Following a pilot scheme launched, we introduced increased study space in Rootes in a new 'Dining Grid'. This wifi-enabled multi-functional space will enable you to:

• Heat up your own food.
• Study individually and in groups, and to book rehearsal space.
• The space will also be used for additional exam capacity during the peak exam period in the summer term.

'The Dining Grid' was created in direct response to requests from students for an extra informal study space which is also flexible enough to combine eating and study in a way that enables people to heat their own food not just buy prepared food.

The space was designed to be as flexible as possible so it can also be used to provide more bookable societies and rehearsal space when it is not being used for other purposes. The mixed use of the space has also enabled additional flexibility to be built into this year’s exam timetable following concerns raised by students. We have also made available 250+ more study spaces for use during the peak exam period in term 3.