Study Spaces in the IC
The IC offers the ultimate workspace for all students. Academic discussion is allowed in the IC, except in the silent study spaces, and food and drink is allowed in certain areas.
Individuals
There are a variety of places for students to study on their own in the IC. All desks have their own study lamp and plenty of room for books and stationery. The University wireless network is available throughout the building.
Mixed Study
- PC desks - some bookable
- Study desks where students can use their laptop
- Reading desks
- Soft-seating areas
Silent Study
- Level 2: a large, airy silent reading room. No PCs
- Level 3: a study balcony overlooking the reading room. No PCs
- Level 5: a self-contained suite of bookable PCs
Groups
The IC has been designed so that students can work in groups without disturbing others. On Levels 1 - 4 there are a number of large study desks and large PC desks with widescreen PCs. Students can also book group study rooms or use the Flexispace.
Group study rooms
There are 14 group study rooms on Levels 1 – 4. They accommodate different sizes of group, from small 3-person rooms to large rooms suitable for ten people. Four of the rooms are fitted with higher quality furniture and leather chairs thanks to a generous donation from University alumni.
All rooms
- are bookable through the myPC booking system
- contain a table and chairs
- have a whiteboard
- have a widescreen PC
- have wireless network coverage and plug sockets in the floor
Flexispace
The Flexispace on Level 4 consists of chairs, tables and screens which are all on wheels. The furniture can be moved around to create a tailored workspace. There are plug sockets in the floor for laptops.
It has huddleboards (portable whiteboards) that groups can use to plan, make notes, and record ideas. These can then be hung on the wall and photographed using the copycam. The images can be viewed online.
There is also a giant plasma screen in the Flexispace. Students can connect their laptops to this and display their screen when working in a group.