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Step Up to HE
April
22
Monday
Have you ever wondered what it's like to study at university? Do you want to discover your potential and have life/work experience? Do you want to obtain a degree but are unsure what direction to take or what subject area is best for you? If so then the free Step up to HE Course is specifically designed to enable you to move towards your goals. Formal qualifications are not essential and all applications are welcome.
- Venue: Stoke campus
- Runs until: Tuesday 2 July
- Contact: Enquiries and Events Team e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
Undergraduate Visit Day
May
22
Wednesday
Visit Days provide an extra chance to explore the University if you haven't been able to attend our previous Open Days. These days are aimed primarily at people who are still considering applying to Staffordshire University.
- Venue: Stoke and Stafford campuses
- Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Time to Connect
May
23
Thursday
This is a bespoke event aimed at 1st year BTEC students from colleges in the Staffordshire, West Midlands, Shropshire and Cheshire areas. The students will be able to choose up to 3 different workshops through the day from a wide range of subjects offered by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies. There will also be some general aspiration-raising talks offered by the UK Recruitment team.
- Venue: Stafford Campus, Beaconside, Stafford, ST18 0AD
- Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
- Contact: Mrs Jenny Mash t: 01782 292706 e: j.mash@staffs.ac.uk
Annual Early Childhood Studies Conference
May
23
Thursday
A stimulating environment for learning and debate for all students and early years colleagues with an interest in early childhood matters. Includes “Ready, Willing and Able: How Children Become Learners for Life”: a keynote speech by Helen Moylett, plus symposium group presentations and discussion on current issues and matters affecting the early years sector. Booking is required (£15 per person)
- Venue: Science Centre, Leek Road, Stoke campus, ST4 2DE
- Time: 10.00am - 3.15pm
- Contact: Ann Whitehouse e: a.e.whitehouse@staffs.ac.uk
Access your future: Mature Student VIP Event
May
24
Friday
Aged over 21? Want to get back into education but have no formal qualifications? A current or previous Access to HE Diploma student? Considering a new direction in life? Want to discover your potential? Ever wondered "what if?" If you have answered YES to any of these questions then this event will be for you! Access Your Future is an event designed to advise, inform and guide you about the opportunity to study at degree level Let us show you that it's not too late and that you can gain a degree. All day event with access to valuable information including a student finance talk, improving your employment prospects and opportunities to talk to tutors/mature students.
- Venue: Science Centre, Leek Road, Stoke campus, ST4 2DE
- Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm
- Contact: Enquiries and Events Team e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
"Open Mic" charity night
May
31
Friday
An Open Mic night at Ember lounge in aid of the Grocott Centre. The Grocott centre is a local charity which provides support for adults with physical disabilities and dementia. The Charity night is a fun event open to all over the age of 18. A raffle will also take place on the night.
- Venue: Ember Lounge, College Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2DE
- Time: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
- Contact: Kristen Lee-Mottershead t:01782 292772 e: Kristen.lee-mottershead@staffs.ac.uk
Step Up to HE (fast track)
June
5
Wednesday
Have you ever wondered what it's like to study a course at university? Do you want to discover your potential and have life/work experience that could move you towards a career in health? Do you want to obtain a degree but are unsure what direction to take or what subject area is best for you? If so then the free Step up to HE Course is specifically designed to enable you to move towards your goals. Formal qualifications are not essential and all applications are welcome.
- Venue: Stoke campus
- Runs until: Friday 12 July
- Contact: Enquiries and Events Team e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
Art and Design Degree Show
June
7
Friday
This year, the show will be supported by a diverse range of activities from the Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies as part of 'Fringe'. The activities will include live happenings, community events, readings, public lectures and much more.
- Venue: Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE
- Time: 6.30pm
- Runs until: Saturday 15 June
Imagining the future – developing a County wide mental health strategy
June
12
Wednesday
We are at the beginning of several major strategic and organisational changes relating to the delivery of Mental Health Services, such as the merging of the Public Health Department with the Local Authority and reduction in funding to charities and voluntary organisations providing mental health services. Professor Patrick Pietroni will look at other initiatives and experiments to explore how we may rise to the challenge of ‘Imagining the Future’. The presentation will be in the form of ‘work in progress’ and will pose some searching questions. Register your attendance with Larissa Hicks to book your place by Friday 31 May.
- Venue: The Gallery, Beaconside, Stafford campus, ST18 0AD
- Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Contact: Larissa Hicks e: larissa.hicks@staffs.ac.uk
Undergraduate Open Day
June
19
Wednesday
Take a tour of campus and a first-hand look at our industry-leading facilities. You can also meet some of our expert lecturers, chat to current students and attend a presentation relevant to your chosen subjects.
- Venue: Stoke and Stafford campuses
- Time: 10.00am
BTEC Twilight Evening
June
19
Wednesday
The event is intended to provide the opportunity for BTEC learners who have not considered University or are not currently holding offers from Universities to come along meet tutors and admissions staff, and could possibly ‘leave with an offer’ of a place on a course at Staffordshire University. Members of staff from the UK Recruitment Team will be there to provide talks on ‘where your BTEC can take you’ and student finance , provide help and advice regarding the UCAS process (if students are currently not registered with UCAS), and also provide campus and accommodation tours.
- Venue: Science Centre, Leek Road, Stoke campus, ST4 2DE
- Time: 4.30pm - 9.00pm
- Contact: Anne Smith e: a.smith@staffs.ac.uk
Business Funding Update
June
19
Wednesday
This is the University’s annual business funding round-up. Several speakers and exhibitors will come in to discuss funding options available in the region for business start-up and growth. Speakers will cover the following topics: angel investment funds and venture capital; bank loans (Gurpreet Jhand); other types of loan funds (Kathy Poole/Ben Dyer); sourcing business funding (Pete Ball); Crowdfunding; University interventions available.
- Venue: Ashley Conference Centre, Stoke campus
- Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm
- Contact: Clair Hameed (be inspired) e: beinspired@staffs.ac.uk
Teachers and Advisors Conference
June
20
Thursday
Staffordshire University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Gunn will be giving the keynote speech to launch our annual Teachers and Advisors Conference. Professor Gunn has recently been appointed as Chair of million+, a University think-tank focused on enabling people from all walks of life to benefit from access to universities; promoting collaboration between universities, business, government and other sectors and celebrating the strength and diversity of the UK higher education sector. His keynote address will cover the important role Universities like Staffordshire have to play in the economic future of the UK, and how in a climate of increased tuition fees, we are having to better inform students, teacher and careers advisors about the costs and benefits of a University education. Representatives from UCAS and Student Finance England will also be delivering presentations at this “free” conference.
- Venue: Science and Technology Centre Leek Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DF
- Time: 9.15am - 4.00pm
- Contact: Anne Smith t: 01782 294383 e: a.smith@staffs.ac.uk
Graduation Week 2013
July
8
Monday
Graduation ceremonies represent the highlight of the University year. The celebrations enable us to publicly recognise and reward the achievements of our students. They also provide the opportunity for graduates to receive well-deserved applause from parents, partners and friends. We hope that your graduation ceremony will be a special occasion that you will be able to look back on with fondness in years to come.
- Venue: Staffordshire University Awards Village, The Trentham Estate, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AX
- Runs until: Friday 12 July
English Summer School
July
15
Monday
Do you require an English qualification in order to progress further in education, your career and or everyday life? If so then you can successfully achieve a Level 2 qualification by attending Staffordshire University’s Summer School.
- Venue: Stoke Campus
- Runs until: Friday 23 August
- Contact: Enquiries and Events team e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
Maths Summer School
July
22
Monday
Do you require a Maths qualification in order to progress further in education, your career and or everyday life? If so then you can successfully achieve a Level 2 qualification by attending Staffordshire University’s Summer School.
- Venue: Stoke campus
- Runs until: Friday 23 August
- Contact: Enquiries and Events team e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
Undergraduate Open Day
September
21
Saturday
Take a tour of campus and a first-hand look at our industry-leading facilities. You can also meet some of our expert lecturers, chat to current students and attend a presentation relevant to your chosen subjects.
- Venue: Stoke and Stafford campuses
- Time: 10.00am
Undergraduate Open Day
October
19
Saturday
Take a tour of campus and a first-hand look at our industry-leading facilities. You can also meet some of our expert lecturers, chat to current students and attend a presentation relevant to your chosen subjects.
- Venue: Stoke and Stafford campuses
- Time: 10.00am
Undergraduate Open Day
November
16
Saturday
Take a tour of campus and a first-hand look at our industry-leading facilities. You can also meet some of our expert lecturers, chat to current students and attend a presentation relevant to your chosen subjects.
- Venue: Stoke and Stafford campuses
- Time: 10.00am
