TRI DUC ENGLISH ✦ ACADEMIC EDGE UNIT 18 EDITION College and university: The UK system Campus facilities · Academic structures · University life vocabulary — Navigating higher education A. Places Key locations around a typical UK university campus: Location Definition Halls of residence A college building where students live. Administration Building The main offices of the university, often shortened to 'admin'. Faculty Building (e.g., Arts Faculty) A group of departments or schools in a college which specialise in a particular group of subjects. Great Hall A large hall where graduation ceremonies and other important events are held. Student Union A building specially used by students to meet socially; the term also refers to the organisation of students which arranges social events and offers other services. School (e.g., School of Engineering) Part of a college or university specialising in a particular subject or group of subjects. Lecture Theatre A large hall with rows of seats, where lectures are held. Other Key Places University Health Centre, University Bookshop, Cafeteria, University Library, Sports grounds. B. People, structures and activities Dr Ward, Adviser to International Students, is giving an introductory session for new international postgraduate students in the Department of English Language at Wanscow. Dr Ward: Let me tell you about the staff. The Head of Department is Professor Bradley. He will be giving some of the postgraduate seminars as well as giving some of the first-semester lectures . Then there are two Senior Lecturers . They'll be handling lectures and tutorials . Then there are six lecturers — they're all listed in your information pack. You'll also meet our Research Assistant, Angela Gorski, and there are four research students doing PhDs. Each of you will be given a personal tutor , who will be one of us...   Student: Is the personal tutor the same as our dissertation supervisor ?   Dr Ward: No. You'll be given a supervisor when you choose your dissertation topic. He or she'll supervise you during the spring semester and the summer vacation . Your personal tutor looks after your general academic...