Your Open Day Programme

Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk 

Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk

Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! (Welsh Medium)

For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh.

Global Opportunities - Find out what Global Opportunities are waiting for you at Aberystwyth University

Postgraduate Talk – Why Study at Aber? 

Accommodation at Aberystwyth
Your home from home

11:30-12:00

Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk

12:15-12:45

Disability Support & Wellbeing

Find out how to access disability support (including for specific learning difficulty, impairment, medical condition, mental health, mobility or neurodiversity) and learn about the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)

12:15-12:45

Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate)
Focusing on: Student Finance Wales

13:00-13:30

Accommodation at Aberystwyth 
Your home from home

13:30-14:00

Postgraduate Talk – Why Study at Aber? 

Fees, Funding and Loans (Undergraduate)
Focusing on: Student Finance England

Student Life in Aberystwyth

Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! (Welsh Medium)

For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh.

With the format of the UCAS Personal Statement changing, join us for a quick 15 minute overview of the new structure, as well as some hints and tips on how to produce a strong Personal Statement. This session is suitable for students starting their Higher Education studies in 2026 or later, as well as parents and supporters.

11:15 – 11:30

Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre

12:15 – 12:30

Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre

13:00 – 13:15

Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre

14:15 – 14:30

Round Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Campus Tours 

Student-led Campus Tours (available through the medium of English or Welsh) lasting approximately 40 minutes. Tours include a visit to Hugh Owen Library, Students' Union and Sports Centre. 

Accommodation - Open House Viewings

See page 5 in the Open Day Guide for further information (link to guide on the top of this page)

Information Fair 

See page 3 in the Open Day Guide for further information (link to guide on the top of this page)

Information Fair Stands:

• Accommodation
• Admissions – Undergraduate
• Admissions - Postgraduate
• Careers Service
• Coleg Cymraeg - Aberystwyth Branch
• Global Opportunities
• Music Centre
• Scholarships & Financial Awards
• Student Fees and Finance
• Student Support – Accessibility
• Student Support – Money and Advice
• Support for International Students

Undeb Aber  Students Union

Call in to the Undeb Aber Students' Union for further information on Clubs and Societies.

Undeb Aber : Students' Union

Library Tours

Sports Centre Tours

Coach Tours of Aberystwyth

Coach tours of the town depart from Penglais Campus bus stop at 13.00 and 15.00 and last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

• Departmental Tours 
• Drop in desk for questions about the degree scheme and University life 
• Talks and demonstrations from the museum collection
• Displays of curated exhibitions in our museum galleries

Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

Introduction to undergraduate studies in Fine Art and Art History

312 Lecture Theatre  - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

 Introduction to postgraduate studies in Fine Art 

206 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

What do we look for in your Fine Art portfolio?

312 Lecture Theatre - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

 
Introduction to Art History - Learning through the objects at the School of Art

214/5 Seminar Room - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

During the afternoon, join us for taster workshops and demonstrations from a selection of study schemes available, and learn more about our recent degree show exhibitions.

Taster workshops with Illustration and printmaking 

Studios and Galleries - Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

Hear and discover more about our undergraduate and postgraduate degree show

Edward Davies Building, Buarth Mawr, Aberystwyth

Taster workshops with Photography, Painting & Drawing and Art History

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

09:00 - 16:00

Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department.

Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome and introduction to the Business School

C22, Hugh Owen Building

11:50 - 12:15

Ambassador Talk 

C22, Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Accounting & Finance - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

C4, Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School

C43, Hugh Owen Building 

12:15 - 12:45

Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School 

(Welsh Medium Session)

C6, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department.

C6, Hugh Owen Building

15:00

Accounting & Finance - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

(Repeat session)

C6, Hugh Owen Building

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

09:00 - 16:00

Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department.

Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome and introduction to the Business School

C22, Hugh Owen Building

11.50 - 12:15

Ambassador Talk 

C22 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Business & Management  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

C22 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School 

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School

(Welsh Medium Session)

C6, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Business School Activity session

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department.

C6, Hugh Owen Building

15:00 

Business & Management  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

(Repeat session)

C22 Hugh Owen Building

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

09:00 - 16:00

Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department.

Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome and introduction to the Business School

C22, Hugh Owen Building

11.50 - 12:15

Ambassador Talk 

C22 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Economics  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

C48 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Postgraduate and Research Opportunities in the Business School 

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School

(Welsh Medium Session)

C6, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Business School Activity session

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department.

C6, Hugh Owen Building

15:00 

Economics  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

(Repeat session)

C48 Hugh Owen Building

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

09:00 - 16:00

Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department.

Business School Foyer, Hugh Owen Building

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome and introduction to the Business School

C22, Hugh Owen Building

11.50 - 12:15

Ambassador Talk 

C22 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Marketing  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

C64 Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Postgraduate and Research Opportunities at the Business School 

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:15 - 12:45

Welsh Language Provision in Aberystwyth Business School

(Welsh Medium Session)

C6, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Business School Activity session

C43, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department.

C6, Hugh Owen Building

15:00 

Marketing  - Introducing the subject and Undergraduate schemes

(Repeat session)

C64 Hugh Owen Building

09:00 - 16:00

Show & Tell 

• Drop-in session - Meet with staff and current students, see some examples projects, and ask us your questions.
• Departmental Tours 

B23, Llandinam Building 

11:10 - 12:00

Computer Science at Aberystwyth 

An introduction to the Department

MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building

09:00 - 16:00 

Postgraduate Study Information 

An opportunity to discuss postgraduate studies and ask questions.  

B23, Llandinam Building 

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

9:30 - 10:20

Departmental Welcome Talk – English Medium

1.64, P5

9:30 - 10:20

Departmental Welcome Talk -Welsh Medium

1.62, P5

10:30 - 11:15

Taster sessions - English Medium

1.64, P5

10:30 - 11:15

Taster sessions - Welsh Medium

1.62, P5

11:20 - 12:00

Student Ambassador discussion panel and Q&A

1.64 P5

12:15 - 12:45

Meet and greet for ConnectED Pathway students

1.64 P5

13:00 - 13:50

Departmental Welcome Talk - English Medium

(repeat session)

1.64, P5

13:00 - 13:50

Departmental Welcome Talk - Welsh Medium

(repeat session)

1.62, P5

14:15 - 15:00

Taster Lecture - English Medium

(repeat session)

1.64, P5

14:15 - 15:00

Taster Lecture - Welsh Medium

(repeat session)

1.62, P5

15:00-15:30

Drop in

1.64, P5

Information Desks

Staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our courses, the subjects we teach, and student life at Aberystwyth.

Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building

Personal Statement Clinic 

Personal Statements don't need to be stressful! Come and chat with our Admissions Tutor about how you're finding writing yours, ask any questions you might have and get some feedback.

A14, Hugh Owen Building

Welcome to the Department 

Find out what English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth can offer you. This session includes information about our subjects and how our teaching is structured. You will find out more about our excellent research-lead courses and why our degree schemes are some of the most highly-rated in the UK.

D5, Hugh Owen Building 

English Literature Taster Seminar 

Find out more about studying our subject by joining our seminar for prospective students 

English Literature:   D54, Hugh Owen 

Creative Writing workshop

Find out more about studying our subject by joining our workshop for prospective students

Creative Writing:   D59, Hugh Owen

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and current students over tea and coffee and to raise any questions about any aspects of students life in the Department.

Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building

09:00 - 15:00

Think Tank Stands Staff and students will be available to talk about our various degree schemes, fieldwork opportunities, and student societies.

Think Tank, Llandinam Building 

10:00 - 10:30

Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

A6, Llandinam Building

10:00 - 10:30

Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (through the Medium of Welsh)

B20, Llandinam Building

10:40 - 11:00 

 Demonstration (Physical Sciences) - Little River 

Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building

11:00 - 11:20

Tour of Lab Facilities

Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building

11:00 - 11:30

Studying Sociology

L3, Llandinam Building

11:30 - 11:50

Human Geography Activity

C1, Llandinam Building

12:00-12:20

Sociology Activity

L3, Llandinam Building

13:15 - 13:45

Studying Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (repeat session)

A6, Llandinam Building

14:00 - 14:30

Studying Sociology (repeat session)

L3, Llandinam Building

14:00 - 14:20  

Demonstration (Physical Sciences) - Little River  (repeat session)

Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building

14:20 - 14:40

Tour of Lab Facilities

Meet at Think Tank, Llandinam Building

14:30 - 14:50

Human Geography Activity (repeat session)

C1, Llandinam Building

09:00 - 15:00

Staff and students will be available to talk about our various degree schemes, fieldwork opportunities, and student societies.

Think Tank, Llandinam Building 

11:00 - 11:30

Studying Sociology

L3, Llandinam Building

12:00-12:20

Sociology Activity 

L3, Llandinam Building

14:00 - 14:30

Studying Sociology (repeat session)

L3, Llandinam Building

One to One Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors, and Research Exhibition 

Foyer, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building

Introduction to Studying History at Aberystwyth

Theatre, Arts Centre

Sample Lecture - Stolen Cars and Snitches: The Barrow Gang and the FBI's War on Crime in the 1930s.

Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building

Studying History through the medium of Welsh

Introduction to Postgraduate Study in the Department of History and Welsh History 

Steve Crichter Room, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building 

Hands on History!: An exploration of primary sources

Main Hall, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building 

First Career Steps in Cultural Heritage - Libraries, Archives, Museums and Information Management 

An Undergraduate degree from Information Studies can be the first step in a fulfilling career in libraries, archives, museums or information management. This session looks at the opportunities available the content of our courses and their professional accreditation.

Room 1.61, P5

Qualifying for a Career - Postgraduate Opportunities in Information Management, Libraries and Archives

Our professionally accredited post-graduate qualifications lead to fulfilling careers in archives, libraries, records or information management. This session will highlight the destinations of our alumni and opportunities to study both full-time or part-time on-campus and by distance learning.

Room 1.61, P5

One-to-one meetings with staff.

15 minute meetings with academic staff.  Timeslots can be booked in the Department from 10:00 a.m. 

Department of Information Studies Reception – 3rd Floor, P5 

Opportunity to chat with Staff and students 

Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building

Power, Politics and People: why study International Relations at Aberystwyth

Main Hall, International Politics Building

Studying Politics & International Relations in Welsh:  What are the opportunities?

(Welsh Medium talk)

North Room, International Politics Building

After your Undergraduate degree: Interested in Masters Studies?

Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building 

'What's going on behind the headlines?  Discussion of hot topics in the news

Main Hall, International Politics Building

Student Voices: students share their experience of studying & living in Aberystwyth

Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building

What more do you want to know?  Informal chats with staff and students about our department, university and the town.

Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building

When?

Talk / Activity

Where?

09:00-16:00 

Department of Law and Criminology Information Hub 

Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available to answer queries or questions throughout the day.

Floor A Hugh Owen Building 

10:45 – 11:15

Welcome: Studying in the Department of Law and Criminology

An introduction to the department, schemes on offer and student life

A12, Hugh Owen Building 

11:20 - 11:50

Law Sample Lecture -

"Why recognition of your inherent dignity is essential for freedom, justice and peach in the world"

A12, Hugh Owen Building 

12:00- 12:30

Studying Law and/or Criminology through the medium of Welsh

A12, Hugh Owen Building

12:45 - 13:15

Welcome - Studying in the Department of Law and Criminology (repeat session)

An introduction to the department, schemes on offer and student life

13:30-14:00

Criminology Sample Lecture 

'Yes! Victims of miscarriages of justice really are victims!' 

A12, Hugh Owen Building 

09:00-16:00

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our Lecturers and Ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

 There will be two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees.

Gwendolen Rees Building

10:00 - 10:20

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

10:20 - 10:50

Student Experience Talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

11:00-11:30

Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies 

Subject Talk

11:40-13:00

Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent)

Meeting point  - in front of Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Agriculture with Animal Science and with Business Studies 

Subject Talk

Activities - Farm Tour (weather dependent)

Meeting point  - in front of Gwendolen Rees Building 

Student Experience talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

For questions on Admissions, studying through the Medium of Welsh, MBIOL and postgraduate studies and year in Industry placements, call in to the information hub.

Gwendolen Rees Building

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. 

Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Animal Behaviour 

Subject Talk

1.16, Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

 CAFFIbach, & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

 Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 

In front of the Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Animal Behaviour  

Subject Talk

1.16, Edward Llwyd Building 

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

 CAFFIbach, & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Student Experience Talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

 Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 

In front of the Gwendolen Rees Building

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. 

Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Marine & Freshwater Biology 

Subject Talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 2:  

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Marine & Freshwater Biology 

Subject Talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building 

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

CAFFIbach & 0.31, Gwendolen Rees Building

Student experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 2:  

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. 

Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

 Zoology 

Subject Talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub 

CAFFIbach & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

 Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Zoology 

Subject Talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub 

CAFFIbach & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Student experience talk

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 1 

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building 

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions. 

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees.

Gwendolen Rees

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences 

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building

Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science

Subject Talk

0.01   Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4  

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Biochemistry, Genetics & Biomedical Science

Subject Talk

0.01 Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

Student experience talk

 0.26  Edward Llwyd Building

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4  

In front of Gwendolen Rees building 

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.

Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees. 

Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

0.26, Edward Llwyd Building

Biology and Microbiology 

Subject talk

0.01 Edward Llwyd Building

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

CAFFIbach & 0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 4 

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Biology and Microbiology 

Subject Talk  

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

09:00 - 16:00

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

Student experience talk

Ecology, Wildlife Conservation & Plant Biology

Subject talk

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Ecology, Wildlife Conservation & Plant Biology

Subject talk

Chat with staff and ambassadors at the information hub

Student experience talk

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 

The Healthcare Education Centre [HEC] will be open all day, where our Clinical Skills Lecturers are on hand to greet and welcome visitors. 

Healthcare Education Centre

The Scheme Coordinators/Nursing Lecturers will be available all day to greet visitors, and answer any questions they may have about the nursing programmes.

A Healthcare Education/Nursing stand will be available in the Gwendolen Rees Building - Room GR 0.31, where the Scheme Co-ordinators/Nursing Lecturers can provide inforation of the following schemes:

BSc Nursing - Adult and Mental Health Fields

Cerificate  Healhcare Education

Return to Practice

The stand will be manned athe following times:

10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30-15:30

Gwendolen Rees Building

BSc Nursing Scheme Talk

Scheme overview of the adult and mental health nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University

0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Nursing Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour

0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre

Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first hand

Healthcare Education Centre 

Nursing Scheme Talk

Scheme overview of the nursing degrees at Aberystwyth University 

0.31 Gwendolen Rees Building

Nursing Student Ambassadors to escort interested guests to the Healthcare Education Centre for a formal tour 

0.31  Gwendolen Rees Building

Tour of the Healthcare Education Centre 

Guests can see the facilities and clinical skills suites first hand 

Healthcare Education Centre 

Student Experience Talk

This is an opportunity to meet our student Ambassadors and find out what it's like to study here at Aberystwyth University 

  0.26 Edward Llwyd Building 

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day.   Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings: Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees.

Gwendolen Rees 

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

0.26  Edward Llwyd Building 

Student experience talk

0.26  Edward Llwyd Building 

 Human Biology & Health

Subject Talk

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Human Biology & Health 

Subject Talk 

Student experience talk

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3 

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees

Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences

Student experience talk

0.26  Edward Llwyd Building

Sports & Exercise Science

Subject Talk

Activities: meet at Meeting Point 3  

In front of Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

Sports & Exercise Science

Subject Talk

3.34  Edward Llwyd Building

Student experience talk

09:15-16:00

The Department of Life Sciences will be open all day, where our lecturers and ambassadors are on hand to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

Our Open Days comprises several types of events and resources:

• Student Experience talks: These are talks delivered by current students with no staff present. They will focus on what it is like to be a student at Aberystwyth University, rather than on details of specific courses. There is the opportunity to ask questions and get a student’s perspective.
• Subject talks:  These offer a thorough introduction to the courses, including information about course details, teaching, and facilities. Please feel free to attend multiple subject talks.
• Subject activities: These will vary, from tours and mini lectures to hands-on experiences. Some subject activities are available to sign up for on the day. Please note the meeting point for the activities.
• Subject information points: Each subject will have an information point. This is a place to talk to academic staff and current students about your course of interest, options, and admissions.

 There are two main buildings:  Edward Llwyd and Gwendolen Rees 

09:35- 09:45

Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science welcome talk (Veterinary / Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Biosciences / Equine & Animal Biosciences).

(Explain the day)

1.31  Gwendolen Rees Building

09:45-10:30

BVSc Degree Scheme

1.31  Gwendolen Rees Building

10:30-11:00

Veterinary Biosciences and Equine & Animal Biosciences Talks

1.32  Gwendolen Rees Building

10:30 - 11:00

Veterinary Nursing Degree Talk

1.35  Gwendolen Rees Building

11:00-13:00

Rolling tours of facilities

Outside Gwendolen Rees Building

Afternoon Session (repeat)

13:15 -  13:30

Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science welcome talk (Veterinary / Veterinary Nurses / Veterinary Biosciences / Equine & Animal Biosciences).

(Explain the day)

1.31  Gwendolen Rees Building

13:30-14:15

BVSc Degree Talk

1.31  Gwendolen Rees Building

13:30-14:00

Veterinary Biosciences and Equine & Animal Biosciences Talks

1.32  Gwendolen Rees Building

13:30-14:00

Veterinary Nursing Degree Talk

1.35  Gwendolen Rees Building

15:30 - 15:55

Student Experience talk

0.26 Edward Llwyd Building 

14;00 - 16:00 

Rolling tours of facilities

Outside Gwendolen Rees Building

Welcome Talk

An overview of Aberystwyth, its longstanding tradition of mathematics since the University's inception, and a discussion on scholarships offered.

Studying Mathematics at Aberystwyth  

An overview of the various degree schemes on offer within the Department of Mathematics 

Taster Talk

An introduction to degree-level mathematics 

Student Talk

Students give their perspective on studying mathematics and life in Aberystwyth.

Room TBC, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building

Astudio Mathemateg neu Ffiseg drwy'r Gymraeg

Studying Physics or Mathematics through Welsh (Welsh Medium Session) 

MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building

Welcome Talk

An overview of Aberystwyth, its longstanding tradition of mathematics since the University's inception, and a discussion on scholarships offered.

Studying Mathematics at Aberystwyth  

An overview of the various degree schemes on offer within the Department of Mathematics.

Student Talk

Students give their perspective on studying mathematics and life in Aberystwyth.

Room MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building

When?

From 9:00 - 15:00

Welcome

Staff members and student ambassadors will be available to discuss studying languages and cultures in Aberystwyth, student life in the Department and the year abroad.

Information on research carried out in the Department will be on display.

Foyer (D7), Hugh Owen Building

10:00 - 10:45

Introduction to the Department
Find out how the Department of Modern Languages in Aberystwyth could become the next step on your journey. What can you learn with us? This session features information about our study schemes, our intensive language modules, and the rich choice of cultural modules. 

D5, Hugh Owen Building

11:00 - 11:30

Language Taster session

Brief introductions to key concepts from our language and culture classes. No knowledge of the languages is required to attend!

D5 and D59, Hugh Owen Building 

11:30 - 12:00

Global Opportunities talk - Year Abroad

Find out more about Year Abroad opportunities at our department.  This talk by the Global Opportunities team is specifically tailored for visitors interested in studying languages as part of their degree.

D5, Hugh Owen Building

13:30 - 14:00

Research talk
Learn about the research work conducted by staff in Modern Languages and how this feeds directly into our teaching.

This talk will be very useful for potential postgraduate applicants.

D5, Hugh Owen Building

Welcome refreshments

An opportunity to meet with staff and current students, and have informal one to one conversations.

Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building

The following sessions will run in parallel:

Welcome to the Department of Physics
Find out about our Physics degree schemes and research.

Welcome to the Department of Engineering
Find out about our Engineering degree schemes and research.

Both sessions will include insights from current students on studying and living in Aberystwyth.

Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building

Departmental tour

Teaching rooms, laboratories, research facilities, staff offices, computer suites and meeting spaces are all located within the Physical Sciences building. A tour of the building will give you an overview of your learning environment and an opportunity to chat with staff and current students.

Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building

Studying Physics or Mathematics through Welsh (Welsh Medium Session) 

Find out more about the opportunities and financial support available for you to study Mathematics or Physics bilingually.

Room MP-0.11, Ground Floor, Physical Sciences Building

Taster talk

This session provides a taste of the material that you will encounter in our courses and provides insight into some of the research conducted in our department. 

Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building

Taster workshop

This drop-in session will include planetarium shows, undergraduate lab experiment demonstrations, and another opportunity to chat with our staff and current students.

Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building

1.  Opportunity to learn about departmental research, visit teaching facilities and talk with members of academic staff and student ambassadors 

2.  More information on undergraduate and postgraduate degree schemes and modules 

3.  Demonstrations of departmental research equipment 

4.  Tours of the department (available throughout the day)

Department of Psychology, P5

10:00 - 10:45

Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes 

Medrus Mawr, Penbryn

11:15 - 12:00

Postgraduate Scheme and Research Opportunities in Psychology 

0.62, P5

11:30 - 12:15

Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes 

Medrus Mawr, Penbryn

13:00 - 13:45

Psychology at Aberystwyth - Introducing the Subject and Undergraduate Schemes 

Medrus Mawr, Penbryn

Staff and student ambassadors will be available throughout the day to answer questions and show you around the Department facilities.

Foyer, Parry Williams Building

Postgraduate Information Point

Staff will be available to discuss postgraduate provision within the Department and answer any questions about the various schemes on offer.  

Foyer, Parry Williams Building

SCHEME TALKS and WORKSHOPS

Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies

This session includes information about our department ethos, pastoral support and student opportunities, as well as the many and varied career prospects available to our students.

Emily Davies Studio, Parry Williams Building 

Welsh Language Provision in Theatre, Film and Television studies:

Welsh Medium Schemes

Cinema, Parry Williams Building

Welcome and Introduction to the following Degree Schemes:

BA Drama and Theatre

BA Filmmaking

BA Media and Communication Studies

BA Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance

BA Film and Television 

This session includes information about our courses and the exciting opportunities that await you here at Aberystwyth.

Taster Film, TV & Media Lecture

Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our lecture for prospective students.

Emily Davies Studio, Parry Williams Building 

Taster Drama and Theatre Workshop

Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our workshop for prospective students.

Foundry Studio, Parry Williams Building

Taster Camera Workshop

Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our workshop for prospective students

RGJ Studio, Parry Williams Building

Taster Drama and Theatre Lecture 

Find out more about studying our subjects by joining our lecture for prospective students

How to get the most out of your personal statement

Meet our admissions tutor Dr Stephanie Jones for advice on the process of writing your personal statement and the opportunity of drawing up a skeleton draft to take away, followed by a Q&A session on the University application process.

Foundry Studio, Parry Williams Building

Supporters' Forum

An opportunity for parents, guardians, and supporters to chat with academic staff and students over tea and coffee and to raise any questions about any aspects of student life in the Department.

Emily Davies Studio, Parry Williams Building 

09:00-16:00

Welcome Desk 

You will have the opportunity to chat and ask questions to staff and current students.

Foyer, Parry Williams Building

10:30 - 11:00

Welcome and overview of the Department

(Welsh medium talk) 

(English medium talk

1.51, Parry Williams Building

2.52, Parry Williams Building

11:00 - 11:30

Why Study Welsh / Celtic Studies?

A chance to discuss and have a flavour of studying with us. 

(Welsh medium talk)

(English medium talk)

1.51, Parry Williams Building

2.52, Parry Williams Building

11:30 - 12:30

Campus Tour (including visiting the National Library of Wales) 

An opportunity to enjoy a taste of some of the campus resources in the company of staff and students from the Department

Meet in the foyer of Parry Williams Building

13:30 - 14:00

Welcome and overview of the Department

(Welsh medium talk) 

(English medium talk

1.51, Parry Williams Building

 2.51, Parry Williams Building

14:00 - 14:30

Why Study Welsh / Celtic Studies?

A chance to discuss and have a flavour of studying with us. 

(Welsh medium talk)

(English medium talk)

1.51, Parry Williams Building

 2.51, Parry Williams Building

Campus Tour (including visiting the National Library of Wales) 

An opportunity to enjoy a taste of some of the campus resources in the company of staff and students from the Department

 Meet in the foyer of Parry Williams Building