Common Learning Space

Common Learning Space rooms range from tutorial spaces catering for small group activities to large lecture theatres housing hundreds at a time.

There are currently in excess of 180 Common Learning Space rooms on the Avenue, Highfield, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton General Hospital and Winchester School of Art campuses.

For information and to explore the rooms and facilities, please use the interactive University of Southampton Map at the bottom of this page.

 

How to make a booking for teaching activity

You should submit all requests to book Common Learning Space for teaching activities to the appropriate Curriculum and Timetabling representative for your Faculty.

• If you make a request to book additional teaching activities after the publication of the timetable you should seek approval from the academic owner for timetabling within your Faculty, usually the Associate Dean for Education or their nominated representative.
• You need then to submit approved requests to the Curriculum and Timetabling representative for your Faculty, for these to be processed.

 

How to make a booking for a non-teaching University activity

To use the Online Booking Service

1. Log into SUSSED
2. Select "Room Bookings" from "Quick Links" in the 'Students' tab or from the 'Services' tab if you are a member of staff
3. Further guidance is available in 'Web Room Bookings Guidance' found at the bottom of this page

 

How to make a booking for an event not solely related to the University (eg. a conference where a charge is being made for delegates to attend)

• If you wish to request a booking in Common Learning Space which is not directly related to University students, staff or activities, you need to contact the Conference Office via [email protected]

 

How to request a change to the published timetable

• Your requests for changes after the publication of the timetable should be kept to a minimum
• If you make a request for a change to the published timetable you should seek approval from the academic owner for timetabling within your Faculty, usually the Associate Dean for Education or their nominated representative.
• You need then to submit approved requests to the Curriculum and Timetabling representative for your Faculty, for these to be processed.

 

How to use the equipment provided within Common Learning Space

• Easy to use instructions and user guides are provided at the lectern bench or presenting area and give clear and simple guidance on using the equipment within the room
• You can book a Meet and Greet service to assist with setting up for presentations through ServiceLine
• You can book Deskside Coaching offering you one-to-one guidance from a member of our Deskside Coaching team through ServiceLine.

 

How to hire additional equipment

• If your requirements go beyond the standard equipment within the Common Learning Space that you are using, you may hire the following equipment for free to University users (for external groups there will be a charge):

- Radio microphones

- Data projectors

- Small or large PA systems

- DVD or VHS players

- Video cameras

• Please contact the ServiceLine in advance with your requirements.

 

How to report a problem within Common Learning Space

• In most Common Learning Space rooms there are phones (either on the lectern bench or nearby) where you can phone the ServiceLine on 25656 to report a problem
• If appropriate a technician will aim to attend within 15 minutes of your call to rectify the problem for you
• ServiceLine is available between 0830 and 1800 Monday to Friday; if you experience a problem outside this time, you should register this with the ServiceLine at the next available opportunity; a Meet and Greet service can be booked in advance via ServiceLine for activities taking place outside the University teaching day.

 

How you can help us

• Make safe use of the services made available to you and observe University regulations
• If you are in a room used for teaching, please remember a single teaching slot should commence on the hour and finish 15 minutes to the hour
• Do not consume food and drink within the Common Learning Space
• Familiarise yourself before you start the session with the Fire Evacuation route poster displayed
• Familiarise yourself with the equipment in advance of its use
• Return the layout of tables and chairs to that of the Room Layout poster before you leave
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to the ServiceLine so that it can be identified and rectified.

 

How to contact us so we can help you

ServiceLine:

Telephone: 25656

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Registry Curriculum and Timetabling

Telephone: 22346

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

 

Conference and Hospitality

E-mail: [email protected]