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See it Feel it Live it Guide to your Open Day at Hull hull.ac.uk/opendays
Start something Welcome to the
extraordinary at University of Hull
your Open Day We can’t wait to show you around and give you a taste
of the Hull experience. For starters, here are some of our
must do’s to tick off your list while you’re here and after
your visit...
UoH Essentials
Learn more about life at Hull, our
accommodation, finance and applying
to university. And hear from our
students about their experiences.
Middleton Hall: 11.30am & 1.30pm
Allow 1 hour.
Visit the arrival point Campus tours
Make sure to check in at the arrival Take a guided tour of our beautiful
point for your chance to win one of campus with one of our students.
ten swag bags including an official See page 6 for running times.
Team GB overnight bag, plus
handy tech and gifts.
Application
Subject stands Advice Hub
Got questions about your subject? Discover more about choosing
Chat to staff and students at our the right course, applying through
subject stands. UCAS and how to write a winning
personal statement. Find us on the
See page 4 for more details. ground floor of the Brynmor Jones
Library.
Information stands
Get all your finance, Watch your subject
accommodation and student talk on-demand
support questions answered by
experts from each area. Find our Hear from our expert academics
info stands on the ground floor of as they guide you through our
the Brynmor Jones Library. subject areas and courses in our
on-demand subject sessions.
See page 5 for more details.
Visit hull.ac.uk/ondemand
Ready to get going? Turn to page 12 for our campus map, and start exploring.
Subject information Information stands
map-signs Subject tours EYE Subject talks
9am - 3.30pm On-Demand
Tour our teaching facilities in small groups Get the details on your subject with our
with a department guide. Visit the subject on-demand talks. Visit
stands for more information1 www.hull.ac.uk/ondemand
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ubject to restriction, a suitable alternative may be
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offered on the day
Subject stands
9am - 3pm
Get answers to all your questions and speak one-on-one to our academics at our subject
information stands. These are conveniently located across our campus and in most cases in the
buildings your subject will be taught in. See the map on page 12 for locations.
Faculty of Arts, Culture and Education Faculty of Health Sciences
American Studies Film and Media Studies Biomedical Science Nursing (Mental Health) Need extra details about accommodation or finance? Want to
Creative Industries Game and Graphic Forensic Science Operating Department know more about how we can support you while you’re at Hull?
Design Practice
Just pop along to our information stands in the Brynmor Jones Library and have all your questions
Criminology and History University Certificate in Paramedic Science
Professional Policing Health and Social Care answered by our expert staff.
Drama Music Practice
Theatre and Performance Primary Teaching Midwifery Physiotherapy Brynmor Jones Library
Education Teaching and Teacher Education Nursing (Adult) Psychology
9am – 4pm
Childhood Studies Nursing (Child) Social Work
English and Creative Nursing (Learning Sport, Health and Accommodation
Writing Disability) Exercise Science
Application Advice Hub
Ask a Parent
Faculty of Business, Law and Politics Faculty of Science and Engineering
Accounting and Finance Marketing Biology Marine Biology Ask a Student
Business and Philosophy Biochemistry Mathematics Ask a Mature Student
Management Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Economics and Business Politics and International Central Hub: The Home of Student Services
Chemistry Mechatronics and
Economics Studies Robotics Foundation Studies
Law Westminster Placements Computer Science Medical and Biomedical Study Abroad and International Summer
Engineering Hull Sport: Sport & Fitness on Campus Opportunities
Electrical and Electronic Physics and Astrophysics Hull University Students’ Union Student Futures
Engineering
Geography, Earth Science Zoology International Student Support
and Environmental
EU Money Matters Undergraduate Admissions
Science
Industrial Placements Postgraduate Admissions
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Tours Your on-campus
accommodation
Westfield Court The Courtyard
Stylish, top quality, fully equipped. On top of Modern, bright, central. As well as single en-suite
all the facilities you’d expect, Westfield Court rooms, The Courtyard offers rooftop apartments
has games, music and big-screen rooms. and a bookable MasterChef-style kitchen.
£140 per week1 | 288 students £150.01 - £215.04 per week1 | 562 students
Tour When? Where?
43 and 51-week contracts 41, 43 and 51-week contracts
Full campus tour Every 15 mins from Meet at Brynmor Jones
(45 mins) 9am – 3pm Library entrance
(3 on campus map) Taylor Court
Brynmor Jones Library & Any time between Brynmor Jones Library Small, friendly, convenient. An established and
7th-floor observatory 9am – 4pm (3 on campus map) close-knit community, Taylor Court offers the
(Self-guided) best value for money on campus.
Students’ union Any time between Welcome Stall at the entrance
(15-20 mins) 9am – 3.30pm to Student Central £140 per week1 | 288 students
(24 on campus map) 43 and 51-week contracts
Westfield Court Any time between Westfield Court reception
accommodation 9am – 3.30pm (28 on campus map)
The Courtyard Any time between The Courtyard reception
accommodation 9am – 3.30pm (26 on campus map)
Taylor Court Any time between Taylor Court reception 1
rices shown are for 2021/22 academic year as
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accommodation 9am – 3.30pm (25 on campus map) our 2022/23 prices are still to be confirmed. For
up-to-date info visit hull.ac.uk/accommodation.
Sports Centre tours Any time between Allam Sports Centre reception
(Self-guided) 9am – 3.30pm (22 on campus map)
Department/subject tours will also be taking place throughout the day - go to the subject stands to
find out the details.
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Connect to our free Wifi
Just select UOH-Guest and follow the instructions.
Grab a
While you’re at it, why not follow us on social media
and use the hashtag #ChooseHull? bite to eat
Burger-Soda Street food
You’ll find a range of street
food vendors on campus, just
for your Open Day. So why not
take the opportunity to sample
some great local grub? You’re
bound to find something that
takes your fancy.
Whether you fancy coffee and a croissant on the go, or something
a bit more substantial, you’ll find plenty of places to eat and drink
on campus. Plus, we’ve brought in a few special extras just for you.
So take the weight off, recharge … and bon appetit!
Coffee Cafés
Arts Café
Middleton Hall (18 on campus map)
Derwent Café
Derwent (9 on campus map)
Eats
Students’ union (24 on campus map)
Sanc
Students’ union (24 on campus map)
Need a hand?
Look out for our student Library Café
ambassadors in blue tops. Brynmor Jones Library (3 on campus map)
They’re on hand to show
you around, answer your Wildes Café
questions and share their Canham Turner (5 on campus map)
experiences of being a
student at Hull. Nothing is The Pantry
too much trouble – just ask! Canham Turner (5 on campus map)
Breakfast 8.30am – 11am | Lunch 11.30am – 2pm
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Your life at Hull
University is a place to feed the head and the heart. Somewhere
to develop yourself personally, socially, and academically. It’s
where you find friends for life. Where you say yes to every Where you go to get together
opportunity and do things you never dreamed of. It’s your key to Cafés, bars, bake sales, campaigns,
a brilliant future. And at Hull, you get it all in equal measure. performances, big-name gigs ... there’s
always something to see and do here.
More than welcome
WelcomeFest is jam-packed with online and in-
person events, and the perfect chance to meet
new friends, discover our societies and explore
the campus and city.
Do what you love
Whether you’re into bands or board games,
food or film, history or horror, sci-fi or
skateboarding, this is a place to do more of
what you love.
Hull Sport Make your voice heard
We have a huge range of clubs and campus Whether you want to represent other students
sports programmes you can join whenever you academically, join one of our clubs, societies or
like. Try one of our 50 Athletic Union clubs, run volunteering groups, we’ll help you get started.
by the students’ union.
You. But better.
We’re here to empower you. Helping to make
your time at university count. Supporting you
to stand up for what you believe in and step
into the future as your best you.
For students, by students
The Hull University Students’ Union is led by the
Student President team, elected by students
every year, and supported by student reps. You
automatically become a member when you
accept your place, so you’re already part of
something bigger before you even get here.
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NORTH ENTRANCE
SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE
P 24
28 THE COURTYARD
25 22
STUDENT CENTRAL 6
EVENT CAR PARK
26 TAYLOR COURT
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5
2
15 27
23 FACE SUBJECT STANDS
WESTFIELD COURT BRYNMOR JONES LIBRARY 7 33
30
INFORMATION STANDS FoSE SUBJECT STANDS
FoHS SUBJECT STANDS 3 13
31 10
18 19
1 LIVE MUSIC
FoHS FACULTY OF HEALTH
17 SCIENCES
UoH ESSENTIALS TALK
ARRIVAL POINT
20 8 FBLP FACULTY OF BUSINESS
11 16 LAW AND POLITICS
29
4 9 FACE FACULTY OF ARTS,
32 CULTURES AND
FBLP SUBJECT STANDS
21 EDUCATION
12
FoSE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
MAIN ENTRANCE AND ENGINEERING
ALL-GENDER WC’S
CATERING
WEST ENTRANCE
DISABLED PARKING
1. Allam Medical Building (C3) 10. Don (C3) 19. Media Hub (E3) 26. Student Central/students’
2. Applied Science (D2) 11. Enterprise Centre (C3) 20. Middleton Hall (E3) union (E2)
3. Brynmor Jones Library (D3) 12. Esk (C4) 21. Nidd (C4) 27. Taylor Court (G2)
4. Calder (B3) 13. Ferens (E3) 22. Prayer Room (E1) 28. The Courtyard (E1)
5. Canham Turner (D2) 14. Gulbenkian Centre (E2) 23. Robert Blackburn (D2) 29. Venn (Reception) (E3)
6. Chemical Engineering (E2) 15. Hardy (E2) 24. Sports and Fitness Centre 30. Washburn (C2)
7. Chemistry (E2) 16. Holme (D3) (The Allam Sports Centre) (D1) 31. Westfield Court (B3)
8. Cohen (F3) 17. Larkin (E3) 25. Sport, Health and Exercise 32. Wharfe (D3)
Science Lab (C1) 33. Wilberforce (F2)
9. Derwent (D3) 18. Loxley (HYMS) (B3)
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What a good place to be
Hull’s like nowhere else. Yes, we’ve got big ticket attractions. But
it’s the hidden gems waiting around every corner – they’re the
reason students fall in love with our city. And here are some of
their favourites…
The Avenues
Just a few minutes’ walk from campus, you’ll
find our vibrant university quarter: the Avenues.
A second home for our students and a popular
place to live, it’s a lively, bohemian part of town,
peppered with unique places and interesting
people.
The Marina
A beautiful spot for a peaceful stroll, The Marina
is also buzzing with life. Just a skipping stone’s
throw away you’ll find the independent cafés,
bars, restaurants, shops and art galleries of the Hull Fair Caret-up
Fruit Market.
The sights, the smells, the lights, the food ... For
one week in October, one of Europe’s biggest
Festival season Caret-down travelling funfairs comes to Hull. You do not
want to miss it.
Every year, 30,000+ people come to watch
200 bands play at Humber Street Sesh. Pride in
Hull is the region’s biggest LGBT+ festival. Then
Foodie Hull Caret-up
The Deep Caret-Right
there’s Freedom Festival: a whole weekend Where’s good to eat? You’ve got big burger joints
dedicated to art, music and theatre. like Crafted and Dope Burger. A whole world of One of the UK’s biggest and best aquariums is
tastes at places like Thai House, The Greek and right here in Hull, and it’s home to over 3,500
Marrakech. And then, the little hideaways: Zoo, sea creatures including sharks, rays, and turtles.
Viet Memories, Secret Garden Café… They have a colony of Gentoo penguins too.
Plus, your ticket includes free return visits for
a whole 12 months with their Day Plus Pass
The BoardRoom scheme. It’s a jaw-some day out!
Board games and beer: what more do you
need? The BoardRoom has hundreds of games
to choose from – everything from old classics So many gigs, so little time Caret-Right
like Monopoly to an ever-growing list of new The Adelphi club is legendary. Then there’s The
games. Sesh at Polar Bear, jazz jams at Pave, and open
mics at Speak Easy. Oh, and keep your ear to
the ground for secret gigs from Sofar Sounds…
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7 reasons to
choose Hull
We don’t just see your grades, we see your potential.
And we can help you tap into it. How? Picture this…
1. Opportunities you can’t get
anywhere else
Hull’s the only official university partner of
Team GB. Whatever you’re studying, and
whether you’re sporty or not, there’ll be
opportunities up for grabs. From CV-boosting
work experience to helping us host major
events for one of Britain’s best-loved sports 4. Career-inspiring work
brands.¹ experience
With the likes of BMW, Disney, L’Oréal, IBM,
2. You’re a name not a number Jaguar Land Rover, Game Republic, Intel and
BP, to name a few.
We don’t just see what you’re like on paper,
we see you. All of you. At Hull, you’re a valued
member of a tight-knit community. With us
behind you, and opportunity ahead, you’re
unstoppable.
3. One campus, everything you need 5. You’re guaranteed
You won’t need to go rushing all over town to get to your lectures, play sport or get something to on-campus accommodation
eat – everything’s right here on one single-site campus.
When you choose Hull, you’re guaranteed one
of our 2,300+ on-campus rooms. Just as long
as you apply for your accommodation by 1
October.
6. Rated 94.6% for employability
94.6% of our students are in work or further
study within 15 months of graduating.²
7. Cheaper than Leeds, ¹P
laces will be limited and exact details will be provided when
Manchester, York… available. Some opportunities dependant on your subject.
² UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Graduate Outcomes
...London and more. According to a 2021 survey Survey, for the academic year 2017/18 published by the Higher
by Numbeo, which found we are the most Education Statistics Agency 2020.
affordable UK city.³ ³ UK Cost of Living Index, numbeo.com. Correct as of July 2021.
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Extraordinary is in you.
And we’ll help you find it.
We believe there’s a spark of extraordinary in everyone. But we
also know that extraordinary doesn’t just happen. It takes your
hard work and determination, our support and inspiration, and
then you too can let it shine.
This is what our partnership with Team GB is Extraordinary is happening right now. On fields
built on. Our united belief is that anyone, with and tracks, in lectures and laboratories. In
the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated boxing rings, workshops, studios and surgeries.
team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. On the next street, in the heart of our city, even
next door. It’s in you. So what are you waiting
Our shared mission is to show this to the for?
world. Because extraordinary can be a record-
breaking, gold medal-winning performance in With us behind you, and opportunity ahead,
front of millions, or simply being the first to talk you’re unstoppable. It’s time to find your
in a roomful of strangers. We see it in everyone. extraordinary at the University of Hull.
It’s speaking out against injustice, trusting your
conscience. Making changes to your own life
to help make the world a better place. Chasing
your personal best, getting your highest mark
yet and still pushing for higher, still beating
yourself. Still meeting people from around the
world for the first time. Learning what their lives
are like, then ending up friends for life.
It’s life-changing. It’s knowing that here, you
matter – no matter where you’ve come from.
Here, you can achieve whatever you want to, go
wherever it takes you, conquer heights, imagine
sights others can’t see. It’s that indescribable
feeling that tells you: “Here is where I’m meant
to be.”
18 | Open Day 2021 University of Hull | 19The story so far…
28 January 2019. The day we officially became the exclusive
University Partner of Team GB. Two years into our six-year
partnership, and one pandemic later, we’ve helped staff, students
and the local community go on to do extraordinary things. And
there’s still so much more to come.
Max Whitlock MBE
x University of Hull
“There will be times when you feel scared, you
doubt yourself, and you face negativity. But
you’ll learn to thrive off that. And as long as
you’ve got the right people behind you, and you
keping looking straight ahead, you can achieve
anything.”
Rose won gold Get-up-and-Ogogo Caret-up
Introducing a new ambassador for the Rose Thorley, BA International Business student, In June 2019, bronze-winning Olympian
University of Hull: Team GB double Olympic won the Team GB Marketing Challenge 2021 Anthony Ogogo came to campus to share all
Champion, Max Whitlock MBE. with her Olympic-themed app, offering athletics the setbacks he’s faced in life, and how he got
advice, tips and hacks for all levels of skill. back up and overcame them.
Passing on the torch ‘Get Set’ to inspire schools
An ongoing research project, One Team GB, The Get Set To Find Your Extraordinary
sees students and academics explore the programme aims to inspire young people to
history of British Olympic champions of the achieve their own extraordinary dreams.
Tokyo 2020 past. Our aim is to inspire current Team GB
Kitting-Out athletes to achieve success by connecting them
to their athletic heritage. Three new PhDs
Fifty Hull students were given
a volunteering opportunity The research projects will focus on three key
like no other as they helped The future’s bright themes: sustainability, social impact and athlete
some of our country’s greatest transition into retirement after competition.
Olympians prepare for To help prepare Team GB for training, living
competition on the world stage. and performing in Tokyo, we created a bespoke
360° virtual environment for them ahead of Gearing up
the Games. The technology is now part of the
Athlete Education Programme, and will help to Miranda Maimela, a Masters in Data Science
train the Team GB athletes of the future. student at Hull, played a key role in the build-up
to Tokyo 2020. By analysing the individual
needs of each Team GB athlete, she made sure
they had the right kit to perform at their best.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/team-gb
20 | Open Day 2021 University of Hull | 21Next steps
Whether you’re just starting to
look at universities or you’ve
already applied, our Open
Day is a great chance to get a
feel for the University. While
you’re here, you can ask our
Admissions team all about…
Applying for 2022 entry
If you’re applying to start in September 2022,
you may get an offer via email or be invited to
an interview, depending on the course you’re
interested in. Applications are open now via
UCAS.
Applicant Experience Days
If you’re made an offer, you’ll be invited to
an Applicant Experience Day. This is a great
opportunity to find out what it’s really like to
study here, as you’ll spend time in your subject
area, taking part in a variety of taster lectures
and workshops. Plus, if you live more than 20
miles away, we should be able to help with the
cost of your journey .
Find out how to apply for Hull at hull.ac.uk or
come and chat to us today.
We’re also giving advice on how to write
an eye-catching personal statement for
your UCAS form, and how to make your
application stand out from the crowd. Visit
the Application Advice Hub in Brynmor
Jones Library to find out more.
22 | Open Day 2021 University of Hull | 23Plan your day When? What? Where? 9.00 – 10.00 10.00 – 11.00 11.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 13.00 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 15.00 15:00-16:00 #ChooseHull opendays@hull.ac.uk 01482 466500 hull.ac.uk © University of Hull • 080921 • MP_V2
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