Your Open Day Programme

Parking for the open day will be at Costessey Park and Ride, Long Lane, Bawburgh, Norwich, NR9 3LX (///eruptions.dodges.meals). We will be operating a free shuttle service between the Costessey Park and Ride site and main campus. Just park your vehicle and board the shuttle bus. The first bus leaves Costessey Park and Ride at 8am.

Once you arrive on campus, head to the Welcome Zone with your QR code which will be emailed to you the day before your event.

When you check in don't forget to pick up the Open Day handout. If you need help as you explore, info points can be found across campus with students and staff available to help navigate your day.

The last bus leaving main campus for Costessey Park and Ride is at 6pm.

Subject talks offer an excellent opportunity to hear from lecturers and current students. They run throughout the day and are open to everybody; booking is not required. Some talks are repeated but others are not, so we recommend building your day around the subject talks you wish to attend.

Don't forget to view our subject specific facilities as well as attending any demonstrations relevant to your subject of interest (where applicable).

Please note: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Science are located a short shuttle bus ride away from the centre of campus at our West Campus site.

SHUTTLE BUSES

Bob Champion Research and Education and Edith Cavell Buildings

If you are looking to study Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing courses, Midwifery or Paramedic Science you’ll need to catch the free shuttle service between main campus and west campus. Please follow the signs for the shuttle service which leaves from outside the Enterprise Centre (///piano.spray.book).

For Medicine head to the Bob Champion Building Research and Education Building (///dine.power.urban) and for our Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Science courses head to the Edith Cavell Building (///puts.ticket.tested).

Please allow 30 minutes for your journey to ensure you arrive at your talk on time.

Broadcast House

Broadcast House (///folds.mercy.plates) is located in Norwich City Centre and is open for you to visit from 12–3pm. You can take the free shuttle service which leaves from the National Express bus stop on Chancellor's Drive (///slang.normal.cave) at 12.55pm.

There are three types of tours available:

• En Suite Campus tours - includes one En Suite Campus flat, one En Suite Constable Nelson flat, one En Suite Barton Hickling flat, and one En Suite Crome flat

• En Suite Village tours

• En Suite UEA International Study Centre tours

Tips for viewing accommodation:

• Check out our types of accommodation before you arrive.

• Hear more about options in our Accommodation Talks (///down.goats.paper).

• Our tours are busiest from 12–1pm so please bear this in mind when planning your day.

• We can’t guarantee specific flats will be open to view, but you will have the opportunity to see a variety of options.

• If an accommodation isn’t open, there are 360-degree videos of a variety of accommodation on the Virtual Open Day Platform.

• As part of our mission to make our events inclusive for all, our Tours Zone will be less busy between 9–9.30am and 3–3.30pm. If you require a quieter atmosphere we would like to invite you to come and take a tour during these times.

Self-Guided Tour

If you'd rather explore campus and accommodation yourself, take a self-guided tour. Look out for flags and staff outside the open accommodation and head in to take a look around.

Still got questions after you've explored campus? Head to the Tours Zone (///tips.claims.divisions) to speak with a member of staff.

As part of our mission to make our events inclusive for all, our information zone will be less busy between 9-9.30am and 3-3.30pm.

You'll find the following teams in the Information Zone (///tips.claims.divisions), unless another location is stated below. Our friendly experts are on hand to answer all your questions. Chat to us about:

• Accommodation, Your Home Away From Home: Chat to us about our award-winning accommodation and discover the different options available to you.

  Don't forget to attend the Accommodation: Your Home Away From Home talks at 11-11.30am and 2-2.30pm in the Lecture Theatre Block, Lecture Theatre 2.
  

• Admissions, Advice and Support: For all your questions about entry requirements, the UCAS process, contextual admissions and course offerings.

• Careers, Placements and Part Time Work, Your Path to Employment: Chat to us about the employment support and opportunities available to our students, during their studies and beyond.

  Don't forget to attend the Careers, Placements and Part Time Work: Your Path to Employment talk at 1-1.30pm in the Lecture Theatre Block, Lecture Theatre 4.
  

• Faith Centre: A valued part of the university’s welfare network and offering a spiritual space and community within campus. Our Faith Centre will be offering guided tours for you to drop into during your visit, times to be confirmed.

• Learning Enhancement Team: Find out how we help you make the most of your studies, with a range of activities and resources to build your confidence as a learner.

• Mature Students: Explore all routes into UEA and chat with us about student life as a mature learner.
  

• Music Centre: Chat to us about our ensembles, support for musicians and music making in general. You can also visit the Media and Music Building (///drama.using.fuel) to take a tour of the facilities.
  

• Norwich, Your Student City: Find out more about living and studying in Norwich; The Sunday Times’ best UK city to live in.

• On Campus Security: Our security team are on campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are here for any urgent help, advice or reassurance.

• Preparing for Uni: Get clear, practical advice on applying to University, including funding, fee and loan enquiries, and preparing for university life. Whether you’re making your final decisions or just starting to explore your options, we will help you feel confident about your next steps. 

  Don't forget to attend:

  Student Finance: What you Need to Know talks at 12-12.30pm in the Lecture Theatre Block, Lecture Theatre 2 and 2-2.30pm in the Lecture Theatre Block, Lecture Theatre 3.

• PGCE, Teacher Training: Discover more about our teacher training programmes with our PGCE team.

• uea+sport and Physical Activity: Sport is an integral part of community life at UEA for students. Explore the sporting and physical activities available to all of our students. Don't forget to attend our sport talks and tours taking place through out the day.

• Students' Union: UEA SU helps you get involved, feel supported and make the most of student life. Discover opportunities, advice and support designed around you.

  Don't forget to attend the Student Life and the Students' Union talks at 12-12.30pm, 1-1.30pm and 2-2.30pm in Dorothy's Bar, Students' Union Building.

• Study Abroad and Exchange: Enhance your degree with the opportunity to study abroad and boost your future career prospects.

  Don't forget to attend the Study Abroad And Exchange talks at 10-10.30am and 2-2.30pm in the Lecture Theatre Block, Lecture Theatre 4.

• Travel and Commuting: Travel to UEA with ease, with strong transport links that support study, work and student life.

Library

Take a tour of the Library (///soils.name.spell), Archives and special collections, which hold a huge range of material to support our students’ learning research. Find out more and join a tour which leaves from outside the Library entrance and lasts approximately 20 minutes.

Music Centre

Come down to the Media and Music Building (///drama.using.fuel) for a tour of UEA’s music facilities, which are open to all UEA students, no matter their area of study. Facilities include eight individual practice rooms and a multi-purpose 80-capacity concert hall. Find out more about our ensembles, support for musicians and music-making in general. Tours meet at the Media and Music Building reception and take place at 12.30pm and 2.15pm.

The music centre is open from 9am - 3pm for general drop-ins.

Media Suite

All students from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are welcome to use the Media Suite facilities for filming, editing, podcasting and more. Speak to one of our friendly representatives in the Media and Music Building (///drama.using.fuel) for a tour.

Sainsbury Centre

Head to the Sainsbury Centre (///enable.youth.vest) after the talks for an exclusive tour of our dedicated Art History building and gallery. You can also drop in and visit us and we will be delighted to show you around.

UEA is proud to be home to the Sainsbury Centre, a world-class museum and art gallery on campus.

We’ve teamed up with First Bus to offer free travel between UEA and Norwich on number 25 and 26 buses. Pick up a scratchcard offering free bus travel for all Open Day visitors from multiple locations around campus, including Check In, Quiet Zone, Norwich Train Station, Info Points and our Norwich stand in the Information Zone. 

Don't forget to come and chat to us on our Norwich stand in the Information Zone, Congregation Hall, room 01.19.

We are working closely with local businesses and are pleased to be able to offer a range of discounts for our visitors and their guests during your open day visit. Please present your open day handout to obtain the discount:

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Free admission on the open day and the subsequent Sunday.

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Bowling House

50% off bowling, karaoke and darts on the open days (excluding Saturday 28 November). Walk in only, not valid for advance bookings.

www.bowlinghouse.co.uk

Grosvenor Fish Bar

15% discount.

www.fshshop.com

Christophe's Crepes

Purchase any food and grab a free tea or coffee.