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Open Day WelcomeRoss Renton, Head of Department (UKRA)www.herts.ac.uk
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Thinking about going to University?
Which University?
Which Course?
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Do your homework
• Research - course and institution• Prospectus and website• Reference sources: :
– The “Times” Good University Guide 2009– Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities 2008– “What Next after School?” (The Times)– The Guardian University Guide 2009
• Careers staff, teachers, admissions tutors• Open Days
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The Independent - The Complete University Guide
“Hertfordshire makes a powerful showing – scoring highly in research and facilities to outperform institutions such as Aberdeen
and Stirling”. .”(2009)
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Guardian University Guide
“The purpose-built De Havilland campus is barely five years old, which accounts for the excellent facilities for
sport, 24/7 learning and stylish undergraduate
accommodation. “(2009)
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Year of Excellence
• Applications increased by more than 17%• One of only 6 Universities short-listed for
University of the Year 2008 (THES)• Independent Newspaper describes us as
“the leading post-1992 university”• In the top 500 universities - Shanghai Jiao
Tong league table (~60,000 in total)
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About UH
• Highly respected - shortlisted for University of the Year
• Teaching and Research
• Excellent links with Business, the Professions and the Public Sector
• High quality programmes, offering flexibility and choice
• First Class learning and living environment
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About UH
• Campuses– The College Lane Campus– The de Havilland Campus– The St Albans Campus
• Local and international partner colleges
• Placements with employers, national and international
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UH Core Values
• Student-centred, our students are at the heart of UH
• Diverse staff and student
• Inclusive and caring
• Ambitious for your future
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UH Learning
–High quality and up to date programmes
–High calibre teachers and support staff
–Learning resources second
to none
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UH Research
• The University of Hertfordshire rose 35 places in the Times Higher Education Table of Excellence
• 85% of the University’s submitted research was judged of international standard in terms of originality, significance and rigour
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UH Investing in Students
• Continuous investment• 21st century facilities
–New law building planned
–Sports and leisure –Commuting services
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The Forum
• New for 2009• Includes: A live venue, three bars, a club,
restaurant, shop and nursery• Tours leave from the café below the
main reception on the College Lane Campus throughout the day.
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Student Forum 2009 The Forum Development
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UH StudyNet
• UH’s virtual learning environment• National leader• University-wide• Individual access• On/off campus• Access to course
materials, resources, timetables etc
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• A unique personal development programme: preparing you for better academic results, less stress and success with life after graduation.
• There are 3 online modules that can be completed at anytime during your time at Hertfordshire.
• Completion of each module leads to a University Certificate, over and above your degree course that lets employers know you’re the one to recruit!
‘I feel I have developed further in terms of confidence and my approach to life has changed dramatically. ‘ UH Student 08/09
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UH is Business-Facing
• Leading ‘business-facing’ University in UK
• Close links with employers with professional/statutory body accreditation
• Skills in the curriculum
• Entrepreneurship
• Placements and work-based learning
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Graduate Futures
– Employability Skills
– Match skills with employer needs
– Teach ‘career skills’
– Help find first employment
– Support in first job - Alumni
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Achievements
• 90 per cent of our students secure full-time employment shortly after graduation
• Over 160,000 alumni
• The largest number of externally funded scholarships of any UK University
• Nominated for THES ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ award 2009
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Thank You Ross Renton, Head of Department (UKRA) www.herts.ac.uk