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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
YOUR
OPEN
DAY
OPEN DAY GUIDE
                 SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
                 9.30am - 3.00pm

                 #StaffsOpenDay
YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
CONTENTS                             WHY CHOOSE US?

Safety measures               4

Clearing                      6    SHORTLISTED FOR
                                   UNIVERSITY
Where to start                8    OF THE YEAR
Talks and tours               10   Times Higher Education Awards 2020   QS stars Ratings 2021

Subject fair                  12
                                   TOP 15                               TOP 15
Plan your open day            17   FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION                 FOR TEACHING QUALITY
Information fair              18   The Times and The Sunday Times       The Times and The Sunday Times
                                   Good University Guide 2021           Good University Guide 2021

Campus and facilities tours   20

Students’ Union               22
                                   TOP 20                               TOP 250
                                   FOR JOB PROSPECTS                    YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Campus map                    24   StudentCrowd Universities            Times Higher Education Young
                                   Awards 2021                          University Rankings 2020
Food and drink                26

Student life                  28
                                   MIDLANDS
                                   UNIVERSITY
                                                                        UNIVERSITY
How to get here               30   OF THE YEAR                          OF THE YEAR
                                   Midlands Business Awards 2020        Edufuturist Awards 2021
Useful information            31

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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
WELCOME
Today’s your chance to explore our exciting campus and get a true feel for
life in Stoke-on-Trent. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the student
experience and find out what it’s like to be part of our friendly community.
Share your day with us #StaffsOpenDay

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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
HOW WE’RE
KEEPING YOU SAFE
The safety of you, our students       WE ASK ALL VISITORS TO OUR CAMPUS TO FOLLOW OUR CURRENT
and our staff remains our top         COVID-SECURE GUIDELINES.
priority, that’s why we still have
                                             FACE COVERINGS
a number of measures in place                While face coverings are no longer a requirement by law, our University
at our campus, to ensure that we             policy continues to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a
remain COVID-secure.                         face covering while moving through all University and Students’ Union
                                             buildings, unless you are exempt. You do not need to wear a face
                                             covering while seated. Find out more about our face covering policy
Please be understanding of others’           online at: staffs.ac.uk/coronavirus/face-coverings
personal circumstances and
considerate of individuals that may          SOCIAL DISTANCING
continue to follow their own extra           We no longer have a one-metre plus (1m+) social distancing policy in our
precautions.                                 University buildings, including offices, lecture theatres and classrooms.
                                             However, in some social and catering settings, furniture will continue to be
If you have any concerns, please             spaced further apart, and we have kept our plastic screens in busy areas.
speak to one of our friendly team.
                                             HYGIENE MEASURES
More information can be found on             It is important to follow the hygiene measures that help reduce the spread
our Coronavirus web pages:                   of the virus, including washing your hands regularly and using the hand
www.staffs.ac.uk/coronavirus                 sanitisers stations provided across our campuses.

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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
SEE YOUR POTENTIAL
THIS SEPTEMBER
SECURE AN OFFER FOR
SEPTEMBER 2021 ENTRY.

Clearing is about finding the course that’s right for you.   If you want to start this September talk to the team
Whether you’ve only just decided to go to university, have   members at the application support desk in the
changed your mind about what or where you want to            Science Centre. Here we will be able to guide you
study, haven’t got the grades you would’ve liked, or are     through our available courses, check your eligibility to
                                                             study, and advise you on your next move. You never
looking to upskill to put you on a new career path, we can
                                                             know, you could be leaving with a university offer!
help you reach your potential. Wherever you see yourself
in the future, we’re here to connect you with a degree       No matter what the outcome, this is an important
that will help you to grow into the person you want to be;   time in your life and we’re here to help you make the
someone who makes a real difference in the world.            right choices.

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.

For more information: Call 0800 590 830                       staffs.ac.uk/clearing

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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
WHERE
TO START
    When you arrive, head straight over to
    the Science Centre, where our friendly
    team will help you get checked-in.

    We’ve also got two other things to
    make your day easier:
    • Free tea and coffee is available at all
      our catering outlets
    • Free WiFi available across campus,
      just select ‘WiFi Guest’

    Look out for the red t-shirts
    Look out for our student ambassadors.
    They can help point you in the right
    direction and make sure you don't
    miss out. You can't miss them.

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YOUR OPEN DAYOPEN DAY GUIDE - SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 9.30am - 3.00pm - Staffordshire University
WHAT'S HAPPENING

REGISTRATION                                                 INFORMATION FAIR

You can register in the Science Centre, between              Talk to staff from all areas of student services including
9.30am and 3.00pm.                                           Admissions, Accommodation, Student Support and
                                                             Welfare, Finance, Part-time work and Placements, the
                                                             Library and the Nursery.
WELCOME TALKS

Discover what makes Staffordshire University so special,     TOURS
and how we’re helping our students fulfil their ambitions.
                                                             Explore all areas of our campus, including the Library
                                                             and student accommodation, and see inside our
S
 UBJECT TALKS AND TOURS
                                                             £1.25m Sports Centre.
Hear from teaching staff about the subject areas that
interest you. Many of our subject talks also include a       STUDENT FINANCE TALKS
tour of the facilities.
                                                             Get to grips with all things student finance.
SUBJECT FAIR
                                                             Share your photos of the day with us using
Speak with our subject specialists - including current
students and subject tutors - to learn more about the        #StaffsOpenDay
subjects you’re interested in.
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TALKS
AND
TOURS
 TODAY’S TIMETABLE
 WELCOME TALK           FINANCE TALK           STUDENT
                                               EXPERIENCE AT
 9.30am - 10.00am       1.00pm - 1.30pm        STAFFORDSHIRE
 Science Centre, R001   Science Centre, R002   UNIVERSITY TALK
 9.45am - 10.15am       2.00pm - 2.30pm
 Science Centre, R002   Science Centre, R002   11.00am - 11.30am
                                               Science Centre, R001
 10.00am - 10.30am
 Science Centre, R001                          2.00pm - 2.30pm
 10.15am - 10.45am                             Science Centre, R001
 Science Centre, R002
 12.30pm - 1.00pm
 Science Centre, R001

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SUBJECT FAIR

                   Our Subject Fair is open from
                   9.30am on the ground floor of the
                   Science Centre. Don’t miss this
                   chance to learn more about the
                   degree subjects you’re interested in.

                   Our Subject Fair is the perfect place
                   to speak one-to-one with someone
                   who really knows your potential course
BYRON              first-hand, from current undergraduate
                   students to academic staff. You might
                   even discover a degree you hadn’t
OPEN DAY VISITOR   previously considered.

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SCHOOL OF
DIGITAL, TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTS

TALK AND TOURS                              1ST SESSION   2ND SESSION   BUILDING           ROOM
Media and Performance                       10.30am       1.00pm        Flaxman Building   Film Theatre
Games Design and Games Technology           10.30am       1.00pm        Cadman Building    G026

Animation and VFX and Games Art and         10.30am       1.00pm        Cadman Building    G027
Concept
Esports and Games PR                        10.30am       1.00pm        Cadman Building    G028

Engineering:                                11.00am       1.30pm        Flaxman Building   Film Theatre
Including aeronautical, automotive and
motorsport, electrical and electronic,
general engineering, mechanical and
engineering design.
Computing                                   11.00am       1.30pm        Cadman Building    G026
Art and Design:                               11.30am     2.00pm        Flaxman Building   Film Theatre
Including 3D desginer maker, cartoon
and comic arts, architecture, fashion, fine
art, foundation art and design, graphics,
illustration, photography, industrial design,
surface pattern and textile design

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SCHOOL OF
LAW, POLICING AND FORENSICS
Each of these sessions involves a 30 minute talk followed by a tour of the appropriate facilities. If you arrive later than 30 minutes after the start
time, please speak to a member of staff on the Law, Policing and Forensics stand in the Science Centre, who will be able to assist you in joining the
tour. Please note that some tours involve a lot of walking, so please speak to a member of staff at the stand who can provide more information and
assist you where necessary.

 TALK AND TOURS                                     1ST SESSION                  2ND SESSION                 BUILDING                       ROOM
 Crminology                                         10.30am - 12.30pm            1.00pm - 3.00pm             Ashley Building                LT114/6
 Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science            10.30am - 12.30pm            1.00pm - 3.00pm             Science Centre                 R119
 Law                                                10.30am - 12.30pm            1.00pm - 3.00pm             Ashley 2 Building              LW140
 International Relations: History                   10.30am - 12.30pm            1.00pm - 3.00pm             Ashley 2 Building              LW034
 and Global Politics / Security and
 Intelligence
 Policing and Criminal Investigation/               10.30am - 12.30pm            1.00pm - 3.00pm             Ashley Building                LT111/3
 Proffesional Policing

STAFFORDSHIRE
BUSINESS SCHOOL
 TALK                                  1ST SESSION               2ND SESSION               3RD SESSION               BUILDING                   ROOM
 All subjects                          10:30am-11.30am           12.00pm-1.00pm            1.30pm-2.30pm             Ashley                     LT014

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SCHOOL OF
LIFE SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

TALK                                                1ST SESSION         2ND SESSION        BUILDING           ROOM
Sport:                                              10.30am - 11.30am   1.00pm - 2.00pm    Science Centre     R101
Incuding sport and exercise science, PE and youth
sport coaching, sports coaching, sports therapy,
football coaching and performance and sport and
exercise psychology
Primary Education with QTS                          11.30am - 12.30pm   2.00pm - 3.00pm    Flaxman Building   L301
Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies       10.30am - 11.30am   1.00pm - 2.00pm    Flaxman Building   L300

General psychology                                  10.30am - 11.30am   1.00pm - 2.00pm    Science Centre     R001
Psychology and Child Development and Single         11.30am - 12.00pm   2.00pm - 2.30pm    Science Centre     R001
Honours
Psychology and Counselling                          11.30am - 12.00pm   2.00pm - 2.30pm    Science Centre     R301
Forensic and Criminological Psychology              11.30am - 12.00pm   2.00pm - 2.30pm    Science Centre     R101

Biological and Biomedical Sciences                  10.45am - 11.45am   13.30pm - 2.30pm   Science Centre     R002

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SCHOOL OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

TALK                            1ST SESSION   2ND SESSION   BUILDING            ROOM
Adult Nursing                   10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW013
Adult Nursing Skills Sessions   10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW014
Adult Nursing Skills Sessions   10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW015
Immersive suite                 10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW017
Social Work                     10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW032
Health and Social Care          10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW033
Action on Poverty               10.30am       1.00pm        Ashley 2 Building   LW035

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OPEN DAY VISITOR

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PLAN YOUR                                                                                ENJOY YOUR DAY

OPEN DAY                                                                                 Don’t forget to share it with us using
                                                                                         #StaffsOpenDay

REGISTER                   WELCOME TALKS                SUBJECT TALKS               INFORMATION FAIR            SUBJECT FAIR
Confirm your attendance    Discover what makes          Speak to our friendly       Wrap up any concerns        Speak to students and
in the Science Centre.     Staffordshire University     team of lecturers and       and queries with our        staff about the broad
                           the right choice for you.    find out more about our     student support teams.      subject areas and what
                                                        courses.                                                they mean.

CAMPUS TOUR                TAKE A BREAK                 STUDENT/                    APPLICATION                 EXPLORE
Take a guided tour         Make the most of our         FINANCE TALKS               SUPPORT                     Take the opportunity to
around campus and          on-campus cafés, have a      Find out more               Get all the information     explore the local area
see what Staffordshire     bite to eat and a free tea   information on Student      you need to know            and make yourself at
University has to offer.   or coffee.                   Finance and its benefits.   before you apply to         home.
                                                                                    Staffordshire University.

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INFORMATION                                    STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

FAIR                                           Whether it’s guidance, advice or just a listening ear, our 180-strong
                                               student support team is always here to help.

                                               Each year, the team provide around 40,000 hours of support on
                                               academic, personal, financial and wellbeing issues. You’re never alone
If you’ve got questions about something        at Staffordshire University.
other than your course, head straight to
the Information Fair. Staff from all student
services – Accommodation, Student              ACCOMMODATION
Support and Welfare, Finance, Part-time
work and Placements and the Nursery – will     Our accommodation isn’t just about giving you a key and a room. It’s
be available for one-to-one chats.             about helping you get used to your new place, and helping you grow
                                               as a person. Visit the Accommodation stand (based in Science Centre)
                                               to learn more about Residence Life, a programme designed to help you
You can also pick up valuable tips and
                                               settle in and make those vital connections with your housemates and the
advice on applying to university from our
                                               wider Stoke-on-Trent community.
Application Support Team.

                                               FINANCE
The Information Fair is open from              Have you got questions about student finance? Head over to the
9.30am in the LRV.                             Student Finance stand (or join our talks) to find out everything you
                                               need to know about loans, fees, bursaries, repayments and budgeting.

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LIBRARY

Our 24/7 library provides access to a huge range of books,
academic journals, DVDs and other learning resources. Come for a
tour or visit www.staffs.ac.uk/library to search our resources and
view some of the help and support available.

NURSERY

Learn about our on-campus day care nursery and the childcare
options available for you and your child. Rated “outstanding” by
Ofsted, the nursery is managed by a highly-qualified team that
follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Head over to hear more about our special discounts for
Staffordshire University students.

If there’s something you forget to ask on the day, just drop
us a message on social media and we’ll get back to you.

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SMART ZONE

                                                            The Smart Zone is the gateway to
                                                            new technologies. It is a £1.3m
                                                            facility packed space spanning over
                                                            two floors, and is designed to allow
                                                            the development, invention and
                                                            creation new products, as well as
                                                            providing opportunities for business
                                                            collaboration with external partners.

                                                            In this tour you’ll see:
                                                            • Our impressive high-spec
                                                              computer room with the latest in
                                                              hardware and software.
                                                            • Immersive technology spaces,
                                                              including Green Screens and a

TAKE A        To help you see more of what makes
              Staffordshire University special, we’ve got
                                                              VIVE equipped Virtual Arcade.

CLOSER
                                                            • A large visualisation and
              tours running throughout the day.               simulation room - including large

LOOK WITH
                                                              scale 3D scanning technology and
              SMART ZONE                                      an indoor drone development

OUR SPECIAL
              ACCOMMODATION                                   space.
                                                            • Our maker space, that includes

TOURS
              SPORTS CENTRE                                   a range of laser cutters, machine
                                                              and milling tools, as well as a fully
              CAMPUS                                          functioning 3D Printing Bureau.

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CAMPUS TOURS
AND FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION                                 SPORTS CENTRE                                 CAMPUS

Whether you’re used to going it alone or      Sports play a large part in many students’    When you enrol at Staffordshire University,
it’s your first time away from home, moving   university experience. From meeting friends   you’re making a significant investment in
to university is one of the most exciting     to taking your mind off studies, there’s no   your future. That’s why we’ve invested more
times of your life.                           better way to dive into student life.         than £75m across our campuses in recent
                                                                                            years, ensuring our buildings, technology
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity     Our Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre        and equipment are up-to-date and that
to visit:                                     has recently undergone a £1.25m               our students have access to the very latest
• Leek Road Halls, that offer shared          refurbishment. State-of-the-art equipment     facilities.
  kitchens, living room and dining spaces.    is available throughout the sports hall,
• Leek Road Houses, that offer shared         training rooms and 80-station gym.            On the tour, you’ll see our:
  bathrooms and open-plan kitchen                                                           • £30m Science Centre.
  and living room areas.                      During this tour, you’ll also see our:        • New Cadman Studios – our world-class,
• College Court, which contains               • Grass pitches for football and rugby.         industry-standard facilities for television,
  bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms,           • Sports hall for badminton, football and       music, games design and motion-capture.
  and is just a ten-minute walk from 		          basketball.                                • £8.7m computing facilities in the new
  College Road campus.                        • Two floodlit Astroturf pitches.              Digital Kiln.
                                              • State-of-the-art 3G surfaces.               • £1.3m SmartZone, the gateway to next
Join an accommodation tour from                                                               generation technologies and expertise.
the Science Centre.                           Request your Sports Centre tour at the        • Library and study zones.
                                              Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre
                                              reception desk.                               Join a campus tour from outside the
                                                                                            Science Centre.
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STUDENTS'
UNION
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We proudly represent the academic             voice is heard. We have support services
interests of all students at                  that are independent of the University
Staffordshire University, providing           to help with money, advice and anything
advice, support, student groups,              you might need. If you're looking to try
amazing experiences and great coffee!         something new, or continue sports and
But what does this actually mean?             interests, we also support students to run
                                              over 100 different clubs and societies!

                                              We also have four venues on the Stoke
Every student is a member of the              campus – with Squeezebox serving
Students’ Union – and as a member you         fantastic coffee, Verve serving up fresh
can use all our services, attend any of our   dining, LRV hosting weekly club nights,
events, join all our clubs and societies      events and live music, and Ember
and help us work with the University to       Lounge at the heart of campus. All
make a #BetterStaffs.                         of which use student staff – which is
                                              just one of the ways we help develop
We’re democratically-led – which means        students! We even run GreenPad – our
we take the student voice and put it into     own on campus letting service that puts
action with fantastic student officers,       students in safe accommodation with
networks and forums to make sure your         approved landlords.                          OPEN DAY VISITORS
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CAMPUS
MAP                     REGISTER HERE
                        Science Centre

     College Road
     Stoke-on-Trent
     ST4 2DE
     Leek Road
     Stoke-on-Trent
     ST4 2DF
     Main Number:
     01782 294000

     www.staffs.ac.uk
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Map key
College Road                                                    Leek Road                                                Student Accommodation
1    	Cadman Building: Thompson Library,                       14   Ashley Building Staffordshire Business School        s1   COALPORT (ST4 2YJ)
       Café Cadman, Campus Safety and Security                       and Business Lounge café                                  • Multi-faith Chaplaincy
2      Flaxman Building / Film Theatre                               	Book Repository
                                                                15                                                             • ResLife Help Desk
3    Beacon Building / Pavilion Café                            16   	Ashley 2 Building                                       • Post Room
4    Henrion Building                                           17   	Brindley Entrance                                       • Community Garden
5    Studio One Drama Studio                                    18   	Brindley Food Court                                s2   Wedgwood (ST4 2YJ)
6    Performance Centre                                         19   	Students’ Union - The Verve                        s3   Spode (ST4 2YJ)
7    Campus Hub                                                 20   	 Launderette                                       s4   Royal Doulton (ST4 2YJ)
8    Dwight Building / Automotive                                    	Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre
                                                                21                                                        s5   Aynsley (ST4 2YJ)
9    	 Ember Lounge (Ground floor) / Students’                 22   	LRV (Leek Road Venue)/Students’ Union Shop         s6   Minton (ST4 2YJ)
        Union Reception, Offices and Advice Centre
        (First floor)                                           23   	Trent Building - Student Wellbeing /               s7   Leek Road Houses (ST4 2XQ)
                                                                       Staffordshire Regional Access Centre /
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     	Students’ Union Shop / Squeeze Box /                            Student Health Service                             s8   Clarice Cliff Court (ST4 2TQ)
       GreenPad
                                                                24   	All Weather Sports Pitches
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     	 Mellor Building / Smart Zone / Digital Kiln                                                                       On campus room abbreviations
                                                                25   	Staffordshire University Nature Reserve
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       	 Cadman Studios / G Room Lecture Theatres                                                                        Each room number has a letter in front. This
                                                                26   	Science Centre / Student Hub / Career Studio
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     	 Blackstone Building (Access through                                                                               indicates in which building the room is located.
        Cadman Building)                                               (Career and Personal Development)                  Eg. S200 is on the second floor of the Mellor
                                                                27   	Childcare Service (Nursery)                        Building. BG021 is on the ground floor of the
                                                                28   	Crime Scene House                                  Brindley Building.
                                                                29   	Health and Social Care - Community House
                                                                30   	University House                                  Cadman/Blackstone/G Block        A, B, C, D, E, F, G
                                                                                                                         Flaxman                                   L
                                                                                                                         Mellor                                    S
       Sainsburys (1 mile)            Poundstretcher (1 mile)                   College Road/Stoke Station               Dwight                                    K
       London Road                    Hide Street                               Hanley: 21 / 23 / 25                     Henrion                                   H
       Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7QD         Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1NF                    Newcastle: 25                            Brindley                              BG or B
       Lidl (1 mile)                  Aldi (1.5 miles)                          Leek Road (by Sixth Form College)        Science Centre                            R
       London Road                    Victoria Road                             Newcastle: 25
                                                                                                                         Ashley and Business School               LT
       Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7SG         Fenton ST4 2HX
                                                                                Stoke-on-Trent Station                   Law School                              LW
       Iceland (1 mile)               Asda (1.5 miles)                          Hanley: 21 / 23 / 25                     Performance Centre                        P
       London Road                    Victoria Road                             Newcastle: 25
       Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7SG         Fenton ST4 2HE                                                                     Beacon                                    T

       Please note that distances are approximate.                              www.firstbus.co.uk | www.stokebus.info
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FOOD AND
DRINK
ON CAMPUS
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ON-CAMPUS
VENUES
Need to refuel? Just pop into one
of our various cafés.

COLLEGE ROAD

 Venue                   Opening time
 Cadman Café             9.00am - 4.00pm
 Pavilion Fusion Café    9.00am - 3.00pm

LEEK ROAD

 Venue                     Opening time
 Business Lounge Café      8.30am - 2.30pm
 Brindley Food Court       9.00am - 3.00pm
 Coffee Lab, Science Centre 8.00am – 3.00pm

And don’t forget – free tea and coffee is
available throughout the Open Day.

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STUDENT LIFE IN
STOKE-ON-TRENT
WHATEVER YOU’RE   FOOD                                              CAFÉS

INTERESTED IN,    Head down to The Hive for a range of              Piccadilly is packed with quirky coffee
YOU’RE SURE TO    dining options including Nando’s, Chiquito        shops. The Quarter on Picadilly is currently

BE COVERED IN
                  and Coast to Coast. Once you’ve finished          one of our favourites!
                  dessert, take in the latest films with a stroll
STOKE-ON-TRENT    along to Cineworld.                               CULTURE

                  SHOPPING                                          From concerts to comedians and West
                                                                    End musicals, the Regent Theatre and
                  Everything you need is under one roof             Victoria Hall both boast great shows all
                  at the Potteries Centre. All the biggest          year round. Or head to Middleport Pottery
                  high-street names – including H&M,                and take in the locations used in Channel
                  Schuh, Topshop and Primark – will keep            4's The Great Pottery throw Down.
                  you on trend.
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ADRENALINE RUSH                               NATURE                                           CRAFTS
Experience Staffordshire from the treetops    Take in the gardens and monkey forest at         Stoke is the world capital of ceramics,
at Aerial Extreme, head to Awesome Walls      The Trentham Estate, or head for a wander        so get your hands dirty at the potter’s
for England’s largest bouldering centre, or   around Park Hall Country Park or Westport        wheel at Wedgwood or Gladstone Pottery
dive into Waterworld – the UK’s leading       Lake.                                            Museum. Then unleash your creativity
tropical water park. Still not convinced?                                                      in the decorating studios at Emma
Try out the rides at Alton Towers and go      Rudyard Lake, where Rudyard Kipling’s            Bridgewater.
trampolining at Flip Out.                     parents first met, is full of dramatic scenery
                                              and activities like canoeing, sailing, fishing   RELAXATION
SPORT                                         and rowing. If you’re still not satisfied,
                                              you’re only 30 minutes’ drive from the           Feel your stresses float away in Hanley
Join up to 30,000 fans by heading to          Peak District.                                   Park’s 63 acres. Its picturesque lake is the
the bet365 Stadium and cheering on                                                             perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon
Stoke City FC.                                                                                 in the sun.
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HOW TO
GET HERE                                                    Wherever you’re coming from, Staffordshire University
                                                            is easily accessible via road or rail.

BY CAR                                                                                          BY TRAIN
Sat nav: Please use postcode ST4 2DF                                                            We’re only a 2-minute walk from Stoke-on-
                                                                                                Trent train station. Exit the station on Station
Our campus is spread over two sites (Leek       Directions from the north: Exit M6 at
                                                                                                Road and walk right until you reach the
Road and College Road). They are a short        junction 16. Take the A500 towards Stoke-
                                                                                                traffic lights. The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth
walk from each other. For the Open Day, we      on-Trent, following signs for Staffordshire
                                                                                                Form College will be opposite you, with our
recommend you park at our Leek Road site,       University and the A52. On the A52, follow
                                                                                                bronze Science Centre building to the left.
where student ambassadors will point you        signs for Staffordshire University Leek Road.
                                                                                                Head to the Science Centre to register.
towards registration at the Science Centre.
                                                Blue badge holders: Parking is available
Directions from the south: Exit M6 at           on College Road (ST4 2DE) and Leek              HOTELS AND B&B'S
junction 15. Take the A500 towards Stoke-       Road (ST4 2DF). See the campus map for
                                                                                                If you’re looking to stay in the city overnight,
on-Trent, following signs for Staffordshire     locations.
                                                                                                visit www.visitstoke.co.uk/stay for the
University and the A52. On the A52, follow
                                                                                                latest accommodation information.
signs for Staffordshire University Leek Road.

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INFORMATION
FREE WIFI                                      FIRST AID                                       PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
The internet is yours: simply select           If you should need assistance or first aid      Some photography and filming will be
‘WiFi Guest’ and choose ‘Get online at         help during your visit, it’s important not      taking place during the Open Day for
Staffordshire University’ so you can start     to panic. Speak to one of our friendly          use in future University publicity material.
sharing your day with us from the moment       ambassadors or members of staff. They will      Please let the photographer know if you
you arrive. Why not try out our Snapchat       find the closest first aid trained member of    don’t want to appear in any photos or
Geofilter and send us your snaps of the day?   staff for you.                                  video footage.

VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES                     FIRE ALARM                                      SOCIAL MEDIA
If you have specific support needs, please     If a fire alarm sounds, leave the building      Don’t forget to share your Open Day
tell us before your visit so we can make       by the nearest exit. A member of staff or       experience using #StaffsOpenDay.
suitable arrangements. If you’d like to        student ambassador will direct you to the       Plus, for more exciting coverage of
speak to someone during your visit, head       nearest fire assembly point. Do not use lifts   the day including live Q&As, tours and
to the Student Support and Welfare stand       or re-enter the building until a member of      competitions visit our social media
at the Information Fair.                       staff confirms it is safe to do so.             channels. www.staffs.ac.uk/socialmedia

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FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
The Times and The Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2021

TOP 15
FOR TEACHING QUALITY
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Good University Guide 2021

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