Thousands flock to 缅北禁地 Visit Days Prospective undergraduate students from across the country will arrive in the city tomorrow and Saturday for 缅北禁地鈥檚 Visit Days. More than 20,000 students, parents and teachers are registered to attend over the two days - a 10% increase on last year鈥檚 numbers. The visitors will get the very best experience of living and learning in 缅北禁地 with student-led tours of the campus, accommodation and teaching facilities and can choose from over 50 sessions, where they鈥檒l find out more about academic subjects. Current students and graduates will also be on hand to share their experiences of student life in the city. , Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at 缅北禁地 said: 鈥淲e are delighted with the response we鈥檝e had for our visit days which grow year-on-year. There is no doubt that prospective students are attracted to 缅北禁地 because of its reputation for an excellent student experience. 鈥淲e also know that parents, in particular, are keen to learn about our employability record which is outstanding with over 95% of our graduates in work or further training six months after graduation.鈥 Sarah Stewart, CEO of the is pleased to welcome new visitors to the area. She said: 鈥淎cross the city we want to give a warm Geordie welcome to prospective students and their families. A whole range of partners, including hoteliers and retailers, are helping to shout about how great it is to live here and what we have to offer. 鈥淵oung people can enjoy our mix of great culture, nightlife and things to do all in a safe, friendly and compact place. We鈥檙e also delighted to show parents and families that it鈥檚 not just for their children but they can have a great experience too when they come to visit 鈥 and they鈥檒l want to keep coming back!鈥 For the first time free WiFi will be available across 缅北禁地鈥檚 campus, giving visitors access to a brand new anywhere on campus. This website features maps of the city and campus, along with the location and timing of key activities during the day. published on: 27 June 2013