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WelcomeLondon South Bank University (LSBU) is one of the largest and oldest universities in London and we’ve been priding ourselves on creating professional opportunities for our students since 1892.

Wherever you come from and whatever you want to become, at LSBU you can look forward to an education that develops your knowledge, practical skills and confidence – one that equips you for a rewarding future career.

Employers value the transferable skills and specific subject knowledge gained from a university degree and this will stand you in good

stead for the future, whichever subject you choose. LSBU is the top London Modern University for graduate prospects (Sunday Times League Table 2017), and our graduates have found success in all kinds of industries, from the arts and media to nursing, law, finance and more.

On your visit today, alongside our excellent academic teams, you will find staff from across the University talking about everything from student life to employability opportunities.

I hope you enjoy your visit to LSBU. I’m sure you’ll discover something to interest and inspire you.

Why choose LSBU?We put our students first. We do everything we can to make sure you have the most enlightening of experiences, balancing your academic needs with social opportunities.

Whatever your career goals we’ll support and develop you to achieve your career ambitions, with relevant courses that focus on employability that are taught in an applied way, in a supportive environment.

With the majority of our courses accredited by professional bodies, our students have a competitive edge when it comes to finding employment after graduation.

Our location in the heart of London combined with our modern facilities and excellent teaching and support staff allows our students to develop to their full potential. Whatever it takes, we are focussed on your achievement and we will help you become what you want to be.

Prof. David Phoenix OBE, DL, Vice-Chancellor

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We are the numberone modern university in London for graduate prospects

General talks and tours

Subject Time Location

Why Choose LSBU? Panel presentation hosted by Pro Vice Chancellor Paul Ivey

11am – 11.30amEvents Theatre

12.30pm – 1pm

Disability, dyslexia and wellbeing support 11.30am – 12pm VG11

LSBU preparing you for your future, helping you develop your skills, secure a job (whilst at university and after you leave!) and start your own business

11.30am – 12pm Events Theatre

Student fees, finance and scholarships12pm – 12.30pm

Events Theatre1pm – 1.30pm

Student life at LSBU, hosted by an LSBU Student Ambassador 12.30pm – 1pm K801

Study abroad opportunities 11.30am – 12pm K801

Top tips for completing your UCAS application 12pm – 12.30pm K801

Talks

Subject Time Departure point

Campus and accommodation tours

Tours run every 20 minutes. First tour departs at 10.30am

Mezzanine level, Keyworth Centre

Learning Resources Centre (LRC): take a tour of the LRC facilities

11.30amLRC entrance, Borough Road

2.15pm

Library tour: take a tour of the Perry Library facilities

12.15pm Library entrance – Keyworth Street, opposite Faraday Wing1.30pm

Tours

GET MORE OUT OF STUDYING AT LSBU…

There is a society for most things and if you can’t find the one you’re looking for, then you can easily start one. Try a new sport, play for fun or take part competitively… we run 26 sports clubs at LSBU. Societies and sports are a great way to find friends, have fun, and buffer your CV.

Join in –Volunteering not only allows you to make a difference, it also exposes you to a range of new experiences. With a wide range of opportunities available you get the chance to meet new people and develop a wide range of transferable skills that employers are looking for.

Give back –

The Venue Bar at the Students’ Centre offers weekly events such as karaoke, live comedy nights, the pub quiz, or Society events. We are in in the heart of London… minutes from bars, restaurants and clubs, plus many of the city’s world-renowned galleries, theatres, museums and attractions.

Step out –Be the voice of the students and represent their views! The Students’ Union has a number of different Student Reps who ensure that the work we do is driven by the students. Stand in one of our elections and you could be leading the work of the Union.

Speak up –

Guaranteed halls accommodation during your first year(Southwark campus only)

MORE THAN JUST A COURSE…To ensure that we make life as easy as possible, all full-time undergraduate students will receive:

Guaranteed opportunities to undertake a work placement, internship or other professional experience or study abroad during your degree

Opportunity to apply for a £10,000 scholarship and other awards and prizes

Free gym membership for the first year of your study at our Southwark campus

Free Microsoft Office 365 and SPSS software

For more information and terms and conditions: www.lsbu.ac.uk/reasons-why

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School of AppliedSciences

Welcome to the School of Applied Sciences, which includes sport sciences, nutrition and food, human biosciences, psychology, forensics, and the National Bakery School. Today you can view our specialist labs and facilities, hear more about your subject of interest and meet our staff through a one-to-one or talk.


Bioscience and sports, human, forensic and food sciences: Hear about the courses, student experience, facilities and more.

11am – 11.30am Lecture Theatre A, Keyworth Centre

1pm – 1.30pm K304

Psychology: Hear about the courses, student experience, facilities and more.

11.15am – 12pm Lecture Theatre B, Keyworth Centre1.30pm – 2.15pm

If you’re interested in studying a postgraduate course, please attend a course specific one-to-one session. You are also welcome to attend any of the talks, interactive sessions and tours.

Talks

Key: K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K303 is on the 3rd floor. No number = ground floor) Lecture Theatres are located in the Keyworth Centre, ground floor.

Please note children under the age of 16 are not able to participate in these sessions due to health and safety requirements.

Interactive sessionsSubject Time Departure point

Bakery: Visit the oldest established bakery school in the world and tour our food product development labs.

12pm – 12.30pmK303

1.30pm – 2pm

Biosciences: Tour our science labs, including the analytical suite and physiology lab, and observe some of our outstanding equipment in use.

12pm – 12.30pmK303

1.30pm – 2pm

Food/Nutrition: Visit the oldest established bakery school in the world and tour our food product development and science labs.

12pm – 12.30pmK303

1.30pm – 2pm

Forensic: Tour of our science labs which include DNA analysis, crime scene analysis, fire and explosion facilities, and observe some of our outstanding equipment in use.

11.45am – 12.30pmK302

1pm – 1.45pm

Psychology: Explore some of the teaching and social spaces in the Division of Psychology, including a demonstration of the eye-tracker, visit to the bar lab which is used for alcohol related research, and tour of other laboratories used for psychology research.

12pm – 12.45pm

Lecture Theatre B, Keyworth Centre

2.15pm – 3pm

Sports: Tour the gait lab, Human Performance Centre, physiology lab, and observe some of our outstanding equipment in use.

12pm – 12.30pmK302

1.30pm – 2pm

One-to-onesSubject Time Location

Applied BiologyApplied Sciences Extended Degree ProgrammeBaking Technology ManagementBioscienceFood and NutritionFood ScienceForensic ScienceHuman NutritionSports Coaching and AnalysisSports and Exercise Science

11am – 12pm,12.30pm – 1.30pm,2pm – 3pm

K305, Keyworth Centre

Psychology 11am – 3pm K305

Postgraduate

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Subject Times Location

Drama and PerformanceTheatre Technologies

11am – 11.30am12pm – 3pm

Edric Theatre

Arts and Festival ManagementCreative Advertising with Marketing*Digital DesignEnglish with Creative WritingFilm PracticeFilm StudiesGame Design and DevelopmentJournalismPhotographySound DesignVisual EffectsWeb Production and Social Media

LR119, London Road Building

School of Arts andCreative Industries

Welcome to the School of Arts and Creative Industries, which has an established track-record of delivering courses that offer core academic knowledge alongside professional knowledge. Make sure to take a tour of our new media facilities (access via Mezzanine, Student Centre) and attend a session to find out more about our courses.

One-to-ones


School of Arts and Creative Industries: Hear about the courses, student experience, facilities and more. 11.30am – 12pm

Castle Theatre, London Road Building

Creative Advertising with Marketing*:Find out more about this new course and how it provides creative and practical skills for a career in advertising, digital marketing and the wider creative industries.

12.30pm – 1pm LR247, London Road Building

Talks

Subject Times LocationThe Elephant Studios at LSBU: Tour our new multi-million pound media technology facilities.

Tours will depart every half an hour from 11am until 2pm, and will last 30 minutes.

Elephant Studios Concourse, London Road Building

Tours

Interactive sessions

Subject Time

Drama and Performance: Take part in a practical workshop with Simon Pittman of Frantic Assembly Theatre Company.

12.30pm – 1pm

Drama and Performance and Theatre Technologies: Attend a screening of the latest performance for Electronic Theatre, and a Q&A with the director and cast. Course presentations will take place at approximately 1.45pm.

1pm – 2pm

Theatre Technologies: Find out more about this course and experience our industry-standard theatre facilities.

12.30pm – 1.30pm

If you’re interested in studying a postgraduate course, please attend a course specific one-to-one session. You are also welcome to attend any of the above talks, interactive sessions and tours.

Postgraduate

Key: LR= London Road Building. (Room number denotes floor e.g LR120 is on the 1st floor. )*This course is subject to validation

Subject Time

Arts and Festival Management: An interactive presentation about managing events and festivals plus a student’s perspective on course placements and events

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Digital Design: An introduction to Digital Design with the chance to work together on designing in the MacLab of our new media centre: Elephant Studios.

12.30pm – 1.15pm

English with Creative Writing: Join us for a masterclass on writing for the stage followed by a question and answer session on publishing writing.

12.30pm – 1.15pm

Film Practice: Take part in a creative filming exercise in our new film studio which includes a green screen, Arri cameras and rigging equipment.

12.30pm – 1.15pm

Film Studies: Visit our new cinema with 4k projector, and find out more about the course and the innovative short films you can expect to make.

1.15pm – 2pm

Game Design and Development: Visit our dedicated gaming lab and experience what you can expect from the course while starting to develop your own games.

1.15pm – 2pm

Journalism: Get hands-on experience of our newsroom and find out what it will be like to work as a reporter for our live YouTube show.

12.30pm – 1.15pm

Photography: See examples of current projects, amazing student work, and learn about unique professional practice opportunities. All delivered in our high end photography studio and print lab.

1.15pm – 2pm

Sound Design: Find out more about the course and experience our brand new sound studios and innovative sound recording equipment.

2pm – 2.45pm

Visual Effects: Find out about the variety of techniques that are used on films such as Star Wars and Transformers, and try your hand at spotting VFX in videos.

12.30pm – 1.15pm

Web Production and Social Media: A chance to design your own home page and find out more about one of our newest courses.

2pm – 2.45pm

The following sessions will start from Edric Theatre, Borough Road Building.

The following sessions will start from the Elephant Studios concourse, London Road Building.

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School of The Built Environment and Architecture

Welcome to one of the UK’s largest building schools. Today we’re offering you the chance to see the future of architecture in our Digital Architecture Robotics lab, to view the specialist facilities our students work in on one of our tours, and to hear more about your subject of interest and meet our staff through a one-to-one or talk.

Key: K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K404 is on the 4th floor. No number = ground floor)


ArchitectureArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural TechnologyBuilding Services EngineeringBuilding SurveyingCivil EngineeringCommercial ManagementConstructionEnvironmental and Architectural AcousticsProperty ManagementQuantity SurveyingReal EstateStructural EngineeringSustainable Energy SystemsTransport Engineering and Planning

11am – 3pmK407,Keyworth Centre


Architecture: Hear about our diverse studio culture, and how our architecture courses prepare you for an exciting creative career.

12pm – 12.30pm(+30 mins Q&A)

K402

Civil and Building Services Engineering: We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including part-time or employer sponsored options, come and find out more.

12.45pm – 1.15pm(+30 mins Q&A)

K806

Construction, Property and Surveying: All our courses in this area are fully RICS accredited. Find out more about how they prepare you for your career.

11.15am – 11.45am(+30 mins Q&A)

K806

1.30pm – 2pm(+30 mins Q&A)

K402

Talks

Subject Time Departure point

Digital Architecture Robotics: See the robotic arm – the future of architecture lives in our basement.

11.30am – 12pmK411

1.30pm – 2pm


Architecture: Get inspired by our studio spaces, with great views across central London.

12.45pm – 1.15pm K411

Building Services: We’re the number one London university for learning resources in building (NSS 2016) – come and see why.

11.45am – 12.30pmK419

1.45pm – 2.30pm

Civil Engineering: Tour the labs and and facilities.11.45am – 12.30pm

K4171.45pm – 2.30pm

Tours

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Forward-thinking business education is all about offering career development outside as well as inside the classroom. And that’s just what we deliver. We’ll help you develop your CV and confidence through: consultancy projects, live briefs, work placements, business games and simulations. There are many opportunities to connect with employers too – through our business networks, our new Business Solutions Centre, partnerships with universities, volunteering, research projects and social enterprises. Come along to our showcase session to see how the School of Business can help you develop and prepare for future employment.

School of Business

Key: K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K307 is on the 3rd floor. No number = ground floor) Lecture Theatre A is located in the Keyworth Building, ground floor.


Accounting and FinanceBusiness and EnterpriseBusiness ManagementBusiness Management (multiple pathways)Business StudiesEconomicsEconomics (multiple pathways)ManagementMBAMarketing (multiple pathways)Human Resources

11am – 12pm1pm – 3pm

Closed 12pm – 1pm during School of Business showcase

K307,Keyworth Centre


The School of Business Showcase: Come along to this interactive session, where you’ll get to see some of our leading academic experts in action – giving a series of mini talks on key topical themes impacting on the modern business world, and society in general. They’ll be audience participation, interactive voting and plenty of critical thinking.

12pm – 12.45pm Lecture Theatre A,Keyworth Centre

Talks


Think creativity: discover marketing. Learn about what makes our students happy: No.1 University in London for student satisfaction in Marketing (National Student Survey 2016).

2pm – 2.45pmK302,Keyworth Centre

An enterprising mind-set: discover business management. Learn what makes us No. 1 London Modern University for business, management and marketing (Guardian League Table 2016).


Think analytically: discover accounting and finance. Learn about what makes our students happy: No.1 University in UK for student satisfaction in Accounting and Finance (National Student Survey 2016).


Think critically: discover economics. Explore digital software: Bloomberg, Thomson One Banker, Sage, Bluprint, Fame, NVivo, and SPSS.


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School of Engineering

Welcome to the School of Engineering, where we have been educating engineers for over 100 years. It’s not just about history; we combine experienced teaching with brand new facilities. Make sure to visit our virtual engineering lab to see the future of engineering, as well attend a talk to hear about how our courses and teaching prepare you for your career.

Key: K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K405 is on the 4th floor. No number = ground floor)


Advanced Vehicle Engineering Applied ComputingBusiness Information TechnologyChemical and Process EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Systems and NetworksData ScienceElectrical and Electronic EngineeringElectrical Engineering and Power ElectronicsEngineering Product DesignEngineering Project ManagementInternet, Mobile Systems and ApplicationsMechanical EngineeringMechatronicsPetroleum EngineeringProduct DesignSpecial EffectsSystems and Cyber SecurityTelecommunications Engineering Web Development


Subject Time Departs

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: Hear about the courses in this area that are helping ‘future proof’ our graduates.

12.45pm – 1.15pm K403

Computer Science and Informatics: We’re the No. 2 London modern university for ‘Student Experience’ in the area of Computer Science (Sunday Times League Table 2016) – come and hear why.

12pm – 12.30pm K403

Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Hear about the courses, student experience, facilities and more.

12.15pm – 12.45pm K404

Mechanical Engineering and Design: Learn about what makes us a top 10 UK university for teaching quality and student experience in this area (Sunday Times League Table 2016).

11.15am – 11.45amK404

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Talks


Virtual Engineering: Our virtual engineering laboratory allows our students to work digitally and realise their projects before construction.

12pm – 12.45pmK415

2pm – 2.45pm

Usability experiment: Gain an insight into some of the activities our computer science students undertake as part of their studies.

12.45pm – 1.15pm K415

Interactive sessions


Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: See the labs and facilities that our students use for research and to perform experiments.

1.30pm – 2.15pm K413

Computer Science and Informatics: View the computer labs that support industry-standard software.

1.30pm – 2.15pm K413

Electrical and Electronic: Explore the workshops and labs used for designing, making and testing electrical products.

1pm – 1.45pm K413

Mechanical Engineering and Design: Tour the workshops, facilities and equipment our students use to create their projects.

12pm – 12.45pmK413

2pm – 2.45pm

Tours

If you’re interested in studying a postgraduate course, please attend a one-to-one for a course specific session. You are also welcome to attend any of the talks, interactive sessions and tours.

Postgraduate

A student uses the Virtual Engineering Suite

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Why Choose LSBU? Hosted by Professor Paul Ivey, Pro Vice Chancellor

Disability, dyslexia and wellbeing support

LSBU preparing you for your future

Student fees, finance and scholarships

Student life at LSBU

Study Abroad Opportunities

Top tips for completing your UCAS application

Bioscience and sports, human, forensic and food sciences

Psychology

Introduction to the School of Arts and Creative Industries

School of Arts and Creative Industries talks and interactive sessions

Architecture

Civil and Building Services Engineering

Construction, Property and Surveying

The School of Business Showcase

School of Business interactive sessions

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

Computer Science and Informatics

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering and Design

Acupuncture

Adult Nursing

Children’s Nursing

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiography

Learning Disability Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Midwifery

Operating Department Practice

Occupational Therapy

Education talk and interactive session

Law talk and interactive session

Social Sciences talk and interactive session

Urban, Leisure and Environment Studies talk and interactive session

3pm2.30pm2pm1.30pm1pm12.30pm12pm11.30am11am

K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K407 is on the 4th floor. No number = ground floor).V= K2 Building. (Room number denotes floor e.g V311 is on the 3rd floor. VG = ground floor).Lecture Theatres A & B and the Events Theatre are located in the Keyworth Building, ground floor.Castle Theatre is located in London Road Building.

General talks School of Applied Sciences School of Arts and Creative Industries

School of The Built Environment and Architecture

School of Business School of Engineering

School of Health and Social Care

School of Law and Social Sciences

Talks11.15 11.45 12.15 12.45 1.15 1.45 2.15 2.45

EVENTS THEATRE EVENTS THEATRE

VG11

EVENTS THEATRE EVENTS THEATRE

K801

K801

LECTURE THEATRE A K304

LECTURE THEATRE B LECTURE THEATRE B

CASTLE THEATRE

K402

K806

K806 K402

K403

K403

K404

K509

VG06 VG06

VG10 VG10

V114 V114

V502 V502

VG06 VG06

VG10 VG10

V318

V114 V114

K801

EVENTS THEATRE

K404 K404

V110

LECTURE THEATRE A

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V110

LECTURE THEATRE B K806

K205 K205

K206 K206

School of Health and Social Care

Key: V= K2 Building. (Room number denotes floor e.g V310 is on the 3rd floor. VG = ground floor). K= Keyworth Centre. (Room number denotes floor e.g K505 is on the 5th floor.

Throughout the day you can drop in to our help station for a course specific one-to-one with our academic staff.

One-to-ones


Acupuncture, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography, Operating Department Practice

Adult, Children’s, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing, Institute of Vocational Learning

Midwifery

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

11am – 3pm

K507

K505

K513

K504

K515 / K517


Acupuncture: Take a guided tour of our new clinic where you’ll observe treatments in action and where, as final year students you will yourselves be treating patients.

12.30pm – 1.30pm K509

Adult Nursing: Join the Adult Nursing team who have an extensive knowledge of working in a range of different specialisms within Adult Nursing.

11.15am – 12pmVG06

1.15pm – 2pm

Children’s Nursing: Join the Children’s Nursing team who have an extensive knowledge of working in a range of different specialisms within Children’s Nursing.

12.15pm – 1pmVG10

2pm – 2.30pm

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiography: Experience a life size simulation of the clinical labs and use VERT™ system to treat your first ever patient and familiarise yourself with the mannequins.

12.15pm – 1pmV114

2pm – 2.30pm

Learning Disability Nursing: Hear how Learning Disability Nurses work with people across the lifespan, combining clinical expertise with emotional intelligence and creative communication skills.

11.15am – 12pmK502

1.15pm – 2pm

Mental Health Nursing: A tutor, (qualified counsellor and psychotherapist), will outline the focus on psychological interventions that will play a key part in preparing you to become expert psycho-social practitioners.

12.15pm – 1pmVG06

2pm – 2.30pm

Midwifery: Join the Midwifery team who have an extensive knowledge of working in a range of different specialisms within Midwifery.

11.15am – 12pmVG10

1.15pm – 2pm

Operating Department Practice: The skills lab allows you to experience patient scenarios and safely practice skills. See an informative demo of theatre equipment and mannequins.

11.15am – 12pm V318

Occupational Therapy: See the purpose ward simulation environments, (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom), where occupational therapy is practiced with a range of everyday tasks.

11.15am – 12pmV114

1.15pm – 2pm

Talks


Adult Nursing: Visit the ward and meet different modes of fidelity simulation mannequins, used by nursing students, who mimic the physiological changes that occur in a sick patient.

Every 20 mins

V211

Children’s Nursing: Visit Rainbow Ward and meet simulation mannequin Sam. Experience feeling for a pulse and how equipment can simulate patient deteriorating allowing interventions in a safe environment.

V211

Health and Social Care: A general tour through all facilities led by Health Student Ambassadors. Explore facilities and take an opportunity to ask questions.

V211

Midwifery: Meet simulation mannequin Mavis who attends clinical appointments and progresses through the stages of pregnancy until she delivers her baby with the help of a midwife and a student midwife.

V211

Interactive sessions/Tours

Meet our partner trusts: 11am – 3pm, location: V211• Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals• Barts Health NHS Trust• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital• Great Ormond Street Hospital• Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust• Kings College London, University College London Hospitals

Partners

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School of Law and Social Sciences

Modern life is complex – and rapid social change brings hazards as well as opportunities. Our community (our students, staff and alumni) address the challenges of modern London life, and life as a global citizen. And we make a difference – through education, sharing ideas, research, volunteering, policy making, shaping and activism.

Key: K= Keyworth Building. (Room number denotes floor e.g K207 is on the 2nd floor. ) V= K2 Building. (Room number denotes floor e.g V110 is on the 1st floor.)

Throughout the day you can drop in to our help station for a course specific one-to-one with our academic staff.

One-to-ones


EducationTeacher TrainingLawCriminologySociologyPoliticsInternational RelationsHistoryTourism and Hospitality ManagementEvents ManagementPlanningHousingRegenerationHuman GeographyInternational Development



Education: Today and Tomorrow: Explore the range of courses on offer in Education and experience the teaching environment including a tour of the classrooms

12pm – 1pm V110, K2 Building2pm – 3pm

Inspired by Law: We are the No. 1 London Modern Uni for Teaching Law – come and find out why

12pm – 1pm

Lecture Theatre B, Keyworth Centre

2pm – 3pm K806

Social Sciences• Criminology• SociologyWhat is EVIL? A criminological and sociological exploration of taboos

12pm – 1pm K205

Social SciencesSyria, the Middle East and power shift in the international system• History• International Relations• Politics

2pm – 3pm K205

Urban, Environment and Leisure StudiesGeography and Beyond: How human geography underpins planning, housing, regeneration and tourism• Events Management• Housing• Human Geography• Planning, Regeneration • Tourism and Hospitality Management

12pm – 1pm

K206

2pm – 3pm

Talks and interactive sessions

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It's a fact that, on average, students who live on campus get better grades, and the social life is awesome too – with opportunities to meet students from different backgrounds and to make new friends. The University has 1,400 single-study bedrooms located across four residential developments: McLaren House, Dante Road, David Bomberg House and New Kent Road. All of our complexes have a focus on providing friendly, caring living environments that are comfortable and secure.

All rooms are furnished and each bedroom has wifi connection. We also have on-site Residence Customer Service Teams and Student Hall Ambassadors who are dedicated to the wellbeing and security of all residents.

• A range of costs to suit different budgets• All-inclusive rents (no hidden charges)• You deal directly with the University and

not third party providers• Clear Accommodation agreements• Insurance for your personal belongings

(included in your rent)• On-site Residence Customer Service Teams

available seven days a week• On-site Night Concierge Teams*• On-call Security 24 hours a day to deal with emergencies• Modern refurbished social spaces • Halls social activities and competitions• Wifi access available in each bedroom at no additional cost• On-site laundry facilities

• Ideally located for public transport and London’s attractions

* McLaren House, David Bomberg House & Dante Road

What our student residences offer:

Tours to accommodation facilities depart from Mezzanine level, Keyworth Centre. The first tour departs at 10.30amAccommodation Service: +44 (0)20 7815 6417 [email protected] www.lsbu.ac.uk/accommodation

Accommodation

Guaranteed halls accommodation during your first year (subject to application deadlines

and LSBU’s allocation policy. Southwark campus only. See online for more information).

Support servicesSubject Location

AccommodationAdmissions

Academy of SportDisability, Dyslexia and WellbeingResearch, Enterprise and Innovation InstituteInternational OfficeStudent Life CentreStudent ServicesStudents’ UnionStudy Abroad OpportunitiesThe Confucius Institute: try calligraphy and paper cutting!

Keyworth Centre

Student Life Centre

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Students’ UnionLondon South Bank Students’ Union is the centre of the student social experience. It features a number of extra-curricular activities that you can get involved in, such as a wide range of sports teams and societies that cover cultural, political and social interests. Beyond this, the Students’ Union also provides a range of services to help you with life inside and outside University, if you run into trouble you can talk to one of the specialist advisors in confidence about a range of matters.

The Students’ Union is led by four elected full-time officers who ensure that our students are being properly represented. These officers don’t have to be graduates; often officers interrupt their studies and take a year out and are supported by a team of full time staff members. The Students’ Union is located in the Student Life Centre building, alongside the University support services.www.LSBSU.org

At LSBU we have a thriving community of 86,000 former students, friends and staff members. This is a huge amount of talent, ideas and experience for us to share and build upon.

• New thinking • Lasting connections • Real opportunities

We match the drive and determination of LSBU students with connections and support found within our alumni community.

“Studying at LSBU has formed the basis of all my jobs thus far, so it’s great to have the chance to share my experience with students who are embarking on a career in nursing and also let them know about some of the challenges they may face along the way.”Alumna, BSc Nursing, 1985

LSBUalumni LSBU Alumni Network

LSBU Alumni

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Enterprise is not just about starting a business. It’s about developing transferable skills that are valuable to any career. Developing enterprise skills is essential for your future, whether you become an entrepreneur or a freelancer, or work for someone else.

At LSBU, enterprise is part of everything we do. You’ll get a chance to develop practical skills and broaden your mind-set. We can help you to turn your ideas into a business or career.

We offer plenty of opportunities including inspiring talks from successful entrepreneurs, start-up schemes, help with making money out of your ideas and internships in start-ups and SMEs.

Supporting your ideasOur Student Enterprise Team is a one-stop shop for advice about starting up a business and keeping it going. Support is available to you during your studies and after graduating. We also organise enterprise internships, giving you the chance to gain experience of working in a small start-up.

Our Spark Scheme can help you to test an idea. You could receive up to £500 of funding, office space, mentoring and guidance. Our Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme is a 12 month programme providing access to office space, funding and support to take your business to the next level after you’ve graduated.

Investment in enterpriseWe’ve recently invested £10 million in the new Clarence Centre, home to the University’s Research, Enterprise and Innovation team, student entrepreneurs, businesses and social enterprises and services for the local community. The Centre offers high-quality fully serviced offices for fledgling businesses and social enterprises, event facilities and retail space. It also includes a Business Solutions Centre and a Legal Advice Clinic, staffed by students, which both serve the local community. The Business Solutions Centre and Legal Advice Clinic give students a chance to engage with the local community and develop their skills by providing advice and support to local businesses and individuals.

Find out more about the enterprise support available to you at LSBU:Come along to the LSBU Preparing for Your Future talk in the Events Theatre from 11.30am – 12pm today.

Student Enterprise

> Last year we secured £1.2 million of funding for start-ups and SMEs (including £140,000 for student start-ups and businesses)

> The Clarence Centre for Enterprise and Innovation is award winning

> LSBU is the top London university for sponsored students – 20% of our student population are employer sponsored

> 60 students and graduates registered new ideas with us in the past year

Study Abroad Study and live abroad Want to broaden your horizons? At LSBU you can apply to study or work abroad as part of your degree. Our international exchange and Erasmus+ programmes enable you to study abroad for a semester or summer with no increased tuition fees and we have partner universities across Europe, the US, China and Australia that you can choose from.

Work in Europe and access extra moneyDid you know that if your work experience placement is within Europe you could access an Erasmus+ grant to help cover your costs?

Check out the LSBU Erasmus+ Programme, which offers you the chance to study at a partnering university for either one semester or an academic year, gaining credits on your return to the UK. Or you can carry out a work placement in Europe for between 2 and 12 months.

Grants are available to help you cover your costs while you’re away and students from a range of courses can participate. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career prospects, develop relevant, marketable skills, travel Europe, learn or enhance a new language and make new friends, all while progressing your studies.

STUDY PLACEMENT WORK PLACEMENT

DURATION One or two semesters 2–12 months

FEES One semester: Fees are the same and, if eligible, you can still access Student Finance England

Full year: £850 for Erasmus students

One semester: Fees are the same and, if eligible, you can still access Student Finance England

Full year: £850 for Erasmus students

WHERE CAN YOU GO? Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the USA.

IS FINANCIAL HELP AVAILABLE? Yes. For more information please speak with our Study Abroad and Erasmus teams.

DO I GAIN FULL CREDIT FOR MY STUDY ABROAD?

Dependent on the inter-institutional agreement – please check with the Study Abroad and Erasmus teams before departure

Although a work placement may not directly give credits towards your degree, all placements will be endorsed by your course

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION Before you start to study: www.lsbu.ac.uk/international/ erasmus-exchangeAs you study: my.lsbu.ac.uk/erasmus or email [email protected]/

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my.lsbu.ac.uk/erasmus or email [email protected]

Quick facts

Through our award-winning Confucius Institute at LSBU, we support our students in learning Chinese language and culture. This knowledge is highly valued by employers and can be a real advantage if you’re aiming to be employed by a global firm. The Institute offers our students short courses and Chinese examinations. For eligible students, the Institute also offers a summer in China, internships and Chinese scholarships – these have benefited 50 students in the last year.

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Keyworth Accommodation AdviceCampus and Accommodation ToursSchool of Applied SciencesSchool of the Built Environment and Architecture School of Business School of EngineeringSchool of Health and Social CareSchool of Law and Social Sciences

Perry library Tours of the library are at 12.15pm & 1.30pm

Learning Resrouces Centre (LRC)Tours of the LRC are at 11.30am & 2.15pm

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Visit www.tfl.gov.uk to help plan your journey. Or visit lsbu.ac.uk or call 0800 923 88 88

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The Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) offers a variety of exceptional opportunities including Mandarin lessons, scholarships to study in China, wellbeing activities (including acupuncture and massage) and a range of cultural events. Participating in these events will enable students to enhance their cultural awareness and develop a unique set of international skills. This guarantees to provide students and graduates with the extra edge required to succeed in today’s competitive job market. One of the most exciting opportunities is the annual ‘Summer in China Study Trip’ which

provides students with the opportunity to spend a summer in China. Whilst in China the majority of expenses (including accommodation, transportation, 3 meals a day and mandarin tuition fees) are covered by a generous scholarships provided by the Confucius Institute. This is an opportunity not to miss! At LSBU’s Open Day CITCM’s professional performance team will be showing off China’s culture by displaying colourful performances of martial arts, dance and music. There will also be a stall where you can learn more about CITCM’s activities and write your name in Chinese!

Confucius Institute

Information for visitors to LSBU

Health and Safety – All visitors are required to conform with the University H&S regulations. In an emergency follow any instructions given by the building fire wardens, security staff or other appointed persons. Please make your host aware of any disability / support requirements you may have which may need to be considered in the event of a building evacuation.

No smoking – Please note that the university is a non-smoking environment.

All details and arrangements in this guide are correct at time of print.

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