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

Thinking about going to University?

Which University?

Which Course?

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

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 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)

Independent Information About UH

www.unistats.com

www.rae.ac.uk

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

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

UH Core Values

• Student-centred, our students are at the heart of UH

• Diverse staff and student

• Inclusive and caring

• Ambitious for your future

UH Learning

–High quality and up to date programmes

–High calibre teachers and support staff

–Learning resources second

to none

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

UH Investing in Students

• Continuous investment• 21st century facilities

–New law building planned

–Sports and leisure –Commuting services

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.

Student Forum 2009 The Forum Development

UH StudyNet

• UH’s virtual learning environment• National leader• University-wide• Individual access• On/off campus• Access 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

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

Graduate Futures

– Employability Skills

– Match skills with employer needs

– Teach ‘career skills’

– Help find first employment

– Support in first job - Alumni

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

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