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Stafford Open Day programme

Uncover the amazing opportunities awaiting you once you become a Nursing Practice, Midwifery, Paramedic Science or Operating Department Practice student.

You’ll get to follow a patient’s journey as different health teams treat them following an accident. You can also try your hand at clinical techniques inside our skills labs.

You’re in charge. Plan your day.

Subject sessions

General talks

Drop in activities

Where to park

Catering

9:00am

Registration

Ready to start exploring? Register at the main entrance of the Centre for Health Innovation.

9:30am-9:45am

Welcome to your day

Location: CH005

We will introduce you to our innovative five-stage approach to simulation, which builds your real-world skills and confidence. You will also get a brief overview of the rest of the Open Day.

9:45am-11:00am

Subject simulation

Location: CH001

Immerse yourself in a patient’s journey as health teams spring into action to treat them following an accident.

Our simulated emergency will be led by current students and staff, who will show you the crucial roles played by paramedics, nurses, operating department practitioners and midwives. You’ll get the chance to be involved too.

11:00am-11:30am

Your student experience

Location: CH005

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.

Discover how you can get involved in clubs and societies, sports activities and volunteering opportunities. It’s an ideal way to make new friends and build your student community.

11:45am-12:15pm

Your subject spotlights

Location:

Adult nursing: CH124
Mental Health Nursing: CH129
Childrens Nursing: CH130
Midwifery: CH122
Operating Department Practice (ODP): CH128
Paramedic Science: CH005/007

What to expect

Your essential guide to your chosen subject. You can find out about our range of placements and what they involve. We will also give you an insight into what to expect on your course and our graduate outcomes.

12:15pm-1:00pm

Put your skills to the test

Location:

Adult nursing: CH004
Mental Health Nursing: CH016
Childrens Nursing: CH135
Midwifery: CH006
Operating Department Practice (ODP): CH002
Paramedic Science: CH001

What to expect

Take part in hands-on activities in our skills labs. You can try out different clinical techniques and learn about anything from intubation to infection control.

1:15pm-1:45pm

Managing your finances

Location: CH005

Our unmissable talk will bust some of the myths about tuition fees and student debt. We’ll also cover student loans and details of our bursaries and scholarships which help make studying affordable.

You can get tips on your money too – including budgeting for accommodation, travel and living expenses – and explore opportunities to find part-time work.

1:45pm-2:15pm

Placement and your future career

Location: CH005

Discover why students rated us 3rd in the UK for career prospects (2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards). During our talk, we’ll introduce you to an array of projects that help you gain industry exposure, build professional connections and prepare you for your dream career.

You can also explore some brilliant placements, including the chance to gain healthcare experience abroad. Our student employment agency Unitemps offers opportunities to work while you study as well.

Drop in activities

9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Library

Your application journey

Meet our pre-application and admissions teams to get expert advice on applying, writing personal statements and understanding entry requirements. You can even start your application journey on the day. We’ll cover alternative pathways as well, such as our Step Up to HE programme.

Supporting your student experience

Chat to our Student Life Team about your unique needs and find out more about our comprehensive support services. Areas include wellbeing, student inclusion, cost-of-living help and academic support.

Explore our Student Village

We have an innovative way to explore our brand-new student village during Open Days. Visitors can step into the heart of our accommodation using Virtual Reality headsets, offering a fully immersive 360° sneak peek inside our gold classic room offering — as if you're standing right in the centre of it. It’s the next best thing to being there!

But that’s not all — we’ve taken innovation a step further by integrating our accommodation layout into StaffsVerse, our custom-built virtual campus available on the popular game Fortnite. Whether you're a gamer or just curious, you can walk through the village, interact with key outdoor space to immerse yourself and gain a feel of the layout.

1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: The Atrium

Meet your lecturers

Ask questions, explore stands and get a feel for the subject that will shape your future career. You’ll also meet the knowledgeable and talented academic staff who will be teaching your course.

Car parking

You can park for free at our Stafford campus on Open Days.

Our Stafford campus is easily reached from the M6 motorway and the A34.

Sat nav

Centre for Health Innovation, Blackheath Lane: ST18 0YB
Stafford Business Village, Dyson Way: ST18 0TW

These postcodes will take you to our buildings but not directly to the site entrances. Please note they are for guidance only.

Catering

Dudley's

Opening hours: 8:30-3:00pm

Dudley’s Café offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with expertly crafted artisan coffee and a variety of refreshing chilled drinks like frappes and smoothies.

Our deli-bar features fresh sandwiches, tempting pastries, and a wide selection of cakes, including seasonal specials. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee, enjoying lunch, or indulging in something sweet, we have something to satisfy every craving.