Study areas on campus during swot week and exams

Current construction on the Library means there will be less study space available there during the forthcoming exam period. In particular, Level One (Reference Section, computer work stations and some study tables) will be closed, and work stations for printing will be reduced.

Continued services available in the Library:

  1. Photocopier services fully operational
  2. Quiet Reading Room and 24/7 study area.
  3. The Cory Library (Eden Grove Building) has limited study area available for post-graduate students during office hours
  4. Some extra study tables will be redistributed in the Library Building

Additional options:

  • Departmental Libraries in Law, Education and Pharmacy have study areas available. 
  • Management students: Room 333
  • Other Faculties: please enquire with the relevant Dean.
  • Oppidan Students can use the Dining Room
  • Student Union seminar rooms: open from 9 to 1 a.m. during swot week
  • (Study n' Snack Spot (with tutor assistance) - see RU connected for details)
  • Allan Webb Hall: the Nun's Chapel usually from 06:00 to 00:00 daily
  • Hobson: A common room in each res has been converted into a study space.
  • Kimberley East: dining-hall balcony
  • Nelson Mandela / Lillian Ngoyi: dining hall will probably be made available
  • Oriel: common room in Oriel House
  • Your own room in residence!

The library's extended opening hours in the evenings and over weekends will come into effect from 01 June 2009. Please check the RU Library website for details.