Desktop power units
We have installed desktop charging across the Library and computer rooms to allow use of laptops, as well as charging of devices at study desks.
Lapsafe charging lockers
Lapsafe charging lockers allow more students to charge their devices onsite. Lapsafe's innovative charging units allows you to securely store your laptop, tablet or phone while charging.
WiFi improvements
Problems with WiFi access have become more pronounced (expressed via many UNITU posts and comments from the National Student Survey and Student Experience Survey) over recent years as more users carry multiple devices which automatically access the network via Eduroam. The university-wide WiFi improvement project is well underway and the work on Level 1, Hunter including the Library and computer rooms has been completed. The service went live on 8 January 2024.
Study pods for individual and group study
There continues to be a post-Covid demand for onsite access to online learning. Individual pods provide a bookable, private space for interacting with online learning, without disturbing others.
Constant demand for group spaces within the library is eased by these 4 individual study pods and 2 group study pods, which are in addition to the 4 group discussion rooms which were already available.
Digital pods
A number of digital pods have been installed at St George's (Hunter Wing, Level 6) to provide quiet, sound isolating spaces for staff to create good quality video and audio content.
These facilities are intended for staff use but a larger pod is also available for use by students with accessibility needs.
There are 2 kinds of digital pods available: a number of 4-seater pods and a single larger pod which may be more suitable for users with accessibility needs.
All pods are equipped with the following:
- microphones, cameras and ring lights to facilitate creating audiovisual content
- adjustable lighting and air-conditioning
- a computer (on which all work and applications can be accessed) with an adjustable monitor, wired keyboard and mouse
- desks and seating.
Further instructions for staff on how to use the digital pods can be found on Canvas (including a guidance video).
Take a look at your updated facilities
Browse the image gallery below to take a look at photos of the updated facilities on our campus.
Laptop charging locker Drawer for laptop charging in locker tower
Laptop locker Laptop charging locker tower
Power pack Power pack for laptops
Computer and light in digital pod Computer with ring light on top of table in digital pod
PC monitor Adjustable computer monitor in digital pod
Lighting and air conditioning controls Lighting and air-conditioning control dials in digital pod
Camera retraction control Camera adjustment button to control a digital camera on top of computer monitor
Ring light control Ring light control switch which can be used to turn the light on and off, as well as altering the intensity and warmth of the light provided.
Laptop charging locker Drawer for laptop charging in locker tower
Laptop locker Laptop charging locker tower
Power pack Power pack for laptops
Computer and light in digital pod Computer with ring light on top of table in digital pod
PC monitor Adjustable computer monitor in digital pod
Lighting and air conditioning controls Lighting and air-conditioning control dials in digital pod
Camera retraction control Camera adjustment button to control a digital camera on top of computer monitor
Ring light control Ring light control switch which can be used to turn the light on and off, as well as altering the intensity and warmth of the light provided.
Give feedback
We want to know what you think of our updated facilities which are a result of the £5.8 million funding from the Office for Students.
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