Offer Holder Day at Penrhyn Road campus – Saturday 8 March 2025

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Trading game
How do people make decisions when resources are limited? Join us for an interactive social experiment on economic behaviour.

Activity 2: Growing pains!
What are the effects of economic growth – the good, the bad and the ugly? Discover how to measure economic activity and analyse its impact on people's lives.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: The Power of Communication
Explore the worlds of creative mastery, communication and teamwork. Join us for an immersive experience that dives deep into the psychology of human connection. Discover the secrets behind effective communication: learn about non-verbal cues, active listening and the art of persuasion.

Activity 2: Personality: what makes us unique?
Dive into a personality quiz and explore how these insights may be used in a variety of settings, including social environments and the workplace. You and your future classmates will then discuss the 'Big Five' dimensions of personality and how these help psychologists to understand behaviour. 

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Semantics, social media and social research
Social media is a vibrant space where people share opinions and debate key issues. As criminologists and sociologists, we can analyse these digital conversations to understand public attitudes and social dynamics. In this session, we'll demonstrate how to use social media data to explore topics ranging from social inequality to riots and knife crime, showcasing how the digital world is transforming social research.

Activity 2: Don't panic! Exploring the wild world of moral outrage
Join us as we explore the captivating world of moral panics – moments when society's fears and outrage go viral, often saying more about us than about the so-called 'threats' we face. From the frenzy of historical witch hunts to the moral backlash against 90s rave culture and even the controversy surrounding Dungeons & Dragons, we'll uncover the patterns that drive these episodes. Together, we'll examine how societies create villains, fuel hysteria, and eventually move on, leaving a fascinating legacy of fear, culture and control.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Semantics, social media and social research
Social media is a vibrant space where people share opinions and debate key issues. As criminologists and sociologists, we can analyse these digital conversations to understand public attitudes and social dynamics. In this session, we'll demonstrate how to use social media data to explore topics ranging from social inequality to riots and knife crime, showcasing how the digital world is transforming social research.

Activity 2: Don't panic! Exploring the wild world of moral outrage
Join us as we explore the captivating world of moral panics – moments when society's fears and outrage go viral, often saying more about us than about the so-called 'threats' we face. From the frenzy of historical witch hunts to the moral backlash against 90s rave culture and even the controversy surrounding Dungeons & Dragons, we'll uncover the patterns that drive these episodes. Together, we'll examine how societies create villains, fuel hysteria, and eventually move on, leaving a fascinating legacy of fear, culture and control.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Trading game
How do people make decisions when resources are limited? Join us for an interactive social experiment on economic behaviour.

Activity 2: Growing pains!
What are the effects of economic growth – the good, the bad and the ugly? Discover how to measure economic activity and analyse its impact on people's lives.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Trading game
How do people make decisions when resources are limited? Join us for an interactive social experiment on economic behaviour.

Activity 2: Growing pains!
What are the effects of economic growth – the good, the bad and the ugly? Discover how to measure economic activity and analyse its impact on people's lives.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: The Power of Communication
Explore the worlds of creative mastery, communication and teamwork. Join us for an immersive experience that dives deep into the psychology of human connection. Discover the secrets behind effective communication: learn about non-verbal cues, active listening and the art of persuasion.

Activity 2: Dark Personality
What is a dark personality and how do we know whether the person sitting next to us has one? And how can a set of personality traits both contribute to commercial success and/or an increased likelihood of violence?

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Guilty or not guilty?
Act as a member of a jury and consider legal, ethical and moral arguments and dilemmas. Listen to evidence from defendants faced with a choice; commit a crime or allow others to suffer. Did they break the Law?

Activity 2: No win, no fee!
Design your own negligence case; step inside the courtroom to explore issues associated with personal injury liability. Be the lawyer, hear the evidence and decide: Do they have a case? Would you take it? How would you win?

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Guilty or not guilty?
Act as a member of a jury and consider legal, ethical and moral arguments and dilemmas. Listen to evidence from defendants faced with a choice; commit a crime or allow others to suffer. Did they break the Law?

Activity 2: No win, no fee!
Design your own negligence case; step inside the courtroom to explore issues associated with personal injury liability. Be the lawyer, hear the evidence and decide: Do they have a case? Would you take it? How would you win?

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: Guilty or not guilty?
Act as a member of a jury and consider legal, ethical and moral arguments and dilemmas. Listen to evidence from defendants faced with a choice; commit a crime or allow others to suffer. Did they break the Law?

Activity 2: No win, no fee!
Design your own negligence case; step inside the courtroom to explore issues associated with personal injury liability. Be the lawyer, hear the evidence and decide: Do they have a case? Would you take it? How would you win?

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: The power of communication
Explore the worlds of creative mastery, communication and teamwork. Join us for an immersive experience that dives deep into the psychology of human connection. Discover the secrets behind effective communication: learn about non-verbal cues, active listening, and the art of persuasion.

Activity 2: Personality: what makes us unique?
Dive into a personality quiz and explore how these insights may be used in a variety of settings, including social environments and the workplace. You and your future classmates will then discuss the 'Big Five' dimensions of personality and how these help psychologists to understand behaviour.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: The Power of Communication
Explore the worlds of creative mastery, communication and teamwork. Join us for an immersive experience that dives deep into the psychology of human connection. Discover the secrets behind effective communication: learn about non-verbal cues, active listening, and the art of persuasion.

Activity 2: Dive into the depths of emotions and behaviours
Be part of this exhilarating exploration into the realms of cognition and emotion. Immerse yourself in hands-on activities and discover the transformative journey in understanding psychology and the art of counselling.

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.45pm

Course experience

Activity 1: The Power of Communication
Explore the worlds of creative mastery, communication and teamwork. Join us for an immersive experience that dives deep into the psychology of human connection. Discover the secrets behind effective communication: learn about non-verbal cues, active listening and the art of persuasion.

Activity 2: Dark Personality
What is a dark personality and how do we know whether the person sitting next to us has one? And how can a set of personality traits both contribute to commercial success and/or an increased likelihood of violence?

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–1pm

Session 2

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–4pm

Course experience – What's your diagnosis?

Become a real-life scientist for the day. Step into our fully-equipped medical laboratory and work on a real-life case study of a patient with an undiagnosed disease, follow their journey from diagnosis to sample preparation, microscopic analysis, surgery and finally aftercare.

You'll learn and carry out a number of key cutting-edge scientific techniques and will need to determine the outcome for the patient. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10am–1pm

Session 2

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–4pm

Course experience – What's your diagnosis?

Become a real-life scientist for the day. Step into our fully-equipped medical laboratory and work on a real-life case study of a patient with an undiagnosed disease, follow their journey from diagnosis to sample preparation, microscopic analysis, surgery and finally aftercare.

You'll learn and carry out a number of key cutting edge scientific techniques and will need to determine the outcome for the patient. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–1pm

Session 2

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–4pm

Course experience – What's your diagnosis?

Become a real-life scientist for the day. Step into our fully-equipped medical laboratory and work on a real-life case study of a patient with an undiagnosed disease, follow their journey from diagnosis to sample preparation, microscopic analysis, surgery and finally aftercare.

You'll learn and carry out a number of key cutting edge scientific techniques and will need to determine the outcome for the patient. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – The power of drugs

Come explore the fascinating world of drug discovery with us in our cutting-edge labs.

You will delve into the use of plant extracts in designing and crafting innovative medicines and pharmaceuticals. Gain insight into the diverse career pathways offered by degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, and Chemistry. And take home a Kingston University lab coat as a bonus!

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–1.30pm

Course experience – Crime uncovered: can you solve the case?

Step into our specialist labs and scene-of-crime house and help solve a mock crime. Gather evidence, analyse findings and work alongside future colleagues to find out whodunnit! You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – The power of drugs

Come explore the fascinating world of drug discovery with us in our cutting-edge labs. Delve into the use of plant extracts in designing and crafting innovative medicines and pharmaceuticals.

You will gain insight into the diverse career pathways offered by degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, and Chemistry. And take home a Kingston University lab coat as a bonus!

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – The power of drugs

Come explore the fascinating world of drug discovery with us in our cutting-edge labs. Delve into the use of plant extracts in designing and crafting innovative medicines and pharmaceuticals.

You will gain insight into the diverse career pathways offered by degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, and Chemistry. And take home a Kingston University lab coat as a bonus!

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – The power of drugs

Come explore the fascinating world of drug discovery with us in our cutting-edge labs. Delve into the use of plant extracts in designing and crafting innovative medicines and pharmaceuticals.

You will gain insight into the diverse career pathways offered by degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, and Chemistry. And take home a Kingston University lab coat as a bonus!

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – The power of drugs

Come explore the fascinating world of drug discovery with us in our cutting-edge labs. Delve into the use of plant extracts in designing and crafting innovative medicines and pharmaceuticals.

You will gain insight into the diverse career pathways offered by degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, and Chemistry. And take home a Kingston University lab coat as a bonus!

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1 

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Session 2

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.30pm

Course experience – Escape room

Come along to participate in a fun but educational session and use your knowledge to unlock our Pharmacy simulations suite.

Join us in our simulation suites and laboratories to discover how diseases are treated and prevented. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Session 2

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3pm

Course experience – Escape room

Come along to participate in a fun but educational session and use your knowledge to unlock our pharmacy simulations suite.
Join us in our simulation suites and laboratories to discover how diseases are treated and prevented. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

This course experience session will run twice and you can choose between the times below (the first session always tends to be busier).

Session 1

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Session 2 

• Registration: 12 noon
• Course experience session: 1.30pm–3.30pm

Course experience – Escape room

Come along to participate in a fun but educational session and use your knowledge to unlock our Pharmacy simulations suite.

Join us in our simulation suites and laboratories to discover how diseases are treated and prevented. You'll also get to take home your very own Kingston University lab coat.

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – Let's get physical, physical

Lunge into our sport and exercise laboratories and analyse the impact of exercising from a physiological and mechanical viewpoint. Through the session you'll gain experience of using real-world equipment and testing techniques in Sport and Exercise Science.

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – Let's get physical, physical

Lunge into our sport and exercise laboratories and analyse the impact of exercising from a physiological and mechanical viewpoint. Through the session you'll gain experience of using real-world equipment and testing techniques in Sport and Exercise Science.

• Registration: 9am
• Course experience session: 10.30am–12.30pm

Course experience – Let's get physical, physical

Lunge into our sport and exercise laboratories and analyse the impact of exercising from a physiological and mechanical viewpoint. Through the session you'll gain experience of using real-world equipment and testing techniques in Sport and Exercise Science.

Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) and Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6.

For further information, visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

From Surbiton station

• Leave the railway station via the main exit
• Cross the mini-roundabout to Claremont Road
• Take the 71, 281, K2 or K3 bus towards Kingston
• Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
• The Penrhyn Road campus is on the other side of the road

From Kingston station

• Leave the railway station via the main exit
• Cross at the lights in front of you on to Fife Road
• Turn left on to Castle Street
• At the end of Castle Street continue ahead on to Eden Street
• Cross the mini-roundabout to Brook Street
• Cross over at the lights and head right towards the roundabout
• Go straight over the roundabout on to Penrhyn Road
• Penrhyn Road campus is on your left opposite Surrey County Hall

The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses all run along Penrhyn Road and there are stops directly outside the main entrance. For further information, visit the Transport for London (TfL) website.

London buses do not accept cash, but you can pay using an Oyster travel card or with a contactless credit card. More information on fares and payments can be found on the TfL buses website.

We also run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors – KU1, KU2 and KU3 – which stops outside and links the campus with Kingston and Surbiton mainline stations, other campuses and halls of residence.

We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving. The University has limited on-site parking facilities and is free of charge during our Open Days. Places will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Additionally, physical pay to park facilities are installed at Penrhyn Road together with a pay-by-phone system known as 'Parkonomy'. Alternative parking in Kingston Town Centre can also be found on the Parkopedia website – which shows current availability and costs.

Free car parking is available on all sites for blue badge holders.

All car park users agree to the University car parking terms and conditions.

Cycle parking facilities and showers are available at this site.

View information on cycle routes around the University.

Heathrow and Gatwick international airports are the closest to Kingston, with coaches, buses and trains linking the airports with the town.

A free University shuttle bus will run throughout the Open Day every 20 minutes. Look out for our friendly student ambassadors in the brightly coloured tops who can help direct you.

The shuttle buses call at the following campuses and stops:

• Kingston Hill campus - Bus stop at the top of the steps that lead down to the Business School and Frank Lampl Building.
• Roehampton Vale campus - Bus stop, just outside the campus by the main road (A3). The bus returns to Kingston Hill, before continuing its circuit back into Kingston.
• Penrhyn Road campus - Closest bus stop to Knights Park campus. Bus stop outside the campus.
• Kingston town centre, on route to Penrhyn Road - Fairfield bus station (KT2 2PG). Stop B2 (near Kingston train station)
• Kingston town centre, on route to Kingston Hill - Cromwell Road bus station (KT2 6RD). Stop A2 (around the corner from Kingston train station)

The journey between Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road takes about 20 minutes (dependent on traffic).