A-Z of Open Experience Day Course Sessions

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11.00am-1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building
Map reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Trading Superstar

In this session, we will be looking at real-world stock market data and company events. We will share this stock trading game with you and give you a taste of a financial database called "S&P Capital IQ" which we use in the modules. This is a good opportunity to find out more about your chosen course.

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11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map reference: 32

Join us in our interactive workshop where we will explore basic animation techniques, using industry standard animation software like Maya and TVPaint. You will get hands-on, creating simple animation and find out more about the course, interacting with our academics where you will be able to ask any questions you have.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map reference: 11

Get ready for an exciting, interactive event where you will step into our state-of-the-art interpreting suite and discover the thrill of interpreting for yourself! But that's not all. You will also get to explore a new language in a fun and engaging taster session. Plus, we will share all the details about our language degree programmes, including how you can personalise your studies with specialisms designed to launch your dream career. This is your chance to get hands-on, explore your passions, and take the first step toward an exciting future. Don't miss out!

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11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map reference: 32

Join us for a fun and informative session in which we discover the detail of what life and study could look like for you at the Portsmouth School of Architecture, Art and Design You will be welcomed by staff from the Architecture and Interior Architecture Course Leadership team to a short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program’s distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning. You will test out our design studios - to discover the wonders of architecture and interior architecture.

Staff and students from the course will be on hand to assist you as you explore a design idea through modelmaking and there will be an opportunity to visit our 3D workshop. This is a friendly, informal session where you can discuss your knowledge, expectations and ask questions about studying architecture and interior architecture.

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1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building (PO1 2DY)
Map Reference: 12

The first activity is a short welcome talk from the Biochemistry course leader where you will have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the course.

You'll then have the opportunity to visit our laboratories and research facilities and take part in demonstrations or practical activities.

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1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building (PO1 2DY)
Map reference: 12

The first activity is a short welcome talk from the Biology course leader where you will have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the course.

You'll then have the opportunity to visit our laboratories and research facilities and take part in demonstrations or practical activities.

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1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building 
Map Reference: 13

You will receive an outline of the main course structure. This session will include an overview of the dual award for those who are interested in studying for a year in Australia, and an overview of placement opportunities for students who would like to gain NHS or industrial experience.

Student ambassadors will provide a tour of the facilities and academic staff will provide a hands-on activity emphasising the importance of biomedical science in healthcare and research.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building 
Map Reference: 13

You will receive an outline of the main course structure. This session will include an overview of the dual award for those who are interested in studying for a year in Australia, and an overview of placement opportunities for students who would like to gain NHS or industrial experience.

Student ambassadors will provide a tour of the facilities and academic staff will provide a hands-on activity emphasising the importance of biomedical science in healthcare and research.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have an opportunity to find out more about your chosen course and be introduced to some of the activities that surveyors may be involved in at different stages of construction project.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Revolutionise your understanding of business by embarking on a dynamic journey with us that merges the realms of management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and managing people in a global business context. Hosted in our Technology Enhanced Active Learning room, you will delve into the intricate world of tackling managerial decisions and unleash your creativity as you evaluate ideas for developing products and services in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Revolutionise your understanding of business by embarking on a dynamic journey with us that merges the realms of management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and managing people in a global business context. Hosted in our Technology Enhanced Active Learning room, you will delve into the intricate world of tackling managerial decisions and unleash your creativity as you evaluate ideas for developing products and services in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Revolutionise your understanding of business by embarking on a dynamic journey with us that merges the realms of management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and managing people in a global business context. Hosted in our Technology Enhanced Active Learning room, you will delve into the intricate world of tackling managerial decisions and unleash your creativity as you evaluate ideas for developing products and services in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

We look forward to welcoming you to an interactive session where we will be focusing on deepening our understanding of the role of professionals on how to manage risky play in the context of Early Childhood Education and Care. The session will model a real seminar that you will experience when you join us to study at the University of Portsmouth.

You will also have the opportunity to meet your lecturers, and other students who are studying the same course as you and talk to them. Please be assured that there will also be plenty of time for you to ask us questions about what to expect as you launch into this exciting next step on your education with us.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

We look forward to welcoming you to an interactive session where we will be focusing on deepening our understanding of the role of professionals on how to manage risky play in the context of Early Childhood Education and Care. The session will model a real seminar that you will experience when you join us to study at the University of Portsmouth.

You will also have the opportunity to meet your lecturers, and other students who are studying the same course as you and talk to them. Please be assured that there will also be plenty of time for you to ask us questions about what to expect as you launch into this exciting next step on your education with us.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

We look forward to welcoming you to an interactive session where we will be focusing on deepening our understanding of the role of professionals on how to manage risky play in the context of Early Childhood Education and Care. The session will model a real seminar that you will experience when you join us to study at the University of Portsmouth.

You will also have the opportunity to meet your lecturers, and other students who are studying the same course as you and talk to them. Please be assured that there will also be plenty of time for you to ask us questions about what to expect as you launch into this exciting next step on your education with us.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have an opportunity to find out more about your chosen course and be introduced to some of the activities that civil engineers may be involved in.

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1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Meet some of our course team and students for an interactive session using our animation, modelling and VFX software. Try out some digital sculpting, used to create iconic characters and creatures in both film and games, and have a go at making your own animation shots.

This will give you not only a taster of what it is like to work here as a CAVE student at the University of Portsmouth but hands on experience with our bespoke software and equipment. You will be assisted by our current students who will be there to answer any questions about the course and their experiences at Portsmouth.

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1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Come and meet some of our passionate games team before getting a head start on your own game artist career with our hands-on workshop with professional, industry-standard 3D sculpting software. Get a taste of how we teach game art here at UoP and level up your game dev skills!

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1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and start your journey as a game designer. During our workshop you will have hands-on experience with an industry-standard game engine, applying level design principles to the creation of an environment for a simple game guided by our teaching staff in this exciting levelling up experience.

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1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and look to build a working game. Get hands on with Unreal Engine 5 and explore the possibilities to fix certain aspects of a video game, using industry standard software you will jump into real world game development problems and work with our teaching staff to understand them in this exciting, levelling up experience.

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1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join us as we dive into our computer games courses and look to build a working game. Get hands on with Unreal Engine 5 and explore the possibilities to fix certain aspects of a video game, using industry standard software you will jump into real world game development problems and work with our teaching staff to understand them in this exciting, levelling up experience.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a short taster session to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You'll take part in an activity in our CISCO and VMware networking lab, identifying appropriate real world network equipment.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You'll get the opportunity to practice block coding or enjoy programming open hardware sensor boards with fellow students.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will get the opportunity to practice block coding or enjoy programming open hardware sensor boards with fellow students.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have an opportunity to find out more about your chosen course and be introduced to some of the activities that construction managers may be involved in at different stages of construction project.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Step into the shoes of a cybercrime investigator at our interactive mock crime scene! Dive deep into the world of digital forensics as you uncover hidden clues and explore the cutting-edge techniques used to commit—and solve—cybercrimes. Discover how criminological insights meet technology to crack the case, and gain a hands-on understanding of how cyber elements shape modern investigations.

Wrap up your experience with a coffee chat where you can connect with staff and students, ask questions, and share insights. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see the digital detective in action!

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11.00am - 12.30pm  (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

This hands-on session, run by academic staff from the Creative Computing team, will ask you to design a computational solution to a real-world creative problem. Working together, we will review various approaches using both hardware and software before finalising a simple functional prototype.

We are aware that applicants have diverse backgrounds and prior knowledge; no experience with specific platforms or languages is necessary, and templates and examples will be provided.

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11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31

Meet members of the Creative Writing team, who are all novelists, poets, journalists and performers , as well as dedicated and experienced teachers, who will share their tips, tricks and techniques with you. Try out some of our writing workshop activities, from modules such as 'True Stories' and 'Telling Tales' ; and find out how you'll spend your time, drafting and crafting, dreaming up and polishing pieces of coursework, in our world of the imagination.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Do you wonder about the causes of crime and how to solve real-life cases? Join us to investigate a real-life case and gain valuable insights into solving it using criminological analysis and practical investigative skills. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to solve the case. Throughout the day, you’ll also explore the diverse roles within criminology and the exciting career paths it offers.

Discover how a degree from the University of Portsmouth equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue opportunities in criminology and related fields, whether as a professional career or a foundation for further academic study. You'll also have the chance to ask questions and enjoy informal discussions with staff and students.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

Step into the shoes of a cybercrime investigator at our interactive mock crime scene! Dive deep into the world of digital forensics as you uncover hidden clues and explore the cutting-edge techniques used to commit—and solve—cybercrimes. Discover how criminological insights meet technology to crack the case, and gain a hands-on understanding of how cyber elements shape modern investigations.

Wrap up your experience with a coffee chat where you can connect with staff and students, ask questions, and share insights. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see the digital detective in action!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Ever wondered how we find out whether something is actually blood, at the crime scene? Or how fingerprints are taken? Then come along to our open day and get some hands-on experience with these forensic techniques. Spend some time talking to staff and students about our degree over a coffee and ask all those burning questions you have about forensic science!

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Ever wondered how to get inside the mind of a criminal? In this immersive session, you'll learn how to analyse a crime scene using the principles of real world investigations to create a psychological profile. You'll then consider how this understanding of offender psychology can be taken forward to disrupt offending and secure convictions. We'll explore how your degree at Portsmouth will prepare you for working with individuals and agencies across the criminal justice system. You'll also have the opportunity for questions and coffee with staff and students.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a Cyber Security and Digital Forensics student at Portsmouth is like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands-on activity in our cyber security and digital forensic lab.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have the opportunity to take part in a data analytics and visualization activity.

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1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy 
Map Reference: 25

On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.

You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.

Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.

Session details

1.30pm -4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy 
Map Reference: 25

On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.

You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.

Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Dental Academy 
Map Reference: 25

On arrival, there will be a short introductory talk about the courses and an introduction to the profession and the clinical terminology used within the profession.

You will then break out into groups to experience some real-life experience of the pre-clinical simulated practical activities carried out as part of the teaching and learning on the courses. For example using a periodontal probe on a simulated model to record pocket depths, mix some dental materials and view dental radiographs to see how they support maintaining good oral health and diagnosis of disease.

Student ambassadors will be interacting within all of the activities and there will be opportunities for Q&A sessions with current students studying on the courses and also teaching staff.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building 
Map Reference: 13

We will be looking closely at a patient case study to see how Radiography fits in at every stage of patient care. You will get to participate in a mini lecture to give you a taster of what anatomy & physiology teaching is like, and experience two practical sessions.

These sessions will show you how a patient can be imaged in the X-ray room and how using the anatomage equipment can support the case study findings. We will also have the opportunity to have a chat about the course, including a Q&A with some of our current students.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Coordinator will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

TikTok!

It's time to craft a marketing campaign for the exciting new collaboration between Lush and Minecraft. Leveraging the latest TikTok trends, we want you to brainstorm creative ways to spark awareness and excitement for this launch. Think about how to tap into the platform’s popular challenges, hashtags, and interactive features to make the campaign a hit. What kind of content can encourage users to engage and share, spreading the word about this unique partnership? Let’s get those creative ideas flowing!

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

We look forward to welcoming you to an interactive session where we will be focusing on deepening our understanding of the role of professionals on how to manage risky play in the context of Early Childhood Education and Care. The session will model a real seminar that you will experience when you join us to study at the University of Portsmouth.

You will also have the opportunity to meet your lecturers, and other students who are studying the same course as you and talk to them. Please be assured that there will also be plenty of time for you to ask us questions about what to expect as you launch into this exciting next step on your education with us.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5

This Earth Science session will include information of the three pathways: BSc Geology, BEng Engineering Geology and BSc Environmental Geology.

There will be a short introductory talk about the course and a chance to ask questions, followed by hands-on activities led by academic members of staff and current students.

Activities may include getting hands-on with geological specimens, doing experiments in our engineering geology laboratory, touring our state-of-the-art geochemical laboratories, fieldwork outside the building, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Experience an interactive seminar with one of our experienced lecturers on game theory and behavioural economics. This will be followed by a specific course talk explaining what you can expect when you study economics with us. This is a great opportunity to informally meet lecturers and current students, ask questions and find out more about your chosen course.

There will be an additional option to join us in our Bloomberg Suite for experience of how an economist uses financial information. This is the same software, data and analytics as used by professionals in the financial services.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Experience an interactive seminar with one of our experienced lecturers on game theory and behavioural economics. This will be followed by a specific course talk explaining what you can expect when you study economics with us. This is a great opportunity to informally meet lecturers and current students, ask questions and find out more about your chosen course.

There will be an additional option to join us in our Bloomberg Suite for the experience of how an economist uses financial information. This is the same software, data and analytics as used by professionals in the financial services.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Experience an interactive seminar with one of our experienced lecturers on game theory and behavioural economics. This will be followed by a specific course talk explaining what you can expect when you study economics with us. This is a great opportunity to informally meet lecturers and current students, ask questions and find out more about your chosen course.

There will be an additional option to join us in our Bloomberg Suite for the experience of how an economist uses financial information. This is the same software, data and analytics as used by professionals in the financial services.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Anglesea Building 
Map Reference: 10

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like This session will give you the opportunity to experience a typical practical session in our main undergraduate teaching lab.

You will have a chance to meet members of teaching and technical staff, and current students. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the course or your time at university and learn more about the course from staff.

Session details

10.30am - 10.45am (session duration 15 minutes)
Anglesea Building 
Map Reference: 10

In this session you'll meet the course leader who will give you a overview of what you would study in your foundation year. You will then be taken to your taster session where you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31

Meet members of the Creative Writing team, who are all novelists, poets, journalists and performers , as well as dedicated and experienced teachers, who will share their tips, tricks and techniques with you. Try out some of our writing workshop activities, from modules such as 'True Stories' and 'Telling Tales' ; and find out how you'll spend your time, drafting and crafting, dreaming up and polishing pieces of coursework, in our world of the imagination.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Exploring the connection between language and the brain: An introduction to clinical linguistics

In this session, we'll explore the fascinating relationship between language and the brain. We'll look at real-world language samples from patients with communication difficulties, and examine what they can tell us about the underlying neural processes involved in language production and comprehension.

No prior linguistics or neuroscience knowledge is required. Just bring an interest in understanding how language and the brain interact. By the end of the session, you'll have a foundation for understanding the field of clinical linguistics and its relevance to work with language disorders.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

This session introduces applicants to English Literature at Portsmouth in a three part interactive session. The first section is a short subject talk detailing the first year of the course. Following this, applicants will have a Q&A session with current students, before taking part in a taster seminar with a lecturer, who will guide you through a close textual analysis of an extract of prose from the nineteenth or twentieth century.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Revolutionise your understanding of business by embarking on a dynamic journey with us that merges the realms of management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and managing people in a global business context. Hosted in our Technology Enhanced Active Learning room, you will delve into the intricate world of tackling managerial decisions and unleash your creativity as you evaluate ideas for developing products and services in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building 
Map Reference: 5

There will be a short introductory talk and some questions and answers with students, followed by a couple of hands-on activities led by students and academic members of staff.

Such activities may include fieldwork outside the building, data collection, analysis and presentation of the results, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building 
Map Reference: 5

There will be a short introductory talk and some questions and answers with students, followed by a couple of hands-on activities led by students and academic members of staff.

Such activities may include fieldwork outside the building, data collection, analysis and presentation of the results, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

Session details

1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

1st March & 22nd March - Join us in our drape and draw workshop, where you will be asked to draw from various objects and utilise the different drawing equipment in order to generate interesting marks, shapes and textures. You will then explore draping, pleating and manipulating fabric on a mannequin, focusing on various aspects of the body, taking your time and enjoying the creative process. You will use digital projection, to see how your drawings inform ideas for textiles ideas on the body, which can also inspire various shapes for fashion garments. You will be able to see some of the current student work and ask any questions you may have about the course.

26th April - Join us for an exciting practical workshop dedicated to exploring the boundless possibilities of biomaterials for your fashion and textiles projects. During this immersive workshop, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on experimentation with biomaterials. Get ready to roll up your sleeves as you'll be asked to cook up your very own fashion materials! With the guidance of Lara and Vici, you'll experiment with recipes to create a stunning range of colourways for biomaterial embellishments. Don't worry if you're new to the world of biomaterials – no previous experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned fashion designer or simply curious about sustainable materials, this workshop promises to inspire and ignite your creativity. Join us for a morning of exploration, experimentation, and creativity. Take home your unique biomaterial creations and embark on a journey towards sustainable fashion innovation.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join us for a three part workshop where we explore Circular Fashion Practice and turn into fashion detectives investigating who made our garments, materiality, where were they made and what are the social and economic effects. From here we will move on to the supply chain game, find out about linear versus circular business models for fashion and make your own circular economy pitch.

Finally we look for inspiration and write a fashion love story. Did you know the most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe? Share your story and create digital content/social media post about a piece of clothing you already own that means a lot to you. Film it, photograph it, write it and give yourself a sense of where our course can take you.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
or
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

AM Session: Jane Steventon hosts a session where the Magic of Screenwriting is scrutinised, from characterisation, narrative structure and dialogue tips, to a look at the global marketplace. This session will help you understand more about how we format and structure the blueprint for production: the script.

PM session: Experienced filmmakers Riyadh Haque and Bruce Webb will take you through a workshop where you'll get hands-on with camera, sound and lighting equipment, and understand the fundamentals of the shoot.

Session details

1.30pm-3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Meet the course team and dive into the exciting worlds of film and media. They'll give you the lowdown on the courses, key modules, and the career paths you could pursue, including valuable industry experience and placement opportunities. You'll have the chance to ask all your burning questions. Next, we'll move into a dynamic group session where you'll analyze media texts and clips to see how they engage with current cultural, political, and social conversations. Come prepared to discuss, debate, and share your passion for film and media – it's going to be an engaging and thought-provoking session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building 
Map Reference: 12

The Faculty will host a welcome talk followed by interactive lab demonstrations. There will be 4 demos, and visitors will see 2 of them. Each demo will be half an hour long. The day will finish with a Q&A session.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5

 There will be a short introductory talk and some questions and answers with students, followed by a couple of hands-on activities led by students and academic members of staff.

Such activities may include fieldwork outside the building, data collection, analysis and presentation of the results, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
 Map Reference: 5

There will be a short introductory talk and some questions and answers with students, followed by a couple of hands-on activities led by students and academic members of staff.

Such activities may include fieldwork outside the building, data collection, analysis and presentation of the results, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre 
Map Reference: 31

Meet members of the Global Communication and Media course team, who will provide an overview of this rare dual degree course. Then experience the interdisciplinary nature of the course by joining one of the following experiential sessions: Creative Writing, Journalism or Film Production.

Session details

1.30pm -4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Spinnaker Building
Map Reference: 19

Prospective Students and their guests will attend a welcome talk by the Head of School.

They will then be split into groups and those who have applied for Sport Management or Global Sport Management will have a specific course talk and Q&A with staff, as well as an experience session for this subject. Meanwhile, guests will remain with the Head of School and Admissions tutor for a Q&A session, followed by a building tour to see the experiences being undertaken.

Finally, groups will come together for an informal Q&A .

Session details

1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join us in making a miniature type specimen booklet. Firstly we will look at some classic typefaces and their usage in famous brands and logos. We will choose a letter and then trace and draw freehand onto the pages. We will then trim these pages to size and staple them together. We can also film the type booklet card and upload to a “padlet” using a QR code. If you didn't already attend an open day - at 3pm we'll show you our course presentation and arrange a tour of the building.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

This open day experience will look at culture and war and peace movements. You will directly engage with primary sources that can help us explain and understand how people engaged with issues of patriotism and with social movements that engaged with peace. In particular you will examine music and lyrics as a primary source and what this says about society turning against the Vietnam Conflict in the late 1960s. In this manner you will appreciate a range of cultural sources and how to apply this to historical timelines which may tell us more about a certain time period than more traditional sources, such as newspapers and official documents. Was the 1960s as radical and revolutionary as we are taught? Or does the popular culture of music and film tell us differently?

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

This open day experience will look at culture and war and peace movements. You will directly engage with primary sources that can help us explain and understand how people engaged with issues of patriotism and with social movements that engaged with peace. In particular you will examine music and lyrics as a primary source and what this says about society turning against the Vietnam Conflict in the late 1960s. In this manner you will appreciate a range of cultural sources and how to apply this to historical timelines which may tell us more about a certain time period than more traditional sources, such as newspapers and official documents. Was the 1960s as radical and revolutionary as we are taught? Or does the popular culture of music and film tell us differently?

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Join us for a workshop based around making Illustrations to explore and reproduce patterns. We will then experiment and develop these patterns through a range of different colour applications. If you haven't attended an open day - we'll aim to show you our course presentation and arrange a tour of the building

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join us for a fun and informative session in which we discover the detail of what life and study could look like for you at the Portsmouth School of Architecture, Art and Design You will be welcomed by staff from the Architecture and Interior Architecture Course Leadership team to a short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program’s distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning. You will test out our design studios - to discover the wonders of architecture and interior architecture.

Staff and students from the course will be on hand to assist you as you explore a design idea through modelmaking and there will be an opportunity to visit our 3D workshop. This is a friendly, informal session where you can discuss your knowledge, expectations and ask questions about studying architecture and interior architecture.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Revolutionise your understanding of business by embarking on a dynamic journey with us that merges the realms of management, entrepreneurship, logistics, and managing people in a global business context. Hosted in our Technology Enhanced Active Learning room, you will delve into the intricate world of tackling managerial decisions and unleash your creativity as you evaluate ideas for developing products and services in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre 
Map Reference: 31

Join members of the Journalism team for an interactive, fun and practical session engaging in some real-world journalism techniques. Prepare to interview your peers and be interviewed by them, either as yourself or as a famous persona of your choice. You'll also have a chance to interrogate social media for news stories and come up with your own content and headlines. And there'll be time to learn more about the three Journalism courses available, as well as a Q&A session with the staff.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
 Map Reference: 31

Join members of the Journalism team for an interactive, fun and practical session engaging in some real-world journalism techniques. Prepare to interview your peers and be interviewed by them, either as yourself or as a famous persona of your choice. You'll also have a chance to interrogate social media for news stories and come up with your own content and headlines. And there'll be time to learn more about the three Journalism courses available, as well as a Q&A session with the staff.

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
Map Reference: 31

Join members of the Journalism team for an interactive, fun and practical session engaging in some real-world journalism techniques. Prepare to interview your peers and be interviewed by them, either as yourself or as a famous persona of your choice. You'll also have a chance to interrogate social media for news stories and come up with your own content and headlines. And there'll be time to learn more about the three Journalism courses available, as well as a Q&A session with the staff.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Get ready for an exciting, interactive event where you will step into our state-of-the-art interpreting suite and discover the thrill of interpreting for yourself! But that's not all. You will also get to explore a new language in a fun and engaging taster session. Plus, we will share all the details about our language degree programmes, including how you can personalise your studies with specialisms designed to launch your dream career. This is your chance to get hands-on, explore your passions, and take the first step toward an exciting future. Don't miss out!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Welcome to Portsmouth’s School of Law! Discover how the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in everyday situations. We will delve into why this legislation is essential in combating the still prevalent issue of discrimination in society. Engage hands-on by providing legal advice to a fictional client using this law. You will gain a good understanding of how the law effectively counters discrimination, addressing crucial societal challenges. Join us for an interactive session shedding light on Discrimination Law!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Welcome to Portsmouth’s School of Law! Discover how the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in everyday situations. We will delve into why this legislation is essential in combating the still prevalent issue of discrimination in society. Engage hands-on by providing legal advice to a fictional client using this law. You will gain a good understanding of how the law effectively counters discrimination, addressing crucial societal challenges. Join us for an interactive session shedding light on Discrimination Law!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Welcome to Portsmouth’s School of Law! Discover how the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in everyday situations. We will delve into why this legislation is essential in combating the still prevalent issue of discrimination in society. Engage hands-on by providing legal advice to a fictional client using this law. You will gain a good understanding of how the law effectively counters discrimination, addressing crucial societal challenges. Join us for an interactive session shedding light on Discrimination Law!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building 
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Leader will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

Welcome to Portsmouth’s School of Law! Discover how the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in everyday situations. We will delve into why this legislation is essential in combating the still prevalent issue of discrimination in society. Engage hands-on by providing legal advice to a fictional client using this law. You will gain a good understanding of how the law effectively counters discrimination, addressing crucial societal challenges. Join us for an interactive session shedding light on Discrimination Law!

Session details

12.00pm - 4.00pm (session duration 4 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12

Please note that the coach to the Institute of Marine Sciences will leave King Henry Building promptly at 1pm. We would encourage you to claim your free lunch from a University catering outlet before boarding the coach.

The day will start with a coach ride to the nearby Institute of Marine Sciences. The first activity is a short welcome talk from the Marine Biology course leader where applicants will have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the course.

You'll then have the opportunity to visit our laboratories and research facilities and take part in demonstrations or practical activities.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5

There will be a short introductory talk and some questions and answers with students, followed by a couple of hands-on activities led by students and academic members of staff.

Such activities may include fieldwork outside the building, data collection, analysis and presentation of the results, games and other activities.

Prospective students will work in groups and have the opportunity to get to know one another.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Richmond Building
Map Reference: 6

Join us for a fun and informative session in which you discover the details of what life & study in Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law will be like. Your Course Coordinator will welcome you to the school with a taster session and short talk exploring the program, its modules and the many opportunities open to you. You will learn about the program's distinctive qualities and the part you will play in your learning.

TikTok!

It's time to craft a marketing campaign for the exciting new collaboration between Lush and Minecraft. Leveraging the latest TikTok trends, we want you to brainstorm creative ways to spark awareness and excitement for this launch. Think about how to tap into the platform’s popular challenges, hashtags, and interactive features to make the campaign a hit. What kind of content can encourage users to engage and share, spreading the word about this unique partnership? Let’s get those creative ideas flowing!

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a Mathematics student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in hands-on activities to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will take part in a taster of differential equations: in this activity we will see how to build on the simple differential equations you know from your A-level to look at more complex systems of equations, and some of the many real world applications.

You will also take a first look at how mathematical models can be used to make predictions using data. When building models it is very useful to visualize their predictions on a computer, and this will form part of the session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a Mathematics student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in hands-on activities to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will take part in a taster of differential equations: in this activity we will see how to build on the simple differential equations you know from your A-level to look at more complex systems of equations, and some of the many real world applications.

You will also take a first look at how mathematical models can be used to make predictions using data. When building models it is very useful to visualize their predictions on a computer, and this will form part of the session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a Mathematics student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in hands-on activities to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will take part in a taster of differential equations: in this activity we will see how to build on the simple differential equations you know from your A-level to look at more complex systems of equations, and some of the many real world applications.

You will also take a first look at how mathematical models can be used to make predictions using data. When building models it is very useful to visualize their predictions on a computer, and this will form part of the session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a Mathematics student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in hands-on activities to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will take part in a taster of differential equations: in this activity we will see how to build on the simple differential equations you know from your A-level to look at more complex systems of equations, and some of the many real world applications.

You will also take a first look at how mathematical models can be used to make predictions using data. When building models it is very useful to visualize their predictions on a computer, and this will form part of the session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Anglesea Building 
Map Reference: 10

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will get a chance to visit the many labs our students have access to, and see some of our equipment in action. This includes our wind tunnel, 3D printers, and scanners. You'll take part in a CAD modelling exercise, observe a lab experiment, and learn about the use of materials characterisation equipment.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Anglesea Building 
Map Reference: 10

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You will get a chance to visit the many labs our students have access to, and see some of our equipment in action. This includes our wind tunnel, 3D printers, and scanners. You'll take part in a CAD modelling exercise, observe a lab experiment, and learn about the use of materials characterisation equipment.

Session details

1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Meet the course team and dive into the exciting worlds of film and media. They'll give you the lowdown on the courses, key modules, and the career paths you could pursue, including valuable industry experience and placement opportunities. You'll have the chance to ask all your burning questions. Next, we'll move into a dynamic group session where you'll analyse media texts and clips to see how they engage with current cultural, political, and social conversations. Come prepared to discuss, debate, and share your passion for film and media – it's going to be an engaging and thought-provoking session.

Session details

1.30pm -3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Meet the course team and dive into the exciting worlds of film and media. They'll give you the lowdown on the courses, key modules, and the career paths you could pursue, including valuable industry experience and placement opportunities. You'll have the chance to ask all your burning questions. Next, we'll move into a dynamic group session where you'll analyse media texts and clips to see how they engage with current cultural, political, and social conversations. Come prepared to discuss, debate, and share your passion for film and media – it's going to be an engaging and thought-provoking session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

Get ready for an exciting, interactive event where you will step into our state-of-the-art interpreting suite and discover the thrill of interpreting for yourself! But that's not all. You will also get to explore a new language in a fun and engaging taster session. Plus, we will share all the details about our language degree programmes, including how you can personalise your studies with specialisms designed to launch your dream career. This is your chance to get hands-on, explore your passions, and take the first step toward an exciting future. Don't miss out!

Session details

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building 
Map Reference: 32

Take a tour of our studio facilities as a refresher for those who visited on our open days and an introduction for 1st time visitors. From our Dobly ATMOS Studio to individual sound editing booths. Take part in our mixing workshop using our 72 fader Neve Genesys Black G96 mixing console. We will explore the various workflows possible in our studios ranging from "in the box" and "on the console" as well as "hybrid mixing" combining the two techniques which has become common in industry over the past few years. After the workshop join our teaching staff in a question and answer session relating to the course.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17

Presentation and discussion, followed by the possibility of using or seeing the anatomage equipment and how this supports learning, then practical skills in the simulation suite.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17

Presentation and discussion, followed by the possibility of using or seeing the anatomage equipment and how this supports learning, then practical skills in the simulation suite.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Andrews Court
Map Reference: 17

This course session will consist of a presentation and discussion, followed by the possibility of using the Human Patient Simulator (HPS) to go through some fundamental skills.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Burnaby Building
Map Reference: 5

The Faculty will welcome you with a short talk from a member of the Course Team, followed by a Q&A session. 

You will then undertake a hands-on activity looking at fossil specimens in the lab and on the scanning electron microscope, supported by course team members and student ambassadors.

There will also be the opportunity to be shown our equipment and facilities when moving between labs.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13

You will receive a short talk from a member of the Course Team, followed by a Q&A session. We will then invite you to undertake a hands-on activity.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building
Map Reference: 13

You will receive a short talk from the Course Leader to explain the course structure and potential placement opportunities.

Student Ambassadors will lead a tour of the St Michael's Building and the Pharmacology facilities, followed by an interactive laboratory session.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
St Michael's Building  
Map Reference: 13

You will receive a short talk from the Course Leader to explain the course structure, including previous changes. These changes have been implemented to include the new GPhC learning outcomes and independent prescribing.

During the Open Experience Day, MPharm students will be facilitating teaching sessions that we deliver throughout the course and this will include physical assessment skills, public health & measuring of QRisk, and the interpretation of drug interactions.

Session details 

1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join fellow photography students and faculty members in a studio workshop focused on exploring the rich materiality that defines our medium. Gain practical experience with our medium format digital cameras and studios, as you respond to and create a still life using materials inherent to the world of photography. Dive into our photographic stores and facilities to source objects, enabling a hands-on, conceptual journey into the materials available to our students.

This workshop offers a practical opportunity to work with various photographic materials and our studio environment, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in shaping visual narratives. After the workshop join our teaching staff in a question and answer session relating to the course.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building 
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

First you'll get the opportunity to setup and take measurements using the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) which is used for the surface characterisation of micro and nanostructures, followed by a demonstration of the Magnetron plasma sputtering system which is used for the synthesis of nanomaterials. You will also take part in demonstration to understand cosmological and astrophysical events such as gravitational waves and galaxy distributions.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

First you'll get the opportunity to setup and take measurements using the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) which is used for the surface characterisation of micro and nanostructures, followed by a demonstration of the Magnetron plasma sputtering system which is used for the synthesis of nanomaterials. You will also take part in demonstration to understand cosmological and astrophysical events such as gravitational waves and galaxy distributions.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

At our Open Day, you’ll get a hands-on taste of the excitement and challenges of the world of politics, international relations and international development. In this 90-minute immersive activity, you’ll join a group and create your own political campaign. The topic is up to you! Whether tackling climate change or championing animal rights, you’ll decide on your campaign’s focus, develop its messaging, and design a compelling slogan and media strategy to inspire support. This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore real-world challenges, and discuss how ideas can move people—and the world.

Session details 

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Join us for a Post-Production taster session, where we explore taking media through the editing, colour grading, VFX and sound design process. You'll experience our post-facilities, meet some of the Post-Production staff team, work with specialist software and witness the progression of your camera media from production to the cutting room. For those who have not previously attended an open day, there will also be the chance for a tour of relevant facilities and a course/module breakdown.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

An introduction to teaching - how do pupils learn?

How do pupils learn? And which teaching approaches are the most effective? In this exclusive session from our teacher training courses, you'll discover the the cognitive science behind learning, and develop a better understanding of which teaching approaches are most effective in the classroom for learners of all ages. This is something that trainee teachers of all subjects need to know, but this specialist knowledge might also help you to learn better, revise more effectively for a test and remember more, as well as spark your interest in a future career in teaching.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Anglesea Building
Map Reference: 10

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands-on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

You'll get the opportunity to engage with various digital sketching, CAD, 3D rendering, and visualisation software packages to model, analyse and animate product designs. You can also try out professional design equipment in the Studio, then interact with our 3D printers and scanners.

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11.00am - 1.00pm  (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

Join us to work through a real life case and immerse yourself in the way a detective thinks. You'll see a demo of Police exhibits and equipment and we'll also introduce you to Policing, the different roles they perform and your career options.

We'll consider how your university degree at Portsmouth fits with Policing as a career or academic option. You'll also have the opportunity for questions and coffee with staff and students.

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11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have an opportunity to find out more about your chosen course and be introduced to some of the activities that surveyors may be involved in at different stages of construction project.

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 11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12

The Faculty will host a welcome talk followed by interactive lab demonstrations. There will be 4 demos, and visitors will see 2 of them. Each demo will be half an hour long. The day will finish with a Q&A session.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
King Henry Building
Map Reference: 12

The Faculty will host a welcome talk followed by interactive lab demonstrations. There will be 4 demos, and visitors will see 2 of them. Each demo will be half an hour long. The day will finish with a Q&A session.

Session details

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like. You will have an opportunity to find out more about your chosen course and be introduced to some of the activities that surveyors may be involved in at different stages of construction project.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Anglesea Building
Map Reference: 10

In this session you will meet the course leader who will give you an overview of what you would study on the course. You will then be taken to your taster session where you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like.

You will meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in an activity in one of the teaching labs to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like.

Session details 

11.00am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
University Learning Centre
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AM Session: Jane Steventon hosts a session where the Magic of Screenwriting is scrutinised, from characterisation, narrative structure and dialogue tips, to a look at the global marketplace. This session will help you understand more about how we format and structure the blueprint for production: the script.

PM session: Experienced filmmakers Riyadh Haque and Bruce Webb will take you through a workshop where you'll get hands-on with camera, sound and lighting equipment, and understand the fundamentals of the shoot.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

At our open experience day, you can immerse yourself into how social workers undertake their work. There will be a chance to use your observation skills in a case study risk assessment exercise in our simulation flat. We will have a go at using some games that social workers use with children in exploring their feelings. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions to our current social work students on the course, meet service users with lived experience and also speak to teaching staff.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.00pm  (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building 
Map Reference: 11

In Sociology we explore exciting, current topics which relate to the world we live in. In this session we will be doing some Sociology together, exploring the theme of generation. What factors shape the experiences of young people growing up today? How might young people be experiencing the world differently to previous generations? How might growing up be affected by technology, changing patterns of work, cost-of-living, changing expectations around relationships and global issues? Come along, meet team members, recent graduates and experience what a Sociology classroom feels like at university alongside delving into the multiple opportunities a Sociology degree provides.

Session details

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

In Sociology we explore exciting, current topics which relate to the world we live in. In this session we will be doing some Sociology together, exploring the theme of generation. What factors shape the experiences of young people growing up today? How might young people be experiencing the world differently to previous generations? How might growing up be affected by technology, changing patterns of work, cost-of-living, changing expectations around relationships and global issues? Come along, meet team members, recent graduates and experience what a Sociology classroom feels like at university alongside delving into the multiple opportunities a Sociology degree provides.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
Park Building
Map Reference: 11

In Sociology we explore exciting, current topics which relate to the world we live in. In this session we will be doing some Sociology together, exploring the theme of generation. What factors shape the experiences of young people growing up today? How might young people be experiencing the world differently to previous generations? How might growing up be affected by technology, changing patterns of work, cost-of-living, changing expectations around relationships and global issues? Come along, meet team members, recent graduates and experience what a Sociology classroom feels like at university alongside delving into the multiple opportunities a Sociology degree provides.

Session details 

11.00am - 1.30pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Portland Building
Map Reference: 2

In this session you will experience what life as a student at Portsmouth would be like. You'll meet your future lecturers as well as current students on the course, and take part in a hands on activity to give you a flavour of what studying on this course would look like You will look at the software development process, from inception to maintenance and analyse real world examples.

Session details 

1.30pm - 4.00pm  (session duration 2.5 hours)
Spinnaker Building
Map Reference: 19

The Faculty will host a welcome talk followed by interactive lab demonstrations. There will be 4 demos, and visitors will see 2 of them. Each demo will be half an hour long.

The day will finish with a Q&A session.

Session details 

1.30pm - 4.00pm(session duration 2.5 hours)
Spinnaker Building
Map Reference: 19

Prospective Students and their guests will attend a welcome talk by the Head of School.

They will then be split into groups and they will then have an 'Experience' within 3 core areas of Sport & Exercise Science (Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology). Meanwhile, guests will remain with the Head of School and Admissions tutor for a Q&A session, followed by a building tour to see the experiences being undertaken.

Finally, groups will come together an informal Q&A with staff.

Session details

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Spinnaker Building
Map Reference: 19

Prospective Students and their guests will attend a welcome talk by the Head of School.

They will then be split into groups and they will then have an 'Experience' within 3 core areas of Sport & Exercise Science (Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology). Meanwhile, guests will remain with the Head of School and Admissions tutor for a Q&A session, followed by a building tour to see the experiences being undertaken.

Finally, groups will come together for an informal Q&A with staff..

Session details 

1.30pm - 4.00pm (session duration 2.5 hours)
Spinnaker Building
Map Reference: 19

Prospective Students and their guests will attend a welcome talk by the Head of School.

They will then be split into groups and those who have applied for Sport Management or Global Sport Management will have a specific course talk and Q&A with staff, as well as an experience session for this subject. Meanwhile, guests will remain with the Head of School and Admissions tutor for a Q&A session, followed by a building tour to see the experiences being undertaken.

Finally, groups will come together for an informal Q&A .

Session details 

11.00am - 12.30pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
White Swan Building
Map Reference: 14

Join us for our interactive taster sessions and take part with members of our staff, in sessions on acting, musical theatre and devised theatre. These will be held in our excellent studio spaces in the White Swan Building, where you will get a sense of who we are and how we work. You'll work with theoretical concepts and apply them in practical sessions that are both instructive and fun. You will wrap up the session with the chance to answer any questions you may have.

Session details

1.30pm - 3.00pm (session duration 1.5 hours)
Eldon Building
Map Reference: 32

Meet some of our course team and students for an interactive session using our animation, modelling and VFX software. Try out some digital sculpting, used to create iconic characters and creatures in both film and games, and have a go at making your own animation shots. This will give you not only a taster of what it is like to work here as a CAVE student at the University of Portsmouth but hands on experience with our bespoke software and equipment. You will be assisted by our current students who will be there to answer any questions about the course and their experiences at Portsmouth.