room TBC, 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 |
Welcome Talk An overview of Aberystwyth, its longstanding tradition of mathematics since the University's inception, and a discussion on scholarships offered.
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.
Department of Modern Languages
Modern Languages
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Talk / Activity | Where? |
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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 |
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10:00 - 10:45 |
Introduction to the Department |
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11:00 |
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 |
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11:30 |
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? |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Welsh Medium Session) 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. |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
| 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 |
1. Opportunity to learn about departmental research, visit teaching facilities and talk with members of academic staff and student ambassadors 2. More information on undergraduate and postgraduate degree schemes and modules 3. Demonstrations of departmental research equipment 4. Tours of the department (available throughout the day)
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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 |
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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? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 16:00 |
Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department 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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| 11:15-12:00 |
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, Arts Centre |
| 13:30-14:00 |
Taster Film, TV & Media Lecture Find out more about studying our subjects by joining in 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 in 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 in 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. |
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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09:00-15:00 |
10:00 and at 13:00 Specific Welsh-medium talks
11:00 and at 14:00 Specific English-medium talks
Throughout the day (09:00–15:00), staff and ambassadors will be available all day to welcome you to the Department and to show you around.
You will have the opportunity to chat and ask informal questions. |
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10:00 |
Welsh talk: Overview of the Department and its BA schemes An opportunity to meet some of the lecturers. |
2.51, Parry Williams Building |
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11:00 |
English talk: Overview of the Department and its BA schemes. An opportunity to meet some of the lecturers. |
2.51, Parry Williams Building |
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13:00 |
Welsh talk: Overview of the Department and its BA schemes (a repeat of the morning talk) An opportunity to meet some of the lecturers. |
2.51, Parry Williams Building |
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14:00 |
English talk: Overview of the Department and its BA schemes (a repeat of the morning talk) An opportunity to meet some of the lecturers. |
2.51, Parry Williams Building |
| You will have the opportunity to chat and ask questions about Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies throughout the day |
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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.