Postgraduate Open Day, 13 July 2024
About this in-person event
Begin your postgraduate journey at our on-campus Open Day.
"Is postgraduate study right for me? Can I really make it happen?" The answer is yes. Our Open Day is where you'll get answers to all your burning questions. Find out how to turn your postgraduate dream into reality.
Walk through our doors to be greeted by our friendly academics, support staff and students ready to help you however they can.
The Open Day is your opportunity to:
- Discover how you’ll finance your studies
- Attend talks about your course and other hot topics
- See what the university has to offer with a campus tour
- Find out what university is like first-hand from our student ambassadors
Schedule/programme
We'll continue to update the details of our talks and tours as we approach the event.
General talks and tours
Explore aspects of postgraduate life at the University of Bradford through helpful talks and tours.
Postgraduate Finance Information
10:40 - 11:10 and 12:00 - 12:30
Discover the range of financial support available to you as a postgraduate student, including the Postgraduate Master's Loan.
Campus Tours
Every 30 minutes from 10:30 (last tour leaves at 13:00).
Accommodation Tours
Every 30 minutes from 10:30 (last tour leaves at 13:00).
Library Tours
10:30 - 11:15 and 12:30 - 13:15.
Research talks
Discover your Research Potential
10:30 - 11:15
Join us for an inspirational session led by Professor Anant Paradkar, designed to explore the exciting journey of postgraduate research at the University of Bradford. This session aims to inspire and inform prospective postgraduate research students and anyone interested in our vibrant research community.
Writing a Research Proposal
11:20 - 12:05
One of the most important parts of a successful PhD application is the research proposal. In this talk, you will be given useful tips and advice in planning, drafting and presenting your proposal.
If you can't attend this event in person, you can join our research talks online.
Engineering and Digital Technologies - talks and tours
Explore our dynamic mix of core engineering disciplines and creative technologies.
| Session | Session time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management and Renewable and Sustainable Energy | 10:40 - 12:00 | Talk - details to come. |
| Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Science and Technology, Cyber Security | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - Explore some of the critical issues surrounding AI, big data and cyber security in the context of 5G and 6G networks. |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - Discover how we are at the forefront of AI innovation, with groundbreaking research and transformative technological advancements. |
| Engineering (Advanced) Biomedical | 11:20 - 12:20 | Tour |
| Engineering (Advanced) Chemical and Petroleum | 11:20 - 12:20 | Tour |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Civil and Structural, Digital Civil, and Constructions and Project Management | 11:20 - 12:20 | Tour |
| Filmmaking | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - Discover how a postgraduate course in filmmaking can prepare you for a range of roles in the creative sector. |
| Satellite Systems Engineering | 12:40 - 13:10 | Talk - Learn about the serious concerns the satellite business faces, including sustainability and crowded orbits. |
Health Studies - talks and tours
Discover how our highly regarded, high quality education and training is tailored to meet the needs of the healthcare workforce.
| Session | Session time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Health | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Healthcare Leadership | 12:00 - 13:00 | Talk - An interactive workshop that will explore what quality in healthcare means to people. |
Life Sciences - talks and tours
Learn more about our cutting-edge research, modern and well equipped laboratories and extensive links with industry and business.
| Session | Session time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Cancer Therapeutics | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Archaeology and Forensic Sciences | 11:20 - 12:20 | Tour - Visit our outstanding teaching and research facilities. Meet current students and ask questions about the courses. |
| Pharmacy (Foundations in Pharmacy Practice and Advanced Pharmacy Practice) | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control MSc | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Biosciences | 12:00 - 12:30 | Talk - details to come. |
| Physician Associate | 12:00 - 12:30 | Talk - details to come. |
| Chemistry: Analytical Sciences MSc and Material Chemistry MSc | 12:40 - 13:10 | Tour - Explore the Analytical Center's state-of-the-art instruments, from single crystal XRD to NMR and Raman. |
Management, Law & Social Sciences - talks and tours
Whether you're interested in studying law, business or social sciences, find out more about our engaging and innovative courses that produce accomplished, job-ready graduates.
| Session | Session time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance including FinTech | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Business & Management including International | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Social Work | 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Entrepreneurship in Practice | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Marketing | 11:20 - 11:50 | Talk - details to come. |
| Human Resource Management | 12:00 - 12:30 | Talk - details to come. |
| Law (LLMs) | 12:00 - 12:30 | Talk - Explore the international legal issues surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including human rights, impact on the environment and who is liable. |
| Peace Studies and International Development | 12:40 - 13:10 | Talk - details to come. |
| Psychology |
12:40 -13:10 | Talk - We'll be using a common physics metaphor called 'the non-stick frying pan' to illustrate the impact of psychological innovations. This will help you gain an understanding of how psychologists look at the world and make a difference. |