Building work has begun in the Students' Union as we embark on a two month project to create a space more suited to the way students use the Union.

Central to the project is the creation of a single point of contact for all Union services - the Union Helpdesk. Rialto will become our new central helpdesk that will provide you with access to all of our services. Previously clubs, societies, expense claims, disciplinarians, mini-bus booking, NUS Extra sales and more have all been located at multiple points around the building.

This meant that students were often being bounced around the Students' Union when they had queries and this new single point of contact is aimed at fixing that. Now, all your services are available in one location with our back office function moved out of the way but still easily accessible for when you need support.

Work underway in the old Rialto space.

Concept of the new Helpdesk.

Architect's plan of the redesigned Rialto space including Helpdesk.

View Full Image

Changes to Reception

The current reception will be turned into a seating area to replace Rialto with all the services currently offered from here relocated to the new single helpdesk upstairs in Rialto. This space will be ideal as a break out study space or just meeting friends with lots of plug sockets for you to charge your mobile devices around the entire area.

Architect's plan of the old reception area.

View Full Image

You can keep up-to-date with all the changes across the Union on our dedicated Union Upgrade site.