Looking through the lens at Uni's Open Day
(Photo opportunity: Tuesday, 22 June - details at the end of this press release)
On Tuesday 24 August upwards of 4,000 people will descend on King's College campus when the University of Aberdeen hosts its fifth annual Open Day. A packed programme of events has been planned to showcase the University and offer potential students the chance to experience a taste of student life.
The Open Day is one of the biggest events in the University calendar, and one of the highlights of this year's event will be a 'Roving Reporter'.
A student journalist will take on the role of 'reporter' and, together with a trusty cameraman, will make his way around the campus collecting feedback from visitors on their thoughts on the Open Day and the University. The Open Day team will then have the task of scanning through the film clips and selecting the best comments, which will go on to win a prize.
This year's Open Day will allow prospective students the chance to get a flavour of the 620+ degree courses on offer at the University, student life and the city of Aberdeen itself. The aim is to attract potential students interested in coming to study at the University in September 2005 although late applicants for 2004 entry are also very welcome to attend.
Lisa Rattray, Marketing Officer and Open Day Co-ordinator, is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the campus. She said: "The University of Aberdeen's Open Day represents one of the most important events in the University year and now attracts thousands of people to the city. Last year's event was a huge success and we are aiming to make this year's event even better by extending the range of activities and initiatives available."
A full programme of activities is planned ranging from presentations to campus tours, to exhibitions and Departmental activities, including a full medicine programme at the Foresterhill campus. There will be live music throughout the day and an organ recital will be held in the King's College Chapel. A wide range of interactive sessions will also be arranged for visitors to try out.
To look after visitors on the day the University has an experienced team of Student Ambassadors, all current students at the University.
Student Ambassador, Graham Wood, attended the 2002 Open Day and has just completed his second year of an MA in Anthropology. He added: "The Open Day was one of the things which made me decide to study at the University of Aberdeen. Everyone was really friendly - it was a bit different to others I'd been to and gave Aberdeen a bit of an edge."
The Open Day team is ready to take calls and bookings. Places can be booked online at www.abdn.ac.uk/openday. The website also includes a full programme of events and activities. Alternatively, phone Student Recruitment and Admissions on freephone: 0800 027 1495