Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer Jacky Wetzig said Open Days are playing an increasingly important role in student recruitment, providing parents and pupils with an informed choice about the strengths and advantages of a university education. At the University of Leicester, we take a great deal of time and effort to ensure that visitors enjoy a purposeful and constructive day. We want people to get the most out of their time at the University, and have designed the day to be flexible. Visitors can learn more about our degree courses, visit the departments and talk with our staff. It is important for students to see where they may spend the next three years or more of their life, and we know that our applicants welcome this opportunity to visit the University and our excellent accommodation, both self-catered and catered halls.
Parents are also welcome to attend and participate in the activities on offer.
They provide much more for a student than they used to universities are customer focused and the students are more questioning. In addition to a look at the academic side of life, there will be talks and displays on student life including what the city of Leicester offers, Gap Year Projects, student societies and activities. Information on welfare and finance, accommodation, the Library and the University s Languages for All policy will be available. There are photo opportunities throughout the day between 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. The Wind Band is performing outside the Library at 2.45 pm - 3.30 pm or, if wet, in the Queen s Hall, Students Union.