Learning facilities
Here are some of the facilities you can access from day one that will enhance your studies :
Wi-Fi across campus Free IT support Laptops on 24-hour loan Computer suites with specialised software and equipment including 4k curved monitors A broad range of software that is free to use , including MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud Open access areas , printing and scanning facilities and group working areas
Institute of Marine Sciences ( IMS )
Students and researchers use our internationally renowned facilities to monitor and test marine environments and seawater . This includes looking at how humans impact marine ecosystems and how materials react to different marine environments .
Extreme environments laboratories
These help us understand , evaluate and enhance people ’ s comfort , performance and survival in extreme environments such as high altitudes , humid jungles and rough seas .
Bloomberg Suite
Access the same data , analytics and software used by over a quarter of a million finance professionals globally . Students monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trade virtually .
Replica courtroom
We are one of the few UK universities with a replica courtroom – a realistic copy of a Crown Court , where students can gain the practical experience they need to start their legal career , through mooting and simulated court cases .
Professional Interpreter Training Suite
Featuring the latest technology for training in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting , as used by the European Parliament . The suite is designed to immerse you in a professional setting , which allows you to start developing the interpreting skills required to work at some of the world ’ s most prestigious institutions .
Music and Sound Recording Studios
Our studios enable students to use high-end professional technology to get the best results from complex recording sessions and include a Dolby Atmos 7.14 surround studio .
The University Library
Spacious , comfortable , well-equipped and open 24 hours a day during term time Meeting pods Bookable group study rooms with presentation facilities Soft seating areas Café serving coffee , snacks and light lunches Around 387,000 books , over 906,000 ebooks and nearly 100,000 ejournals Friendly librarians you can chat to in person , online or by phone 24 hours of the day during term time Dedicated faculty librarians offering in-depth subject support and training
Business Simulation Suite
The Business Simulation Suite is a flexible learning facility . The room contains sliding partitions that can quickly transform the suite from classroom to boardroom , giving you a taste of business life .
The Technology Enhanced Active Learning ( TEAL ) room
The TEAL room is a flexible space in which lecturers can share their computer screen to each of the specially-designed tables , seating up to nine students . Each table is set up to encourage participation , interactive learning and replicate team working in a business world , helping you develop the skills you need .
We have committed £ 400 million to our campus evolution .
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