Open Day WelcomeRoss Renton, Head of Department (UKRA)www.herts.ac.uk

Thinking about going to University? Which University?Which Course?

Do your homeworkResearch - course and institutionProspectus and websiteReference sources: :The “Times” Good University Guide 2009Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities 2008“What Next after School?” (The Times)The Guardian University Guide 2009Careers staff, teachers, admissions tutorsOpen Days

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)

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)

Year of ExcellenceApplications 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)

Independent Information About UH www.unistats.com www.rae.ac.uk

About UHHighly respected - shortlisted for University of the YearTeaching and ResearchExcellent links with Business, the Professions and the Public SectorHigh quality programmes, offering flexibility and choiceFirst Class learning and living environment

About UHCampusesThe College Lane CampusThe de Havilland CampusThe St Albans CampusLocal and international partner collegesPlacements with employers, national and international

UH Core ValuesStudent-centred, our students are at the heart of UHDiverse staff and studentInclusive and caring Ambitious for your future

UH LearningHigh quality and up to date programmesHigh calibre teachers and support staffLearning resources second to none

UH ResearchThe University of Hertfordshire rose 35 places in the Times Higher Education Table of Excellence85% of the University’s submitted research was judged of international standard in terms of originality, significance and rigour

UH Investing in StudentsContinuous investment21st century facilitiesNew law building plannedSports and leisure Commuting services

The ForumNew for 2009Includes: A live venue, three bars, a club, restaurant, shop and nurseryTours leave from the café below the main reception on the College Lane Campus throughout the day.

Student Forum 2009 The Forum Development

UH StudyNetUH’s virtual learning environmentNational leaderUniversity-wideIndividual accessOn/off campusAccess to course materials, resources, timetables etc

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

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!

UH is Business-Facing Leading ‘business-facing’ University in UKClose links with employers with professional/statutory body accreditationSkills in the curriculumEntrepreneurshipPlacements and work-based learning

Graduate FuturesEmployability SkillsMatch skills with employer needsTeach ‘career skills’Help find first employmentSupport in first job - Alumni

Achievements90 per cent of our students secure full-time employment shortly after graduationOver 160,000 alumniThe largest number of externally funded scholarships of any UK UniversityNominated for THES ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ award 2009

Thank You Ross Renton, Head of Department (UKRA) www.herts.ac.uk