Freshers' Guide 2019

Hartpury University Freshers’ Guide 2019

Welcome to Hartpury We hope you’re getting excited about joining us in a couple of weeks. As your Student Experience team, we can’t wait to meet you and help you to settle in. We’ll do everything we can to make sure your time here is the best it can possibly be. Kick off your first week at university with a legendary Freshers’ Week! Get involved in a calendar of amazing activities (take a sneak peek on pages 4 - 5) – the Wednesday bar crawl in Gloucester is one not to be missed! With lots going on all over campus, Freshers’ Week is the best way to make new friends, get to know your housemates and discover your new home before you start your course. This essential Freshers’ Guide will tell you everything you need to know about your Freshers’ Week, and beyond. Get the scoop on some of the biggest events in the Hartpury diary and discover your student spaces around campus. You’ll meet your Students’ Union (see page 8), find out how our officers can help you, and find out about Hartpury Active. And remember, we’re here for you. So please don’t hesitate to come and talk to us at any time. See you soon!

2 Welcome 4 Your Freshers’ Week 6 Your year ahead 8 Your Students’ Union 14 Your home away from home

16 Get connected 17 Feeling hungry? 18 Campus map

2

Your Student Experience team Your Student Experience team is made up of a Student Experience Manager, Legends’ entertainment team, the Students’ Union team and our Recreational Sports Coordinator.

Jake Marks Student Experience Manager, and Ralph, his much-loved registered therapy dog. You could take him on walks!

Get your wristband Reduce the cost of your social life with one of our wristbands. With free entry to all Legends student bar events, you’ll never miss a party. You could even opt to include the cost of your Summer Ball ticket in your wristband, so you won’t have to worry about budgeting at the time. You can sit back and enjoy the party. Gold wristband £125 covers all events including your Winter and Summer Ball tickets Silver wristband £75 covers all events and your Winter Ball ticket, but doesn’t include your Summer Ball ticket You can get your wristband from our Legends’ entertainment team at your enrolment, or buy it from our online shop before

you arrive https://estore.hartpury.ac.uk Connect with us on social Join the conversation #ComingtoHartpury2019 #HartpuryFreshers

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Hartpury Hartpury Legends 2019 Hartpury Students’ Union (SU) Pury Active

3

Your Freshers’ Week Your Freshers’ Week starts on Sunday 15 September 2019. Running alongside Welcome Week, it provides the social side of your induction and enrolment. Here’s what we’ve got planned for you. Are you ready to get stuck in?

Sunday 15 September Welcome Party, Legends student bar, 9pm FREE

Freshers’ only for this chilled out night. Monday 16 September Beach Ball, Legends, 9pm £5 It’s the big one! Come and meet our special guests. Tuesday 17 September

Quiz night, Uni Study Lounge (next to Legends), 9pm £1 per person Join us for a night of quizzing – we’ve got a shopping trolley full of goodies and more up for grabs. Wednesday 18 September Glos Vegas bar crawl , starts at Legends, 8pm £15 Your ticket includes your T-shirt, your first drink in Legends, bus to Gloucester and entry into all the major clubs. Thursday 19 September Wellfest Dedicated to helping you stay safe, happy and healthy. Meet the local charities and services offering advice and support – covering a range of issues from road safety to mental health. Thursday 19 September Pancakes and popcorn movie night, Legends, 9pm FREE Time for you to rest and recover with freshly made pancakes and delicious fillings.

4

Friday 20 September Freshers’ Fair, Uni Study Lounge, 11am – 2pm FREE Grab some freebies, join our clubs and societies and find out about local companies and support. Friday 20 September Frat Party (Bring Your Own Drinking Vessel), Legends, 9pm £3 Round off your week with an American style party. Saturday 21 September Cheltenham trip, main car park, 1pm FREE Why not hop on the bus and see what Cheltenham has to offer? Sunday 22 September Bristol shopping trip, main car park, 10am £3.50 We’ll take you to Ikea and Cabot Circus so you can grab any bits that you might have forgotten to bring. Your Welcome Week Welcome Week runs alongside Freshers' Week and provides your academic enrolment. Your first induction session is on Monday 16 September:

Agriculture – 10.30am in the Mark Davison Centre (room MDC2) Animal – 11.30am in the Mark Davison Centre (room MDC1) Equine – 9.30am in the Mark Davison Centre (room MDC1) Sport – 10.30am in the Mark Davison Centre (room MDC1) Veterinary Nursing – 9.30am in Hartpury House (room A6)*

*Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing / Equine Veterinary Nursing – Tuesday 17 September, 10am outside Red and Black café (middle of campus). Find full details on your online welcome portal, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth. Here you’ll also find your enrolment instructions for everything course related, as well as handy information about moving in and what to pack, buying your Hartpury-branded kit and exploring the local area. Your residential block welcome talk will take place on Sunday 15 September in the

Mark Davison Centre (room1): 5.30pm – All Limbury blocks 6.15pm – New Vicarage 6 – 13 and Hartpury House

5

Your year ahead Freshers’ Week is just the beginning! We love organising amazing events for you. Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to so far – more to be announced throughout the year. Legends Live is our new live entertainment programme. We'll be bringing in live bands, comedians, karaoke and more! Check nearer the date to see what's on.

OCTOBER 2019

NOVEMBER 2019

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2019

Oktober Fest

Legends Live

Winter Ball

JANUARY 2020

FEBRUARY 2020

MARCH 2020

FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020

ReFreshers' Week, various activities

Legends Live

Legends Live

Summer Ball Hartpury House, 9pm - 5am

You’ll get a discounted student rate with local taxi firm Andy Cars. You'll stay safe with tracked cars fitted with CCTV and always pay a fair price for a trip into town. Call 01452 523000 to book.

6

Celebrate the end of each term with our big Summer and Winter balls. For many, these are the highlight of the social calendar. You’ll get all dressed up for these fabulous parties and dance the night away with your friends. Winter Ball You’ll be dazzled by our enchanting Winter Ball. Get in the Christmas spirit and experience the magic at one of the biggest parties of the year. Step into the winter wonderland and dance to big name acts performing on the main stage. It’s a great way to end the year and start your winter holiday. Summer Ball Our themed Summer Ball has some great acts. Recent names have included Rak-Su, Wretch 32, Scouting for Girls, Sigma, Lethal Bizzle, Katy B, Chase and Status, Labrinth and the Vengaboys. You’ll have a blast in the fun fair. Go crazy on the dodgems, or for the thrill seekers among you, there's lots of big rides to enjoy. We take our Survivors’ photo at sunrise – will you make it? Get your wristband Why not include the cost of your Summer Ball and Winter Ball in your Freshers’ wristband? You’ll pay a one-off cost at the beginning of the year and then sit back and enjoy the fun. Find out more on page 3.

7

Your Students’ Union We’re here to support you during your time at Hartpury. Whether you’re studying for your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, we represent you. We have a wide range of clubs and societies for you to take part in. From cheerleading and hockey to polo – you’ll be spoilt for choice when you’re picking your team. If sport isn’t your thing, you can get involved in one of our societies or campaigns. We've got the Vet Society, Media Society and Hartpury Breeding Society. Joining a club means doing something you love, or maybe trying something new, with like-minded people. All of the groups have a social element, so it’s a great way to make friends outside of your course. Student voice is a big part of what we do for you. Tell us what you like about Hartpury, what you think could be improved and what you would like to see happen. We’re a friendly face on campus, ready to help you find the support you need. Come and meet us at the Freshers’ Fair (see page 5) on Friday 20 September. Sign up to clubs and societies, find out what the local area has to offer and get lots of great freebies. We can’t wait to meet you in September!

8

Meet your SU Your Students’ Union is run by students for students. Meet your team for 2019/20. Officers are elected each year, by you the students. Alice Burtonshaw | SU President I joined Hartpury to do my A-levels and now I’m studying a BA (Hons) Sport Business Management degree. As SU President, I’ll be representing the views of the Hartpury students – that means you! My goal is to ensure each and every student has the best experience they could wish for, whilst creating strong foundations for a successful future. Georgie Grimes and Jenny Howorth | SU Vice-Presidents We’re your joint SU Vice-Presidents. We’re both college students about to start our second year of the Uniformed Public Services course. Our focus is on equality and diversity and making sure that everyone feels they have a place here – regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability or religion. We’re keen to get working on more social events and volunteering and fundraising opportunities. Alice Doyle | Clubs and Societies Officer I’m the Clubs and Societies Officer and I’m starting my second year on BSc (Hons) Human-Animal Interaction. I believe the Students’ Union is an integral part of Hartpury life, so I’m going to make sure you have a great social life and fun whilst studying. I support our current societies, clubs and groups and am always keen to start more so get in touch with your ideas! The Freshers’ Fair in your first week is the ideal place to find a club or society to get involved in. Hazel Facey | Education Officer I’m going into my second year of the BSc (Hons) Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology degree. I adore animals and as a member of our Green Leaders Society, I’m passionate about creating positive change on campus. My role as Education Officer is to represent your voice, gather your feedback and make sure you have access to additional educational and extra- curricular opportunities. I want your Hartpury experience to be the best it can be!

9

Your Students’ Union is here for you Empowering you to excel by providing representation, guidance and opportunities. Representation Your course will have two student representatives. They’ll gather your feedback on everything about your Hartpury story. Whether it’s your teaching and learning experience, the size of classes, quality of equipment, recycling on campus, transport, facilities or food – they want to hear your views. If you’re interested in becoming your course rep, please let Hazel (your Education Officer) know. Guidance We know that settling into a new place with new people can be daunting. So we’re on hand to help you with that. We can help you find your way to the library, join new clubs and activities, or even find the support and assistance you might need. Come and have a chat with us. Opportunities We want you to have the best time here and a big part of that is your leisure time. We provide plenty of clubs and societies for you to join (and even help run, if you like). If we don’t have one that you would like to see, have a chat with Alice Doyle (your Clubs and Societies Officer). She would love to help you set it up. For volunteering opportunities, speak to Jenny and Georgie (your Vice-Presidents) and gain new skills that will pay off in the workplace. There’s heaps going on in Gloucestershire too.

With lots of animals on campus you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with them. We have two registered therapy dogs, Ralph and Bailey, who you could walk.

10

Want to get active? Join our Hartpury Active project and take part in physical wellness activities to stay fit and healthy. Our activities are for everyone on all courses and are suitable for all fitness levels. You can try everything from badminton through to yoga. We love hearing your new ideas too! Signing up is really easy. Simply pick the session you’re interested in and turn up on the day. Activities do change based on student demand, so make sure you follow the Hartpury Active Facebook page or the Pury Active Instagram account to stay up-to-date. Chat to our Student Experience team at enrolment or find us at the Freshers’ Fair (see page 5) to find out more and get involved. Regular activities on offer: - Badminton

- Basketball team - Fitness classes - Jogging club - Volleyball - Borrow sports equipment

11

Save as you spend Make your money go further with the TOTUM card . Sign up when you start and get great discounts and deals on food and fashion, technology and travel, and everything in between. Approved by the National Union of Students, you’ll have access to over 200 discounts in the UK and 42,000 worldwide! Download the app to start saving straight away. Find out more www.totum.com

Legends and the Uni Study Lounge is the hub for university student life at Hartpury. Grab a snack and a Costa coffee, then head to the Uni Study Lounge. Play some pool with your friends or join us in the evening. Legends will be your go-to for Legends Live entertainment events throughout the year (read more on page 6). Alternatively, relax with friends and watch your favourite Sky shows and major sports fixtures.

12

Your Chill Out Zone The Chill Out Zone is in the Cavern underneath Hartpury House (down the steps on the left of the Hartpury House main entrance). This provides a quieter option for you to meet new people, watch a movie or TV, listen to music or read a book or magazine. We understand that Freshers’ Week can be a bit lively and that partying isn’t for everyone. The Chill Out Zone gives you an alternative hang-out option. Our top tips Our Students’ Union have put together these 10 top tips to help you settle in to uni life. 1. Bring lots of pictures and photographs of your friends and family to decorate your room. Bring some spare frames for new pictures too! 2. Don’t buy expensive kitchen supplies – you’ll be lucky to leave with a spoon by the end of the year. 3. Get involved – there’s a lot happening on campus during the week. Give everything a try, you might even find a new hobby that you love. 4. Make the most of Legends social hub and uni study lounge – it’s your space to mix, mingle and relax. 5. Get to know your Students’ Union – we’re here to help you and make sure you’re having the best time. We’ll also help you get your Totum card for heaps of student discounts. 6. Get a bus timetable! As beautiful as it is, you might want to get off campus and explore the local area. 7. Don’t blow your student loan in one go – it might look like a lot of money but it has to last until January. 8. Get a part-time job – you’ll have a free day with no lectures each week to use. If you already work at a big chain, ask if you can transfer to Gloucester or Cheltenham. 9. If your phone contract is soon up for renewal, think about switching to EE or BT. These two networks have the best coverage on campus. 10. If you're bringing a smart TV you'll need to bring an Ethernet cable to connect to the network.

13

Your home away from home Living on site Student Services, the one-stop shop for everything you need, is located in your Student Zone. If you have any questions about any aspect of campus life, please drop in and see them. Our opening times Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm Friday, 8am – 5pm The accommodation office is also located in the Student Zone. We’re open Monday – Friday, 9am - 4.30pm. Here’s a few hints and tips to help you feel at home: • Pick up your post – collect your mail and parcels from Student Services, Monday – Friday. You’ll need to bring your student ID card. • Get a TV licence – you’ll need a TV licence if you watch or record programmes, whether that’s on live TV or an online streaming service such as SKYGO, All 4, ITV Player or BBC iPlayer. • Lost your room key or student ID? Get your replacement key or student ID card from Student Services. There is a charge, though. • Do your washing – the launderette is located next to Limbury 12 accommodation block. You’ll need a laundry card which you can purchase in the laundrette. • Your essentials – whether you’ve run out of toothpaste, stamps or need an Ethernet cable to connect to the internet, you can get essentials from Student Services. You’ll see the range of items on sale displayed in the Student Services foyer. • See the nurse – you can make an appointment with the nurse through the Wellbeing Reception, by phone 01452 702327 , email wellbeing@hartpury.ac.uk or in person. Your nearest doctor is Staunton & Corse Surgery. We recommend you join if you’re living on campus, you’ll still be able to see your family doctor when you go home. You’ll find out how to register at your enrolment. • Don’t bring your pets – you’re not allowed pets in accommodation, not even your goldfish!

14

• Make yourself at home – decorate your room with your favourite pictures and posters. Make sure you use white tack if you’re sticking them up on the walls. • Help is at hand – if anything happens over the weekend, you can contact the Duty Warden on 07768 091041. • Grab some cash – your nearest cashpoints are in Legends student bar and next to Graze restaurant. They’re free to use. • Go shopping – your nearest large supermarket is Tesco in Gloucester. Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are all close by too. • Stay connected – you’ll have a wired network point for internet access in your room. If you need to get an Ethernet cable, pop into Student Services. • IT support – your IT Help Desk is in the Student Zone near Student Services. Our friendly team are here to help you with any IT problems. Living off site If you’re living off site, make sure you get involved in all the Freshers’ fun happening here on campus. You’ll get a special discounted rate with Andy Cars during Freshers’ Week. Simply quote ‘Hartpury Freshers’ Week’ when you get in the car, or when you book your taxi. A bus service from Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Bishop’s Cleeve and Cheltenham operates regularly during term time. This costs between £1.70 and £2.20 for a single journey and between £2.70 and £3.50 for a return journey. You’ll get a discounted rate if you buy 10 tickets in advance. You’ll be able to pick up the current bus timetable and charges from the Transport Office and Student Services. Visit our transport web page to find out more www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-transport Emergency contact If you live on site and have a residential emergency, you can: - call our wardens on 07768 091041 . They’re here to help you - drop into Student Services or call them on 01452 702109. If you live off site, your landlord will provide you with emergency contact details in case of any issues with the building.

15

Get connected

Keep in touch with friends and family Our on-site guest WiFi is provided by The Cloud. This will enable you to get online before your student log-in is created. When connecting, choose ‘_The Cloud’ from the WiFi options in your settings, then open a web browser and choose any website. You’ll be directed to The Cloud log-in page where you can set up an account or log in with an existing one. After your student account has been created, you’ll need to switch to using the Eduroam WiFi service. The Cloud will give you 180 minutes of free connectivity per 24-hour period. After that, there may be occasions when you are invited to pay a fee by the service provider. This is not controlled by Hartpury.

16

Feeling hungry? There are five food outlets on campus, so you’ll never be stuck for great food options. Grab a drink with your mates in Red & Black café, that serves Costa coffee, a meal in Graze or the Equine Arena restaurant, or chill out in Legends – where you can also get a Costa and a few bar snacks. Graze Restaurant Core opening hours: 7.30am – 8pm Breakfast : 7.30am – 10.30am Lunch : 11.30am – 2pm Dinner : Monday – Thursday 5pm – 8pm, Friday 5pm – 7pm

Saturday and Sunday Breakfast : 8am – 11am Lunch : 12pm – 1pm Dinner : Saturday 5pm – 6pm, Sunday 5pm – 7pm Red & Black – our Costa café Monday – Friday, 8am – 10pm Equine Arena Restaurant Monday – Friday Breakfast : 8am – 9.30am Lunch : 12pm – 2pm Legends (university students only) Monday – Friday, 10am – 11pm Saturday and Sunday, 12pm – 11pm Fresh Food Van (located at the farm) Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3pm

Eating made easy We offer an additional meal package that might be handy when things get busy. For £30 per week you can have five fresh and nutritious meals from any of our food outlets around campus. You can choose if you have them at lunchtime or for dinner, Monday to Sunday, so they fit around your schedule. To get your plan, email accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk 17

2

6

2

4

5

1 6

3

4

3

2

1

5

6

6

1

6

6

4

2

5

4

9

3

10

7

8

5 2

11

12

1

6

5

4

7

2 3

1

3

6

18

Agriculture (FM) 1. Home Farm 2. Agri-Tech Centre* (AT)

3. Malcolm Wharton Centre (MW) 4. University Agricultural Centre

5. Workshops 6. Cattle Units Animal

1. Animal Management Centre (AM) 2. Animal Science Laboratories (AS) 3. Cotswold Dog Spa (EQ) 4. Dog Agility Arena (DAA) 5. Veterinary Nursing Centre (VN) 6. Walled Animal Collection (WG) Equine (EQ) 1. Equine Centre 2. Equine Science Laboratories 3. Equine Therapy Centre 4. Equine Restaurant 5. Hartpury Arena 6. Rider Performance Centre 7. 2. Gloucester Rugby Academy 3. Hartpury-RFC Clubhouse 4. Modern Pentathlon Shooting Range 5. Golf Driving Range 6. Rugby and Football Pitches Other 1. College Learning Centre (FEC/CLC) 2. University Learning Centre (ULC) 3. Mark Davison Teaching Centre (MDC) Sports (SA) 1. Sports Academy

We hope you have a fantastic time at university. Enjoy yourself, make friends and study hard. Take every opportunity on offer, you never know where it’ll take you. Connect with us on social and let us know what you’re up to. #HartpuryFamily #HartpuryFreshers

Equine Assisted Activities Area (EAAA)*

4. Graze Restaurant 5. Red & Black Café 6. Main Car Park 7. 8. Student Zone 9. Reception 10. Legends Bar 11. Uni Study Lounge 12. SU (Students' Union) Toilets Hartpury House (A-HH)

19

*Opens in 2019

Hartpury University, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE T: 01452 702345 | F: 01452 700620 E: admissions@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpury.ac.uk