University study spaces

In addition to Library study spaces, there are a variety of other places to study across the University's campuses.

IT Services maintains a number of IT rooms across the University. To find out where they are,  please look at IT classrooms and study areas.

University study spaces (PDF , 472kb)  a PDF listing places to study, with locations identified on University campus maps.

There are many teaching/seminar rooms that can be used for group study when not in use for teaching. To request a room for use, please contact the Timetabling Office via the Student Booking Form.

Group and single studies in the Library can be booked online in advance, through the Library Catalogue.  Further information on study space in the Library and Archives, including the Harry Fairhurst building, can be found on the Library's Studying page.

Study spaces

Alcuin College: B Henry’s Bar

Location H on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)    

 Extended access is available at the following times
  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: after 16.00
  • Saturday and Sunday: All day

Please avoid peak mealtime and bar service periods.

Alcuin Porters will provide access if it is locked.

Careers Service: Information Room

Location F on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Monday-Friday 10.00-17.00 during term-time

Has desk space, easy chairs and networked PCs

Derwent College: Library study room on the 1st floor     
Location J on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

24 hour access (unless pre-booked)

Langwith Porters will provide access if it is locked.

Derwent College: Dining Hall

Location J on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

24 hour access

Please avoid peak mealtime and bar service periods.

James College: McQs Bar

Location D on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Monday – Sunday: 08.30 – 17.00

Please avoid peak mealtime and bar service periods.

James College: Roger Kirk Centre balcony

Location C on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Monday – Thursday: 08.30 – 19.00

Friday: 08.30 – 17.30

Newly-refurbished with soft seating, wireless network access and additional electrical sockets for laptops.

Please avoid peak mealtime and bar service periods.

James College: study room in the College Nucleus G045b

Location B on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Monday – Sunday: 07.00 – 24.00

Langwith College: The Courtyard

Location I on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 23.00

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - late.

Langwith College: quiet study area on the C Block Corridor (next to PC rooms)

Location I on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

24 hour access.
Law and Management: Atrium

Heslington East
Monday - Friday: 09.15 - 1815

Designed to provide a touch-down and social learning space. Caffe Society coffee bar is open Monday - Friday: 08.30 – 16.00.

Library & Archives

Location G on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Information available from the Studying page on the Library website.

New Building Student Study Centre, Heslington Village

Location K on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

Monday - Sunday:  08.00 - 18.00

The building is wireless-enabled, and furnished with study tables and chairs for around 130 people. Space is available for individual study as well as workspace for small groups. A common room area has been provided with informal seating and vending machines for drinks and snacks.

Ron Cooke Hub

Heslington East

24 hour access

In addition to the Atrium, there are:

  • 2 study decks on the first floor, with networked PCs
  • 3 study pods available for group sizes between 8-18. The pods are bookable through the Hub reception when not in use.

Vanbrugh College: Dining hall

Location E on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

24 hour access

Please avoid peak mealtime and bar service periods.

Wentworth Porters will provide access if it is locked.

Note that access has been extended from the normal 08.00 – 20.00 hours.

Wentworth College: Reading Room

Location A on Campus Map (PDF , 392kb)

24 hour access for all graduate students.