The summary provides an overview of the key points from the open day experience at the University of Buckingham. It begins with arriving late and facilities under renovation. The tour was disjointed with last minute changes and the speaker was hard to hear. Accommodations were substandard. However, the lecture provided valuable information not emphasized elsewhere regarding wages, coffee budgets for students, and hands-on assignments. Student interactions helped understand the experience. While facilities and campus were disappointing, the employment outcomes, short program, and lecture quality presented competitive advantages. Overall, the experience highlighted improvements needed in organization and facilities against competitive strengths in teaching and career support.
The document is a recreation guide from UBC Recreation that provides an overview of their programs, activities, and facilities for students, staff, faculty and the community. It lists various fitness, instructional, aquatic, ice, rowing, tennis and sport programs. It also provides contact information for the recreation facilities and describes the various registration and payment options.
This document provides an introduction to important campus resources for graduate students at UBC. It outlines resources for log-in access, student services, faculty support, health and wellness services, recreation, counseling, finances, childcare, academics, and professional development. Key resources highlighted include the Campuswide Log-in, Student Service Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Society, International House, UBC Rec, Student Health Service, Counselling Services, Libraries, and the Graduate Pathways to Success program.
This document provides an introduction to campus resources for graduate students at UBC. It summarizes key resources including the Graduate Student Society, International House, health insurance, recreation facilities, health services, counseling services, financial resources, libraries, and the Graduate Pathways to Success program. The document lists websites and contact information for various student support services available to graduate students.
The document discusses international students in UK universities. It provides statistics on the percentage of top global universities located in different countries, with the US having the highest percentage at 43%. It also shows data on the number of international students studying in different UK regions, with England having the most at 83.5% of the total. The top subjects studied by international students are also presented, with business being the most popular. Finally, statistics are given on the top UK universities recruiting international students, with the University of Manchester having the highest number of non-UK students.
Austin Turner is a Renaissance man with diverse interests and talents. He comes from a humble Christian family with Scotch Irish, English, and Native American heritage. His father has been his great mentor, inspiring him to be a servant and man of God. Intellectually, he enjoys films and discussions in class. He is athletic from years of soccer and has taken up boxing. He is musically talented in guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele and sings in a choir. While not a strong dancer, he enjoys dance parties. He has a passion for acting and has been in several shows. He also appreciates art and was given a scratch painting of a cross. He has a good sense of humor,
This document summarizes key marketing factors for London universities. It finds that 52% of universities are in central London, with fees highest at £10,975 per year at the University of West Minster. Promotion is done through rankings in publications like The Complete Uni guide and the Guardian. London receives the most student applications nationally each year, predominantly from 19 year olds and international students from the EU, East Asia, and Americas. Tuition ranges widely between universities, with some above £10,000/year while the University of the Arts charges under £4,000.
The document analyzes competitor activity and advertising spend among the top 15 UK housebuilders from August 2011 to July 2012. It finds that Persimmon Homes has increased their market share and moved to the 9th largest advertiser. Cala Homes and Barratt Homes continue to dominate the market in terms of advertising spend. The top housebuilders primarily invest in online, press, and television advertising.
This document summarizes Murray Rothbard's view on the causes of economic depressions. Rothbard argues that modern economists and politicians wrongly believe that economic downturns are inherent to free market economies and require government intervention. However, regular boom-bust cycles did not exist before the Industrial Revolution. Rothbard believes depressions have logical causes within the economic system, not random causes. He aims to provide an alternative theoretical framework to understand these issues.
The document is a recreation guide from UBC Recreation that provides an overview of their programs, activities, and facilities for students, staff, faculty and the community. It lists various fitness, instructional, aquatic, ice, rowing, tennis and sport programs. It also provides contact information for the recreation facilities and describes the various registration and payment options.
This document provides an introduction to important campus resources for graduate students at UBC. It outlines resources for log-in access, student services, faculty support, health and wellness services, recreation, counseling, finances, childcare, academics, and professional development. Key resources highlighted include the Campuswide Log-in, Student Service Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Society, International House, UBC Rec, Student Health Service, Counselling Services, Libraries, and the Graduate Pathways to Success program.
This document provides an introduction to campus resources for graduate students at UBC. It summarizes key resources including the Graduate Student Society, International House, health insurance, recreation facilities, health services, counseling services, financial resources, libraries, and the Graduate Pathways to Success program. The document lists websites and contact information for various student support services available to graduate students.
The document discusses international students in UK universities. It provides statistics on the percentage of top global universities located in different countries, with the US having the highest percentage at 43%. It also shows data on the number of international students studying in different UK regions, with England having the most at 83.5% of the total. The top subjects studied by international students are also presented, with business being the most popular. Finally, statistics are given on the top UK universities recruiting international students, with the University of Manchester having the highest number of non-UK students.
Austin Turner is a Renaissance man with diverse interests and talents. He comes from a humble Christian family with Scotch Irish, English, and Native American heritage. His father has been his great mentor, inspiring him to be a servant and man of God. Intellectually, he enjoys films and discussions in class. He is athletic from years of soccer and has taken up boxing. He is musically talented in guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele and sings in a choir. While not a strong dancer, he enjoys dance parties. He has a passion for acting and has been in several shows. He also appreciates art and was given a scratch painting of a cross. He has a good sense of humor,
This document summarizes key marketing factors for London universities. It finds that 52% of universities are in central London, with fees highest at £10,975 per year at the University of West Minster. Promotion is done through rankings in publications like The Complete Uni guide and the Guardian. London receives the most student applications nationally each year, predominantly from 19 year olds and international students from the EU, East Asia, and Americas. Tuition ranges widely between universities, with some above £10,000/year while the University of the Arts charges under £4,000.
The document analyzes competitor activity and advertising spend among the top 15 UK housebuilders from August 2011 to July 2012. It finds that Persimmon Homes has increased their market share and moved to the 9th largest advertiser. Cala Homes and Barratt Homes continue to dominate the market in terms of advertising spend. The top housebuilders primarily invest in online, press, and television advertising.
This document summarizes Murray Rothbard's view on the causes of economic depressions. Rothbard argues that modern economists and politicians wrongly believe that economic downturns are inherent to free market economies and require government intervention. However, regular boom-bust cycles did not exist before the Industrial Revolution. Rothbard believes depressions have logical causes within the economic system, not random causes. He aims to provide an alternative theoretical framework to understand these issues.
- A survey of over 17,000 international students found that students studying in Ireland were the most satisfied with their university experience, with Maynooth University ranked outstanding and UCC jointly ranked second excellent.
- Irish universities were praised for their community atmosphere, innovative programs, student support structures, and multicultural mix.
- Separately, groundbreaking research on preeclampsia conducted by Cork researchers won an international award from the American Heart Association, a first for both pregnancy research and Irish researchers.
Increasing US Student Enrolment at UBC - UBC Admissions OfficeJessica Greschner
This document outlines a marketing proposal called "UBC Breakout" aimed at increasing the yield rate of international students from Washington, Oregon, and California who apply to and get accepted by UBC. It proposes a 3-day immersive experience on campus for these students to help them visualize student life at UBC and increase the percentage that ultimately attend. Details include the experience's itinerary, visual branding, communication plan, and metrics to measure its success in boosting enrollments.
The University of Cork plans to build a new student hub building to replace the old Windle Building and centralize student services, with construction set to begin this summer; the building will be technology-rich with study spaces, an art studio, radio station, and large event spaces; meanwhile, the on-campus catering group Kylemore Services won an award for sustainable food but a senior lecturer is challenging the hiring process for the business school.
The audit examines external communications of the UNC Visitors' Center through interviews and a student survey. It found that while most students are interested in the Center's services, nearly half were unaware of its location and what it does. Recommendations include improving the Center's website and social media presence, and sponsoring community events, to better promote its tours and mission of sharing Carolina's story with visitors.
Introduction to kingdom education summer school programmes 2016Jacqueline Yang
Kingdom Education (KE) offers academic summer programmes for students aged 14-16 and 16-18.
KE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping bright high school students explore the opportunities they should be considering at top universities.
Our 2-week and 3-week programs are held mainly in July on the campuses of leading universities in both the US and the UK. In the US, we're based at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and at UC Berkeley. In the UK, we're based at four universities: Cambridge, London, Durham and St. Andrews. In August, we also have a smaller program for 14-16s, with both Berkeley and Calgary in Canada.
Key features of the KE programmes:
- Most are multi-center, so students see different sides of the country
- Each week, there is a different course: one week includes an introductory course to a choice of 5 broad academic subjects which students might wish to study in the future: creative arts; economics, business and entrepreneurship; engineering and technology; law, society and international relations; medical sciences and technology
- In the second week, the choice is between: critical thinking; introduction to ACT and SAT; English for academic purposes
Students taking the 3-week programs also take a challenging course in leadership training and development
- We include work on making a good application to a top university
- In the US, study visits include presentations and/or tours of leading universities including, as well as the host universities, Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Yale, Amherst College; Stanford, University of San Francisco, UC Davis (there are also visits to two Silicon Valley companies)
- In the UK, students may choose between visiting leading universities and going to top cultural attractions, such as the British Museum, the National Gallery, the National Gallery of Scotland..
- Also: seminars, student presentations, weekly tutorials, daily news reviews, the services of carefully chosen student mentors recruited from the universities visited
Full details are available on our comprehensive website: www.kgdm.org - together with dates and fees.
Contact: Jacqueline Yang
Email: jacqueline@kgdm.org
This document provides information about various summer programs offered through Intelligent Partners, including programs in Switzerland, China, the UK, and France. It also includes advertisements for scholarships at several UK universities partnered with INTO University of East Anglia and the University of Bridgeport. Finally, it shares a short humorous story and announces an upcoming Facebook campaign.
This document provides information about various summer programs offered through Intelligent Partners, including programs focused on leadership, theatre, and Mandarin language study in locations like Switzerland, China, and the UK. It also includes advertisements for scholarships at universities in the UK, US, and UAE.
CEGEP JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE MISSION AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSECláudio Carneiro
ABOUT JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE
Named after Sir John Abbott, Canada's third prime minister, the College primarily serves Montreal's
West Island community, although you can also meet students here from other parts of Quebec and
Canada. Located in historic Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, John
Abbott’s distinctive red brick buildings and magnificent campus were originally deeded to McGill
University in 1906 by wealthy industrialist Sir William Macdonald.
Established in 1971, John Abbott offers five pre-university and eleven career programs, including
Quebec’s only English-language CEGEP training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Dental Hygiene,
Information and Library Technologies, Engineering Technologies, Police Technology, and Youth and
Adult Correctional Intervention. Over 5000 students are enrolled in the Day Division and another 2000
in Continuing Education. Only a half hour drive from downtown Montreal, the College is easily
accessible by city bus or commuter train
The research group planned a study to improve the college cafeteria options at Saint Charles Community College. They researched food service programs at other colleges to find ideas that could work for SCC. The group designed surveys to understand student, faculty, and staff needs and preferences. They analyzed local colleges like Ozark Technical College, which promotes its cafeteria through Facebook and campus flyers. The group aims to increase cafeteria traffic and revenues through improved marketing, menus, and service based on survey findings.
The document is a viewbook for undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2016 that highlights key facts and opportunities at UBC. It discusses the two campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, the diverse academic programs and research opportunities available, and campus life experiences like clubs, residences, and orientation. The viewbook aims to showcase all that UBC has to offer prospective students and how they can pursue their dreams and help change the world through an education at UBC.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stony Brook University. It discusses the university's mission to provide high-quality education and cutting-edge research. It also highlights some of Stony Brook's academic and research facilities, partnerships with local laboratories, satellite campuses, and opportunities for students through the doctoral consortium. Additionally, it provides contact information and websites for resources and gives a brief introduction to the surrounding Long Island area.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stony Brook University. It discusses the university's mission to provide high-quality education and cutting-edge research. It also highlights some of Stony Brook's academic and research facilities, partnerships with local laboratories, satellite campuses, and opportunities for students through the doctoral consortium. Additionally, it provides contact information and websites for resources and gives a brief introduction to the surrounding Long Island area.
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Information about school, campus, programme, activities and excursions, host families, Oxford.
This document discusses digital footprints and how a university is creating a video to promote their international student recruitment. It provides details on the aims, target audiences, structure, promotion and results of their international student recruitment video campaign. The video features current international students answering common questions about studying at the university and living in Swansea, showcasing the student experience through their perspectives. The campaign saw over 46,000 views and positive feedback, helping to increase international student engagement.
The Sixth Form College in Solihull was founded in 1974 and currently has 2,200 students taking A-Level and BTEC courses. It has a diverse student body and historically high pass rates above the national average. The college has a structured leadership with a principal and vice principals overseeing subject divisions. Students are supported by a student council and staff who help with issues and organize enrichment activities. The college has modern facilities for different subjects including science labs, art rooms, and a library. Overall it provides a strong learning environment and continues to achieve high standards and student success.
This document provides information about studying as an international student in Burnaby, Canada. It discusses that Canada and Burnaby provide excellent education systems and safe communities. Specifically, it outlines that Burnaby has 8 secondary schools that offer strong academic programs, visual and performing arts, sports, and support for international students. It also describes the homestay program and summer programs available. Overall, the document promotes Burnaby as a top choice for international students to receive a quality education experience.
This document summarizes a parent coffee morning presentation about applying to universities from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It discusses the IB Diploma success rates at ACS Egham International School, managing the demands of the IB programme, and the university application process for the UK, US, Canada and other countries. University representatives visit the school, and students are guided on visiting universities, writing personal statements or essays, and meeting application deadlines. The presentation aims to help parents understand and support their children through the IB Diploma Programme and university admissions.
- A survey of over 17,000 international students found that students studying in Ireland were the most satisfied with their university experience, with Maynooth University ranked outstanding and UCC jointly ranked second excellent.
- Irish universities were praised for their community atmosphere, innovative programs, student support structures, and multicultural mix.
- Separately, groundbreaking research on preeclampsia conducted by Cork researchers won an international award from the American Heart Association, a first for both pregnancy research and Irish researchers.
Increasing US Student Enrolment at UBC - UBC Admissions OfficeJessica Greschner
This document outlines a marketing proposal called "UBC Breakout" aimed at increasing the yield rate of international students from Washington, Oregon, and California who apply to and get accepted by UBC. It proposes a 3-day immersive experience on campus for these students to help them visualize student life at UBC and increase the percentage that ultimately attend. Details include the experience's itinerary, visual branding, communication plan, and metrics to measure its success in boosting enrollments.
The University of Cork plans to build a new student hub building to replace the old Windle Building and centralize student services, with construction set to begin this summer; the building will be technology-rich with study spaces, an art studio, radio station, and large event spaces; meanwhile, the on-campus catering group Kylemore Services won an award for sustainable food but a senior lecturer is challenging the hiring process for the business school.
The audit examines external communications of the UNC Visitors' Center through interviews and a student survey. It found that while most students are interested in the Center's services, nearly half were unaware of its location and what it does. Recommendations include improving the Center's website and social media presence, and sponsoring community events, to better promote its tours and mission of sharing Carolina's story with visitors.
Introduction to kingdom education summer school programmes 2016Jacqueline Yang
Kingdom Education (KE) offers academic summer programmes for students aged 14-16 and 16-18.
KE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping bright high school students explore the opportunities they should be considering at top universities.
Our 2-week and 3-week programs are held mainly in July on the campuses of leading universities in both the US and the UK. In the US, we're based at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and at UC Berkeley. In the UK, we're based at four universities: Cambridge, London, Durham and St. Andrews. In August, we also have a smaller program for 14-16s, with both Berkeley and Calgary in Canada.
Key features of the KE programmes:
- Most are multi-center, so students see different sides of the country
- Each week, there is a different course: one week includes an introductory course to a choice of 5 broad academic subjects which students might wish to study in the future: creative arts; economics, business and entrepreneurship; engineering and technology; law, society and international relations; medical sciences and technology
- In the second week, the choice is between: critical thinking; introduction to ACT and SAT; English for academic purposes
Students taking the 3-week programs also take a challenging course in leadership training and development
- We include work on making a good application to a top university
- In the US, study visits include presentations and/or tours of leading universities including, as well as the host universities, Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Yale, Amherst College; Stanford, University of San Francisco, UC Davis (there are also visits to two Silicon Valley companies)
- In the UK, students may choose between visiting leading universities and going to top cultural attractions, such as the British Museum, the National Gallery, the National Gallery of Scotland..
- Also: seminars, student presentations, weekly tutorials, daily news reviews, the services of carefully chosen student mentors recruited from the universities visited
Full details are available on our comprehensive website: www.kgdm.org - together with dates and fees.
Contact: Jacqueline Yang
Email: jacqueline@kgdm.org
This document provides information about various summer programs offered through Intelligent Partners, including programs in Switzerland, China, the UK, and France. It also includes advertisements for scholarships at several UK universities partnered with INTO University of East Anglia and the University of Bridgeport. Finally, it shares a short humorous story and announces an upcoming Facebook campaign.
This document provides information about various summer programs offered through Intelligent Partners, including programs focused on leadership, theatre, and Mandarin language study in locations like Switzerland, China, and the UK. It also includes advertisements for scholarships at universities in the UK, US, and UAE.
CEGEP JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE MISSION AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSECláudio Carneiro
ABOUT JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE
Named after Sir John Abbott, Canada's third prime minister, the College primarily serves Montreal's
West Island community, although you can also meet students here from other parts of Quebec and
Canada. Located in historic Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, John
Abbott’s distinctive red brick buildings and magnificent campus were originally deeded to McGill
University in 1906 by wealthy industrialist Sir William Macdonald.
Established in 1971, John Abbott offers five pre-university and eleven career programs, including
Quebec’s only English-language CEGEP training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Dental Hygiene,
Information and Library Technologies, Engineering Technologies, Police Technology, and Youth and
Adult Correctional Intervention. Over 5000 students are enrolled in the Day Division and another 2000
in Continuing Education. Only a half hour drive from downtown Montreal, the College is easily
accessible by city bus or commuter train
The research group planned a study to improve the college cafeteria options at Saint Charles Community College. They researched food service programs at other colleges to find ideas that could work for SCC. The group designed surveys to understand student, faculty, and staff needs and preferences. They analyzed local colleges like Ozark Technical College, which promotes its cafeteria through Facebook and campus flyers. The group aims to increase cafeteria traffic and revenues through improved marketing, menus, and service based on survey findings.
The document is a viewbook for undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2016 that highlights key facts and opportunities at UBC. It discusses the two campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, the diverse academic programs and research opportunities available, and campus life experiences like clubs, residences, and orientation. The viewbook aims to showcase all that UBC has to offer prospective students and how they can pursue their dreams and help change the world through an education at UBC.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stony Brook University. It discusses the university's mission to provide high-quality education and cutting-edge research. It also highlights some of Stony Brook's academic and research facilities, partnerships with local laboratories, satellite campuses, and opportunities for students through the doctoral consortium. Additionally, it provides contact information and websites for resources and gives a brief introduction to the surrounding Long Island area.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stony Brook University. It discusses the university's mission to provide high-quality education and cutting-edge research. It also highlights some of Stony Brook's academic and research facilities, partnerships with local laboratories, satellite campuses, and opportunities for students through the doctoral consortium. Additionally, it provides contact information and websites for resources and gives a brief introduction to the surrounding Long Island area.
CIE Oxford presentation - Group English lessons programmeCIEOxford
Presentation about group English lessons with activity programme.
Information about school, campus, programme, activities and excursions, host families, Oxford.
This document discusses digital footprints and how a university is creating a video to promote their international student recruitment. It provides details on the aims, target audiences, structure, promotion and results of their international student recruitment video campaign. The video features current international students answering common questions about studying at the university and living in Swansea, showcasing the student experience through their perspectives. The campaign saw over 46,000 views and positive feedback, helping to increase international student engagement.
The Sixth Form College in Solihull was founded in 1974 and currently has 2,200 students taking A-Level and BTEC courses. It has a diverse student body and historically high pass rates above the national average. The college has a structured leadership with a principal and vice principals overseeing subject divisions. Students are supported by a student council and staff who help with issues and organize enrichment activities. The college has modern facilities for different subjects including science labs, art rooms, and a library. Overall it provides a strong learning environment and continues to achieve high standards and student success.
This document provides information about studying as an international student in Burnaby, Canada. It discusses that Canada and Burnaby provide excellent education systems and safe communities. Specifically, it outlines that Burnaby has 8 secondary schools that offer strong academic programs, visual and performing arts, sports, and support for international students. It also describes the homestay program and summer programs available. Overall, the document promotes Burnaby as a top choice for international students to receive a quality education experience.
This document summarizes a parent coffee morning presentation about applying to universities from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It discusses the IB Diploma success rates at ACS Egham International School, managing the demands of the IB programme, and the university application process for the UK, US, Canada and other countries. University representatives visit the school, and students are guided on visiting universities, writing personal statements or essays, and meeting application deadlines. The presentation aims to help parents understand and support their children through the IB Diploma Programme and university admissions.
2. University of Buckingham
1. Research Purpose
Understand the mindset
and experiences of both
students and parents
attending open day –
before, during and after.
To inform, shape and
develop the future
strategy for open days
to ensure attendees
have a fulfilling and
successful experience.
3. University of Buckingham
2. Key Objectives
Experience the tour
through the eyes of
a student / parent
and decide on
choice of Uni
Report back to
university on
good / bad
points
Identify unique
selling points /
competitive
nature of the
Uni
Extract good / bad
points of the tour
Conclusions /
What impact
does open day
have on
students choice
of Uni?
4. University of Buckingham
3. Research Approach
Ethnography:
1 Attending alone
male and graduate from
university deploying key
observations in tour experience /
hospitality & overall university
atmosphere.
5. University of Buckingham
4. TOPIC AREAS COVERED – THE JOURNEY
CORE OBSERVATIONS ON-GOING DIARY TASK
Before Tour Day
• Choosing the University of Buckingham to come visit from looking at national tables / survey
• Clarity of website / deliverance of message / competitive advantage / success rates
• Ordering the Prospectus / booking an tour
Photo & questions
We are particularly interested
in any comms you get relating
to open days: how useful is the
info, what does it tell you, what
is missing and what might you
improve?
What is effective, what could
be improved but also how to
engage with a university.
Conclude the overall student
journey to choosing a
university.
Expectations of an open day
• Ease of finding the university / arriving on time / locate parking / CCTV?
• Emphasis of delivering key messages on website with tour
Open Day
• Meet & Greet expectations
• Cleanliness / hospitality
• Access to all departments / meet lecturers / view equipment
• View facilities / catering / accommodation / sports equipment / SU Overview / Societies
• One-to-One questions
Conclusions / Reflections of overall choice process
• Choice confirmation
• Positive / Negative points
Reflections of the overall choice process
6. University of Buckingham
5. THE JOURNEY
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Conclusions
Areas to
Improve
The Open Day
experience
7. University of Buckingham
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
C.U.G / 116 G / 120 NSS /146 TT
55 16 4 N/A
Summary of League Tables
The University of Buckingham is ranked 4th out of 146 of the National
student survey which students rank it out of satisfaction which is evident on
the tables above. The Guardian ranks the University 16th out of 120 based
on graduate opportunities and teaching quality.
The campus life style, shopping, sports facilities are slacking behind with one
opinion.
8. University of Buckingham
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Conclusions
Areas to
Improve
The Open Day
experience
9. University of Buckingham
Buckingham is unique. It is the only independent university in the UK with a Royal Charter, and probably the smallest with around
2,000 students (approx 1,300 on campus). Honours degrees are achieved in two intensive years of study. We keep class sizes
small, with a student: academic staff ratio of 10.5:1 and the Oxbridge style tutorial groups are often personalised and always
exhilarating.
The University campus is well known for being one of the most attractive locations in the region. The Great Ouse river, home to
much wildlife, winds through the heart of our campus. Much of our teaching takes place in our restored buildings such as the
Franciscan Building, formerly a friary, and, Chandos Road Building, a converted turn-of-the-century milk factory, while students can
also enjoy the Hunter Street Library, once military barracks.
Each student mixes with 89 other different nationalities and so being at Buckingham is just like being in a mini global village. These
contacts, acquaintances and friendships, carry on long after life at Buckingham is over. Our graduates find jobs all over the
world, and the friendships they make here go a long way to broadening their experience and to giving them links that, possibly, no
other university can do at such an intense level.
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Facebook: General chit chat – 4076 likes
Twitter: Social issues i.e. mental health & complimenting the uni life 4220 followers
10. University of Buckingham
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Conclusions
Areas to
Improve
The Open Day
experience
11. University of Buckingham
The Open Day
experience
Arriving
“Before arriving, Claire from the
University emailed me a map telling
me where I need to park which was
very helpful. Included, was sign posts
telling me where buildings were”.
“The campus was very quiet, only presence
was the work men dismantling the prom
stage. I arrived into reception, greeted and
welcomed by busy work men painting the
ceiling which was unexpected. So I had to
walk all the way round to the other door to
reception. Eventually, I found reception and
was kindly welcomed Although, I asked where
I could purchase any refreshments, I was
redirected to the other side of the campus
with no assistance from signage to find out
the cafeteria was under construction! What a
waste of time!”
“After walking around the whole campus for no reason, I decided to sit
back in reception and wait for the open day to begin”. to begin”.
12. University of Buckingham
The Open Day
experience
During
“The open day tour began 10 minutes late which was caused by a lost
student”. This was frustrating as other students were on time.
Furthermore, to the visitors surprise; there were 2 people leading the
open day as the main person had to find the lost student and didn’t
introduce themselves. As the tour took shape, I was situated at the
back of the group of which I couldn’t hear the tour guide speak.
Although, one of the tour guides approached me and began to ask
questions about my location and went further by suggesting that there
may be bursaries available which was helpful and informative.
The quality of the accommodation is below average as the picture on
the left shows. After renovating the canteen, I believe they missed a
spot.
“Furthermore, we moved onto the SU area which, was
being renovated. We then walked up the stairs to see
the gym but was closed due to renovations. By this
time, we decided to see the dance studio, but was
being…renovated along with the IT department &
Business School!
“The one place that wasn’t being renovated was…CLOSED! The
library. Although, I had to ask; ‘is the library cheaper than
Waterstones’ It was, and can resell back to the library which is
good for keeping finances in order. One key piece of information
was that the University of Buckingham is the safest campus in the
UK.
13. University of Buckingham
The Open Day
experience
Lecture
“The actual lecture began in a very pleasant looking building which
is used for private tutorials / lectures during the semester. At this
point, beverages were offered (finally) amongst other condiments
and biscuits. The lecture began by a senior lecturer called Dr
Katherine Finlay.
Dr Finlay then went on to extract all the key messages about the university to the students from
the prospectus & website;
• 1:7 student ratio (10:5:1 on website)
• Top 20 Uni in the UK
• Wage expectations after graduation (not in prospectus or website)
• Tutors have coffee budgets for students (not in prospectus or website)
• BPS accredited (British Psychology Society, cant be a psychologist without this)
• Assignments at the Safari park
• 1 Day work experience per week
• 2 year degree programme / enter work early / MSc programme & PhD
• Regular SU trips out of town
All these key points are substantial enough to entice future students to study at the University.
Along with these points, the open day had a 2nd & 1st year student visit and engage in the
meeting so future students can ask any worrying or exciting questions. This was a real positive
point as it can help with the learning curve. Understanding the pass/fail grading system would
have been an advantage for students to know prior to entering the Uni as it would help boast
confidence in students when applying.
“During the lecture, the visitors also took part in a demonstration
FBI profiling case study which was loads of fun and very interactive.
At the end of the day, visitors were given a goody bag filled with a
prospectus, sweets, and bursary information.
14. University of Buckingham
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Conclusions
Areas to
Improve
The Open Day
experience
15. University of Buckingham
The importance of open day should not be underestimated. Students and parents were very clear about that. Getting the right
‘vibe’ at open day is vital in securing them as a potential student. They see open days as an opportunity to get a real feel for the
environment and atmosphere, to make comparisons between different universities and to ‘test’ the university! They base their
final decision on the feeling they leave with. If the university doesn’t impress them on the day then that door is closed.
Beginning with a disappointing start, the overall feel of the campus is drowned by the actual size of the village meaning that
students will have to seek elsewhere for social entertaining, a downside to the modern 21st century teenager. The facilities were
severely let down by the lack of availability during renovations, and the living accommodation was in-fact substandard, and if I had
to choose; I would commute and save the living expenses.
On the other hand - The actual lecture was great fun, the 100% graduate employment rate along with a 2 year degree course
means that a job at the end in a field of my choice is in arms reach! I could let the disappointment of the facilities be shadowed by
the bright future of working in my chosen field. A huge advantage in todays current economic climate. Not to mention from a
parents point of view, the bursaries and the lecturer/student ratio is excellent, meaning their child will get the best quality attention
from the lecturer.
Conclusions
16. University of Buckingham
What do the
University league
tables say about
the university?
What does the
Buckingham
Website say about
the university?
Conclusions
Areas to
Improve
The Open Day
experience
17. University of Buckingham
Areas to
Improve
Bad Good
Campus was dull and no activity
Prospectus was download only
Open day was delayed by 10 minutes
Couldn’t hear main speaker during tour
No complimentary coffee / tea until lecture
No Diary of programme
No leaflets available for pricing or offers in the for the gym / dance studio
Campus utilities / SU / Restaurant was unavailable
Library looks dated
Restaurant didn’t emphasise special meals / food menu
All 8 Lecturers / departments not visited
Accommodation is substandard
Not enough emphasis on quality of education / links with industry
Didn’t meet other lecturers
Campus was very clean
Lecturer coffee / student budget
Signs on campus
CCTV cameras / security
Only 2000 students / Ratio
2 year degree programme
Excellent lecture with Dr Katherine Sterling / FBI &
Wage
1st & 2nd year student talk
100% Graduate employment
Universities ability to issue own degree
Goodie bag