Get Involved!There is more to University life than the degree you will study. Find out more about our student societies, volunteering programme, the Students’ Union and more.The following representatives will be present at an exhibition in the Foyer of the Bailey Allen Hall (1 on map):

Student SocietiesStudents’ UnionVolunteering (ALIVE)Corrib Village Student Accommodation

Services for Students Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn (1 on map): Main Hall

Speak to representatives from the following student services departments:

Access OfficeAccommodation OfficeAdmissions OfficeCareers Development Centre Disability Office International Office LibraryMature StudentsPlacement Office (PEP)Sport Student ServicesFees Office

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CAMPUS TOURSGuided walking tours of the main campus take place at 12.00pm, 1.00pm and 2.00pm, departing from outside the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn (1 on map). They last approximately 45 minutes and are given by our Student Ambassadors.

ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTSFocus on your Career: 12.00pm–1.00pm D’Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, Arts/Science Building, (2 on map) Our Careers Development Centre will give you an overview of the career paths of NUI Galway graduates, as well as looking ahead to the job market of the future.

Parents’ Guide to University: 1.00pm–2.00pm Larmor Lecture Theatre, Arts/Science Building (2 on map) This informal session will provide parents with an introduction to University life and information on issues like fees and funding, accommodation and support services for students.

University Life

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONFind out all you need to know about student accommodation at the Accommodation stand (beside Student Services) in the Exhibition Hall. You can also book a place for September at the stand. Tours of one of our Halls of Residence are available throughout the day – the tour shuttle bus will depart from outside the Orbsen Building (6 on map) at regular intervals.

book your place www.nuigalway.ie/opendays

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This rating means that you will be joining a University:

With an international reputation for teaching and research Investing in your future by enhancing your learning environment With strong business and industry links which give you greater opportunities to build your career With top quality teaching and opportunities for real world learning

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BOOk yOUr pLaceIf you have not already booked your place at the Open Day then visit our website at www.nuigalway.ie/opendays

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get the MOst OUt Of yOUr visitIn the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn, our Student Centre, you will find the full range of subject-specific exhibition stands. Here you can talk to our lecturers and students and find out more about the courses you are interested in. Our services for students, including the Accommodation, Careers and Fees Offices and Student Services are also represented here.

A programme of taster session also runs throughout the day – these are designed to give you a real insight into various courses and university life. To get the most out of your day, we recommend that you try taster sessions in all of the subjects you are interested in, attend a Student Life talk, and the Focus on your Career talk. Parents won’t want to miss the ‘Parents’ Guide to University’ talk at 1pm.

Don’t forget to take a tour of the campus with one of our Student Ambassadors, and you might want to check out the student accommodation as well. And a visit to the Sports Centre is a must!

Our April Open Day is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to experience University life first hand. Come and talk to our students and staff, explore the campus, check out the facilities – including our Sports Centre – and decide for yourself whether NUI Galway feels right for you.

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Shuttle buses will depart from outside the Orbsen Building (6 on map) for tours of the Student Accommodation and the new Engineering Building.

Student life at NUI Galway Arts/Science Building, Darcy Thompson Lecture Theatre 2 on map 11.00am or 1.00pm

Focus on your Career Arts/Science Building, Darcy Thompson Lecture Theatre 2 on map 12.00pm–1.00pm

College of Science

Introduction to Science at University Arts/Science Building, Mc Munn Theatre 2 on map 10.30 am–11.00am

Science Experience workshop: Interactive demonstrations from Biochemistry, Botany and Plant Science, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics Tours/Demos Departing from Science Experience Workshop at regular intervals.

Meeting Point: Arts/Science Building, Mc Munn Theatre

2 on map 11.00am–1.00pm

Introduction to Science at University, from a student perspective

Arts/Science Building, Mc Munn Theatre 2 on map 1.00pm–2.00pm

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies

your career with an Arts Degree Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 10.30am–11.00am

Introduction to Political Science and Sociology/BA (Public and Social Policy)

Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 11.00am–11.30am

BA with Irish Studies/ Latin American Studies

Arts Millennium Building Room AM104 4 on map 11.00am–11.30am

or 12.00pm–12.30pm

New for 2012: BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies/ BA with Theatre and Performance

Arts Millennium Building, Fottrell Lecture Theatre 4 on map 11.30am–12.00pm

or 1.00pm–1.30pm

Introduction to Geography and Archaeology

Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 11.30am–12.00pm

Introduction to Arts Programmes

Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 12.00pm–12.30pm

or 2.00pm–2.30pm

BA with Creative writing/ Film Studies

Arts Millennium Building, Fottrell Lecture Theatre 4 on map 12.00pm–12.30pm

or 2.00pm–2.30pm

Introduction to Humanities: English, History, Irish Studies, Philosophy

Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 12.30pm–1.00pm

BA with Children’s Studies/ Human Rights

Arts Millennium Building, Room AM104 4 on map 12.30pm–1.00pm

or 1.30pm–2.00pm

Introduction to Psychology Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 1.00pm–1.30pm

Introduction to Languages, Literatures and Culture: Classics, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Gaeilge

Arts Millennium Building, Colm Ó hEocha Lecture Theatre 4 on map 1.30pm–2.00pm

Introduction to Education: BA (Maths and Education)

Arts Millennium Building, Fottrell Lecture Theatre 4 on map 1.30pm–2.00pm

College of Business, Public Policy and Law

COM MERCE

Introduction to Commerce & Business Programmes. Learn about skills for work life, international study options, internships and career opportunities.

Arts Millennium Building Mairtin O’Tnuthail Lecture Theatre 4 on map 11.00am, 12.00pm

or 1.00pm

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Introduction to studying Law at University

Arts/Science Building, Dillon Lecture Theatre 2 on map 11.00am, 12.00pm

or 1.00pm

College of Engineering and Informatics

ENGINEER ING

Studying Engineering – everything parents and students need to know

Engineering Building, Theatre ENG–G047 7 on map 12.00pm, 1.00pm

NEw FOR 2012: Tours of the new Engineering Building

Meet at the Engineering stand in the Exhibition Hall 1 on map 11.30am, 12.30pm

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Interactive Engineering Zone Engineering Building, Atrium 7 on map Throughout the day

INFOR M ATION TECHNOLOGy

Introduction to Computer Science & Information Technology

Engineering Building, ENG–G018 7 on map 11.30am, 12.30pm

Interactive IT Zone Engineering Building, Atrium 7 on map Throughout the day

Interactive Robozone Engineering Building, Atrium 7 on map Throughout the day

College of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences

Introduction to the Healthcare Programmes: Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech and Language Therapy

Arts/Science Building, Cairnes Lecture Theatre 2 on map

Medicine: 10.30am–10.45amNursing & Midwifery: 10.45am–11.00amOccupational Therapy/Podiatry/Speech & Language Therapy: 11.00am–11.30am

Meet the Students Hear from students on the Healthcare Programmes

Arts/Science Building, Cairnes Lecture Theatre 2 on map 11.30am–12.00pm

Introduction to the Healthcare Programmes: Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery,Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech and Language Therapy

Arts/Science Building, Cairnes Lecture Theatre 2 on map

Medicine: 12.00pm–12.15pmNursing & Midwifery: 12.15pm–12.30pmOccupational Therapy/Podiatry/Speech & Language Therapy: 12.30pm–1.00pm

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge

Do chéim trí Ghaeilge; Léargas Ginearálta & Dearcadh na Mac Léinn Your Degree through Irish: Overview and Student Perspective

Seomra/ Room 104, Áras na Gaeilge 9 on map 12.00pm–12.30pm

Áras na Mac Léinn (1 on map): Main Hall Lecturers and students will be available to answer your questions and provide detailed subject information at the following stands:

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BSc. in Business Information SystemsBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Commerce (International)Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

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Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringElectronic and Computer EngineeringEnergy Systems EngineeringSports and Exercise EngineeringEngineering Innovation – ElectronicUndenominated EngineeringComputer Science and Information TechnologyProject and Construction Management

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MedicineOccupational TherapySpeech and Language TherapyPodiatryNursing and Midwifery

cOLLeGe OF ArtS, SOciAL ScienceS, AnD ceLtic StuDieS

ArchaeologyCeltic CivilisationClassicsDrama, Theatre and Performance StudiesEconomics EducationEnglishEnvironmental and Society/Youth and Family StudiesFrenchGaeilgeGeographyGerman HistoryInformation TechnologyIrish StudiesItalianLawMathematicsPhilosophyPsychologyPublic and Social PolicySociology and Political ScienceSpanishWelsh

BA connect programmes in:Children’s StudiesCreative WritingFilm StudiesHuman RightsIrish StudiesLatin American StudiesTheatre and Performance

cOLLeGe OF Science

AnatomyBiochemistryBiomedical ScienceBiotechnologyBotanyBiopharmaceutical ChemistryChemistryComputing StudiesEarth and Ocean SciencesEnvironmental SciencesExperimental PhysicsHealth and Safety SystemsMarine ScienceMathematical PhysicsMathematical ScienceMathematicsMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysiologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsPhysics with Medical PhysicsPhysics with AstrophysicsZoology

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Need help? Just askOur Student Ambassadors will be on campus throughout the day to help you find your way around and answer any of your questions about university life. They are the ones in the ‘Ask me’ t-shirts so you can’t miss them!

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