We are offering a variety of bookable and non-bookable study spaces across our sites, as well as additional study spaces across campus for use during the exam period.
You can check out DSU's interactive Study Space Map for details of other available spaces across campus.
Simply visit one of our sites with non-bookable spaces, find an available seat and stay for as little or as long as you wish! All non-bookable spaces in Bill Bryson Library will be clearly marked - please make sure you only use study desks that have not been pre-booked.
Your study space is allocated by the system, limited to floor level when you book using our Space Bookings system. We have Disability Support rooms available in Bill Bryson Library for students who have an assessed need to access these spaces.
| Site | Opening times | Spaces available | Type of seating | Access to power | Good for exams? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bill Bryson Library |
24/7 until Friday 2 June (including bank holidays) From Saturday 3 June: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-10pm |
Individual study spaces (bookable and non-bookable) Study booths to take part in an online lecture (bookable) Designated study spaces for PGR and PGT students (bookable) Study rooms (bookable):
Study zones for:
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Mixed The majority are tables, but there is also informal seating and high seating Individual study rooms are available (pre-booking required) |
To the majority of seats, but not all |
Generally, yes. We would suggest using the bookable areas, so you know you have a space reserved and for a specific amount of time |
Barker Research Library |
Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Open bank holidays |
Individual study spaces for silent study (non-bookable) |
All seats have desks | To the majority of seats |
Silent study space No food or drink is allowed in the building |
Teaching and Learning Centre |
Monday-Sunday 8am-9.30pm Open bank holidays 1 and 8 May Closed bank holiday 29 May |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) Group study spaces (non-bookable) |
Mixed The majority are tables, but there is also informal seating, high seating and media tables |
To the majority of seats |
Group and collaborative space, so background noise levels may be higher in the group areas |
Leazes Road Study Space |
This space close from 6pm on Friday 2 June Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) |
All seats have desks | To the majority of seats | This is an unstaffed space but is generally quiet |
ISC Library, Stockton |
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) |
All seats have desks |
To the majority of seats |
Quiet space - may be more suitable for students living in the Stockon area |
Elvet Riverside |
Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm (during term time) Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) |
All seats have desks | To the majority of seats | This is an unstaffed space but is generally quiet |
Business School |
24/7 |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) DUBS students only |
All seats have desks | To the majority of seats | This is an unstaffed space but is generally quiet |
Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building |
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces and breakout spaces along the central 'street' communal areas (non-bookable) |
Spaces set up for individual study and quiet group conversations. Mixture of table and desk, and some more relaxed seating with low tables Additional spaces have PC access |
Not all spaces have access to power |
Communal setting may affect noise levels |
Dunelm House (DSU) |
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) Group study spaces (non-bookable) Two group study rooms on Level A (bookable through the Student Union) |
Mixture of spaces set up for individual study and group conversations. Mixture of table and desk, and some more relaxed seating with low tables |
Not all spaces have access to power |
Communal setting may affect noise levels |
Calman Learning Centre |
Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm (during term time) Open 8am-3pm bank holiday Monday 1 May Closed bank holiday 8 and 29 May |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) Group study spaces (non-bookable) |
Mixture of spaces set up for individual study and group conversations Mixture of tables and desks, some with PCs, and some more relaxed seating with smaller tables |
To the majority of seats | Communal setting may affect noise levels |
Confluence Building |
Available from 24 April until 2 June Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) | All seats have desks | Most spaces do not have access to power | This is an unstaffed space but is generally quiet |
Geography Building |
Available from 9 May until 2 June Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm Closed bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) | All seats have desks | Most spaces do not have access to power | This is an unstaffed space but is generally quiet |
| Palace Green Library - Wolfson Room |
Available from 25 April until 24 May (Closed 12 May) Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm Open bank holidays |
Individual study spaces (non-bookable) | All seats have desks | Most spaces do not have access to power |
This is a quiet space No food is allowed in the building - only still, bottled water can be taken into this space |
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