Book a study desk or group study room
In some libraries, you can book a study desk to guarantee your spot. You can also reserve a group study room for project work.
Booking allowances
- Study desks: University of Bristol students can reserve up to 20 hours of study desk space per week, subject to availability.
- Group study space: University of Bristol students can reserve up to 2 hours of group study space per day, subject to availability.
Most of our desks and spaces are open for drop-in study.
If you’d prefer to reserve a study space ahead of time, bookable desks are available in many of our libraries.
If you plan to work with others, you can also book a group study room.
- Do not eat in a group study room.
- Have your space ready for the next person before the end of your slot.
- Cancel a booking if you are unable to make it.
Bookable spaces - Libraries
Arts and Social Sciences Library
Available to book at the Arts and Social Sciences Library:
- Study desks
- PC desks
- Height-adjustable desks
- Group study rooms
Chemistry Library
Education Library
Available to book at the Education Library:
- Study desks
- PC desks
- Height-adjustable desks
Medical Library
Available to book at the Medical Library:
- Study desks
- Group study rooms
Physics Library
Available to book in the Physics Library:
- Study desks
- Soft seating
Veterinary Sciences Library
Available to book in the Veterinary Sciences Library:
- Study desks
- Group study rooms
Wills Memorial Library
Available to book in the Wills Memorial Library:
- Study desks
- PC desks
- Group study rooms
Bookable spaces - Study Centres
Beacon House Study Centre
Available to book at Beacon House Study Centre:
- Study desks
- PC desks
- Height-adjustable desks
- Group study rooms