Centre for Health Innovation Stafford Open Days

Step inside our immersive learning environment and experience our multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. Our Centre for Health Innovation is a close-knit community for aspiring healthcare professionals in the county town of Stafford.

Winter Open Days

Can't make the October Open day? We'll also be running an Open Day on Saturday 28 November. Sign-up to get notified when booking is available.

Campus tours

We offer bespoke, one-to-one tours of our student village at Stoke-on-Trent campus and tours of Stafford Centre for Health Innovation all year round so you can see University at a time that suits you.

Why go to an Open Day at Stafford Centre for Health Innovation?

What you'll do on the day

Explore your course and speak with our healthcare professionals

Our subject spotlight sessions give you insight into what'll be like to study here. Take part in hands-on activities and try out different clinical techniques.Your lecturers will cover modules you'll study, what a typical semester looks like, and how you'll be prepared for work.

Join us for a live simulation

This is not your average open day! Not only will you have the chance to get to grips with our cutting edge kit during course talks, but you'll immerse yourself in medical journeys played out by paramedics, nurses, operating department practitioners, and midwives.

See how you'll be supported and meet the student community

You'll be supported throughout your time at Staffordshire. Ask about how help you settle in, support with your studies and wellbeing and much more. Chat to students and learn how they've kickstarted their career journey in the health sector.

Attend informational talks

Placements and your future career

Students gain professional work-related experience through placements (in UK or abroad), internships, live projects and professional practice. Graduates have careers support for life.

Managing your finances

Learn about tuition fees, loans, living expenses and how best to budget. See how you can earn while you learn with quality part-time work opportunities through our student employment agency Unitemps.

Your student experience

Join us for the Student Panel, a Q&A session where health students share real insights on university life. from commuting and balancing studies to finding your place as a mature student.

Drop-in activities

Your application journey

Get advice on entry requirements, writing personal statements, and how to apply, so you can breeze through the application process and become one of our offer holders. You can also hear about alternative pathways into university life.

Meet our student community

Visit the Atrium to speak to our Students Union, to discover how you can get involved in our wider clubs and societies, make friends beyond your normal circles, and build your student community.

Student life and support

Explore the support services that will shape your unique university experience, tailored around your needs. We'll be here to support you with health and wellbeing, money advice, academic support and much more.

Meet your lecturers

Ask questions, explore stands and get a feel for the subject that will shape your future career. You’ll meet healthcare professionals who'll be teaching your course.

A female student is relaxing on the bed using her laptop in modern student accommodation

Find your home from home at the Student Village

Set within our nature reserve at our main campus in Stoke-on-Trent, the Student Village has over 1,000 rooms to suit your lifestyle and budget. From a sociable apartment or homely townhouse to a private studio - all rooms come with your own bathroom. We also offer guaranteed accommodation to eligible first year students.

With 24/7 security and controlled access to all accommodation blocks and a dedicated ResLife team you'll feel safe and supported. What's more, your rent covers utilities, superfast WiFi, membership to our campus gym, and contents insurance.

You'll also discover the Student Hub - a brand-new community space for all students whether you're living on campus or commuting. See where you'll relax with friends, study, and get involved in events and activities.

ODP students are woking on a mannequin patient — See the medical kit you'll be using

Paramedics students wearing uniform are wheeling out a patient — Learn about student healthcare roles

Healthcare students are working together on a simulated patient — Get hands-on in the clinic

Healthcare students are working together on a dummy patient in a simmersive room — Take part in a simmersive exercise

Student healthcare students are in the clinical room listening to a lecturer — Meet healthcare lecturers

A female healthcare student is using a VR headset — Use our VR facilities

A group of students are walking through the Stafford social space — Tour campus

Students are walking outside the village hub chatting, one has a bicycle — Tour the student village at Stoke-on-Trent

A female student with blonde hair is standing infront of her desk in student accommodation — Discover student accommodation at Stoke-on-Trent

Plan your Open Day Visit

How to get to Stafford campus

You'll find the registration point in the atrium of the Centre for Health Innovation.

Train

If you're travelling by train, you'll get off at Stafford railway station.

We'll signpost you to our free return shuttle bus which runs regularly between Stafford station and our Stafford Campus on Open Days.

Car

Our Stafford campus is easily reached from the M6 motorway and the A34. To get to the Stafford Campus, Centre for Health Innovation use the postcode ST18 0YB.

Parking

Parking is available at the Stafford campus main car park and is free on Open Days.

Charging

Electric Vehicle Charging is available at our Stafford campus on the main car park

FAQS

What should I wear to an Open Day?

Choose comfy, casual clothes and shoes as you’ll be walking between talks and campus tours. Check the weather forecast a few days before and dress for the conditions as you'll probably be going outside to check out the local area. Most importantly, wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable. What you wear won’t affect your university application, so no pressure!

Do I need to book onto an Open Day to attend?

Yes, booking is essential. When you book, we’ll send you an online programme before the event so you can plan your day and secure your place in popular sessions like subject immersions and student life talks.

How do I make the most of an Open Day?

Top tips for making the most of your Open Day:

Plan your sessions in advance. Use the online programme we’ll email before the event to decide which talks and activities you want to attend. Prioritise the sessions that matter most to you.
Tell us about any special requirements or disabilities. If you have any special requirements or disabilities, contact us ahead of time so we can make sure everything is ready for you.
Prepare your questions. Make a checklist of questions for lecturers, current students, and support staff to get the answers you need.
Think about who to bring. Bringing a parent or supporter can be really helpful. We run dedicated sessions for them, offering tips on how they can support you through your university journey.

Two students dressed casually are sitting on a stone bench outside

Life in Staffordshire

With plenty to do and see and affordable cost of living - Staffordshire has something for everyone.

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Chat to a student

Message one of our current students now to find out more about life at University of Staffordshire.

Contact us

If you have any questions about attending one of our Open Days, get in touch today.