Computer labs and spaces
Computers are available in multiple study spaces across campus.
We have machines running Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems available for students to use.
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computer spaces
available across campus, with most open 24/7.
PCs
including dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux.
Macs
including one dedicated Mac lab.
Computer lab locations
All rooms are open 24/7 unless otherwise stated.
Campus West
| Location | Devices | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Alcuin: A/EW/004 | Classroom with 59 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | |
| Biology: B/R/012 | Classroom with 122 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | |
| Derwent: D/N/114 | Classroom with 25 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | |
| Halifax: HX/101 | Study area with 14 PCs. |
Open to all, but card access is required. Contact Halifax Reception if you need access. |
| Library: Harry Fairhurst LFA/015 | Study area with 57 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. |
You must book Library study spaces in advance. |
| Library: Harry Fairhurst second floor | Study area with 36 PCs and 14 Macs. | |
| Library: Morrell and Burton | Five study areas with 74 PCs and 8 Macs (Burton first floor only). | |
| James: G/N/169 | Classroom with 89 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | |
| Spring Lane Building: SLB/209 | Study area with 18 PCs. | Open 9am to 10pm, Monday to Friday. |
| Spring Lane Building: second floor | Study area with 3 PCs. |
Campus East
| Location | Devices | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science: CSE/270 | Classroom with 59 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | Access restricted to Computer Science staff and students. |
| Constantine: The Studio | Study area with 6 PCs. | |
| Goodricke: GNU/009 | Study area with 2 PCs. | |
| Law and Sociology: LMB/008 | Classroom with 41 Macs. | |
| Ron Cooke Hub: RCH/018 | Classroom with 25 dual boot PCs with Windows and Linux. | |
| Ron Cooke Hub: RCH/101 | Study area with 8 PCs. | |
| Ron Cooke Hub: RCH/201 | Study area with 8 PCs. |
Borrow a laptop
The Library also have laptops available to borrow in the University Library, King's Manor Library and Library@Piazza.
Wheelchair access to computers
In each of the following rooms there is a designated accessible PC, on a desk at a height accessible to most wheelchair users.
- A/EW/004 (Alcuin)*
- D/N/114 (Derwent)
- G/N/169 (James)
- Library and Harry Fairhurst Building*
- LMB/008 (Mac lab) (Law and Sociology)*
- RCH/018 (Ron Cooke Hub)
- RCH/101 (study space) (Ron Cooke Hub)
- RCH/201 (study space) (Ron Cooke Hub)
* These rooms have at least one raised desk, designed to accommodate your wheelchair more comfortably.
If you are not a wheelchair user and do not require any of the other tools specifically installed on this device, please use unlabelled PCs first to leave the designated accessible PCs available if they are needed.
Behaviour
Be considerate of the other people in the space you're using. By using IT spaces, you're expected to adhere to the IT behaviour policy.
If you're unhappy with the behaviour of other people in a computer space, text us at +44 (0)7919 293133. We'll contact the appropriate team to help.