cambridge open days 2015 programme
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University of Cambridge Open Days 2015 ProgrammeTRANSCRIPT
2 and 3 July 2015
Contents
2 General information
4 General sessions
5 Course information
8 Colleges
10 Museums
10 Maps
Back Getting around Cambridge
Welcome
Welcome to Cambridge! It’s fantastic to have youwith us and we hope your visit is informative andenjoyable. The purpose of the Open Days is toprovide the opportunity for you to find outmore about the University, our courses and theColleges, and to talk with staff and students.
There’s lots going on during the Open Days, so hereare our recommendations to help you make the mostof your visit:
n bring a copy of your ticket and keep it to hand –you need it to access presentations and Colleges
n look at the programme of activities in advance orearly in the day and make a plan – you might find ithelpful to mark which sessions you want to go toand/or in what order
n arrive in good time for the start of sessions – toprevent disruption, latecomers may not be admitted
Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we hopeyou have a great day. If you have any questions,please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff or astudent (who are wearing turquoise Cambridge OpenDays t-shirts).
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Got a smartphone?The information in this programmeis available on our mobile site (from1 July), where you can also build anitinerary for your visit and accessinteractive maps to help you findyour way around.
www.camexplore.com
If you wish to have your ticket onyour smartphone, you can do so bydownloading the free Eventbrite appfrom your app store.
If you’re accompanying a prospective applicantPlease be aware that due to room capacity limits, forthe vast majority of sessions priority is given toprospective applicants. If there’s space availableonce prospective applicants are seated, our staffand student helpers will let you know. Thank you inadvance for your patience and co-operation.
There are some dedicated sessions for parents/carers/supporters, as well as an update for teachersand HE advisers (see p4). You may also like to take awalking tour (available from the central informationpoint, map location ) and/or visit one of ourmuseums or the Botanic Garden (see p10).
In case of an emergencyIn case of an emergency, please contact the nearestmember of University staff or contact theCambridge Admissions Office (01223 333308). Inthe event of a fire alarm, please vacate the buildingimmediately and follow staff directions. Do not uselifts and remain outside until you’re informed by amember of staff that you may re-enter.
Commercial organisationsCommercial organisations that offer information andadvice on our admissions process and interviewsmay have representatives in Cambridge advertisingtheir services and/or collecting contact details ofpotential applicants.
These organisations are NOT linked to either theUniversity of Cambridge or Oxford, and we DO NOTsupport or encourage any of these commercialenterprises – none has access to any informationthat’s not already available free of charge from theCambridge Admissions Office, College admissionsoffices or Cambridge University Students’ Union.
If you’re approached by a representative and findtheir behaviour intrusive, please inform staff at oneof the information points.
PhotographyPlease note that we’re photographing the event forpublicity purposes. If you don’t wish to be in anyphotographs, please notify a member of staff at oneof the information points.
After the Open DaysWe hope you’re able to get everything out of yourvisit that you want and need to. If there’s somethingyou forget to ask, please visit our website(www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/) or contact aCollege admissions office(www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/colleges/) orthe Cambridge Admissions Office([email protected]).
So we can keep improving our events, we’re keen tohear your thoughts on the Open Days. We’ll contactyou by email in the next few weeks to ask for yourcomments and any time you can spare to providefeedback is greatly appreciated.
A few things to note
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General information
Information pointsWe have four information points – open between10.00am and 4.00pm each day – where staff are onhand to answer queries and where you can pick upcopies of various publications relating to the OpenDays and undergraduate study at Cambridge.
n The central information point is at the OldSchools in the city centre (map location ).
n There are two information points on the SidgwickSite – in the Faculty of Law (map location )and the marquee (map location ).
n The West Cambridge Site information point is inthe Computer Laboratory (map location ).
At the central information point, there areinformation stands and representatives from thefollowing services as well:
n Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU)n the Disability Resource Centre (DRC, see also
opposite)n the Language Centre (see also opposite)n the Careers Servicen the Admissions Testing Servicen the University Sports Centre (see also opposite)
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See the maps on p10-3 for all venue locations.
Central information point
Downing Site
Silver Street/Mill Lane Site
New Museums Site
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Disability Resource Centre (DRC) Old Addenbrooke’s Site (map location )Open: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Thu) 9.00am – 4.00pm (Fri)
The DRC provides information and support toprospective and current students with a disability/specific learning difficulty/health condition.
Language CentreDowning Site (map location ) Open: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Informal tours are available throughout the dayfrom reception.
University LibraryWest Road (map location ) Open: 10.00am – 4.30pm
As well as an information stand, tours of theUniversity Library and its unique collections areavailable throughout the day. Each tour lastsapproximately 15 minutes (last tour at 4.15pm). Tour participants must be aged 16 or older.
University Sports CentreWest Cambridge Site (map location ) Open: 6.30am – 10.00pm
The Sports Centre is open for visitors to look aroundand informal tours of the facilities are availablethroughout the day from reception.
ADC TheatrePark Street (map location ) Open: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Students are on hand to answer questions andinformal tours are available from the ADC Bar.
Prayer roomsThe prayer room on the Sidgwick Site (locatedbehind the Lecture Block, map location ) isavailable 10.00am – 4.00pm. The Multi-Faith Centreon the West Cambridge Site (map location ) is also available for prayer/meditation 1.00pm –2.30pm.
RefreshmentsRefreshments can be purchased on some Universitysites.
n Sidgwick Site: Sidgwick Buttery (map location9.00am – 5.00pm) – drinks, snacks, sandwiches;Arc Café (map location 9.00am – 4.00pm) –drinks, snacks, sandwiches.
n Silver Street/Mill Lane Site: University Centre (maplocation 9.00am – 9.00pm) – drinks, snacks,salads, sandwiches, hot food.
n West Cambridge Site: William Gates BuildingCafeteria (map location 9.00am – 5.00pm) –drinks, snacks, sandwiches, hot food; West Café(map location 8.00am – 5.00pm) – drinks,snacks, sandwiches, hot food; Sports Centre Café(map location 9.00am – 4.00pm) – drinks,snacks, sandwiches, hot food.
You can also find plenty of food stalls, sandwich andcoffee shops, restaurants, and pubs/bars servingfood throughout the city. Trinity Street/King’s Paradeand the streets around the Market Square (MarketHill) are a good place to start. Please note that theUniversity of Cambridge accepts no liability for theproducts/services provided by these companies.
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General sessions
Cambridge Explained1
An introduction to the University andoverview of the application process.
Student Life1
Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU)session covering what it’s like to study,socialise and live in Cambridge.Student Finance1
An outline of the costs involved in going touniversity and the financial support availablefor (primarily UK) students.Parents’ and Supporters’ SessionA summary of our Admissions Policy, andwhat the University and Colleges have tooffer students. The session also includes aQ&A led by an Admissions Tutor.Teacher and HE Adviser UpdateThe latest information about the AdmissionsPolicy and process for teachers and HEadvisers.
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1 Presentations, lectures and tours operateon a first-come first-served basis, withpriority given to prospective applicants. Ifthere’s space available once prospectiveapplicants are seated, our staff andstudent helpers will let parents/carers/supporters know. Latecomers may not beadmitted after sessions begin.
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12.00pm – 12.45pm Architec2.00pm – 2.45pm Architec
Exhibition of student work 10.00am – 4.00pm ArchitecInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm LawCourse presentations (details from 1.30pm – 3.00pm AMESAMES information stand)Library open to visitors 12.00pm – 1.00pm AMESInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm Chem EngInformation sessions (on the hour, 10.00am – 4.00pm Chem Englast session at 3.00pm)Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm LawCourse presentation 2.30pm – 3.15pm ClassicsSample lecture 3.30pm – 4.15pm ClassicsParents’ talk 2.30pm – 3.15pm ClassicsInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm MarqueeCourse presentation 1.30pm – 2.15pm Comp Lab
3.00pm – 3.45pm Comp LabDemonstrations 2.15pm – 4.00pm Comp LabInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm LawCourse presentation 2.30pm – 3.15pm LawScreenings of 2013 Marshall Lectures 10.00am – 4.00pm Economics (on the hour, last showing at 3.00pm)Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm Education
10.00am – 4.00pm LawCourse presentation 1.30pm – 2.15pm Lec Block
2.00pm – 3.15pm Education Sample lecture 1.00pm – 1.30pm N Education
3.30pm – 4.00pm N EducationFaculty tour 12.30pm – 12.45pm Education
1.30pm – 1.45pm Education3.00pm – 3.15pm Education
Information stand 1.00pm – 5.00pm EngineeringCourse presentation 1.15pm – 2.00pm Engineering
1.30pm – 2.15pm EngineeringCourse information films and department tours are available throughout the afternoon –see the Department website for details: www.eng.cam.ac.uk/admissions/opendays/.Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm 2 EnglishCourse presentation 3.30pm – 4.15pm LawSample lecture 1.30pm – 2.15pm EnglishFaculty tour 2.30pm – 2.45pm English
3.00pm – 3.15pm English
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Anglo-Saxon, Norse,and Celtic (ASNC)Architecture
Asian and MiddleEastern Studies(AMES)
ChemicalEngineering
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Geography
History
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Human, Social, andPolitical Sciences(HSPS)
Land Economy
Law
Linguistics
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2.30pm – 3.15pm S9 Lady M HallSee also Natural Sciences specialisms sessions – pick up the detailed timetable from the Natural Sciences information stand on the day.Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm S5 LawCourse presentation 1.30pm – 2.15pm S10 Lec BlockSample lecture 3.30pm – 4.15pm S10 Lec BlockLibrary open to visitors 9.00am – 5.00pm S7 MMLInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm S5 LawCourse presentation 1.30pm – 2.15pm S MusicSample lecture 2.45pm – 3.45pm S1 MusicFaculty open to visitors 1.00pm – 4.00pm S1 MusicLive music 1.00pm – 1.45pm S1 MusicFaculty tour 4.00pm – 4.30pm 1 MusicInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm W1 MarqueeCourse presentation 1.00pm – 1.45pm Music
2.00pm – 2.45pm W1 Music2.20pm – 2.50pm Physics3.00pm – 3.45pm Biffen
Presentations, sample lectures and department tours for some of the Natural Sciencesspecialisms are available – pick up the detailed timetable from the information stand on the day.Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm S5 LawCourse presentation 2.30pm – 3.15pm S5 Lec BlockFaculty tour (meet at Philosophy 3.30pm – 4.15pm Lawinformation stand)Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm W1 MarqueeCourse presentation 4.00pm – 4.45pm Lec BlockSample lecture 3.00pm – 3.45pm Lec BlockQ&A 4.45pm – 5.15pm Lec BlockInformation stand 10.00am – 4.00pm S5 LawCourse presentation and tour 2.10pm – 3.15pm (Fri) S3 DivinityFaculty open day – 2 July, separate booking required (www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/events/).Information stand 10.00am – 4.00pm W1 MarqueeCourse presentation 2.30pm – 3.30pm Lec BlockSee also Natural Sciences specialisms sessions – pick up the detailed timetable from the NaturalSciences information stand on the day.Department open days – 2 and 3 July, separate booking required(www.vet.cam.ac.uk/applications/vetcam/).
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1 Presentations, lectures and tours operate on a first-come first-served basis, with priority given to prospective applicants.If there’s space available once prospective applicants are seated, our staff and student helpers will let parents/carers/supporters know. Latecomers may not be admitted after sessions begin.
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Colleges
What’s a College?Cambridge is a ‘collegiate’ university, which means itcomprises University faculties and departments indifferent academic subjects, and a number ofColleges.
Your College is your base for the time you’re atCambridge. It’s where you live, eat, do a lot ofsocialising, receive academic and pastoral support,and where you often (though not always) have yoursupervisions. Students on the same course,regardless of their College, are taught together bythe academic faculties/departments, attending thesame lectures, seminars and practicals. There are noColleges that are ‘better’ for certain subjects.
Advice on how (and how not) to choose a College,along with an explanation of the key functions thatthe University (through the faculties/departments)
and Colleges are responsible for, can be found inthe Undergraduate Prospectus and on our website(www.cam.ac.uk/choosingacollege/).
Visiting CollegesThe Colleges are open for visitors to drop in at thetimes specified below (please check the openingtimes carefully as access isn’t possible at any othertime) – follow the signs from the main Collegeentrance (see the map on p12-3 for Collegelocations).
Some Colleges have their own events taking placeduring 2 and 3 July that require separate booking(see individual College websites for details andbooking).
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Museums / Maps
Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyDowning Site (map location ) Open: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Botanic GardenBateman Street/Hills Road (map location )Open: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Normal Garden admission charges apply.
Cavendish Laboratory MuseumWest Cambridge Site (map location )Open: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Museum of Classical ArchaeologySidgwick Site (map location )Open: 10.00am – 5.00pmTours: 11.30am – 12.15pm, 1.30pm – 2.15pm
The Fitzwilliam MuseumTrumpington Street (map location )Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm
The Polar MuseumLensfield Road (map location )Open: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sedgwick Museum of Earth SciencesDowning Site (map location )Open: 10.00am – 1.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Whipple Museum of the History of ScienceNew Museums Site (map location ) Open: 10.30pm – 4.30pm
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The University has a number of museums and collections (www.cam.ac.uk/museums/) that give an excitinginsight into some of the disciplines we offer. Many of these museums are open to the public throughout theyear – please find details below regarding those that are open during the Cambridge Open Days.
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Getting around Cambridge
Most Open Days venues are within walking distanceof the city centre, but some Colleges anddepartments are a little further out. If you havesufficient time you may like to walk out to theseColleges/departments. Alternatively, you may wishto use one of the bus services (see below).
Walking toursFour walking tours are available – two around thecity centre and two to/from West Cambridge. Thetours vary in length (between 30 minutes and twohours) and you can pick these up from the centraland West Cambridge Site information points (maplocations ).
If it’s a nice day we particularly recommend the walkto West Cambridge (approximately 30 minutes fromthe central information point), which takes you pastthe University Library and Faculty of Mathematics, aswell as a number of the Colleges.
BusesCambridge Open Days shuttle busWe’re providing a free shuttle bus service betweenQueen’s Road (‘The Backs’) and the West CambridgeSite (JJ Thomson Avenue). There’s also a stop nearStorey’s Way, for those who wish to visit the Facultyof Mathematics and/or the Colleges in this area(Churchill, Fitzwilliam, Lucy Cavendish, St Edmund’sand Murray Edwards).
The buses run between 9.30am and 4.30pm and wesuggest you allow around 40 minutes for a journey.There’s limited seating on each bus but we anticipatea pick-up/set down from each of the three stopsevery 20-30 minutes (traffic depending).
The last pick-up from Queen’s Road (to WestCambridge) is at 4.00pm, and the last pick-up fromthe West Cambridge Site (to Queen’s Road) is at4.30pm. Please note that the West Cambridge Site isapproximately 10 minutes’ walk from the MadingleyRoad Park & Ride site.
City servicesThe Uni 4 and Citi 6 bus services (operated byStagecoach) link some Colleges/departments withthe city centre. Information and timetables areavailable online at: www.stagecoachbus.com.
The train station is approximately 20 minutes’ walkfrom the city centre (around 30 minutes’ walk fromthe Sidgwick Site), or buses depart every 10-20minutes from Emmanuel Street.
If you use one of the Park & Ride services, you cancatch a bus back from the following city centre busstops to:
Longstanton P&R (Guided Busway) – Parkside(Route A)/Drummer Street Bus Station, Bay 12(Route B)/Bay 11 (Route C)Milton P&R – Drummer Street, stop D2Newmarket Road P&R – Drummer Street, stop D1Babraham Road P&R – Emmanuel Street, stop E5Trumpington P&R – Downing Street, by JohnLewisMadingley Road P&R – Drummer Street, stop D2
The University faculties/departments and Colleges are located throughout the city, but Cambridgeisn’t a large city and is easy to get around – most students walk or cycle everywhere. A map of the citycentre can be found on p12-3 and a more detailed map of the University and Colleges is availablefrom the information points (map locations ).
Cambridge Admissions Office01223 [email protected] www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/
Details are correct at the time of printing (June 2015).© University of Cambridge, 2015. Design by Cambridge Design Studio.
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Cambridge is a small and busy city, not builtwith modern traffic flows in mind, and so it’sbest to travel into the city by public transport(see also ‘Getting around Cambridge’).
By carThe roads in and around the city centre can getcongested and parking is very limited. Therefore, werecommend visitors arriving by car use the Park &Ride services.
The P&R sites are shown on the map (right). It’santicipated that they’ll be busy on 2 and 3 July(particularly Madingley Road and Trumpington).Therefore, allow plenty of time to travel in case yourintended P&R site is full and you have to continue toan alternative P&R site.
Buses leave every 10 minutes and the journeynormally takes around 15 minutes, but it’s advised toallow at least 30 minutes to travel into the citycentre. For more information, including timetables,and parking and ticket prices see the website at:www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/parkandride/.
Visitors from the north can also use the GuidedBusway P&R services into the city centre (journeytime around 25 minutes). Follow the signs forLongstanton P&R from Junction 29 of the A14. Formore information, including routes, timetables, andparking and ticket prices see the website at:www.thebusway.info.
Disabled parking is available in the city’s car parksand on some streets. Please check in advance with theTourist Information Centre (www.visitcambridge.org).
By trainCambridge train station is approximately 20 minutes’walk from the city centre. There are bus stops in front ofthe main entrance and buses run every 10-20 minutesto St Andrew’s Street in the city centre (returning to thestation from Emmanuel Street).
Travelling to Cambridge
park & ride site Address
Longstanton1 Station Road, CB24 3DS
Milton Butt Lane, CB24 6DQ
Newmarket Road Newmarket Road, CB5 8AA
Babraham Road Shelford Bottom, CB22 3AB
Trumpington Hauxton Road, CB2 9FT
Madingley Road2 Madingley Road, CB3 0EX
1 Guided Busway P&R site (www.thebusway.info).2 For those using the Madingley Road P&R site, we suggest you catchthe Uni 4 bus to go to the Sidgwick Site (alight on West Road), orcatch the P&R bus to go to the city centre locations.
For the central Open Days venues ( )and city centre Colleges, use one of the Citi services toSt Andrew’s Street. The Sidgwick Site is around 10-15minutes’ walk from St Andrew’s Street/Emmanuel Street.
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