Francis Close Hall – Natural, Biological and Social Sciences

Check in in the marquee. Complimentary refreshments will be available for offer holders and guests.

A warm welcome to your day, outlining what to expect. You’ll also hear from a student about their UoG experience.

Meet the lecturers and hear from them about the modules you’ll take and study methods and styles you’ll use.

Biology
Biomedical Science

Life through a lens
All around us there are millions of bacterial cells that are invisible to the naked eye but play a vital role in both health and disease. Through the use of cell dyes and high-powered microscopes, we will take a look at this otherwise hidden world to discover the distinct shapes and structures of some key bacterial species.

Crime and Criminal Investigation
Criminology
Professional Policing

Crime scene to court
Take a live tour around a crime scene. You’ll piece together the sequence of events and develop a case hypothesis by examining clues that have been left behind in our amazing crime house.

Criminology and Sociology
Sociology
Sociology and Law

Poverty games – exploring systemic inequalities and structural discrimination in society
Dig into the problems of poverty, social class, income inequality, and the challenges of ‘equality of opportunity’ as well as highlight the sociological concepts of direct institutional discrimination. Through simulation and creative activities with LEGO as a reflection tool and a game of Monopoly with a twist, we will invite you to explore ideas and develop deeper insights into the social sciences phenomenon discussed.

Ecology and Environmental Science
Wildlife Conservation Biology
Zoology

Wildlife crime: mammalian detectives
Mammalian hair is used as indirect evidence in different contexts, including wildlife crime. In this practical session, you’ll prepare your own slides with ‘mystery’ hair samples to study and identify under the microscope. Shrew or Squirrel? Rodent or Rabbit? Ferret or Fox? Harness your mammalian detective skills to find out.

Geography
Human Geography

Responses to refugee challenges
Exploring Europe’s largest refugee situation since World War II, you’ll be introduced to the issue of refugee flows in 21st century Europe and work together to propose solutions.

While offer holders take part in interactive sessions, guests can attend this Q&A session to find out more about UoG and ask questions about tuition fees and loans, accommodation options and admissions.

Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch, served in the chapel.

Biology
Wildlife Conservation Biology
Zoology

The biology of smell: the role of pheromones

Humans communicate with speech, but for many animals it is smell not sound that gets the message through. Through our ‘smells pack’, you’ll be armed with oddly-familiar everyday aromas to explore the fascinating world of pheromones, from lost ants to angry bees.

Biomedical Science

Transfusion confusion

An accident at the blood bank means all donor blood has been mislabelled. Your task is to type each blood donation for the ABO and RhD blood type to ensure it is transfused to the appropriate patients.

Crime and Criminal Investigation
Criminology
Criminology and Sociology
Professional Policing
Sociology
Sociology and Law

Designing a rehabilitative prison
Examine rehabilitation in the context of dealing with offending behaviour, how it works in the prison setting, and the problems and challenges of this. You will design a prison in groups, adding in spaces, activities and resources that you think will help rehabilitate offenders.

Ecology and Environmental Science
Geography

Ice cores, volcanics and mud: the science of climate change
Taking a climate science journey through space and time, you’ll investigate what nature should be doing now if humans were not around and, in turn, uncover what our planet may have in store for us.

Human Geography

Crisis gaming
In this team-based activity you’ll explore the drama and complexities around seeking to develop interagency cooperation in order to a tackle a complex global challenge.

Off-campus accommodation will be available to view at Pittville Student Village, a hub of activity with 800 student rooms, social spaces, gym, studio and study suite which is just a short walk or drive from Francis Close Hall. A free bus service will be running from FCH to Pittville Student Village every 15 minutes, or you can make your own way there. Find it on Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG.