Study Space Map
Take a look at the map below for study space openings, but please double check opening times on the relevant websites, particularly out of term time.
Things you need to know
All the rooms should be considered quiet study spaces, with minimal conversation. Please leave them clean and tidy, ready for the next students.
Most of the desks do not have power to them - if you intend to work on a laptop, please make sure it is fully charged before you visit. The University Wi-Fi network is available within the buildings.
These spaces will be self-service areas – Should you have any library-related queries whilst you are there, you can contact them through the live chat service or by emailing main.library@durham.ac.uk
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7. Elvet Riverside
ROOM A002 AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 8.30AM - 6PM during term time (CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAYS)
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2. Barker Research Library
A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL STUDY SPACES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SILENT STUDY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE COLLECTIONS WITHIN THE LIBRARY, NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED. For opening times, visit our Study Spaces guide.
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3. Durham Students' Union
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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON ROOM TIMES, SEE INFORMATION BELOW THE MAP.
FACILTIES: ON SITE CAFÉ. OWN FOOD CAN BE BROUGHT INTO THE BUILDING. 40 SPACES WITH GUARANTEED POWER. 40 SPACES ONLY AVAILABLE IN MILD WEATHER. ALL SPACES ARE INFORMAL (NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS). FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON ROOM TIMES, SEE INFORMATION BELOW THE MAP.
ACCESSIBILITY: TOP LEVEL IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ALL OTHER SPACES ARE ACCESSIBLE BUT REQUIRE STAIR/STAIR LIFT ACCESS.
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4a. Bill Bryson Library
Bill Bryson Library study space location plans can be viewed here to see which study zones are bookable or non-bookable.
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4b. Anthropology
Dawson 109
12 including 4 computers
9:00 - 16:30
Anthropology students only
Networked computers
Dawson 023
10 computers
Access via keypad
Anthropology students only
Networked computers
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4c. Archaeology
Kiln Lab, Dawson Building 203
20 spaces
9:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri
Quiet room. Rubbish must not be left behind.
Networked computers
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4d. Calman Learning Centre
120-140 spaces, with additional seating on levels 2 & 3
08:00 - 20:00 Mon-Fri during term times
08:00 - 14:30 Mon-Fri out of term
Social space - not for quiet study
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4e. Chemistry
9:00 - 18:00 Monday - Sunday.
May 13th - June 7th
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100 spaces
CG85
150 spaces
CG91
124 spaces
CG93
264 spaces
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4f. Chemistry café
08:00-16:00 during term time.
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4g. Law
TWO STUDENT COMMON ROOMS AVAILABLE.
Law students only
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4h. Physics
Bransden Room, PH221, Rochester Building
10-12 spaces
7:00 - 19:00 Mon-Fri
FACILITIES: REFRESHMENTS. USED HEAVILY FOR STUDY PURPOSES BUT NOT 'QUIET STUDY AREA'.
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5. Teaching and Learning Centre
A range of individual and group study spaces available on Level 2 of the Teaching and Learning Centre.
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I. Confluence Building
CB 0021 & CB 0028
24 April – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
28 spaces
CB 0014 & CB 0016
24 April – 5 May. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
16 spaces
CB 0025
24 April – 5 May. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
25 spaces
CB 0020
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
28 spaces
CB 0026
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
25 spaces
CB 0027
9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
27 spaces
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6. Upper mountjoy
Mathematical Science & Computer Science Building (MCS)
Individual study spaces are available along the central 'street' communal areas and within computer classrooms MCS1007, MCS2094, MCS3097 and MCS3098. ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 8.30AM - 6PM during term time (CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAYS.)
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4J. Geography
Open from 9 May – 2 June. Rooms are available Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 6pm. They will be closed on Bank Holidays.
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University Study Space list
Library study spaces
- Bill Bryson Library
- Barker Research Library (opening times may vary)
- Teaching and Learning Centre (Level 2)
- Elvet Riverside (Room A002)
- Business School Study Space (business school students only)
- Calman Learning Centre (Techno Cafes on 1st and 2nd floors)
Pop-up Library Study Spaces
Additional rooms available across Easter Term in the following buildings:
- Confluence Building
- Dawson Building
- Elvet Riverside
- Geography Building
- Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building
- Palace Green Library (Wolfson Gallery)
- Almshouse PG27
For availability dates, opening times and room locations, visit the University Study Spaces guide. Access to power is limited in pop-up spaces – please make sure devices are fully charged before you visit.
Other spaces across campus
- Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building
- Dunelm House (DSU)
- College Libraries
- Departmental Study Spaces, e.g. Anthropology, Archaeology, Chemistry, Law, Physics
