Programme TOP5 - Cardiff University · 2017. 11. 10. · TOP5 UK UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH QUALITY * R E F 2 0 1 4 8,000 POSTGRADUATE ... Doctoral Training Initiatives Master’s Excellence

300+POSTGRADUATE STUDYOPPORTUNITIES

TOP5UK UNIVERSITY

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8,000�POSTGRADUATESTUDENTS

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Wednesday 22 November 2017 10:00 - 16:00City Hall, Cardiff CF10 3NDwww.cardiff.ac.uk/postgradopenday

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Welcome to Cardiff University, one of the UK’s leading universities and afantastic place for your postgraduate studies. The Open Day will give youthe opportunity to meet staff and students as well as find out more aboutthe range of study programmes available.

What’s on

Key information Overview of the dayGeneral TalksAdvice Shops and PhD Information LoungeSubject FairSchool Activities Doctoral Academy Funding Doctoral Training Initiatives Master’s Excellence Scholarships Your next stepMap and location

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Free Wi-FiYou are welcome to useCity Hall’s free Wi-Fi.

Just select the network Cardiff Free Wi-Fi on your deviceand register.

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LocationMap references are on the back page. Morningactivities will take place at City Hall (CF10 3ND).There is paid-for street car parking nearby and there is a multi-story car park on Greyfriars Road(CF10 3AE).

Park and RideFrom the east, use Park and Ride (CF23 8HH) - the connecting bus will take you to Churchill Way,just a 10 min walk to City Hall.

From the west, use Park and Ride (CF11 8EG) - the connecting bus will take you to Canal Street,just a 15 min walk to City Hall.

RegistrationRegistration opens at 10:00. You will need tocheck in - this will be quicker with your Eventbriteticket - and collect your welcome pack.

Bus to the School of DentistryA bus will be available for any attendees wishingto visit the School of Dentistry in the afternoon.Please meet by the main reception desk in CityHall at 13:30 to be taken up to the Heathcampus. You will need to get a ticket from theSchool of Dentistry / Tissue Engineering stand inthe subject fair.

This bus will be returning from the Heath Campusto City Hall at 15:30.

Specific needsIf you have specific mobility needs, please speakto a member of staff who will be happy to assistyou. We have a limited number of car parkingspaces for visitors with access needs. These canbe reserved at the time of booking or bycontacting (029) 2087 0084.

SafetyPlease adhere to all notices and instructions fromstaff during the day. In the event of anemergency, please contact the nearest memberof staff. If the fire alarm sounds, trained FireWardens will evacuate visitors. Lifts must not beused in the event of a fire.

Food and drinkCity Hall is a short walk from the city centre whichboasts lots of cafes and restaurants for you to getsomething to eat. There is also a Costa Coffeeand Subway next to the Students Union on ParkPlace if you are looking for a quick snack.

PhotographyWe will be taking photographs throughout the dayto record the event. These images may be usedby Cardiff University and its partners in print andonline for educational and promotional use only.Copyright of images rests with Cardiff University.

Note:The events listed in this programme are correct atthe time of going to print. However, some changesmay be necessary on the day and some activitieswill be busy at peak times. CardiffUniversity cannot guarantee entry to all talks andtours for every visitor, and in the unlikely eventof a cancellation we will notify registrants as far inadvance as possible via email. We are unableto reimburse any travel costs as the result of apostponement or cancellation.

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General Talks

Time10:00 - 10:30

10:00 - 13:00

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10:00 - 13:00

10:00 - 13:00

13:30 - 15:00

13:30 - 16:00

EventRegistration

Advice Shops

General Talks

Subject Fair

PhD Information Lounge

General Talks

School Activities

LocationCity Hall

City Hall, Marble Hall

City Hall, Ferrier Hall

City Hall, Assembly Room

City Hall, Syndicate Room D

Main Building, Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre

Within Academic Schools, see pages 10-15for specific activities and location.

City HallTime11:00 - 11:45

12:15 - 13:00

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Main BuildingTime13:30 - 14:15

13:30 - 14:15

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TalkWhy postgraduate study?Discover more about the options for postgraduate studyand the motivations for studying a taught or researchprogramme at Cardiff University.

Funding and How to Apply: postgraduate taught

AHRC South, West and Wales DTP Q&ACome to a dedicated Question and Answer session withrepresentatives from Cardiff University to find out moreabout this DTP that covers subject areas in the Arts andHumanities.

TalkFunding and How to Apply: postgraduate research

Why postgraduate study?Discover more about the options for postgraduate studyand the motivations for studying a taught or researchprogramme at Cardiff University.

Funding and How to Apply: postgraduate taught

LocationFerrier Hall

Ferrier Hall

Syndicate Room C

LocationSmall ChemistryLecture Theatre

Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre

Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre

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1 Living and Studying in CardiffChat to current students about life at the University and find out more about this vibrant city. Self-guided campus tours will depart from this stand.

2 Languages for All and Welsh for AllExplore the opportunity to learn another language - and for free!

3 Advice and MoneyThe Advice and Money team can offer free impartial advice on funding, benefits andany issues surrounding financing your time at University.

4 Coleg CymraegExplore opportunities for Welsh speaking postgraduate students.

5 Disability and DyslexiaSpeak to our experts about support for students with a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty.

6 Libraries and IT ServicesFind out more about our modern library and IT services, including 24/7 information and resource access.

7 International OfficeChat to specialist staff about fees and funding for international students, accommodation, visas, English language requirements and support.

8 Careers and EmployabilityChat about career options, work experience, graduate employment and your career path.

9 Students’ UnionMeet members of the team who help to provide a diverse and inclusive range of activities and services that enrich student life.

10 Cardiff Student LettingMeet staff from Cardiff Student Letting for advice and help about housing for postgraduates. They are a letting agency which is owned by the Students’ Union offering a free service with no agency fees.

PhD Information Lounge - Syndicate Room D, 10:00 - 13:00

Representatives from across the University will be available to discuss research areas acrossthe disciplines offered at Cardiff University. Our Doctoral Academy and some Doctoral TrainingPartnerships are also in attendance to discuss research opportunities.

AHRC South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership- Syndicate Room C, 12:00

Come to a dedicated Question and Answer session with representatives from Cardiff Universityto find out more about this DTP that covers subject areas in the Arts and Humanities.

Marble Hall, 10:00 - 13:00Get expert advice on accommodation, funding and careers plus discover moreabout student support, university life and the city. 5 4 3 2 1

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The Subject Fair gives you the opportunity to explore the wide portfolio of taught study options,MRes and Professional Doctorates available to you.

You can browse the stalls and meet staff from the Academic Schools who will be on hand toanswer any questions.

For detailed advice on PhD opportunities, please visit the PhD Information Lounge.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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English, Communication and Philosophy 2

Geography and Planning 1

History, Archaeology and Religion 4

Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies 6

Law and Politics / Centre for Professional 7Legal Studies

Modern Languages 8

Music 9

Social Sciences 5

Welsh 104 5

Biomedical and Life Sciences

Biosciences 17

Dentistry / Tissue Engineering 18

Healthcare Sciences 19

Medicine 20

Optometry and Vision Sciences 21

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 22

Psychology 23

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Architecture 12

Chemistry 13

Computer Science and Informatics 14

Earth and Ocean Sciences 15

Engineering 16

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Business

English,Communicationand Philosophy

Geography andPlanning

Talk: Postgraduate study opportunitiesat Cardiff Business School.

Trading Room Taster

Campus Tour*book your place at our stand in theSubject Fair.

Talk: MA opportunities in Philosophy.

Talk: PhD opportunities in Philosophy.

Workshop: PhD Philosophy ResearchProposal Writing.

Talk: MA opportunities in EnglishLiterature.

Talk: PhD opportunities in EnglishLiterature and Critical and Cultural Theory.

Workshop: PhD English Literature andCritical Cultural Theory Research Proposal Writing.

Talk: MA opportunities in the Centre forLanguage and Communication Research.

Talk: PhD opportunities in the Centre forLanguage and Communication Research.

Workshop: PhD Centre for Language and Communication Research ProposalWriting.

Talk: MA and PhD opportunities in Creative Writing.

Workshop: PhD Creative WritingResearch Proposal Writing.

Talk: Special Collections and Archivestour for PhD English Literature.

Postgraduate Talk: postgraduateopportunities with Dr Scott Orford.

Tour: Following the talk there will be achance to have a tour of the School.

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Trading Room,Postgraduate Teaching Centre

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ASSL Library

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History, Archaeologyand Religion

Journalism, Media andCultural Studies

Law and Politics

Modern Languages

Music

Social Sciences

Welsh

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School Welcome.

Presentation: Master’s Degrees in theSchool of History, Archaeology and Religion.

Presentation: MPhils/PhDs in theSchool of History, Archaeology andReligion.

Subject Q&A sessions.

Talk: Studying Journalism, Media,Politics and Society.

Talk: A career in Public Relations andCommunications Management.

Talk: A career in Journalism and Media.

Drop-in Session with Academic Staff:Law.

Drop-in Session with Academic Staff:Politics and International Relations.

Drop-in Session with Academic Staff:Centre for Professional Legal Studies

Open office: 1-2-1 sessions (20 minute slots)

Talk: MA in Music / PhDin Music info session

Tour: An opportunity to have a touraround the School of Music.

Talk: MA Social Work in the School ofSocial Sciences.

Talk: PGCE/PCET in the School of SocialSciences.

Talk: Applying for PhD study in the School of Social Sciences.

Talk: MSc and Social Science researchmethods opportunities in Social Sciences.

Postgrad Cafe: Meet currentpostgraduate students at our PostgradCafe.





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2.14, Law andPolitics Building

2.17, Law andPolitics building

3.17, Law andPolitics Building

Meet at schoolreception, 66 Park Place

Boyd Lecture Theatre,Music Building

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Presentation: MArch.

Presentation: MA Architectural Design.

Presentation: PG Diploma in Architecture: Professional Practice.

Presentation: Master of DesignAdministration.

Presentation: MSc Environmental Design of Buildings.

Presentation: MSc Sustainable MegaBuildings.

Presentation: MSc Building Diagnostics for Energy and Environmental Performance.

Presentation: MSc Sustainable BuildingConservation.

Talk: MSc Computational Methods inArchitecture.

Postgrad Cafe: Meet current postgraduate students at our PostgradCafe.

Talk: MSc Programme.

Tour: Tour of facilities.

Drop-in: PhD and MPhil programmes.

Open office: Meet current staff andstudents.

Open Office and Tour of the facilities*meet at Engineering stand at 13:00 to be taken to the Queen’s Building

Open Office: Meet and chat to staff andstudents. *please make your way to the Schooloffice on arrival.

Presentation: Postgraduate Research.

Open Office & Tour: Meet and chat to staff and students.

Open Office & Tour: Meet our researchgroups and see our facilities

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Meet outside SchoolReception counter,Queen’s Building

S/2.15A, Queen’sBuilding

Room 3.16, 3.17,3.18 & MSc TeachingRoom, Main Building

Queen’s Building

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Tour: Meet current students and have atour of our facilities.*Please ask for tickets at the School ofDentistry stand

Talk: Occupational Therapy Pre-registration PgDip - 2 years F/T.

Talk: PgDip/PgCert Radiographic Reporting MSc Radiography.

Talk: MSc/PgCert Advanced Practice.

Talk: MSc/PgCert Advanced ClinicalPractice.

Talk: MSc Community SpecialistPractitioner Qualification.

Talk: MSc Occupational Therapy.




Talk: MSc in Neuroimaging: Methods and Applications.*meet in CUBRIC foyer.

Tour: Take a tour and a demonstration of Neuroimaging techniques.*meet in CUBRIC foyer.

Meet and chat: Meet academic staff and past students.*meet in CUBRIC foyer.


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Funding

Funding is likely to be an important consideration for you as a postgraduate student.

We can help support you in securing the resources you need:

l Funded PhD studentships that cover fees and stipends.l Dedicated doctorial training programmes.l Master’s Excellence Scholarship scheme.l A subscription to the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding that you can

access via our website.l An active Facebook and Twitter presence where we post information on all

funding opportunities when they arise.

For more information, please visitwww.cardiff.ac.uk/postgradfunding

The Doctoral Academy is a centre of excellence for training and skillsdevelopment of postgraduate research students.

l 380 workshops covering 190 topics per yearl £9,000 per annum awarded to researcher-led activities

(based on 2016/17 session)

The Doctoral Academy team are available in the PhD Information Lounge.

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Doctoral TrainingInitiatives

As a research-intensive university, we are involved in a range of dedicated doctoral training programmes including

Representatives from some DTPs and the Doctoral Academy are available in the PhD Information Lounge.

Cardiff University representatives from the AHRC South, West and Wales DTP will be available for a dedicated

Question and Answer session at 12:00 in Syndicate Room C.

l AHRC-funded South, West and Wales DTPl BBSRC South West Bioscience DTPl Cancer Research UK PhD Programmel EPSRC Catalysis CDTl EPSRC Diamond Science and Technology DTPl EPSRC Water Informatics: Science and Engineering CDTl ESRC Wales DTPl GW4 BioMed MRC DTPl NERC CDT in Oil & Gasl NERC GW4+ DTPl Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD in Integrative Neuroscience

Cardiff UniversityMaster’s Excellence

ScholarshipsCardiff University has committed to investing up to

£500,000in a competitive scholarship scheme to support UK and EU studentsplanning to start a taught master’s degree or MRes at the University

in September 2018.

These scholarships will be applied as a tuition fee discountof a minimum of £3,000.

Find out more by visiting

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Visit our website to explore everything about postgraduatestudy at Cardiff University.

l Access Course Finder to discover the options available.

l Use the Funding search to explore opportunities.

l Apply online

www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate

Keep in touchIf you have any questions about options as a postgraduateyou can

tel: (029) 2087 0084email: [email protected]

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Programme TOP5 - Cardiff University · 2017. 11. 10. · TOP5 UK UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH QUALITY * R E F 2 0 1 4 8,000 POSTGRADUATE ... Doctoral Training Initiatives Master’s Excellence