Visitors to This is Hull
1 - 4 July 2024

This is Hull: Uni Life

Whether you’ve decided that university is for you, or if you’re not quite sure, have a great time finding out what uni can be like.

You're invited to the
event of the summer!

Come and experience what uni life is really like.

With no timetables to follow, you can dip into taster sessions and see for yourself what it's like to be a student.

There will be plenty of activities for you to try out, from subject sessions to hands-on workshops and live music – our campus will be yours to explore.

Dates: 1 - 4 July 2024.

The event runs from 11:00 - 15:00 and your teachers will let you know the specific date that you’ll be visiting us.

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Subject Sessions

Explore our range of subject activities: from questioning a politician, to the personality of penguins, explore historical cold cases, drop in to film screenings. Turn up to what you want to do, there’s no need to sign up.
  • Accounting and Finance

    Bloomberg in our Trading Suite

    Come along to our Bloomberg Mock Trading Suite and learn about the role of computerising programmes in enhancing finance education.

    • 11:30 (50 mins)
    • Bloomberg Suite
  • Biology and Biochemistry

    Zombie Apocalypse - Identifying Patient Zero

    Hordes of the undead have taken to the streets, humanity is relying on science to save the day. Using immunological techniques can we trace the source of the outbreak and find patient zero?    

    • 11:30 (45 mins)
    • Hardy North Teaching Lab

    Zombie Apocalypse - Find a Cure

    With patient zero identified, much work has culminated in the discovery of the cause. Using sophisticated modelling software can we find a treatment from the possible candidates in time and save humanity? Can you help and save the day?

    • 13:30 (45 mins)
    • Hardy North Teaching Lab


    These sessions may not be suitable for all students, please speak to lecturer if you have any questions.

  • Biomedical Science

    Become a Transfusion Scientist

    Become a cancer expert in 45 minutes or less.

    • 11:00 and 13:30 (45 mins)
    • Applied Science Large Lecture Theatre
  • Business, Marketing and Management

    Social Media Marketing Workshop

    We all love social media and in this fun and interactive session, you'll use a hot topic to see how it's used by businesses.

    • 11:00 and 13:00 (60 mins)
    • Showcase room, Nidd Building
  • Computer Science

    Robot maze navigation

    Whether you're an experienced programmer or want to explore programming for the first time, come along and try your hand at programming our robots in this hands-on and interactive workshop. Will your robot escape the maze?

    • 13:00 (45mins)
    • Fenner 052 (Super Lab)
  • Criminology and Professional Policing

    Criminology

    Incarceration Studies: poetry and literature in Prisons

    Creative writing and art workshops in prison have become increasingly popular in recent decades, both in the US and in the UK. This session will start to think about how and why people may write or paint while they are incarcerated. Bring a pen and paper to do some writing! 

    • 13:30 (45 mins)
    • LTE, Larkin Building

    Modern Slavery in the UK: Current Approaches and the Need for a Broader Prospectus

    This interactive session will consider the scale and form of the malaise.  It will critically evaluate current UK government approaches to Modern Slavery and posit alternative policies to prevent Modern Slavery and support its victims. 

    • 12:00 (45 mins)
    • SR4, Derwent Building (Monday - Wednesday)
    • SR3, Derwent Building (Thursday)

    Professional Policing

    Unveiling Justice: Exploring Criminal Investigation in Policing

    Criminal investigation within policing is paramount when investigating crime. This session looks at at the initial investigation from the Golden Hour principles to the 5 building blocks of investigation. Let's explore the investigative mindset and pay a visit to the Crime Scene Room.    

    • 11:00 (45 mins)
    • LT E, Larkin
  • Drama and Music

    Drama

    Enter the Many Worlds of Hull

    Explore Hull’s stories and its many worlds in a multimedia installation that creative arts students have made in collaboration with Prague Quadrennial, the world festival of performance design and scenography.

    • Drop-in 11:00 - 13:30
    • Gulbenkian Centre

    Music

    360* Immersive Audio Experience

    Listening to the Campus Audio Experience: Download the free app Locoscopic and find the map of The University of Hull's campus. As you walk through the campus, you can listen to what happens in each building you pass.

    Interactive Tour of the Music Facilities

    Want to see and hear how music is created at university? See our industry-standard music facilities with staff and student demonstrations and opportunities to get hands-on.

    • 10:30, 12.30 and 14:00 (45mins)
    • Middleton Hall reception area
  • Education

    Making a difference and challenging inequality

    45-minute interactive session based around the purpose of education

    • 11:00 and 13:00 (45 mins)
    • LR 30, Wilberforce Building
  • Engineering

    F1 Simulator Experience

    Come and experience the world of Formula One! We have Formula One (F1) simulators that are formed from a real F1 mould which positions the driver (you!) in the exact seating position of a real formula car. This helps create the sensation of G-Force experienced by F1 drivers. Our friendly team can talk to you about the engineering behind this exciting motor sport – from design criteria to aerodynamics.

    • 12:00 (60 mins)
    • Robert Blackburn Building (RBB) 146
  • English and Creative Writing

    Creative Writing

    Writing the Future

    Explore the way we can use historical details, myths and rumours through the lens of our reading to construct new worlds to set narratives in.

    • 10.30 and 13:30
    • LT A, Larkin Building
  • Film Studies

    Film Screenings

    Showcasing some of the very best student films.

    • Drop-in 11:00 - 13:30
    • Gulbenkian Centre

    Stop Motion Filmmaking

    Use simple interactive software, along with stop-motion animation techniques, props and models, to construct and film a short stop-motion film.

    • 11:00 and 13::30 (60 mins)
    • LR 14, Wilberforce Building
  • Game and Graphic Design

    VR Arcade

    Experiment with VR 3D Art using Tiltbrush and use the tech to play Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.

    • Drop in 11:00 - 13:30
    • Gulbenkian Centre

    Game Arcade

    Love gaming? Stop by to playtest some of our student-created video games and see the talent on offer.

    • Drop in 11:00 - 13:30
    • Gulbenkian Centre

    Gallery

    Showcasing the best of student work in Game and Graphic Design

    • Drop in 11:00 - 13:30
    • Gulbenkian Centre
  • Geography, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences

    What a Waste!

    How do we decide what is useful and what is a waste?  What are the implications of materials ending up in the wrong places - such as plastics in the oceans?

    • 11:30 and 13:00 (45 mins)
    • Cohen 008
  • History

    Gruesome Death

    Use historical evidence to identify a medieval cold case.

    • 11:00 and 14:00
    • LR 29, Wilberforce Building
  • Law

    Danger in the Honeymoon Suite

    What happened to Lydia Jones in the Novatree Hotel room in Leeds on 23 March 2024? Review the bundle and hear the evidence. Guilty or not guilty? You decide.

    • 11:00 and 13:00 (60 mins)
    • LT 1, Derwent Building
  • Mathematics

    Mathematics of Crimes

    Have you ever watched 'The Traitors', played 'Among Us', or simply wanted to figure out who is lying in your group? Well, we can use mathematics to find out!

    • 11:00 and 14:00 (45 mins)
    • LR 27, Wilberforce Building
  • Medicine

    Discover Medicine

    Discover medicine through our problem based learning sessions, and see if you have what it takes.

    • 11:00, 11:45 and 13:00(45 mins)
    • SR1 and TR2, Allam Medical Building
  • Nursing

    Bandages and Blood Pressure, Peak Flow and Poo-Interactive Nursing at Hull

    Come along and have some fun with a hands on friendly introduction to the clinical skills of nursing.  

    • 11:00 and 13:30 (45 mins)
    • SR1 , Allam Medical Building
  • Politics

    Order Order!

    Take your seat in the House and debate the issues of the day with our current politics students.

    • 11:30 (50 mins)
    • LT 2, Derwent Building

    Grill a Politician

    This is your chance to question our political guests in our Mock House of Lords.

    • 13:00 (50 mins)
    • LT 2, Derwent Building
  • Philosophy

    The Philosophy Lab

    Teleport into the Philosophy Lab to conduct thought experiments about personal identity.

    • 10:30 and 12:30 (60 mins)
    • SR 5, Derwent Building
  • Physics

    The Physics of Light

    Enjoy a hands-on activity around the the theme of light, where you get to build your own spectrometer.

    • 11:45 and 13:30 (60 mins)
    • 101, Applied Science Building
  • Psychology

    Mysteries of the Mind: What do We Know About the Cognitive System?

    Explore how our cognitive system works, including attention, memory, visual perception and sensory illusions.

    • 11:00 and 13:30 (30 - 60 mins)
    • 157, 172 and 174, Fenner Building
  • Social Work

    What Social Workers do - a Taster Session

    Our session will explore various social work roles and focus on a key social work skill - communication.

    • 13:30 (45 mins)
    • LT 12, Wilberforce Building
  • Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

    Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Showcase

    Explore our new Strength and Conditioning facilities and take part in practical demonstrations.

    • 11:00 and 13:30 (45 mins)
    • Biomechanics Laboratory
  • Zoology

    Skulls & Penguins

    Have you ever wondered why humans have personalities? Did you know that penguins have personalities as well? Please ‘dive’ into the science of animal behaviour with us and embrace the opportunity to take a penguin’s eye view of the world.

    • 11:30 (45 mins)
    • LT 15, Wilberforce Building

Information and Tours

  • Campus Tours

    Take a guided tour of our campus from our fantastic student ambassadors.

    • Every 30 minutes from 10:30 (45 mins)
    • Library/Larkin Crossroads
  • City Tours

    Join our local tour guides to experience Hull in a way you might not have seen it before.

    • Meet outside Venn Building
  • Sport Facility Tours

    Take a tour of our sport facilities.

    • 11:00, 12:00 and 14L00 (45 mins)
    • Allam Sport Centre
  • Student Finance

    Want to know more about the financial support at university? Join our experts as they take you through the student finance system.

    • 11:00 (30 mins)
    • C, Larkin Building
  • Making Choices

    Find out how to decide what course and university is best for you.

    • 11:30 (30 mins)
    • C, Larkin Building
  • Study Abroad

    Fancy a Summer in Europe or a year in the US? Find out how you can travel the world as a student.

    • 12:30 (30 mins)
    • D, Larkin Building
  • Why Uni?

    What benefit can university provide you with? Come along to find out how university can help shape your future.

    • 13:00 (30 mins)
    • D, Larkin Building
  • UCAS Application Process & Personal Statements

    Thinking about applying to uni? Our team will guide you through everything you need to know.

    • 13:30 (30 mins)
    • D, Larkin Building
  • Boardgames & Colouring

    Find some downtime and relax with our collection of boardgames.

    • Drop in from 10:30
    • The Nest, Student Central
  • Incarceration Art Display

    This exclusive display of artwork by people imprisoned at HMP Hull is available for you to view throughout the day.

    • Drop in from 11:00
    • Exhibition Space, Library

Your visit

We’ll email a QR code to you before your visit. Please keep this safe and have it ready to scan on the day. If you haven’t had your QR code a week before your visit, please speak to the person at your college who is organising the trip.

We'll also send you a This is Hull welcome video, so you know what to expect on the day and a link to download the University of Hull Soundscapes app, created by Arts students, which uses geolocation to play recordings as you walk around campus.

Make sure that you arrive at the meeting points in good time so you don't miss any sessions and keep your wristband visible at all times.

Visitors to This is Hull

✓ Don't forget your £7.50 meal voucher, which you can use at all vendors on campus

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✓ Download the University of Hull Soundscapes app and don't forget your headphones
Visitors to This is Hull relaxing the library plaza

✓ Bring a bottle to refill at the water stations around campus

All you need to know

 Find out where to refuel and how to stay safe on campus. 

  • Parking

    Car parking is available in the Wilberforce car park (F2 on the campus map). Enter from North entrance on Inglemire Lane (for sat nav use the postcode HU6 7DF). Parking is free - please bring your ticket to us and we’ll exchange it for a pre-paid ticket. Without a pre-paid ticket, parking is £3.

  • Coach drop off points

    Coach Point A

    Cottingham Road

    Coach Point B

    Salmon Grove Car Park

    Coach Point C

    The Courtyard

    Coach Point D

    Newland School for Girls

    Coach Point E

    Westfield Court

  • Food and drink

    There will be a large variety of food stalls on campus around the Festival Square from 10 am-3 pm. We also have a range of indoor food outlets around campus. Food stalls and cafes will accept your £7.50 meal vouchers, debit cards and cash. Water stations are situated around the campus to refill your bottle too.

  • Staying safe

    This is Hull: Uni Life is an unstructured event, so you have the freedom to explore the campus at your leisure. We’ve asked you to register your mobile number with us so we can contact you in an emergency.

    There are four support points around campus where you can get help - the faculty meeting points and the Teacher Zone in the Basil Reckitt Lecture Theatre in the Ferens Building. Make sure you know where this is in case you need to track down your teachers.

    You can contact the event helpline on 07702 342961 at any time too.

    Fire safety

    If you discover a fire or other similar emergency you should raise the alarm by activating the nearest fire alarm point and then leave the building by the emergency exit.

    If you hear the fire alarm, which is a continuous high-pitched sound, immediately leave the building by the nearest emergency exit and go to the nearest assembly point. Staff will direct you if necessary and do not re-enter a building until told to do so.

    First aid

    First aid trained staff will be on site during the event. In the event of an accident or mishap, please seek the assistance of an event ambassador or contact the event line.

    In an emergency, please call 999 immediately, and then contact security afterwards so they can facilitate emergency services on campus.

  • Lost property

    If you lose an item or find something that you think has been lost, please speak to one of our event staff. If you realise you have lost something after the event, please ask your college to contact us.

    While the organisers take every precaution to protect visitor’s property during an event, they are not responsible for any loss or damage to property.

  • Smoking

    Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed inside any building on campus. Smokers are also asked to stand away from doorways and windows.

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