Whether you’re looking for somewhere to study quietly, or eat your lunch and socialise between lectures, it can sometimes be impossible to find a suitable seat during busy periods. This priority aims to address this issue for all students, ensuring that there are alternative places which are welcoming and comfortable for students to go to when buildings such as the Library become busy.   

See our action plan

Action

Progress

Complete a space audit across campus to clarify what spaces are available.

Complete

Update the Campus Map to show spaces with microwaves and the new student lounges.

Complete

Make a video advertising available spaces to students both on and off-campus.

In progress

Ensure student input in the creation of new spaces so that these spaces reflect the wants and needs of students using previous research.

In progress

Gain more spaces for student lounges ahead of term one.

Complete

Gain spaces for more student lounges across both term one and term two.

In progress

Work with local businesses in Egham to allow student group bookings in these spaces.

In progress

Work with local businesses in Egham to allow student study spaces to be prioritised within their venues.

In progress

Have a departmental common room in every department across the University for students.

In progress

Open theatre and rehearsal spaces for performing arts student group bookings out of timetabled hours.

In progress

Check back soon for updates!