Postgraduate Open Day 2014
26 November 2014, 12–7pm
For an index of departments click here
Applied Linguistics
12 –
1.45pm
Registration
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and Tour;
Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university applications,
funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate: Find out what our
PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on your goals, hopes for the
future and transformations your life might undergo as your start postgraduate
study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
Zeeman Building
2.30 – 4pm
Applied Linguistics drop-ins: (1) Dr Daniel Dauber (MSc in Intercultural
Communication for Business and the Professions); (2) Dr Sue Wharton (MA,
English Language Teaching programmes); Dr Ema Ushioda (MPhil and PhD)
Meet the academic convenors of our MA, MSc and PhD programmes.
One of our postgraduates will be available 2.30pm at the Showcase to
accompany you to the department
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Business (Warwick Business School): Master’s Programmes
12 – 2pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and Tour;
Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university applications,
funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate: Find out what our
PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on your goals, hopes for the
future and transformations your life might undergo as your start postgraduate
study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.15pm
Arrival at WBS
WBS, Scarman Road
2:15 – 2:30
Welcome to WBS
2:30 – 4pm
Overview of the WBS Master’s programmes
WBS, Scarman Road
WBS, Scarman Road
12 – 2
or
4 – 7pm
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See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
Business (Warwick Business School): Doctoral Programmes
12 – 2pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and Tour;
Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university applications,
funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate: Find out what our
PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on your goals, hopes for the
future and transformations your life might undergo as your start postgraduate
study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.15pm
Arrival at WBS
Ground floor, WBS Teaching Centre
2:15 – 2:45
Welcome by Prof Giuliana Battisti (Associate Dean), including a
Presentation on the Structure of the WBS Doctoral Programme
M2, WBS Teaching Centre
2:45 – 3.15
Presentation by Farat Ara (Senior Assistant Registrar): Application Process
and Funding
M2, WBS Teaching Centre
3.15 – 3.45
Coffee & Meeting DPC Representatives
1st floor, WBS Teaching Centre
3.45 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Chemistry
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 3pm
Postgraduate Opportunities Talk
C.521, Chemistry Department
One of our postgraduates will be available 1.50pm at Zeeman Building, to
accompany you to the department
3 – 3.20pm
(You are
welcome to visit
independently
at other times)
3.30 – 5pm
Visit the Chemistry Department and see a display of our postgraduate
research posters, to explore some of the techniques, methodologies and
subjects that we engage with at Warwick
Chemistry Concourse,
Azzedine from Chemistry will also be available 3pm after the Chemistry talk to
accompany you to the display. Alternatively, go to PG Hub (Senate House) or
Zeeman Building, where our team will be available to help you find the location.
Meet Azzedine (studied MSc at Warwick and now a PhD) at the Academic
Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Classics and Ancient History
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.50pm
Meet our postgraduates at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
3 – 4pm
Talk by Dr Zahra Newby (Director of Graduate Studies, Classics) on
postgraduate courses in Classics, followed by an informal opportunity to
ask your questions
H0.01, Humanities Building
Meet at 2.50pm at the Showcase, Zeeman Building, where our team will be
available to help you find the Humanities Building
4 – 4.30pm
Drop in and meet our existing postgraduates
H0.03, Humanities Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help
4.30 – 6pm
Work-in-Progress Seminar – an opportunity to find out more about the
work being produced in our department
H0.03, Humanities Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Computer Science
To arrange a Skype Chat with Computer Science to discuss your postgraduate study options,
please email msc-admission@dcs.warwick.ac.uk
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
3.30 – 5pm
Drop-ins with our academic staff.
Our academic staff will be available to meet you and answer questions. Dr
Nathan Griffiths (Master’s Programmes, Computer Science); Dr Matthew
Leeke (Research Programmes, Computer Science)
Meet at 3.30pm, 4pm or 4.30pm at the Academic Study and Research Showcase,
where our team will be able to help you find the venue
Dr Nathan Griffiths: CS2.06, Computer Science
Dr Matt Leeke: C2.09, Computer Science
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Cultural Policy Studies
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2.45 – 3.15pm
Meet Ruth Leary (Senior Teaching Fellow) at the Academic Study and
Research Showcase, who will then be available to walk you over to the
department.
Meet at 3.15pm, Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
3.30 – 5pm
Drop-ins with our academic staff.
Ruth Leary (Senior Teaching Fellow) and Dr David Wright (Associate
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies) will be available to meet you
and answer your questions.
Ruth Leary: G.39, Millburn House (Cultural Policy Studies)
David Wright: A0.24, Millburn House (office adjacent to Film and Television Studies)
Meet Ruth at 3.15pm at the Showcase, Zeeman Building, who will then be available
to help you find the department
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Economics
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2.00– 5pm
Meet David (PhD) and Thanos (PhD, Economics) at the Academic Study
and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2.15 – 4pm
Join our staff for tea, coffee and biscuits to find out more about our taught
courses and research
One of our postgraduates will be available 2.30pm and 3pm at the Showcase to
accompany you to the department
(Room S2.132, Social Sciences Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Education Studies (see also Professional Education)
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 4pm
Meet our staff at the Academic Study and Research Showcase.
2 – 3.30pm
Meet with Laura Jackson (Programme Development Manager), and
Emma Green (Marketing and Engagement Officer) to learn more about
what courses the department has on offer, and its exciting new direction
3 – 4pm
Meet with a current PhD student to find out their perspective on PG
Education
3.30 – 4pm
Meet with Dr Dimitra Hartas (Director of Graduate Studies) to learn about
the ins and outs of studying one of our postgraduate programmes
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
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See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Employment Research
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
1.30 – 2pm
One of our postgraduates will be in PG Hub to share their experiences and
knowledge of postgraduate study in Employment Research
Register first at Zeeman Building, then go to PG Hub (Senate House )
2 – 3pm
Meet one of our postgraduates at the Academic Study and Research
Showcase
Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Engineering
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 3pm
Meet our postgraduates Felicity (PhD, Engineering at the Academic Study
and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
3 – 4pm
Prof. Phil Mawby (Head of Research), Dr Akeel Shah (Director of MSc
Programmes) and Dr Jonathan Pearson (Director of Graduate Studies) will be
giving short presentations about postgraduate courses and study options in
Engineering at Warwick. Current postgraduate Felicity will also be available to
answer any questions.
A4.01, Engineering
One of our postgraduates will be available at the Showcase to accompany you to
the department
Refreshments available
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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English
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
3.30 – 5pm
Drop-ins with our academic staff.
Several of our academic staff and postgraduates will be available to meet
you and answer questions.
5th floor, Humanities Building
Meet 2.45pm at Showcase, Zeeman Building, where our team will be able to help
you find the department.
4.15 – 5pm
Laura Wood (PhD, English) will be giving a short 5-10 minute talk as part
of our panel on research impact at Warwick.
Laura has recently won the Independent’s nationwide competition to find
the next J.K. Rowling (award announced 21 October 2014).
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Film and Television Studies
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 4pm
Meet Dr Paul Cuff (Associate Fellow, Film and Television Studies) at the
Academic Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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MA in Global Shakespeare
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 3pm
Meet Dr Anna Boneham (Executive Officer, MA in Global Shakespeare at
the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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History
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.45pm
Meet Dr Sarah Hodges (Associate Professor, History) and ask your
questions about our courses and the department.
2 – 3.30pm
Meet our postgraduates James and Tom (both have studied for MAs at
Warwick and are now PhDs) at the Academic Study and Research
Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2.50 – 3pm
Prof. David Anderson (Professor, History) will be giving a short 5-10
minute talk as part of our panel on research impact at Warwick. David has
won the 2014 Arts Public Engagement Award (Established Career) for his
work with outreach.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Our team will be available in PG Hub at 2pm to accompany you to this venue
3.30 – 5pm
Drop-in with Prof. David Anderson (Director of Graduate Studies, History)
H0.13, Humanities Building
Meet at 3.30pm at Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building. One
of our History postgraduates will be available to answer questions and help you find
the department
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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History of Art
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
4.15 – 5.15pm
Drop-in with Dr Rosie Dias (Director of Graduate Studies, History of Art)
F46, Millburn House
Our team will be available at Zeeman Building at 4pm to help you find this venue
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Interdisciplinary Methodologies
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
1.45 – 3.30pm
Meet Alice (MA), Zeenab (MA) and Sam (PhD) at Academic Study and
Research Showcase Academic Study and Research Showcase, to share
experiences and knowledge of postgraduate study in Interdisciplinary
Methodologies.
Meet them at 2.30pm or 3pm at the Showcase, to be taken across to the
department (see below).
Zeeman Building
2.30 – 3.30pm
Drop-ins with our academic staff.
Several of our academic staff and postgraduates will be available to
explain more about our courses and answer your questions.
Social Sciences Building
Meet at 2.30pm or 3pm at Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman
Building. Postgraduates from Interdisciplinary Methodologies will be available to
answer questions and help you find the department.
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Languages (French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian)
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2.10 – 3pm
Dr Kate Astbury (Reader, French) will be giving a short 5-10 minute talk as
part of our panel on research impact at Warwick. Kate has won the 2014
Arts Public Engagement Award for her work on the Spectacle of the
French Revolution.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Our team will be available in PG Hub at 2pm to accompany you to this venue
3 – 3.30pm
Meet one of our postgraduates at the Academic Study and Research
Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
If you need help finding the venue, please go to Zeeman Building (registration point)
or PG Hub, where our team will be available to help
3.30 – 4.30pm
See our facilities and meet staff in each of our areas of Modern Languages
at the Transnational Resource Centre
Modern Languages and the Transnational Resources Centre, Humanities Building
Meet at 3.20pm at Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
where one of our postgraduates will be available to accompany you to this venue.
Refreshments provided.
.
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Law
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
1 – 2pm
Meet Sophie will be in PG Hub to share her experience and knowledge of
postgraduate study in Law
PG Hub, Senate House
2.30 – 3.15
Meet Adams (LLM, Law) who will be available at the Academic Study and
Research Showcase
2 – 7pm
See our Display at the Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
2.10 – 3pm
Dr Celine Tan (Associate Professor, Law) will be giving a short 5-10 minute
talk as part of our panel on research impact at Warwick.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Our team will be available in PG Hub at 2pm to accompany you to this venue
3.15 – 3.30pm
Dr Giuliano Castellano (Assistant Professor, Law) will be giving a short
talk on his research within the Law School.
S0.04, Social Sciences
Meet at 3pm at the Showcase, where Adams (LLM, Law) will be available to take
you to the Law School
3.30 – 4pm
Visit the Law department and meet with our staff, including Directors of
Graduate Study
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help
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Law (cont)
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
Life Sciences
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
2.10 – 3pm
Dr Kevin Moffat (Principal Teaching Fellow, Life Sciences) will be giving a
short 5-10 minute talk as part of our panel on research impact at Warwick.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Our team will be available in PG Hub at 1.55pm to accompany you to this venue
2.10 – 3pm
Dr Andy Taylor (Research Fellow, Warwick Crop Centre, Life Sciences) will
be giving a short 5-10 minute talk as part of our panel on research impact
at Warwick.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Our team will be available in PG Hub at 1.55pm to accompany you to this venue
3 – 4pm
Visit to Life Sciences at Gibbet Hill Campus
Meet at 3pm immediately after the talks (above), where our team will be available
to take you to Gibbet Hill Campus by University Shuttle Bus
Mathematics
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For more details on these events please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator
postgrad@maths.warwick.ac.uk
11.30 – 12pm
Registration and welcome
Common Room, Mathematics Institute
12 – 1pm
Postgraduate Seminar: Our current postgraduates invite you to join their
weekly seminar
B3.02
1.45 – 2.45pm
Presentation by Dr Dmitry Rumynin (Director of Graduate Studies,
Mathematics) and current students from PhD in Maths, Mathsys and
MASDOC
B3.02, Mathematics Institute
2.45 –
onwards
Individual interviews with academic staff. Further details to be advised on
arrival. Please note that these are available to those who have registered
directly via Mathematics. If you would like to arrange an interview but
have been unable this time, our next department-level event will be 4th
February 2015.
If you arrive after Registration, you can find Carole in the Common Room at
lunchtime to be given an appointment.
Mathematics Institute
3 – 4.15pm
Tea and refreshments
Common Room, Mathematics Institute
3 – 3.15pm
Presentation by Dr Andreas Dedner (Head of Studies, MASDOC)
B3.02, Mathematics Institute
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
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Philosophy
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
1 – 2pm
(PG Hub)
2 – 2.30pm
(Zeeman
Building)
Daniel, Irina and Jack will be available on registration and later at the
Showcase to share their experiences and knowledge of postgraduate
study in Philosophy
PG Hub, Senate House, then
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Meet at 2pm at PG Hub, Senate House, where Daniel, Irina and Jack will be
available to take you to the Showcase
3 – 4.15pm
Join us in the Lobby to the Philosophy Department (2nd floor, Social
Sciences Building and meet our staff and students
Philosophy Department Lobby, 2nd floor Social Sciences
Meet just after the first talks at 3pm at Academic Study and Research Showcase,
Zeeman Building
Refreshments provided
4.15 – 6pm
Join us for our fortnightly Work in Progress Seminar: ‘Descartes on Wilful
Thinking’
So17, Social Sciences Building
Meet us at the Social Studies Lobby drop-in (above) at 4pm, where we can take you
to the venue for this event
Alternatively, come to Zeeman Building (registration point) where our team will be
able to help you find the venue
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Physics
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
2.30 – 4pm
Meet with Dr Neil Wilson (Associate Professor, Physics) to find out more
about postgraduate research in Physics at Warwick
MAS 2.08, via the Physics concourse
Meet at the Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building, at 2.30pm,
3pm and 3.30pm where our team will be available to accompany you to the Physics
department
3.45 – 4.30pm
Please note that unfortunately due to illness Ally Caldecote (Ogden
School Teaching Fellow, Physics) is now unavailable for the Research and
Impact Talks. However, Ally’s annual Physics Christmas Lecture Series
gives you an excellent opportunity to explore the new ideas, experiments
and questions taxing the Warwick’s finest minds. Limited availability so
book your place here
5 – 6.30pm
Physics Open Evening, where you can meet with the department
Physics Concourse, over the Library Road bridge from the Main Library
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Politics and International Studies (PAIS)
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 3pm
Meet Miriam (who studied for her MSc at Warwick and is now a PhD) at
the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
2.30 – 3.30
PAIS Q&A session
PAIS Common Room, neighbouring S1.47
A postgraduate from PAIS will be available at 2.30pm and 3pm at the Showcase, Zeeman
Building, to accompany you to the venue
3.45 – 3.55
Prof. Sean Breslin (PAIS) will be giving a short 5-10 minute talk as part of
our panel on research impact at Warwick.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help you
If you would then like to attend the seminar (below),our team will be available to
take you to the venue at 3.55pm
4 – 5.30pm
You are invited to join us for our regular Seminar Series.
Samuel Knafo (University of Sussex)
'Liberal Financial Governance and the Making of Modern Finance'
[» abstract]
Introduced by Matthew Watson / Nick Taylor, with the International
Political Economy Cluster.
S0.18, Social Sciences Building
Meet at 3.55pm at the Showcase, Zeeman Building, where our team will be
available to take you to the venue
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2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Professional Education (PGCE) (see also Education Studies)
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
5.30 – 8pm
Becoming a Teacher: Centre for Professional Education Open Evening
Across the evening you will find out about the content of our programmes, the
key features of different training routes, as well as how to present a strong
application. You will have an opportunity to talk with tutors, school partners and
to hear first-hand about life in the classroom.
At the event you can meet:
 Paul Taylor (Deputy Head of Secondary Education)
 Mark Harris (Primary Subject Studies Coordinator)
 Kirsty Weeks (Early Years Coordinator)
Westwood Lecture Theatre, Westwood Campus
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Psychology
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and Tour;
Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university applications,
funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate: Find out what our
PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on your goals, hopes for the
future and transformations your life might undergo as your start postgraduate
study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
12.45 – 1.45pm
Meet Sam and Sinead (MScs, Psychology) and Nicola (PhD, Psychology) at
welcome and registration
Register at Zeeman Building, then our team will be able to help you get to PG Hub
2 – 3pm
Department talks on our courses and postgraduate study options:
 2 – 2.15pm: Dr Claudie Fox (Course Director, MSc in Clinical
Applications of Psychology)
 2.15 – 2.30pm: Prof Neil Stewart (Course Director, MSc in Behavioural
and Economics Science
 2.30 – 2.45pm: Dr James Adelman (Course Director, MSc in
Psychological Research)
 2.45 – 3pm: Dr Derrick Watson (Director of Graduate Studies)
H3.44, Humanities Building
3 – 3.20pm
Join Esther and Suzanne (PhDs) for a tour of our new Psychology laboratories,
including our sleep and behavioural science facilities
The tour will immediately follow our department talk (above)
Alternatively, come to Zeeman Building (registration point) where our team will be
able to help you find the department
4 – 5pm
Meet Zorana (PhD, Psychology), Natasha and Lucy (MScs, Psychology) at the
Academic Study and Research Showcase, to share experiences and knowledge
of postgraduate study in the department.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Renaissance Studies
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
1 – 2pm
Meet our postgraduates at welcome and registration
Register at Zeeman Building, then go to PG Hub, Senate House
2.45 – 4.15pm
Meet our Dr Christiania Whitehead (Director of Graduate Studies,
Renaissance Studies) and Jayne Browne (Centre Administrator) at the
Academic Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help you
3 – 4pm
Meet Sara (PhD, Renaissance)
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Scientific Computing
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
12 – 2pm
(express
interest on
registration at
PG Hub)
Meet Yuanwei and Ritchie Mae to share experiences and knowledge of
postgraduate study in the department.
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Register first at Zeeman Building, then go to PG Hub (Senate House )
Zeeman Building
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Social Work
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
1.15- 2pm
(express
interest on
registration at
PG Hub)
2 – 2.45pm
(Showcase)
Two of our postgraduates will be available at registration and later at the
Showcase to share their experiences and knowledge of the MA in Social
Work
Register first at Zeeman Building, then go to PG Hub (Senate House )
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
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Sociology
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.10
Welcome by Dr Lynne Pettinger (Assistant Professor, Sociology)
R0.03 – R0.04, Ramphal Building
Meet at 1.50pm at PG Hub, Senate House, where our team will be available to
help you find the venue
2.10 – 2.40pm
Postgraduate talks from Masters students in Sociology
R0.03 – R0.04, Ramphal Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be able to help you
2.40 – 3.20pm
Postgraduate talks from PhD students in Sociology
R0.03 – R0.04, Ramphal Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be available
3.25 – 3.40pm
Questions and Answers to our postgraduate panel
R0.03 – R0.04, Ramphal Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be available
3.40 – 4pm
Join us for a cream tea in the department
R0.03 – R0.04, Ramphal Building
If you need help finding the venue, come to Zeeman Building (registration point)
where our team will be available
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Sociology: cont.
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
3.45 – 4.30pm
Join us for impact and public talks from speakers across several
departments at Warwick
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
5.30 – 6.30pm
Sociology public lecture: Prof. David Theo Goldberg (University of
California), ‘Are we all “Post-Racial” Yet?’
HO.51, Humanities Building
Statistics
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
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Theatre and Performance Studies
11-12pm
Drop-in session with Dr Yvette Hutchison (Associate Professor, Theatre)
G.23, Theatre Studies, Millburn House
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 –3.30pm
Meet current postgraduate Maria (PhD, Theatre Studies) who will be
available at the Academic Study and Research Showcase to share
experiences and answer your questions
Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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Warwick Medical School
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might undergo
as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
2 – 2.15; 3 –
4pm
Meet postgraduates from Warwick Medical School at the Academic Study
and Research Showcase, to share experiences and knowledge of
postgraduate study in the department.
Academic Study and Research Showcase, Zeeman Building
Meet at 2pm at PG Hub, Senate House, where our team will be able to help you find
the venue.
2.30 – 3.45pm
Visit to the Medical School at Gibbet Hill campus
Meet at 3pm PG Hub, Senate House where a postgraduate will be available to take
you the Medical School. A campus shuttle bus will then take everyone from Rootes
Piazza before returning to the Showcase, Zeeman Building.
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WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group)
12 – 1.45pm
Registration
Zeeman Building
12 – 2pm
At Registration (above) you can choose from: Warwick Sport Talk and
Tour; Campus Tours (also after 2pm); PG Hub: including university
applications, funding and careers sessions (also 3-4pm); The Graduate:
Find out what our PGs do outside study; The Making Place – reflect on
your goals, hopes for the future and transformations your life might
undergo as your start postgraduate study
For more details see: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgopenday/programme2014
2 – 2.45pm
4.30 – 5pm
Drop-in with John Waller (Admissions Director, WMG)
3 – 3.45pm
Presentation by John Waller (Admissions Director, WMG): ‘MSc Courses
at WMG and Application’
Meet at 2pm or 3.20pm at the Showcase, where Tom will be available to help you
find the venue
You also have the opportunity to meet John in individual drop-in sessions
to discuss your postgraduate study options and plans (see below)
Boardroom, International Digital Laboratory
Meet at 3.20pm at the Academic Study and Research Showcase, where Tom will
be available to help you find the venue
3.45pm
Join Darren Woon (Workshop Research Technician) for a tour of WMGs
Research and Technology Workshop
IMC Building Reception
If you are at the Presentation (above) WMG staff will take you to the venue.
Otherwise, meet at 3.35pm at the Showcase, where our team will help you to find
the venue
2 – 5pm
Meet with Julia Fan at the Academic Study and Research Showcase to
learn more about our courses
Zeeman Building
2 – 7pm
See our display at the Academic Study and Research Showcase
Zeeman Building
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