art, design and humanities

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES
OPEN DAY
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2015
9.30AM–5PM
THIS IS SEEING IT FOR YOURSELF.
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THE PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR/DEAN’S WELCOME
Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean’s Welcome ...................1
Welcome to the Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities.
Getting here .............................................................2
I am delighted that you have joined us for our Faculty Open Day. I know how
important this time of year is for you and your parents, as you decide where you
will study for the next few years. So, today is an excellent opportunity for you to
experience first-hand why DMU is such an excellent choice.
On arrival ..................................................................4
What else? ...............................................................5
Introductory talks and activities ..........................6
Visit the faculty.......................................................8
Central Activities ..................................................16
Campus map ..........................................................20
City map .................................................................22
Pedestrian map .....................................................23
Jargon buster .........................................................24
DMU is committed to giving you a rich and
rewarding experience, and encourages you to
share our global outlook. We are proud to offer
exciting international travel opportunities through
our #DMUglobal programme and we welcome
students from across the world. You will be joining
a university which places discovery, learning and
contributing to the public good at its heart. We
share our knowledge and resources beyond
the campus boundaries for the benefit of the
community through our Square Mile project. Many
of our students volunteer on projects which are not
only fulfilling, but also help them develop the skills
needed for a head-start when they embark on
their careers.
Please take the time to meet our expert tutors,
specialist technicians and current students during
the course sessions and take a tour of the campus
to see first-hand where you will be studying.
I am confident that by the end of the day you
will have a good idea why DMU has a growing
reputation, both nationally and internationally, for
being a university of quality and distinctiveness –
and why your time studying here in the centre of
Leicester will be such a rewarding one.
I look forward to welcoming you to DMU.
Barbara Matthews MBE
Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean of Art, Design
and Humanities
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GETTING HERE
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
TRAVELLING BY CAR
DMU is committed to sustainability and
protecting the environment. We would therefore
request that you use the most sustainable form
of transport possible for your journey.
The campus is within easy access of the M1
and the A1, for travel from the north and south.
The M69 and M6 are also close by for those
travelling from Birmingham, Wales and the
south west.
TRAVELLING BY BIKE
If you wish to travel to the Faculty Open Day by
bike, there are sheltered bicycle stands on our
main car park. Please note that you will need to
bring your own chain or lock.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
On arrival at Leicester train station you will find
a free shuttle bus to transport you to campus.
DMU representatives will be there to greet you
and direct you to the bus. The last shuttle bus
will leave the campus at 5.30pm. If you prefer to
walk, a pedestrian map with directions can be
found on page 23.
TRAVELLING BY BUS
The campus is approximately a 15-minute walk
from the bus station and taxis are available from
outside of the station. A pedestrian map with
directions can be found on page 23.
There is no weekday parking available on
campus. Free parking will be available on a
first come first serve basis at the King Power
Stadium, at Leicester City Football Club on Filbert
Way which is in close proximity to the campus.
If you are using a sat nav, please use the
postcode LE2 7FL. A free shuttle bus will be
available to transport you from the stadium to
campus and then back to the stadium at the end
of your visit. The last shuttle bus will leave the
campus at 5.30pm.
Alternative public pay and display car parks are
indicated on the map on page 22.
ACCESSIBLE EVENTS
We are working towards being fully inclusive and
we endeavour to make all our events completely
accessible. However, if you have any specific
requirements or require additional facilities,
please inform the Events Office on
(0116) 250 6524 or email
[email protected]
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WELCOME TEAM – HERE TO HELP
LOST PROPERTY
WiFi ACCESS
As soon as you arrive for the Faculty Open Day
you will be greeted by our Welcome Team. The
team is made up of DMU staff and student
ambassadors and they will be easy to spot in
their Welcome Team T-shirts.
For lost property please go to the main checkin area in the Campus Centre and speak to a
member of the Welcome Team.
There is free WiFi access
available for you to use
during your visit to DMU.
FIRST AID
Username: openday
Password: openday
CHECK-IN
Check-in will take place in our Campus Centre
and will be clearly signposted on arrival. You will
be given a lanyard to wear with a visitor badge,
please ensure it is visible at all times. Your guests
will not be required to wear a badge.
YOUR FACULTY OPEN DAY GUIDE
This booklet is your comprehensive guide to the
Faculty Open Day. Please make sure you read
through this booklet to ensure that you get the
most out of your day, and visit everything you
want to see while you are here.
Please contact any of the Welcome Team or any
other member of staff for assistance.
IMAGE DATA CAPTURE POLICY
Please note, certain events and activities on the
day will be photographed and/or videoed and/or
otherwise captured in image form. A full copy of
the university’s image capture policy will be on
display and available in the check-in area.
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INTRODUCTORY TALKS, SOCIAL MEDIA,
CAMPUS TOURS AND CITY TOURS
STUDENT FINANCE TALK
Everything you need to know about
student finance.
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 10am & 12noon
Duration: 25 minutes
UCAS TALK: AN INTRODUCTION
(AIMED AT YEAR 12 STUDENTS
AND PARENTS)
This presentation will help develop your
understanding of the UCAS application timeline
and plan for the journey ahead. We will provide
information to help you choose your ideal course
and university and to begin developing your
personal statement.
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 11am
Duration: 25 minutes
UCAS TALK: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
(AIMED AT YEAR 13 STUDENTS
AND PARENTS)
By this stage in the UCAS process you will have
undertaken your research, made your choices,
written your personal statement and sent off your
application form but what happens next? This
presentation will take you through the next steps
from selecting your Firm and Insurance choice to
Results Day, Clearing and beyond.
DE MONTFORT STUDENTS’ UNION –
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF
UNIVERSITY TALK
We like to think that your time at university and
experience isn’t just shaped by your education
at DMU, but also all of the experiences and
activities you get involved in during your time
here. That’s where DSU comes in! Get the
lowdown about the hundreds of opportunities
and initiatives on offer here including Sports,
Societies, Volunteering, the award winning
Demon Media, independent advice and support,
nights out and life in Leicester.
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 1pm
Duration: 15 minutes
PARENTS TALK
This parent focused presentation will give you
an understanding of the UCAS timeline and
help you to support your son/daughter in their
university application. There will also be a focus
on opportunities for students to add value to their
degree and make themselves more employable
when they graduate. This includes Frontrunner
work placements on campus, #DMUglobal
experiences overseas, and part-time work
through the university’s in-house job agency.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Like us on Facebook
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Follow us on Twitter
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Watch us on YouTube
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Follow us on Instagram
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Follow us on Pinterest
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Follow us on Google+
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CAMPUS TOURS
Take a walking tour of the campus with one of
our student ambassadors who will show you
some of the key campus facilities including the
library, Students’ Union, our new leisure centre
and will end at a halls of residence, where there
will be the opportunity to speak to our expert
accommodation staff.
Duration: 45 minutes
Booking: Booking in advance is not required
Times: First tour departs at 9.30am with the
last tour at 2pm
Frequency: Approximately every 20 minutes
Tours departure point: Outside the
Campus Centre
CITY TOURS
Discover the highlights of Leicester on a selfguided walking tour of the city. The map on page
22 illustrates the route into the city centre and
areas of interest.
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 2pm
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 25 minutes
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Creativity is a big part of life at DMU and the Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities brings
our creative disciplines together. Internationally acclaimed academics pass on skills and
expertise in classes while producing award-winning work. Graduates go on to work for
high-profile brands such as the BBC, Mothercare, Abercrombie & Fitch, Dyson, BMW, Next
and Adidas and pursue careers as architects, performers, designers, writers, teachers and
artists in a variety of industries. Others go on to further studies around the world.
WELCOME TALK
Meet our Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean of Art,
Design and Humanities, Barbara Matthews
MBE, and learn about the faculty.
You will also have the opportunity to meet our
students throughout the day, so make sure you
ask them everything you want to know about
the courses and life at DMU.
COURSE TALK AND TASTER SESSIONS
EMPLOYABILITY
Find out more about your course of interest
by hearing from our expert academic staff,
experiencing a taster session in your chosen
subject, and speaking to current students
already studying the course at DMU.
Visit our Employability Team in Clephan
reception to find out more about placements
during your studies, the support the team
can provide during your time at DMU, and the
placement opportunities we have on offer.
DROP-IN Q&A SESSION
FACILITIES AND WORKSHOP TOURS
Drop-in to see our academic staff throughout
the afternoon answer your course
specific questions.
THIS IS
ART, DESIGN
AND HUMANITIES
STUDENT LIFE TALK
Discover DMU from a student’s perspective and
learn about the many opportunities available to
our students who have pursued their interests
and discovered new ones while being here.
Have a look at our excellent facilities and meet
our specialist technicians during our tours. We
have workshop and Performance Arts Centre
for Excellence (PACE) building tours, where
you will be shown around our extensive art and
design workshops, and our state-of-the-art
performance studios and rehearsal space.
ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES SCHEDULE
9.30–10am
10–11am
11am–12pm
12–1pm
Registration
1–1.30pm
2–2.30pm
3–3.30pm
3.30–4pm
Drop-in Q&A session with the Admissions team
Clephan Building reception and Fletcher Low Rise reception
Workshop tour
Please meet in
Fletcher Low Rise,
ground floor,
room 0.58
Metal, wood, plastics,
ceramics, glass and print
workshop tours and
demonstrations
Workshop tour
Please meet in
Fletcher Low Rise,
ground floor,
room 0.58
Workshop tour
Please meet in
Fletcher Low Rise,
ground floor,
room 0.58
Drop-in Q&A session with the employability and placement team
Clephan Building, ground floor, room 0.25
Employability
Student
finance talk
10–10.25am
Campus Centre,
floor 2,
room 2.01
Student
finance talk
12noon–12.25pm
Campus Centre, floor 2,
room 2.01
Student life talk
Student life talk
Clephan Building,
ground floor,
room 0.01
Parents talk
Parents talk
2–2.25pm
Campus Centre,
floor 2, room 2.01
UCAS talk
Year 12
UCAS talk,
11-11.25am
Campus Centre,
floor 2, room 2.01
UCAS talk
Year 13
UCAS talk,
11.30-11.55am
Campus Centre,
floor 2, room 2.01
De Montfort Students’
Union talk
2.30–3pm
Registration
Admissions information/
UCAS explained/
postgraduate
opportunities
Student finance talk
1.30–2pm
DSU talk
1–1.15pm
Campus Centre,
floor 2, room
2.01
Workshop tour
Please meet in
Fletcher Low Rise,
ground floor,
room 0.58
1–1.30pm
Arts and Festivals
Management
Contour Fashion
2–2.30pm
2.30–3pm
Talk
by the
Pro ViceChancellor/Dean
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.13
Talk
Clephan Building, floor 2,
room 2.30
Talk
Heritage House, floor 3,
room 3.10
Creative Writing talk
Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.07
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
and Film Studies
Film Studies course talk and taster
Queens Building, room 0.12
Creative Writing
and Journalism
Journalism course talk and current affairs
challenge Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.16
Q&A session
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.30
Course taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 3, room 3.07
Film Studies drop-in session
Queens Building concourse
4.30–5pm
Design Crafts
Talk Fletcher Low Rise,
floor 1, room 1.75
Drop-in Q&A session
Fletcher Low Rise, floor 1, room 1.75
Talk Fletcher Low Rise,
floor 1, room 1.81
Drop-in Q&A session
Fletcher Low Rise, floor 1, room 1.81
Talk Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.13
Drop-in Q&A session
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.18
English Language talk
Clephan Building,
ground floor,
room 0.01
English Language taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.34
Talk
by the
Pro ViceChancellor/Dean
Clephan Building, floor
2, room 2.13
English Language
English Language
and Media
Media drop-in Q&A session
Queens Building concourse
Media course talk
Queens Building, room 0.16
English Language
and Journalism
Journalism course talk and current affairs
challenge Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.16
Journalism Q&A drop-in
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.32a
Talk by the Pro ViceChancellor/Dean
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.13
English Literature talk
Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.02
Talk Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.02b
Course taster session (students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.02b
Creative Writing talk
Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.07
Creative Writing course taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 3, room 3.07
English Language talk
Clephan Building,
ground floor, room 0.01
English Language course taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.34
English Literature talk
Clephan Building, floor 3,
room 3.02
English Literature taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 3, room 3.02
Journalism drop-in Q&A session
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.32a
Drop-in Q&A session
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.18
English Literature
4–4.30pm
Drop-in Q&A session
Heritage House, floor 3, room 3.10
Talk Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.03
Drama Studies
3.30–4pm
Tour of Foundation
Studios Please
meet in Mill Studios,
main entrance
Dance
Design Products,
Furniture Design,
Product Design
3–3.30pm
Wellesley House Please meet in Clephan Building,
ground floor, room 0.28 where you will be taken to the bus
(bus leaves at 1.40pm)
Architecture/
Architectural Technology
Art and Design
(Foundation Studies)
1.30–2pm
PACE tour
PACE Building, ground floor
PACE tour
PACE Building, ground floor
English Literature taster session
(students only)
Clephan Building, floor 3, room 3.02
English Literature
and Media
Media drop-in Q&A session
Queens Building concourse
Media course talk
Queens Building, room 0.16
English Literature and
Journalism
Journalism course talk and current affairs
challenge Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.16
Journalism Q&A drop-in
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.32a
English Literature and
Film Studies
Film Studies course talk and taster
Queens Building, room 0.12
Film Studies drop-in session
Queens Building concourse
1–1.30pm
1.30–2pm
2–2.30pm
2.30–3pm
Fashion Buying
(with Design/
with Marketing)
Talk
Heritage House,
floor 1, room 1.05
Drop-in Q&A session
Heritage House, floor 1, room 1.05
Fashion Design
Talk
Heritage House,
floor 2, room 2.05
Drop-in Q&A session
Heritage House, floor 2, room 2.05
Talk
Gateway House,
floor 2, room 2.70
Drop-in Q&A session
Gateway House, floor 2, room 2.70
Talk
Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.08
Drop-in Q&A session
Art Factory reception area
Footwear Design
Talk
Heritage House,
floor 1, room 1.13
Drop-in Q&A session
Heritage House, floor 1, room 1.13
History
History talk
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.29
Course Taster session (students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.29
Fashion Textiles and
Accessories
Fine Art
History and Journalism
Talk
by the
Pro ViceChancellor/Dean
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.13
Journalism course talk and current
affairs challenge
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.16
International
Relations and
Politics talk
11am-12pm
Hugh Aston Building,
floor 1, room 1.48
Journalism drop-in session
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.32a
History talk
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.29
History taster session (students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.29
Interior Design
Talk
Fletcher Low Rise,
floor 1, room 1.68
Drop-in Q&A session
Fletcher Low Rise, floor 1, room 1.68
Performing Arts
Talk
Clephan Building,
floor 3, room 3.01
Drop-in Q&A session
Clephan Building, floor 1, room 1.18
Talk, followed by a
tour of facilities
Portland Building,
floor 2, room 2.3
Drop-in Q&A session
Portland Building, floor 2, room 2.3
Talk Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.02a
Course taster session (students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.02a
Textile Design
Talk, followed by a
tour of facilities
Gateway House,
floor 2, room 2.70
Course drop-in Q&A session
Gateway House, floor 2, room 2.70
With Languages
Talk Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.02b
Course drop-in Q&A session
Clephan Building, floor 2, room 2.02b
History and International
Relations and Politics
Photography and Video
Sports History and Culture
Talk
by the
Pro ViceChancellor/Dean
Clephan Building,
floor 2, room 2.13
3–3.30pm
3.30-4pm
History talk
Clephan Building, floor 2,
room 2.29
PACE tour
PACE Building,
ground floor
4–4.30pm
4.30–5pm
History course taster session (students only)
Clephan Building, floor 2,
room 2.29
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CENTRAL ACTIVITIES
ACCOMMODATION
In addition to the organised campus tours, you can visit
Newarke Point, Victoria Hall, Bede Hall and Liberty Park
halls of residence at your leisure. These halls will be open
on a drop-in basis and you are welcome to call in, view
the show flat and talk to a member of our on-site team,
who will be delighted to show you around. Please see the
campus map on page 21 for the location of these halls.
There will also be an accommodation information
stand situated outside the Campus Centre with staff
readily available to answer any questions you may have
regarding the student accommodation on offer.
DMU Accommodation Service and SULETS are DMU’s
official accommodation providers. We also endorse the
following private providers: UNITE, Liberty Living and
Victoria Halls.
STUDENT GATEWAY DROP-IN
MUSLIM PRAYER ROOM VISITS
Our specialist staff will be waiting to meet you
in the Student Gateway (in Gateway House) to
discuss the flexible and responsive support we
provide to all DMU students.
Location: The Prayer Room is based on the
Lower-Ground floor of the Portland Building.
Our support teams:
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Provide information, advice and guidance
in areas such as disability, mental health,
finance, life coaching, counselling
and transitions
•
Encourage students to be active, healthy
and aware of their personal safety
•
Provide advice for mature students and
international students
•
Ensure care leavers and estranged students
are supported during their transition to
student life
•
Offer confidential, non-judgemental
pastoral care and support for all students
irrespective of belief. The university
has a Muslim Prayer Room and
Muslim Chaplaincy, and a Christian
Chaplaincy team
•
Offer careers advice and employment
opportunities through Unitemps, our own
onsite recruitment agency for students
and graduates
•
Come and see us to find out more about
how we can help you fulfil your potential
during your time at DMU
The entrance to the Prayer Room is from the
back entrance of the Portland Building, on
Newarke Close.
Visitors are invited to drop-in to view the Prayer
Room throughout the day (9.30am–3pm).
Guests can find out how the Prayer Room
functions and how the Muslim Chaplain
is working with colleagues in Student and
Academic Services to enhance the
student experience.
Please kindly adhere to the Prayer Room
etiquette by dressing modestly, placing your
shoes on the racks provided and observing
silence during prayer time. Prayers will take
place at 1.20pm and visitors are welcome to
participate. Should you have any accessibility
requirements, please notify the Welcome Team
in the registration area prior to visiting the
Prayer Room. DMU has a Christian and Muslim
Chaplaincy - providing pastoral support to
students of all faiths and none.
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#DMUglobal
DMU HERITAGE CENTRE
#DMUglobal is an exciting programme offering
the majority of DMU students the chance to enjoy
an international experience during their studies –
providing relevant work, volunteering and study-related
opportunities on campus, in the UK or at destinations
across the world. Studying at DMU and taking part in
#DMUglobal will help strengthen your CV, broaden your
cultural horizons and develop your personal resilience.
When you graduate, you can stand out in an increasingly
competitive global employment market.
De Montfort University’s Heritage Centre showcases
the rich history that surrounds our campus and tells the
story of the university and its contribution to teaching,
research and the lives of our students over 145 years.
It hosts two gallery spaces which will support our ongoing
temporary exhibitions programme. Visit the centre to
learn more. Please see the campus map on page 21 for
the location.
Please feel free to visit the #DMUglobal information
stand in the Campus Centre where staff will be happy
to answer any questions you may have about the
opportunities the programme can offer.
DMU has more disabled students than almost any other university in
the UK. We want to recruit students on the basis of their academic ability,
and recognise that this requires us to ensure our disabled students are
welcomed as equal participants in every aspect of
university life.
UCAS INFORMATION
An opportunity to talk to the experts about the UCAS
application process. We are here to help you through
the final stages of accepting offers, Firm and Insurance
choices through to what happens on Results Day. If you
are at the start of the process and applying to university
next year we give you some early guidance and help you
understand the journey ahead.
DE MONTFORT STUDENTS’ UNION
Every single student at De Montfort University
automatically joins DSU when they come to study here. Chat to them on the first floor of the Campus Centre
about the hundreds of sports, societies and volunteering
opportunities available, how you can get involved in the
award winning Demon Media and the shops, services and
welfare advice all run by the Students’ Union.
DISABILITY ADVICE AND SUPPORT
Our inclusive philosophy is exemplified by our award-nominated Disability
Advice and Support service. Many aspects of their work, in areas such as
dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders and diabetes we believe are sector-leading.
MENTAL HEALTH INCLUSION TEAM
Our Mental Health Inclusion team are here to assist students with the practical
impact of mental health conditions in a university environment. The team are able
to assess students’ needs and offer the appropriate intervention. This may include
practical advice on how to manage mental health difficulties, short-term interventions or
recommendations for ongoing adjustments. Central to our vision is the aim to promote
individual resilience and improve employment prospects.
DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCES
Funding is available for some students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental
health conditions (such as depression or schizophrenia) and specific learning differences,
such as dyslexia, to cover extra costs associated with studying, including specialist equipment
and academic personal support.
You may wish to speak to a member of the Disability Advice and Support Service or the
Mental Health Inclusion team, who would also be able to offer support in applying.
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Art Factory (Art, Design and Humanities)
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John Whitehead Building
2
Bede Hall (hall of residence)
23
Kimberlin Library
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4
Bede Island (Technology Leicester
Media School)
25
Campus Centre Building
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Check-in, ground floor (start here)
Students’ Union, floor 1
Student Finance talk, floor 2
Parents talk, floor 2
UCAS information talk, floor 2
De Montfort Students’ Union talk, floor 2
Liberty Park (private hall of residence)
Mill Studios (Art, Design and Humanities)
27
New Wharf (hall of residence)
28
Newarke Point (private hall of residence)
29
PACE Building (Performance Arts Centre for
Excellence) (Art, Design and Humanities)
6
Clephan Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
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Confucius Institute
31
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Edith Murphy House (Health and
Life Sciences)
Queens Building (Technology School of
Engineering and Sustainable Development
and Leicester Media School)
32
Main car park
33
The Grange (private hall of residence)
34
The Greenhouse and
Accommodation Office
35
The Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
36
Trinity House
37
Victoria Hall (private hall of residence)
38
Waterway Gardens (hall of residence)
39
Wellesley House (Art, Design
and Humanities)
40
Shuttle Bus point
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The Magazine Gateway
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Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone
10
Estates Development Building
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Estates Services Building including
Security Office
12
Filbert Village (private hall of residence)
13
Fletcher Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
14
Forensic Science Facility
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Gateway House (Technology,
Student Gateway)
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Hawthorn Building (Health and
Life Sciences)
17
Heritage Centre (based within
Hawthorn Building)
18
Heritage House (Art, Design
and Humanities)
19
Hugh Aston Building (Business and Law)
20
Innovation Centre
21
John Sandford Building
Portland Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
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Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber
of Commerce and the Centre for English
Language Learning)
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Chantry Building
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Haymarket
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Clock
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Haymarket
Shopping Ctr.
Phoenix
Square Cinema
Wygston’s
House
Leicester
Guildhall Cathedral
St Martins
House
St Martin’s
Square
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Leicester
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Leicester
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St George’s
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Visit Leicester
St. George’s
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Town
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Park & Ride
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Library
Disabled Access
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Leicester
Castle
Car Park (surface level only)
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Newarke
Houses
Museum
The
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Theatre
Post Office
Traffic Camera
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City Centre
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