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City Centre CampusSaturday 30 June9am - 3pmbcu.ac.uk/opendays

OPEN DAYPROGRAMME 2018

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CONTENTS04 A welcome from our Chancellor, Sir Lenny Henry06 How to make the most of your day09 Talks and tours10 Arts, Design and Media18 Business, Law and Social Sciences22 Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment27 A guide to our support services30 Campus map31 Plan your day32 Instagram trail

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I’d like to give you a warm welcome to Birmingham City University. I am immensely proud to be the Chancellor of this vibrant and diverse institution.

The best way to find out what’s happening at this University and across the city is to come and see us for yourself, which is why our open days are such great events. You can see our facilities for yourself, get the inside track from current students and ask our staff about any queries you may have.

Have a fantastic day and I hope we’ll be welcoming you as a student soon.

Sir Lenny Henry, Chancellor, Birmingham City University

WELCOME

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*If you are visiting Birmingham School of Art or the School of Jewellery, please check in at the following locations: School of Art, Margaret St, Birmingham, B3 3BX School of Jewellery, 82-86 Vittoria St, Birmingham B1 3PA.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOSTOF YOUR DAY

CHECK-IN*Check in at Millennium Point and

collect your Open Day bag and refreshment voucher.

WELCOME TALKFind out why you should come and study

with us at one of our Welcome Talks - see page 9.

ACCOMMODATIONBook on to an accommodation tour and see where you could be living next year -

see page 9.

CHAT TO STUDENTSChat to our student ambassadors about

what it’s like to live andstudy here.

FACILITIESCheck out the amazing facilities

for your course.

SUPPORT SERVICESSpeak to the fantastic staff who offer a

range of support to our students- see page 27.

YOUR COURSEFind out detailed information

about your course at one of our subject talks.

SEE THE CITYVisit Birmingham - we are only a 10

minute walk from the city centre.

TAKE A BREAKGrab a drink on us! Collect your

complimentary refreshment voucher at check-in.

ADVICEVisit our general talks and tours for advice on topics from writing your

personal statement to student finance.

FIRST STOP!

THEN...

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GENERAL TALKS AND TOURSTitle Start time End time Type Location

Accommodation tours Every 15 minutes from 9am

Last tour at 2.45pm

Tour Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point - Booking required at accommodation desk

Advice on writing your Personal Statement

10.15am 11am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Advice on writing your Personal Statement

1.15pm 2pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Curzon Building Tour Every 30 minutes from 9am

Last tour at 2.30pm

Tour Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building

Curzon Library tour Every 15 minutes from 9am

Last tour at 2.30pm

Tour Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building

Student finance 11am 11.30am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Student finance 2.15pm 2.45pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Student life 11.45am 12.15pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Student life 1.45pm 2.15pm Talk C101, The Curzon Building (entry via Level 1 of Curzon Library)

WELCOME TALKSTitle Start time End time Type Location

Welcome to Birmingham City University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Plowden

9.30am 10am Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Welcome to Birmingham City University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Plowden

12.30pm 1pm Talk Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

TALKS AND TOURS

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FACULTY OF ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA

BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Course overview talk and tour (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, Product and Furniture Design)*

10.15am 11.45am Talk and tour P230, The Parkside Building

Course overview talk and tour (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, Product and Furniture Design)*

12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour P230, The Parkside Building

*For Architectural Technology, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 23.

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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ART Check in at Margaret Street, B3 3BX

Title Start time

End time

Type Location

Art and Design 9.45am 11.15am Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street

Art and Design 12.15pm 1.45pm Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street

Fine Art 9.45am 11.15am Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street

Fine Art 12.15pm 1.45pm Talk and tour Reception, Margaret Street

SCHOOL OF ENGLISHTitle Start time End time Type Location

English overview talk 10am 11am Talk C457, The Curzon Building

English sample lecture 11am 11.45am Talk C457, The Curzon Building

English and Journalism tour 11am 11.45am Tour C456, The Curzon Building

Tour of School of English 11.45am 12.15pm Tour C457, The Curzon Building

Tutor and Ambassador Q&A 12.15pm 1pm Talk C457, The Curzon Building

English overview talk 1pm 2pm Talk C457, The Curzon Building

Tour of School of English 2pm 2.30pm Tour C457, The Curzon Building

English and Journalism tour 2.30pm 3pm Talk C456, The Curzon Building

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SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILESTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Fashion Branding and Communication 10am 11.30am Talk and tour P130, The Parkside Building

Fashion Branding and Communication 12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour P130, The Parkside Building

Fashion Business and Promotion 10.30am 12 noon Talk and tour P131, The Parkside Building

Fashion Business and Promotion 1pm 2.30pm Talk and tour P131, The Parkside Building

Fashion Design, Costume Design and Practice, Garment Technology

10.10am 11.30am Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building


11.40am 1.10pm Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building


1.30pm 2.50pm Talk and tour Parkside Lecture Theatre, Level 3, The Parkside Building

Textile Design 10.30am 12 noon Talk and tour P132, The Parkside Building

Textile Design 1pm 2.30pm Talk and tour P132, The Parkside Building

SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY Check in at Vittoria Street, B1 3PA

Title Start time

End time Type Location

Jewellery courses overview 10am 11.30am Talk and tour Atrium, Vittoria Street

Jewellery courses overview 12.30pm 2pm Talk and tour Atrium, Vittoria Street

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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF MEDIATitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

School of Media overview 10am 10.30am Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building

School of Media facilities tour 10.30am 11am Tour Starting from Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building

School of Media course talks and workshops

11am 11.45am Talk Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building

School of Media overview 12.15pm 12.45pm Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building

School of Media facilities tour 12.45pm 1.15pm Tour Starting from Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building

School of Media course talks and workshops

1.15pm 2pm Talk Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building

Optional Q&A 2.15pm 3pm Talk Studio A, The Ground Floor, The Parkside Building

NEW TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTETitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

New Technology Institute facilities tour and overview talk. Courses include: Video Game Development, Video Game Design and Production, Digital Marketing, Video Game Digital Art and Film Business and Promotion*

11.30am 1pm Talk and tour C144a, The Curzon Building

One-to-one course discussion 1.30pm 3pm Drop-in C144a, The Curzon Building

SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Illustration, Photography, Film and Animation, Graphic Communication and Design for Performance*

10am 11.30am Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building


11.45am 1.15pm Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building


1.30pm 3pm Talk and tour P414, The Parkside Building

*For Computer Games and Technology, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 25.

*For Film Production Technology or Film Technology and Visual Effects, please see activities in Millennium Point listed on page 26.

NOT SURE WHICH FILM COURSE YOU'D LIKE TO STUDY?Visit our Film Hub in the Atrium, Parkside Building.


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FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES

BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOLTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Birmingham City Business School welcome talk 10.15am 11am Talk C087, The Curzon Building

Accounting, Economics and Finance overviews with Q&A 11.30am 12.30pm Talk C087, The Curzon Building

Accounting, Economics and Finance overviews with Q&A 1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C087, The Curzon Building

Business, Business Management and Human Resource Management overviews with Q&A

11.30am 12.30pm Talk C502/C503, The Curzon Building

Business, Business Management and Human Resource Management overviews with Q&A

1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C502/C503, The Curzon Building

Event, Venue and Experience Management/Global Sport Management overviews with Q&A

11.30am 12.30pm Talk C283, The Curzon Building

Event, Venue and Experience Management/Global Sport Management overviews with Q&A

1.45pm 2.45pm Talk C283, The Curzon Building

Marketing overview with Q&A 11.15am 12 noon Talk C423, The Curzon Building

Marketing overview with Q&A 1.45pm 2.30pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building

Meet our Marketing students 12 noon 12.30pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building

Meet our Marketing students 2.30pm 3pm Talk C423, The Curzon Building

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SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCESTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Black Studies overview with Q&A 10.45am 11.30am Talk C458, The Curzon Building

Black Studies overview with Q&A 1.30pm 2pm Talk C458, The Curzon Building

Black Studies taster lecture 12.15pm 1pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building

Black Studies taster lecture 2.30pm 3pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building

Criminology overview with Q&A 10am 10.45am Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Criminology overview with Q&A 1pm 1.30pm Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Criminology taster lecture 11.30am 12.15pm Activity C192, The Curzon Building

Criminology taster lecture 2pm 2.30pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Crime scene activity 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C322, The Curzon Building

Psychology overview with Q&A 10.45am 11.15am Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Psychology overview with Q&A 1.30pm 2pm Talk The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Psychology taster lecture 12.15pm 1pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Psychology taster lecture 2.30pm 3pm Activity The Hive, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building

Psychology - What’s gender got to do with it? Stress, context and risk

9am 3pm Drop-in activity C321, The Curzon Building

Psychology - Music and food tasting 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C316, The Curzon Building

Psychology - Stress and its factors 9am 3pm Drop-in activity C329, The Curzon Building

Psychology - visitor Q&A and mini activities

9am 3pm Drop-in session C326, The Curzon Building

Sociology overview with Q&A 10am 10.45am Talk C458, The Curzon Building

Sociology overview with Q&A 1pm 1.30pm Talk C458, The Curzon Building

Sociology taster lecture 11.30am 12.15pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building

Sociology taster lecture 2pm 2.30pm Activity C458, The Curzon Building

Title Start time End time Type Location

Law overview with Q&A and taster lecture

10am 11am Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building


11am 12 noon Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building


12.15pm 1.15pm Talk and activity C378, The Curzon Building

Courtroom skills activity 11.15am 12 noon Activity Courtroom C355, The Curzon Building

Courtroom skills activity 1.45pm 2.30pm Activity Courtroom C355, The Curzon Building

School of Law guest Q&A room 9am 3pm Drop-in C375, The Curzon Building

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FACULTY OF COMPUTING,

ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BUILT ENVIRONMENT


Which Built Environment course is right for you? 10.10am 11am Talk MP388, Millennium Point

Construction project costing and planning taster session 11am 11.30am Activity MP388, Millennium Point

Construction project costing and planning taster session 1.10pm 1.40pm Activity MP388, Millennium Point

Which Built Environment course is right for you? 1.45pm 2.35pm Talk MP388, Millennium Point


Talk to staff and students about Built Environment related courses including Civil Engineering

9am 3pm Drop-in EBE Info Hub,Level 3, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2)

Talk to staff and students about Engineering courses


Talk to our Employability team about work placements, career advice, and landing your dream job


Talk to staff and students about Computing courses

9am 3pm Drop-in CDT Info Hub,Level 4, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2)

Talk to staff and students about Sound and Music Technology courses

9am 3pm Drop-in CDT Info Hub,Level 4, Millennium Point (accessed via Level 2)

Talk to staff and students about Film Technology and Visual Effects courses

9am 3pm Drop-in Parkside Atrium, The Parkside Building

FACULTY INFORMATION AND TOURSTo find out more about our courses and activities, head to our information desk on Level 2, Millennium Point, where a member of staff will advise you on how to make the most of your time at the Open Day.

You might also want to head to our Information Hubs (accessible from Level 2) to meet teaching staff and current students, and learn more about what life is like at Birmingham City University.

BIRMINGHAM AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT WALKING LECTUREThe fast-changing Eastside area surrounding our City Centre Campus has a rich history and an exciting future, and provides us with our ‘living lab’. Take a short walk around the area with our industry partner LMJV who are preparing the sites and work programmes for HS2’s construction. Find out what the challenges are in delivering such a huge infrastructure project which will change the face of Birmingham, and discover from our course staff how you can be part of it.

Start time11am12noon1pm

End time11.45am12.45pm1.45pm

TypeTour

LocationLevel 2 meeting point, Millennium Point

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ENGINEERINGTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Engineering facilities tour 10.15am 11am Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point

Course Overview: Which branch of Engineering is right for you?*

11am 11.45am Talk MP452, Millennium Point

Engineering facilities tour 12.15pm 1pm Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point

Engineering is in our BonesMock lecture for all engineering students

12.15pm 12.45pm Talk MP432, Millennium Point

Course Overview: Which branch of Engineering is right for you?*

1.15pm 2pm Talk MP432, Millennium Point

Engineering facilities tour 2pm 2.45pm Tour Level 2 meeting point, Millennium Point

COMPUTINGTitle Start time End time Type Location

Which Computing course is right for you?*

10.10am 10.55am Talk MP452, Millennium Point

Computer programming taster session(Relevant for all computing courses)

11.10am11.40am

11.40am12.10pm

Activity MP150, Millennium Point

Computer networks taster session(Relevant for all computing courses)

11.10am11.40am

11.40am12.10pm


The Internet of ThingsMock lecture for all computing students

12.15pm 12.45pm Talk MP452, Millennium Point

Which Computing course is right for you?*

1.15pm 2pm Talk MP452, Millennium Point

Computer programming taster session(Relevant for all computing courses)

2pm2.30pm

2.30pm3pm


Computer networks taster session(Relevant for all computing courses)

2pm2.30pm

2.30pm3pm


*For Civil Engineering, please see our Built Environment activities listed on page 23.

*For Video Game Development, Video Game Design and Production or Video Game Digital Art, please see activities in Curzon Buildingon page 17.

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DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGYTitle Start

timeEnd time

Type Location

Film Production Technology and Visual Effects courses: Overview talk and interactive tour*

10.10am 11.50am Talk and activity MP211, Millennium Point

Film Production Technology and Visual Effects courses: Overview talk and interactive tour*

1pm 2.40pm Talk and activity MP211, Millennium Point

Sound and Music courses overview 10.10am 10.40am Talk MP203, Millennium Point

Audio software taster session(Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production)

10.40am11.10am

11.10am11.40am


Audio technology taster session(Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production)

10.40am11.10am

11.10am11.40am


Sound and music facilities tourIncludes the new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studios

11.40am 12.20pm Tour Meeting point MP246/MP248

Sound and Music courses overview 1pm 1.30pm Talk MP203, Millennium Point

Audio software taster session(Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production)

1.30pm2pm

2pm2.30pm


Audio technology taster session(Relevant for Music Technology and Sound Engineering and Production)

1.30pm2pm

2pm2.30pm


Sound and music facilities tourIncludes the new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studios

2.30pm 3.10pm Tour Meeting point MP246/MP248

Throughout the day, our support services will be available to answer your questions in the Millennium Point Atrium.

A GUIDE TO OUR SUPPORT SERVICES

*For Film and Animation, please see activities in Curzon Building on page 17.


ACCOMMODATIONOur Accommodation team is here to answer any questions you may have about moving away from home and show you some of the accommodation on offer.

ADMISSIONSThe Admissions Team is able to advise on entry requirements, qualifications, types of offers and decisions, and the application process.

ALUMNIOur Alumni Association exists to keep our graduates in touch with the University and each other, sharing the latest news, offering careers support, invitations to all kinds of events.

BCUSUFind out how Birmingham City University Students’ Union help create and promote a great student experience for you and how we ensure that you get the most out of your time with us!

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THE CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESSThe Centre for Academic Success can give you advice on study skills and free one-to-one tutorials and workshops.

CAREERS+Our Careers+ team are available to discuss the benefits of doing a degree, taking a placement and the graduate job market. Each Faculty is supported by a specialist Careers+ team, which can be found in the following locations:

Arts, Design and Media: Ground Floor, Parkside Building Business, Law and Social Sciences: Atrium, Curzon BuildingComputing, Engineering and the Built Environment: EBE Info Hub, Level 3, Millennium Point.

GO ABROADThe Go Abroad team is available to provide further information on how best to take advantage of work and study abroad opportunities during your degree, and the funding options available.

GRADUATE+(BASED ON LEVEL 0,THE CURZON BUILDING)Speak with the Graduate+ team to find out about the wealth of exciting opportunities and activities which will support your development at University.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICEIf you’re an international student or have an international qualification, the international team are able to provide you with advice on the application process, entry requirements, foundation options and scholarships.

LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCESOur libraries provide access to around 62 million resources including books, online journals, e-book chapters and conference proceedings. Speak with our team about how our resources and staff can help to support your academic interests and learning.

SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe Sport and Physical Activity team are here to support your involvement in sport and physical activity, whether you are a beginner and want to try a new sport or you are an Olympic hopeful.

STUDENT AFFAIRSSpeak with the Student Affairs team for advice on childcare, money matters, enablement, health and wellbeing, or any other queries including university procedures.

SECURITYOur Security team are available for security advice, reassurance and safety information with regard to the 24 hour, 365 day a year protective coverage that they provide across the University estate.

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4 PLACES TO GET THE BEST INSTAGRAM SHOT

NO MATTER WHICH CAMPUS YOU’RE VISITING, BCU IS FULL OF PERFECT INSTAGRAM LOCATIONS JUST WAITING TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED. WE'VE PICKED OUR FOUR FAVOURITES FOR YOU.

THE CURZON AND PARKSIDE BUILDINGSWHAT IS IT?

Our Curzon Building is home to our Business, Law, Social Sciences, English and NTI courses, first opening its doors in 2015. In March this year its 100,000 square foot extension Curzon B was opened. The Parkside Building first welcomed students in 2013, and houses Arts, Design and Media.

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE PHOTO

Eastside Park gives the best view, allowing you to capture the park and both buildings.

THE BIRMINGHAM SKYLINEWHAT IS IT?

Birmingham features several instantly recognisable buildings, including the Bullring, the Cube and the Library of Birmingham. You can see them on the horizon from our City Centre Campus.


The steps in between Jennens Court and the Woodman pub provide a great location to get the city centre skyline featuring the famous Selfridges building. Go high enough up the steps and you’ll see St Martin’s church poking out the top.

Look out for our photo points around campus where you can take your own Insta-ready picture of the day.

UNIVERSITY LOCKS CANAL WHAT IS IT?

The Digbeth Branch Canal flows past the front of our University Locks halls of residence, separating the accommodation from The Curzon Building. With the city being well known for its canals it’s great that we have one at the heart of our campus.


The guardrail opposite the University Locks entrance provides the best view, giving you a great angle of the bridge and greenery overhanging the canal.

BRAND NEW CITY SOUTH BUILDING WHAT IS IT?

The brand new £41 million extension at our City South Campus opened for students this spring. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for our Health, Education and Life Sciences students.


You can be one of the first to grab a great picture of the new building from the road entrance off the Westbourne Road.

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joekapia we came, we saw, we killed the crowd.

SHOT BY BCUWant a taste of what student life in the city is really like? Take a look at our Instagram profile to see what’s going on around our campuses and the city.

instagram/mybcu

mybcu Digbeth, home to some of Birmingham’s best street art.

mybcu We love the city!!! If you’re visiting for our Open Day we recommend having a mooch round before you go home!

bcusu_extreme_sports_teamSquad goals

biryanimuncher Hide and seek

bcuactive Brilliant scenes from today’s futsal tournament held by BCU!!

camellia.nk And sometimes we go back to the beginning to see everything in a new way.

bcu_global Snowday at BCU.

bcurowing BCU Rowing members have been training hard ready for summer racing!

bcuactive Want to play a sport? Want to make some friends for life? Head down to one of our BCU Active sessions and find your feet!

mybcu Our pop up fashion show is underway! Not made it to this one? It starts all over again at 2, 3 and 4pm!

carrier_cosplay Steampunk time stopper! Good shoot on the green screen getting some awesome shots!

mybcu The big wheel looks so good on campus we wish it could stay all year!

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Anything you forgot to ask us?

Don’t panic! Here is a list of useful contacts:

Course Enquiries +44 (0) 121 331 5595

Admissions +44 (0) 121 331 6295

Student Affairs +44 (0)121 331 5588

Accommodation +44 (0)121 331 5191/5192

birminghamcityuniversity

birminghamcityuni

@myBCU

myBCU

myBCU

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