Teaching and learning facilities
Teaching spaces
Learning Resource Centre
Assistive Technology Room
- Traditional lecture theatres and smaller seminar-style classrooms
- Specialist teaching facilities for students on some of our Health Sciences , Arts and Psychology courses , including : clinical skills laboratories ; biochemistry laboratories ; research and experiment laboratories and a clinic
- Film and video editing suites , including a one of only two ‘ infinity ’ green screen facilities in Edinburgh - A drama studio and spaces - A clinical simulation suite
- A range of technology facilities including a TV studio , photographic and graphic studios , and a video conference suite
- Studio space for music therapy and art psychotherapy
- Open 24 hours a day and forms the heart of our campus - Contains resources and facilities that are an essential support to your learning and teaching at QMU
- A combined facility for directed and independent study , based on integrated library and information service provision
- More than 1,000 study spaces are available with a variety of social , quiet and silent study areas and bookable group study rooms
- Access to a range of books and journals , both print and electronic , other electronic resources and audio visual material to support your studies
- Help and support for users is provided
- Liaison librarians ensure that you are trained in accessing the wide range of electronic resources available to support your learning
- Designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities - Contains a range of assistive software , ergonomic and accessible peripherals , and adaptive furniture
Computing facilities
Effective Learning Service
- Study spaces offer access to the QMU networked IT and research facilities via thin-client technology
- Each terminal provides access to up-to-date software including the Microsoft Office applications suite , subject-specific specialist applications , and internet and email access via our own high-speed network
- Access to high-quality printing , copying and scanning , and a variety of academic and research software - All rooms in our student accommodation offer high-speed wireless internet access
- Our ‘ Remote Desktop ’ service enables you to access the majority of applications and electronic resources off campus wherever an internet connection is available
- Supports you in developing and enhancing your learning strategies and skills for university study
- Offers informal workshops as well as one-to-one appointments offering individual guidance and advice on a range of topics including essay writing , referencing and exam preparation skills . Provides specialist English language support for international students
- Offers easily accessible study resources
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