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Open Day Merchiston Campus

The School of Computing The School of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentThe School of Arts and Creative Industries

Friday 16 June 2017, 10am - 3pm

#ednapieropenday

Contact us:www.napier.ac.uk 0333 900 6040

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FOR NURTURING STUDENT TALENT

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COMPETITIONTake a picture at our Photo Booth, post it on Instagram & tag Edinburgh Napier using the hashtag above. The person with the most likes by 2pm on the day wins a prize.

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Welcome to Edinburgh Napier University. Going to university is a time of great opportunity, a time for personal growth and development. Here at Edinburgh Napier University we offer a wide range of learning, cultural, and social opportunities that will build and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence that will help you achieve your potential. From our courses to our sports teams and academic societies, work placements and international exchanges to volunteering – they are all designed to support you to achieve your goals.

Our degree courses blend academic challenge with work-related experiences and engagement which are embedded throughout our curriculum. We take pride in our strong links with business, industry and public and voluntary sectors, which help us prepare our students well for successful careers. More than 95% of our students are employed or in further study within six months of graduation, and are highly valued by employers.

I believe that choosing to study at Edinburgh Napier is a wise move, but don’t just take my word for it. Take advantage of the many presentations available today, explore our facilities and talk to our staff and students who are here to advise and help you. Edinburgh Napier is a young, ambitious and inspiring University with a truly diverse student population. I hope you choose to join us and look forward to seeing you again.

Thank you for visiting, enjoy your day.

Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Merchiston CampusWelcome to Merchiston Campus, our mix of disciplines at this campus provides a great atmosphere amongst students. This is enhanced by facilities from cutting-edge cyber security labs to TV and film studios.

RegistrationWhen you arrive on campus please make your way over to the welcome desk in the foyer to let us know you’re here.

Look out for Red T-ShirtsOur student ambassadors are current students who are here to help you make the most of your day. So, if you need anything or want to know what it is really like to study here, just ask.

What’s onInformation SessionsWe have a number of presentations and Q&A sessions on today including; Introductions to the School of Computing, the School of Engineering and the Built Environment and the School of Arts and Creative Industries. There will also be presentations about the courses available at our Merchiston Campus, accommodation and our support services running throughout the day. Check out the timetable on Page 3 and use the planner on the back of the programme to plan your day.

Subject Fair (B32, A6 & JKCC)Still undecided about what you would like to study, or want to find out more about a particular subject? Come along to the subject fair to meet academics and current students who will be able to talk to you about the different courses and subjects on offer here at Merchiston Campus. Find where you need to go on page 3 and use your planner to keep track.

Student Services in the Triangle CaféFind out more about what’s on offer here at Edinburgh Napier. Whether you are thinking of expanding your horizons to study abroad, level up your workplace skills with a placement or want to know about the help on offer. Head down to the Triangle Café and chat to our friendly staff and students.

The Main Stage in the Triangle CaféWe will be showcasing our courses, sports clubs and societies on the main stage. Come on down to the Triangle Café throughout the day and check them out AND get a taste of Scottish cuisine.

Accommodation ToursSign up for a tour at the welcome desk and we will take you to our Bainfield accommodation for a look around.

Contents1 Welcome

2 What’s On

3 Timetable

5 Merchiston Campus

6 Useful Information

7 Day Planner

Make sure you

GRAB A GOODIE

BAG! Buses will depart each location every half an hour between 10.30am and 3pm.

WIN A PRIZE

IN OUR PHOTO BOOTH COMPETITION

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Information Sessions Timetable

Time A55 A17 Recital Room (A78) Glass Room B2 Subject Fair

10.00 – 10.20 Accommodation Introduction to the School of Computing BMus (Hons) Music English Digital Media and Interaction Design

Come along and have a chat to our helpful staff to find out more about our courses.

Room B32Drop in throughout the day and visit subject stands from the School of Arts and Creative Industries.Information stands from the School of Engineering and the Built Environment will also be available here throughout the day.

Room A6Tours of our Journalism suites and Radio Studio will take place at: 10.30 / 11.30/ 12.30 /1.30 / 2.30

Jack Kilby Computing CentreCome along to the JKCC to see our incredible facilities and to speak to staff and students from the School of Computing about our courses.

10.30 – 10.50 Support Services (10.30 – 10.45)

Choosing and Applying (10.50 – 11.00)

Funding (11.05 – 11.20)

Introduction to the School of Engineering and the Built Environment Film Computing Science and

Software Engineering

11.00 – 11.20 Introduction to the School of Arts and Creative Industries

BA (Hons) Popular Music Journalism

Business Information Technology & Information Technology Management

11.30 – 11.50Professor Sean Smith

Overview of the Engineering Industry and Research

Introduction to the School of Computing Design, Photography &

Advertising

Computer Security & Networking

12.00 – 12.20 Support Services (12.00 – 12.15)

Choosing and Applying (12.20 – 12.30)

Funding (12.35 – 12.50)

Introduction to the School of Engineering and the Built Environment BMus (Hons) Music Graduate Level

Apprenticeships

12.30 – 12.50 Introduction to the School of Arts and Creative Industries English Digital Media and

Interaction Design

13.00 – 13.20 Accommodation Introduction to the School of Computing BA (Hons) Popular Music Film Computing Science and Software Engineering

13.30 – 13.50 Support Services (13.30 – 13.45)

Choosing and Applying (13.50 – 14.00)

Funding (14.05 – 14.20)

Introduction to the School of Engineering and the Built Environment Journalism Computer Security &

Networking

14.00 – 14.20 Introduction to the School of Arts and Creative Industries Design,

Photography & Advertising

Business Information Technology & Information Technology Management

14.30 – 14.50 Accommodation Graduate Level Apprenticeships

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The School of ComputingEdinburgh Napier’s School of Computing is one of the largest in the UK and offers a wide range of computing, creative computing and information systems courses. Our courses are designed to meet industry needs and this, combined with the expertise of our academic staff, our work placement opportunities and our industry partnerships, means that we are able to support over 95% of our graduates into employment or further study. We’re proud to be able to offer our students access to PS3 development kits, specialist digital media labs, our 500- seat Jack Kilby Computing Centre as well as a range of specialist software.

The School of Arts and Creative IndustriesEdinburgh Napier is the top UK modern university for English and the top Scottish modern university for Journalism, Publishing and Public Relations, Media and Film Studies, Music and Design and Crafts (Guardian University Guide 2015). We teach the diverse professional skills required in the arts and creative industries worldwide and maintain close links with leading organisations. Employability is core to all our courses and we work closely with industry to ensure that our graduates meet their needs.

Many of our courses are accredited by Creative Skillset or other professional bodies and our students regularly receive acclaim for their work.

The School of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentWe are the top Scottish modern university for general engineering, and are ranked 7th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2015). On top of this, our building and surveying courses were ranked second highest in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2014). Our students have access to a full suite of laboratories, studios and teaching facilities, which were refurbished in 2016. Our specialist facilities include 3D printing, robotics labs, electrical and electronic engineering labs, renewable energies research labs, digital signal processing suites and a heavy structures lab which can crush structures to the point of failure. Our Architectural Technology students can also make use of our design studio, with access to the latest 2d and 3d software.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Travel & ParkingDue to our city centre location there is limited free on-campus parking on the day. In addition, there is free and paid on-street parking close by and several frequent buses from across the city. For more information about how to get here please visit the About Us – Our Location page on our website: www.napier.ac.uk

Food & DrinkAt Merchiston there is the Apex Café

serving Starbucks and light snacks. In the Triangle canteen there will be a selection of hot and cold food showcasing Scottish cuisine available to purchase throughout the day.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available throughout the day in the glass corridor.

Disabled Access: All rooms being used for the Open Day have disabled access. If you require any assistance, please speak to a member of staff or one of our student ambassadors (in the red T-shirts).

First Aid: Please report to the welcome desk or contact a member of staff or student ambassador if you require first aid.

Meeting Point: If you become separated

from your party please head back to the welcome desk.

Quiet Room: If you require a quiet room at any point during the day, please contact a member of staff and they will direct you. Our quiet room is E11.

Photography & Filming: Some photography and filming will be taking place on the day to appear in future Edinburgh Napier University printed and digital publicity. Please let the photographer or a member of staff know if you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed.

In Case of Emergency: Please contact a member of staff. In the event of a fire please exit the building immediately, do not use the lifts and remain outside until a member of staff informs you that you may re-enter.

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