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ABERTAY’S OPEN DAY SIDE QUEST Tick off six checkpoints, grab six stamps, and you’re in the draw to win either Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, a JBL Wireless Bluetooth Speaker or a £50 Amazon voucher. Step
What To Do
Grab a Card
Collect your Side Quest card at check-in.
Visit the Checkpoints
Chat and Stamp
Hand it In
• Check-In Desk (Room 1001, Old College) • Campus Tours (C109, Old College) • Students’ Association (Bernard King Library) • Application Hub (Room 2521, Kydd Building) • Student Services (Bernard King Library) • Accommodation Hub (Room 1007, Old College)
Say hello, learn something useful, get a stamp.
Return the completed card to the check-in desk and scan the QR code to enter the prize draw*
*Terms and Conditions apply. See website for more details.
PARENTS AND CARERS NEWSLETTER We all know that going to university is a life changing event. As parents* you provide crucial stability at a time when it can be overwhelming. So even if it doesn’t always seem like it, your help at this point in their lives is essential. The emotional back up and support you give really can help them adjust more smoothly to university life. But we know this change in their lives is sometimes (often!) hard for everyone involved, so we’re here with information to prepare you both as much as possible. Sign up to our Parents and Carers Newsletter which will give you the inside track on what you and your child need to know when applying to Abertay University. Sign up using our QR code. *While we refer to parents here, this guide is for parents, guardians, carers and any supportive adults who want to help.
HELLO Welcome to Abertay University! We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to show you around. This is your chance to see what life here is really like. You can attend a programme talk, explore our campus, chat to students and staff, and get answers to the questions that matter to you. By the end of the day, you’ll have a better idea of whether Abertay feels like the right fit for your future. Please use this programme to help plan your day. Don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions and get familiar with our compact city centre campus. If you have any questions or need help, just speak to our Student Events Team or any member of staff – they’ll be wearing blue Abertay hoodies and t-shirts. Enjoy your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University as a student next September! All the best, THE ABERTAY TEAM
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY CHECK-IN ON ARRIVAL First stop when arriving is to Room 1001, Old College building for checkin. Grab your goody bag, programme for the day, side quest info and a tea/ coffee/water. ATTEND A WELCOME TALK Hear from Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, as she welcomes you to Open Day and offers practical advice to help you squeeze the most out of your day. DISCOVER YOUR SUBJECT Our course talks are the best place to learn more about the courses you’re interested in. GO TO A GENERAL TALK Find out about applying to university, discover what it’s like coming to Abertay from college and hear from current students on living in Dundee. APPLICATION HUB The place to go to ask questions on entry requirements, how to apply to Abertay, Study Abroad options and much more! FIND YOUR WAY AROUND Led by our friendly student event helpers, take a tour of the campus and discover where you could be learning next year. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Sign up for a tour of some accommodation options and get answers to all the questions you have in our Accommodation Hub.
INFORMATION STATIONS (9AM - 4PM) STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Got questions about accommodation options? Drop in to the Accommodation Hub in Room 1007 (Old College Building) where you can chat with our accommodation providers about the perfect room to suit your needs and budget. View examples of different types of student accommodation by booking an accommodation tour. Go to the Accommodation Hub (Room 1007, Old College Building) to book a slot. Tours run throughout the day and last approx. 30 mins (groups of 10-15 for each tour).
APPLICATION HUB This is the place to go to: A sk questions on entry requirements
L earn about Study Abroad options
F ind out general info on student funding
S peak to expert staff if you’re an international student
G et help and advice on choosing the right course for you
When: 9am – 4pm
Where: Room 2521, Kydd Building
STUDENT SERVICES University life can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. That’s why our professional and experienced Student Services teams are here to support you whenever you need it. We offer help in lots of areas, including: D isability and Specific Learning Difficulties M ental health and counselling F inancial guidance
C areers and employability F ind out about Abertay Sport Our friendly staff will take the time to listen and give you clear, practical advice that’s tailored to your situation. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll make sure you feel supported and confident throughout your university journey. W here: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 9am – 4pm
ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Students’ Association is the hub of student representation. They cover all aspects of your time here such as volunteering opportunities, societies and support. They help you to fully engage with student life, because coming to university means so much more than just attending classes.
Come along to the ground floor of the library to meet the team and see some of the societies you could join. W here: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor When: 9am – 4pm
GOOD TO KNOW HERE TO HELP If you need assistance (or directions to the loo!), please look out for any member of staff in their blue t-shirts or hoodies. Our Student Events Team are also on hand to help if you want to know about life at Abertay or in Dundee.
QUIET ROOMS We know that sometimes big crowds can be overwhelming. We’ve got quiet rooms available to use throughout the day should you need it. Where: Rooms – 3007, 3007.1, 3021.1, 3021.2 and 3021.3 (Old College Building)
PECKISH? There’s lots to do at an Abertay Open Day, so don’t forget to fuel up for the day ahead. Swing by Annie’s Café for a breather in between talks or a bite to eat at lunch. You can also grab free tea, coffee and water outside Room 1001 (Old College Building) where you check in.
GET ONLINE If you’re keen to save your mobile data, you can get online by joining our free wifi network. Connect to ‘AbertayPublic’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
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CITY LIFE THE CITY OF DISCOVERY We’re proud to say Dundee is an awesome place to study … and live. When you join Abertay, you’re not just picking a place to study, you’re picking your new home. We’re close to the beach and the glorious Scottish countryside. Combined with bags of culture and the city being one of the cheapest places to live in the UK, it’s clear to see why Dundee is a top student destination.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! From Be Charlotte to Hannah Laing, Danny Wilson to The View, music is embedded in Dundee’s soul. You never know which stars of the future you might be seeing, and big names regularly play here.
SHOP LOCAL The city is full of independent shops selling local products. Couple that with the usual high street chains like HMV, Primark, Mango and Waterstones, there’s plenty retail therapy when you need it.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH Nearby Broughty Ferry, AKA ‘the Ferry’, has an idyllic beach. There’s open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and plenty golden sand to relax on.
GO WILD… Tentsmuir, featured in the BBC’s ‘Springwatch’, is 20 mins away – a forest full of hiking/biking trails and miles of golden sand. You can dolphin and seal spot on the River Tay or swimming and kayaking in one of the nearby lochs.
…OR GO OUT! Local nightclubs regularly host big name DJs, and there are live music venues all over the city. You’ve got two cinema chains and an art house cinema as well. And check out the cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
REASONS TO CHOOSE ABERTAY Discover why Abertay is the right choice for you.
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TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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GETTING AROUND CAMPUS If a room number begins with 1, the room is on level 1. If a room number begins with 2, the room is on level 2 and so on.
KYDD KYDDBUILDING BUILDING
If the second digit of the room number is 5 (for example 2516) the room will be within the Kydd Building.
BERNARD KING LIBRARY BERNARD KING LIBRARY
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GYM
CONSTITUTION ROAD
If the second digit is 0 (for example 1001) the room will be situated within the Old College Building.
BAXTER BUILDING BAXTER BUILDING
Check-In, Room 1001, Old College
OLD COLLEGE OLD COLLEGE
KYDD KYDD BUILDING BUILDING
WEST BELL STREET
BELL STREET
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OPEN DAY SCHEDULE (26 SEP AND 24 OCT) General Info Talks
09:30
10:00
Welcome to Abertay Room 2516, Kydd Building
How to Apply to University Room 1502, Kydd Building
10:30
11:00
Starts at 10:45 (30 mins): Coming from College Room 1502, Kydd Building
11:30
12:00
12:30
Living in Dundee Room 1502, Kydd Building
13:00
13:30
Welcome to Abertay Room 2516, Kydd Building
How to Apply to University Room 1502, Kydd Building
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
Starts at 14:15 (30 mins): Coming from College Room 1502, Kydd Building
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences Talk (30 mins): Room 3512, Kydd Building
Forensic Sciences
Talk (30 mins): Room 3512, Kydd Building
Activity (45 mins): Room 4562, Kydd Building
Talk (1 hr): Room 3541, Kydd Building
Mental Health Nursing
Talk (1 hr): Room 3541, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 1006, Old College
Sport
Talk (30 mins): Room 1004, Old College
Sport (Year 3 Entry)
Talk (30 mins): Room 1006, Old College Demos (1 hr): Rooms 1008, 1015, 1019 and 1022/23, Old College
Talk (30 mins): Room 1004, Old College
Talk (30 mins): Room 1026, Old College
Sport and Management
Activity (45 mins): Room 4562, Kydd Building
Demos (1 hr): Rooms 1008, 1015, 1019 and 1022/23, Old College
Talk (30 mins): Room 1026, Old College Talk (30 mins): Room 4561, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Room 4561, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 4561, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Room 4561, Kydd Building
Criminology
Talk (45 mins): Room 3004, Old College
Activity starts at 11.15 (45 mins): Room 3004, Old College
Talk (45 mins): Room 3004, Old College
Activity Starts at 14:45 (45 mins): Room 3004, Old College
Food Sciences, Nutrition and Wellbeing
Talk (30 mins): Room 4540, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Kitchen / Food Labs, Level 4, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 4540, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Kitchen / Food Labs, Level 4, Kydd Building
Biomedical Science
Talk (1 hr): Room 1025, Old College
Engineering
Talk (30 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building
Psychology
Activity (1 hr): Geotechnics lab
Talk (1 hr): Room 1025, Old College
Activity (1 hr): Geotechnics lab
Talk (30 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building
Activity (45 mins): Room 3026, Old College Building Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business
• Accounting Talk and Activity (1 hr): Room 3511, Kydd Building
• Business Management
Talk and Activity (1 hr): Room 3511, Kydd Building
• Marketing Talk (30 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building
Computer Arts
Computer Games Technology AND
Talk Starts at 10:15 (30 mins) Room 2516, Kydd Building
Computer Game Applications Development Visual Effects for Games and Realtime Media
Talk (30 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building
Talk Starts at 13:45 (30 mins): Room 2516, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 2522, Kydd Building Demos (2 hrs): Room 4510, Kydd Building
• Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Computing
Talk (30 mins): Room 4506, Kydd Building
Demos (1 hr): Room 4510, Kydd Building
• Ethical Hacking
Law Game Design and Production
Talk (30 mins): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Talk Starts at 11:15 (30 mins): Room 2516, Kydd Building
Talk (30 mins): Room 4506, Kydd Building Talk: (30 mins): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Activity (1 hr): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Talk Starts at 14:45 (30 mins): Room 2516, Kydd Building
CAMPUS AND CITY TOURS Explore the campus and the city on our range of exciting and informative tours running throughout the day. Tour
Description
Duration
Time
Booking
Meeting Point
Campus
Take a look at our small but perfectly formed campus, including the Abertay Gym. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No need to book.
30 minutes
Library
Take a self-guided tour around The Bernard King Library – the hub of student life at Abertay University. No need to book.
Varies
Accommodation
View examples of different types of student accommodation. Tours can be booked on the day. Groups of 10-15 each tour.
30 minutes
9am4pm**
Room 1007, Old College
Go to Room 1007 to book
Dundee
Hear the stories of Dundee’s history in an entertaining and humorous hour-long guided tour of the city centre. This is a flat route with no stairs involved. Groups of 25 max.
50 minutes
12pm , 1pm and 2pm
Main Reception, Kydd Building
Book at the reception of the Kydd Building
9am4pm*
C109, Ground Floor, Old College Building
Not required
Foyer, The Bernard King Library
Not required
Yes
Yes
Book at the Accommodation Hub, Room 1007, Old College, as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. * Campus Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 9am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm. **Accommodation Hub open 9am - 4pm. Tours with selected accommodation providers will take place throughout the day. Bookable on the day.
BASECAMPS AND DEMOS Visit our Academic Basecamps to speak to academic staff about the course(s) you’re interested in. You don’t need to book – simply drop in during the times noted below: Academic Basecamps Faculty
Time
Description
Location
Dundee Business School
9am – 4pm
Come along to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Room 1001, Old College Building
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
9am – 4pm
Drop in to the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Room 1001, Old College Building
Sports Courses Drop-In
9am – 4pm
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our sports courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
Room 1012, Old College Building
Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking)
9am – 4pm
Head along to this basecamp if you’re thinking about one of our Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses. A great place to ask questions.
Psychology Drop-In and Showcase
9am – 4pm
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our Psychology courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building Level 4, Kydd Building
Room 3508, Kydd Building
Demos for Games, Computing and Cybersecurity Course
Time
Description
Location
Computer Arts and Game Design and Production
10am – 4pm
Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work.
Rooms 1519, 2523, 2535, 2534, 2526, 2524, 2536 (CGL), ViPRE and ETC.
Computer Games Technology, Computer Game Applications Development and Visual Effects for Games and Realtime Media
10am – 4pm
Experience exciting and interactive staff and student demos, as well as student societies.
Rooms 1520, 1521, 1549, 2523, 2536, ETC and ViPRE
Computing, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
11am 12pm and 1pm 3pm
Explore staff and student demos showcasing examples of project work from across all programmes.
Room 4510, Kydd Building
208726
WHAT’S NEXT? We’ve loved having you visit. Remember to check your flyer for info on your next step.
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