Study Spaces

University Road, central campusLink opens in a new window

Opening timesLink opens in a new window

Students (Monday-Sunday) 07.00 to 22.00

• Access to a ground floor student kitchen with microwaves, sink and hydroboil.
• Ground floor student printing area (rear exit side).
• The Agora is the large engagement space on the ground floor at the front of the building which includes a student social learning area and café.
• The mezzanine area offers student social learning space.
• Student social learning spaces are also distributed around the building in small clusters through floors 1 – 4. These areas are identified by the orange furniture.

Please note that there are also departmental clusters within the building, and the student social learning spaces in these areas are for the departmental students’ priority use. You can tell if you are in a departmental space by the green floor surface.

Rootes building, off the PiazzaLink opens in a new window

Closing from November 2025

Learning Grid 1

University House, 1st and 2nd floor, off the atriumLink opens in a new window

Opening Times

A dedicated study space open to all students.

Closing from November 2025

Learning Grid 2

University House, 1st floor, off the cafeLink opens in a new window

  Library Road, central campusLink opens in a new window

Opening TimesLink opens in a new window 

24 hours

5 floors which are zoned into silent, quiet and collaborativeLink opens in a new window areas.

Cold food and hot drinks are permitted throughout. Hot food is only permitted in 'The Eating Place' on the ground floor.

PCs and print, scan and copy machines can be found throughout the building.

The main Library building offers a series of dedicated study rooms including:

• Accessible Study Rooms - One on each floor: bookable roomsLink opens in a new window for students registered with disability services.
• The Eating Place - Ground floor, near Café Library: a dedicated study space with self-catering facilities including access to microwaves and hot water.
• Study Lounge - Floor 1, near Library bridge entrance: a collaborative area with views over Library Road.
• Breathing Space - Floor 1: This relaxation room is a place for quiet reflection and a break from study.
• Co-creation space Link opens in a new window- Floor 2: A space where students can work in partnership with academic colleagues, professional services and each other. This is a flexi-space so is only available for general study outside of bookings.
• Teaching Grid Link opens in a new window- Floor 2: This is aflexi-spaceso is only available for general study outside of bookings.
• Training Room - Floor 2: This is aflexi-spaceso is only available for general study outside of bookings.
• Seminar Room - Floor 2: This is aflexi-spaceso is only available for general study outside of bookings.
• Silent Study Rooms - Floor 2: There are 2 silent study rooms on the floor 2 extension.
• Wolfson Research Exchange - Floor 3: Specifically for Postgraduate Research students. Bookable seminar roomsLink opens in a new window (x3) for research-led events. Lockers available on a termly basis. Small kitchen area dispensing hot and cold water with complimentary tea, coffee and sugar (hot food is not permitted).

University Road, central campusLink opens in a new window

(Monday-Sunday) 08.00 to 22.00

Open spaces spread over 2 floors, including bench seating, counter seating, and seating booths to aid with individual or group study sessions.

Junction, central campusLink opens in a new window

Specifically for Postgraduate students. 

• A dedicated study space with desks and seating.
• A bookable roomLink opens in a new window for students registered with disability services.
• PCs and print, scan and copy machines.
• Bookable spaceLink opens in a new window for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshops.
• Relaxation room for time away from study to recharge and refresh

  Chemistry building atrium, off Library bridgeLink opens in a new window

An open space for all with bench seating and tables.

Access to vending machines.

  Social Sciences buildingLink opens in a new window

An open space for all with desks and seating.

Located close to Café Social where food and drink can be purchased.

  Students' Union building, off the PiazzaLink opens in a new window

A light and spacious area with plenty of seats and tables to study or relax.

The SU food and drink outletsLink opens in a new window can be accessed from The Atrium along with the PharmacyLink opens in a new window, HairdressersLink opens in a new window, Unitemps Link opens in a new windowand the University's student post room.

To book a space at The Atrium, email:

  Above Rootes Grocery Store, central campusLink opens in a new window

Open to all, the SU offers a number of seating areas throughout.

The Green Room has a relaxed and quiet atmosphere and a Free Breakfast Club every Tuesday from 8.30am during Term time.

  University Road, central campusLink opens in a new window

Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00

A relaxed space open to all with casual and comfy seating for studying, catching up, and relaxing.

Food and drinks are available from Benugo Bar & Kitchen Link opens in a new windowand Panda MamiLink opens in a new window.