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BRISTOL ZOO
OPEN DAY
experience it for yourself
16 November 2019
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TODAY IS JUST
THE START
Going to university is about more than just getting a qualification. You should leave
equipped with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make an impact.
A degree from UWE Bristol means experience Today is your chance to find this out for
that will complement your education. From yourself. Meet passionate academic staff
work placements and sports, to volunteering and talk to enthusiastic students about
and networking, we’ll help you get the most their own adventures. Find out about all
from your opportunities. So instead of the extra-curricular activities you can get
showing employers what you can do, you’ll involved in. Love sports? Music? Debating
be able to show them what you’ve done. or volunteering? The opportunities are
That’s the UWE Bristol 360° experience. endless, so make sure you take a tour of
our facilities and see everything on offer.
Everyone and everything here shares a
single purpose: to make sure that you’re And finally, don‘t forget to have a look
well-positioned for the future you want. around Bristol before you leave. We’re
Our focus on real-world learning experiences biased, of course, but it’s hard to think
means that when you graduate you’ll be of a better UK city to study and live in.
adaptable, enterprising and ready for work.
Welcome to the start of your
We have connections with over 1,000 national UWE Bristol experience.
and international employers and one of the
largest paid internship programmes in the UK.
So you'll enjoy a richer, fuller, more relevant
learning experience which will increase
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your employability.
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for FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation
in the Guardian league table 2020.
What now?
• Make your way to Bristol Zoo Gardens main entrance to let us know you’ve arrived.
• Take part in the course talk and take a tour of our facilities, or wait for one of our staff
to guide you.
• A number of other useful talks and activities are taking place at the Frenchay Campus
throughout the day, and you are welcome to attend any of these.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY
From subject-specific talks to campus tours • Whether you fancy campus life or the
and drop-in sessions, today is your chance to buzz of the city, we’ve got accommodation
experience what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol to suit everyone. Book in on one of our
and Bristol Zoo for yourself. accommodation tours to get a taster
of living on campus, or take a self-guided
Bristol Zoo tour instead.
Learning and teaching • Don’t head home without taking a look
• Head over to a course talk for more around our beautiful city. Take a city tour
information about the FdSc/BSc and discover for yourself why Bristol is
Integrated Wildlife Conservation frequently voted the UK’s best place to live.
programme, and residential field trips. Information and Advice Zone
• Have a look around the Institute of From practical advice on the application
Conservation Science and Learning process, to information about the range of
facilities, which include a lab, a computer support on offer, our experts are on hand to
room, a bespoke library and the student help guide you through the process of getting
common room. You’ll get a feel for the to university.
invaluable practical experience you’ll get
Extra-curricular activities
in a real zoo environment.
• Explore our £5.5m Centre for Sport,
Take a break
providing fantastic facilities, activities and
• Drop into the Zoo’s restaurant or café classes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a
when you want to refuel. complete beginner or a high-performing
• You’ll also find complimentary athlete – you’ll find everything you need
refreshments at the course talk. here to keep active.
• Choose from around 200 societies, from
Frenchay Campus
astronomy and animation, to virtual reality
Tours – book in at the Information and and yoga. Check out the Student Union
Advice Zone building where many of our societies meet,
and look out for demos and exhibitions
• Get the full Frenchay experience by taking
around campus during the day.
a campus tour of our buildings and
grounds. Alternatively pick up one of our • You’ll find your musical outlet at our
self-guided tour print-outs and choose Centre for Music, whether you’re a born
your own route. performer or happier behind the scenes.
Take a look around and explore what’s
on offer.
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95%
Finding your way
If you get lost or have any questions during
your day, please come and speak to us. Our
team of staff and Student Ambassadors are
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here to help. of UWE Bristol graduates are in employment
or further study six months after graduation.
Or if you’re on Twitter, tweet your questions
to our social media team using the hashtag Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from
#UWEOpenDay. Higher Education) Survey 2018.
“It was great to get a feel
for the university and
picture myself here.”
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Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences: Department of Applied Sciences A number of useful central talks and activities are taking place at the Frenchay Campus throughout the day, see overleaf for details, you are welcome to attend any of these to complement your visit to the zoo. FdSc/BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation – 2/3 Years Full Time Activity Time Sign-in 09:30–10:00 Via Bristol Zoo Gardens Main Entrance Course talk 10:00–11:00 FdSc/BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation talk Conservation Education Centre Tour of facilities 11:00–12:00 Depart to visit UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus or free time in the zoo 12:00 Complimentary tea and coffee in the Conservation Education Centre 10:00–12:00 Light lunch in the Zoo restaurant 12:00–14:00 Visitors interested in the BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course should visit the Department of Applied Sciences on the Frenchay Campus. There is free entrance to the zoo for prospective students and two accompanying adults. 4
Professional support services, tours and visits
Experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions and show you around the campus and
accommodation. This is a great opportunity to explore what’s on offer and make sure you get the support
you need.
Accommodation
Activity Time Location
Student Accommodation visit 09:30–14:30
There are a variety of ways to visit our accommodation
in Cotswold Court and Wallscourt:
• You can drop in and visit independently Cotswold Court 102/
throughout the day. Wallscourt 33 and 38
• Drop into our Accommodation Zone where one of Accommodation Zone
our Student Ambassadors will be waiting to take you in D Block Foyer
to our show flats.
• Or you can join a campus tour. They will cover Information and
accommodation too. Book onto a tour in the Advice Zone
Information and Advice Zone. You can leave
and re-join the tour at any point.
• Accessible student accommodation: Accommodation Zone
If you have a disability which would mean you in D Block Foyer
need accessible student accommodation email
accommodation@uwe.ac.uk in advance so that
we can arrange for you to visit our accessible flat.
On the day please speak to one of our advisors.
Student Accommodation talk 12:15–12:45 Accommodation
Overview of the range of student accommodation available. or Zone in D Block Foyer,
13:15–13:45 Glendinning Lecture
or Theatre
14:00–14:30
Allow 20 mins
plus time for Q&A
Student Accommodation advice 10:00–15:00 Accommodation Zone
If you have any questions please come and speak to one in D Block Foyer
of our accommodation advisors.
Information and Advice Zone
Activity Time Location
Come and talk to university staff and Student 10:00–15:00 Information and
Ambassadors about: Advice Zone, Marquee
• Admissions outside X Block
• Careers and Employability, Volunteering and Placements
• Centre for Music
• Centre for Sport
• Disability, Wellbeing, Dyslexia/SpLD Support
• The Students’ Union
5Talks
Activity Time Location
Admissions at UWE Bristol 11:15–11:45 2D07, Scene-It Cinema
Overview of UCAS key dates, top tips from Admissions or
staff and how UWE Bristol will review your application. 13:00–13:30
Allow 20 mins
plus time for Q&A
Choosing the right course 11:30–11:55 2E025, E Block
Understanding the different types and levels of Higher or
Education courses. 14:00–14:25
Allow 20 mins
plus time for Q&A
Money advice and funding 12:00–12:50 2D07, Scene-It Cinema
An introduction to financial support followed by Q&A. or
13:45–14:25
Parent workshop 10:00–10:45 U Block, Building 1,
This workshop offers a discussion and practical advice or 2nd Floor
for parents and carers going through the University process 11:00–11:45
for the first time. or
12:30–13:15
or
13:30–14:15
Student life talks 11:10–11:45 U Block, Building 2,
Find out what being a student at UWE Bristol is like from or 2nd floor
our Student Ambassadors and The Students' Union. 12:15–12:45
or
13:15–13:45
or
14:30–14:50
Writing a successful personal statement 10:00–10:25 2E025, E Block
Top tips and examples of successful statement writing. or
13:00–13:25
Allow 20 mins
plus time for Q&A
6Tours
Activity Time Location
Bristol city tour* 12:00–16:00 Information and
Enjoy a coach tour of Bristol with a commentary from Allow 1 hour. Advice Zone, Marquee
one of our Student Ambassador tour guides. Last bus leaves outside X Block
at 15:00.
Campus tour* 10:00–14:30 Information and
Take a walking tour of the Frenchay Campus with one Allow 45 mins Advice Zone, Marquee
of our Student Ambassadors. outside X Block
Remember that you can take a self-guided tour. Come
to the Information and Advice Zone to pick up a tour leaflet.
Centre for Sport tour 10:00–15:00 Centre for Sport
Visit our Centre for Sport to have a look around and find out
about the facilities available – just ask at the Reception desk
for a tour.
Visits
Activity Time Location
Library 10:00–15:00 2D067, D Block
Drop-in and talk to staff who can tell you all about our
fantastic library resources and facilities.
Quiet area 10:00–15:00 Community Hub,
If you need some peace and quiet during the day, drop into Quiet Zone
our Community Hub.
The Students’ Union 10:00–15:00 Information
Come and talk to our Students’ Union representatives and and Advice Zone
find out what we do, how we support students and all about
our clubs and societies.
Have a look around the Students’ Union and visit their bar U Block,
and café. Buildings 1 and 2
Find your room: example – 1H16 – your room
is on level 1, in H Block, and room number 16. 7Refreshments
Activity Time Location
Complimentary tea and coffee 10:00–15:00 Information and
Advice Zone, The
Students’ Union and
in the Faculties
Light lunch and snacks 10:00–15:00 • Atrium Café – Bristol
Business School
• Onezone – E Block
• Starbucks by
Onezone – E Block
• Street Café – S Block
• The Students’
Union Bar – U Block
• The Grill – B Block
• Cribbs Q – Q Block
*Please note that tours are limited by group size. Please visit the tour stands
in the Information and Advice Zone to book your place.
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in the UK for student satisfaction.
Source: The National Student Survey 2019
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