There's more than just the library

Sometimes you might not feel up to studying in the library or at your desk - that's okay!

Our campus offers many more places to study and hidden quiet places that will help you focus and maintain productivity.

Charles Wilson Computer Suite – CW 304/305

You will need your student card to be able to swipe into this computer suite, but these rooms are left open until late and have plenty of computers available to all students. A big bonus is that it's very close to Chi and Delicious, offering an alternative to the Library Café. If you like studying in the evening, this could be the spot for you.

Adrian Computer Suite - ADR 227

The computer suite in Adrian is typically used for booked teaching slots; however, students can use the room for study when it's available. It's very quiet and has plenty of desk space to work as well. Although probably better for working individually, there is plenty of space to work in groups.

Bennett Building Common Rooms – Ground Floor BEN G85a and First Floor BEN F75b

These study rooms are a lot more open-planned and have spaces to work that are free of computers, and are great for group study as they are not silent zones. With access to university printers and large desks, these spaces are perfect for getting together with your coursemates and working together between lectures. There are also seminar rooms open to students during term time as well.  These spaces do typically close at 5pm, so it's not really a place to work in the evening.

Tips and Tricks

The University updates when study spaces are booked out on their website, so you can make sure you don’t get interrupted by a tutorial in the middle of a study session.

Also, university computer availability is available to anyone with a UoL App on their phone. The app uses a traffic light system to show computer availability in all their common areas, and displays the exact number of computers left in real-time, so you can pick the quietest available spot.

Off campus

Oadby Student Village

If you're looking for something a little closer to home, we've also got study spaces in Oadby Student Village! Olive Banks Study Suite has a group study zone and a computer suite.

Looking after your well-being during exam season is just as important as studying. Changing the scenery and finding somewhere else to focus on your studies can actually increase your motivation and reduce anxiety. Also, remember to take breaks like going for a short walk or nipping to a café nearby to refuel ❤️