Arts & Social Sciences Library improvements project

A digital mock-up of the enquiry hub with wood flooring, panelled enquiry desk and green walls
Digital mock up of the new Enquiry Hub

We are making improvements to the ground floor of the Arts & Social Sciences Library and looking forward to welcoming you back into our new spaces mid-October 2025.

Enquiry hub

We will have an updated welcome and service point where you can get support from Library and IT staff.

Exhibition space

The Exhibition Gallery will be a dynamic and inspiring space that can foster students’ curiosity and their love of learning. It will be a welcoming and inclusive space for students, staff, and the public to share knowledge and expertise as part of our university’s commitment to civic engagement.

The Exhibition Gallery will be the first time we have had a dedicated space in ASSL to present items from our designated and accredited Cultural Collections and tell diverse stories through new technology, creative practice and curatorial expertise.

Creative lab

The Creative lab is a place where students can explore out collections (or just make stuff that interests them) using the latest creative technologies: extended and virtual reality, 3D scanning, games design, videography or podcasting.