Study space

Our campus offers lots of space to study, with a wide range of facilities that will suit everyone’s needs. Whether you need to book a room for group study, find a silent spot in the library or meet informally whilst still accessing screens and printers, the ideal study space is never far away.

The Library

The library is situated at the heart of the campus and offers a range of study space - supporting group study, silent study informal study/meeting space. We also offer a wellbeing area to take time out and enjoy some of the best views of campus. The Library is zoned to create different types of study environment for students. Please respect the rights of others to study in the zone of their choice by sticking to the rules for each zone.

Library Level 2: Enquiry

Phones switched to silent (use stairwells for calls).
Please clear rubbish into the bins.
No food is to be consumed in the library. You may drink cold and covered hot drinks.

Library Level 3: Quiet Study

Minimal conversations are allowed but keep it brief.
Phones switched to silent (use stairwells for calls).
Please clear rubbish into the bins.
No food is to be consumed in the library. You may drink cold and hot drinks.

Library Level 4: Silent Study

Individual silent study only in open areas.
Talking is not allowed.
Phones switched to silent (use stairwells for calls).
Please clear rubbish into the bins.
No food is to be consumed in the library. You may drink cold and hot drinks.

Book a library study space

There are many study spaces on Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the library which do not need to be booked. However, it is possible to book Group Study Rooms and the Training and Study Suite on Level 3.

Find out more and book a study space

Campus Central Study Zone

The Campus Central Study Zone is temporarily closed. It contains a variety of different types of study furniture including group study facilities, study desks and benches. There are also printing facilities in the area. Alternative study options and printing facilities can be found across campus as detailed on this page.

Empty space = study space

Beyond the library, you can make use of study facilities in Campus Central, use our Haldane’s dining room or access any teaching room that isn’t in use. We have a range of computer labs across campus – which be accessed any time if not booked for teaching.

Laptop borrowing

If you don't have your own device, you can borrow laptops from the cabinets inside the library building. This Autumn Semester there will be two new locations for laptop loans, one new laptop loan cabinet in the Study Zone and one in Pathfoot.

Find out more about borrowing laptops