OPEN DAY#NextLevelLondon

21 September 2019 11.00 – 16.00

WELCOME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY’S DIGITAL INSTITUTE LONDON Our Open Day is the chance to step into a world of new and emerging technologies at Staffordshire University’s brand-new London campus.

This is the best opportunity to find out more about our courses, explore the facilities, and discover careers in the games and cyber industries in our workshops.

There’s so much to find out on the day, and we have tutors, students and other staff on hand to answer any questions that you have about your future at Digital Institute London, and what it means to be part of the Staffordshire University family.

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DIGITAL INSTITUTE LONDON IS PART OF STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY, AN AWARD-WINNING INSTITUTION RENOWNED FOR INDUSTRY PIONEERING COURSES.

Staffordshire University has led the way in the computing sector for over 50 years, and in 2018 became the first university to offer an esports degree. The launch of Digital Institute London means better networking and more opportunities to work with bigger companies across a wide range of sectors.

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Rated Gold for Teaching Excellence in the Teaching

Excellence Framework

Top 1000 in the Times Higher Education World

University Rankings 2019

37th out of 121 UK institutions in the Guardian

League Tables 2020

TOP 40U K U N I V E R S I T Y

Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

and 2019

TOP 10 F O R T E A C H I N G Q U A L I T Y

Top 10 for student satisfaction – Complete University Guide 2020

MORNING SESSION If you’ve selected to visit our morning session, here’s what you’ll be doing. If you’re attending the afternoon session, here’s what you can expect.

11.00

Arrival and registrationYou can register between 11.00 and 11.15.

11.15

Welcome talkLearn about Staffordshire University, Digital Institute London, and find out about all the opportunities open to you as a student.

11.30

Subject taster sessionsChoose a session on your chosen course area and experience what it’s like to study in growing industries in new and emerging technologies:

CYBER SECURITYESPORTSCOMPUTER GAMES DESIGNGAMES PR AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

12.30

Tour and explore Access all areas of Digital Institute London, and talk to our student services, including finance, academic support and representatives from the Students’ Union. You can also book into a walking tour of the area and visit some of the local attractions surrounding Here East and Queen Elizabeth Park.

13.15

Event close

AFTERNOON SESSION

13.45

Arrival and registrationYou can register between 13.45 and 14.00

14.00

Welcome talkLearn about Staffordshire University, Digital Institute London, and find out about all the opportunities open to you as a student.

14.15

Subject taster sessionsChoose a session on your chosen course area and experience what it’s like to study in growing industries in new and emerging technologies:

CYBER SECURITYESPORTSCOMPUTER GAMES DESIGNGAMES PR AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

15.15

Tour and exploreAccess all areas of Digital Institute London, and talk to our student services, including finance, academic support and representatives from the Students’ Union. You can also book into a walking tour of the area and visit some of the local attractions surrounding Here East and Queen Elizabeth Park.

16.00

Event close

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COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN Do you see your future designing the next leading computer games? Join us on our Computer Games Design subject talk, where you will learn what our students get up to and you can even sample some of their games.

CYBER SECURITY Following the up rise in cyber-attacks across the UK and internationally, could you be the missing link in protecting technologies of the future? In this session you will cover topics from codes to cyphers. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy an exercise on hiding, and recovering secret messages.

ESPORTSEsports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, last year alone 380 million people attended, or tuned in to eagerly watch an esports tournament. In our esports subject talk, you will have a taste of your future in this multi-million pound industry by learning how to organise a tournament from one of our experts.

GAMES PR AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Influencer marketing is rapidly becoming one of the most effective forms of advertising in the games industry today. Find out what influencer marketing can do for brands and get involved in finding influencers to market games using TikTok and other platforms.

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SUBJECT TALKS This is your opportunity to meet the experts and find out about the course. You’ll also get the chance to get hands on in your chosen field.

CHOOSE FROM:

YOUR FUTURE IN THE DIGITAL INDUSTRIES IS HERETake the first step on your journey with Staffordshire University and Digital Institute London by applying for a place to start this September or plan ahead and apply for 2020.

We will have admissions tutors on-site so you could be walking away with an offer on the day.

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OUR BRAND NEW CAMPUS

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When you study with Staffordshire University at Digital Institute London, you’ll be based at the cutting-edge Here East campus.

You’ll study alongside companies from the communication, broadcasting and technology industries – giving you the best chance to network and open doors for your future career.

OUR FACILITIESDigital Institute London is at the forefront of next generation technologies, and as a result our students are given the latest facilities to help kick-start their careers. Our cutting-edge, industry standard facilities include the 60 seat Esports Arena, two 30 seat studios and state-of-

the art control room.

Miles of mountain bike trails at Lee Valley VeloPark

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IN THE LONDON AQUATICS CENTREcontaining 10 million litres of water

3 POOLS

1,000 MBPSBROADBAND SPEED IN HACKNEY WICK, COMPARED TO AVERAGE LONDON SPEED OF 25.44 MBPS

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PLACES TO EAT, FROM PIZZAS AND PASTA TO EASTERN FUSION AND SPICY MEXICAN

70 5Major rail stations within 23 minutes — Euston, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Waterloo

700GUESTROOMS

in the eight hotels in and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Here East was designed to house the press and media for the Olympic Games in 2012 and is a dedicated campus for innovators, disruptors and visionaries right in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. What’s more, it has everything you need, right on your doorstep.

WELCOME TO HERE EAST

MICROBREWERIES within walking distance of Here East10

15 MINUTES TO FIVE DIFFERENT CINEMAS AND THEATRES

NUMBER OF SHOPS, FROM HIGH STREET BRANDS TO INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

250+

560 ACRES OF PARKLANDTime to Heathrow from Stratford with Crossrail

43 MINUTES

20 MINUTES TO CITY AIRPORT

Finding a place to live while you’re studying is an important decision when embarking on your university adventure. We’re here to help you find the perfect place for you to study and relax, and have approved a number of secure and practical options which are close to campus.

UNITE STUDENTS – STRATFORD ONE A bustling complex that offers single, en-suite rooms and studio apartments. This is the closest accommodation to campus and is just a ten-minute walk to classes and 5 minutes to main tube stations.

POLAND HOUSEPoland House is just a 15-minute walk from Digital Institute London, and with great Wifi, shared kitchen and lounge facilities is a great place to stay.

ACCOMMODATION

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Our Stratford campus in the Here East Technology Complex is at the heart of London’s best connected district. However you’re travelling, it’s simple to find us.

BY TUBE: Use the Central or Jubilee line to reach Stratford Underground station

BY RAIL: From Liverpool Street station, catch a 6 minute train to Stratford. A free Here East shuttle bus service runs from both Stratford City station (bus stop X) and Stratford International (bus stop E).

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BY BUS: Bus services 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, 473 and D8 all visit Stratford. The 388 bus service stops directly outside Here East on Waterden Road.

BY DLR: Five DLR stations are nearby: Stratford, Stratford High Street, Stratford International, Pudding Mill Lane and Abbey Road.

BY CAR: Use postcode E20 3BS to arrive at Here East. Nearby road routes include the A11, A12, A13, M11 and M25.

HOW TO GET HERE

STRATFORD

HACKNEY WICK

MARYLAND

STRATFORDINTERNATIONAL

STRATFORDINTERNATIONAL DLR

STRATFORD CITYBUS STATION

STRATFORDDLR

HERE EAST

QUEEN ELIZABETHOLYMPIC PARK

LONDONSTADIUM

LONDONAQUATICS

CENTRE

LEE VALLEYVELO PARK

COPPER BOX ARENA

WESTFIELDSHOPPING CENTRE

STRATFORDSHOPPING CENTRE

Disclaimer:The content of this document is correct at the time of going to press. You are advised to check our website before making an application in case there are any changes to the course you are interested in or the Digital Institute London learning facility, as the contents of the website will always take precedence.

KEEP IN CONTACT

@StaffsUniDILdn @StaffsUniDILondon @staffsunidilondon

Phone: +44 (0) 1782 294000

Email: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk

Web: dilondon.staffs.ac.uk/

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37th out of 121 UK institutions in the Guardian

League Tables 2020

TOP 40U K U N I V E R S I T Y

Source: Sunday Times Good University Guide

2018 and 2019.

TOP 10 F O R T E A C H I N G Q U A L I T Y

Source: The Complete University Guide 2020.

TOP 10 F O R S T U D E N T S AT I S FA C T I O N

Digital Institute London is part of award winning Staffordshire University.