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Things to do on the day

Saturday 15 August 2026
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Use the flag colours to help find your way around our campus

Chat to your Students’ Union

  • 10.30am – 3pm, Hall, The Catalyst 

Music Studio & Live Room Tour

  • 9.30am – 3pm, G013 Cadman Music Studios , Cadman Courtyard  orange flag

Visit Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre- and take a tour of the gym

  • 10am – 3pm, Sports Hall , Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre 

SMARTZONE- Try it out - design and laser-cut your own custom key ring or keepsake. Whether you're bold, crafty or just curious, this is your chance to jump in, try the tech and make something awesome.

  • 10am – 2.30pm, S007 3D Factory - Ground Floor , Mellor Building  blue flag

SMARTZONE -Dive into the future - try 3D scanning and instantly transform real world objects into stunning digital models. Its fast, futuristic and feels like magic happening right in front of you.

  • 10am – 2.30pm, S009, Mellor Building  blue flag

Visit our Games Interactive Zone

  • 10am – 11am, Film Theatre Foyer , Flaxman Building  green flag
  • 12pm – 1.30pm, Film Theatre Foyer , Flaxman Building  green flag
for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021