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Space and place: rethinking the university campus Insights and advice on how to see university campuses in a new light
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent increase in hybrid and distance learning has deeply impacted how institutions occupy their physical spaces. Lecture halls and classrooms sit unused, while heightened awareness around accessibility and the value of social spaces is resulting in new design approaches and understanding of the utility of campuses. From creating informal but revolutionary “third spaces” to advice on considering layouts that influence social ties and research exchange, this collection of resources reflects the fresh new ways that higher education is thinking about its spaces and places.
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A university is a multifunctional space where collaboration is increasingly important , so new designs must consider who will use it and how
Creating ‘ third spaces ’ will revolutionise your campus
Informal communal spaces bring multiple benefits , from encouraging interdisciplinarity to helping with net zero …
The campus is dead , long live the campus
Potential post - Covid changes to campus design will slide along a spectrum from optimising space to rethinking academic …
Lessons learned from building a new university premises
Rick Trainor reflects on the trials and tribulations of constructing a new , multipurpose building from scratch at the University of Oxford
Building futures : how estates directors can deliver net zero
Terry Spraggett discusses the critical role of estate leads , the impact the construction industry can have and the approach that will drive success
Accelerating towards net zero emissions : how to mobilise your university on climate action
John Madden provides insight on how universities can mobilise their intellectual and institutional capacities to accelerate towards net zero emissions
Campus design for access and inclusion
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities , by Jon Roylance
Open to all ? Using our physical and digital spaces to better engage local …
Richard Calvert explores what role universities ’ physical spaces should play in civic engagement and how digital technologies can …
Tips on providing free public access to your university library
A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities , explains …
How campus layout influences social ties and research exchange
Shorter distances between departments and offices can boost communication and exchange . But proximity is not the only way that campus design influences interactions among the university community
Covid should have taught us that campus needs to be a treasured space
If we ’ re to tempt stay - away students back to the physical campus , we must recognise that place and places matter following disasters , say Gemma Ahearne and Treasa Kearney
Cybersecurity remains a critical issue that universities must face
Statistics show that universities are getting better at defending against and preparing for cyberattacks , but much more needs to …
The academic library requires digital evolution
As we face our post - Covid reality , library services need a new vision , becoming ubiquitous and available no matter the …
We must end the ‘ us and them ’ standoff between libraries and publishers
University libraries and publishers remain at a damaging impasse over digital textbooks – the solution requires communication , …
