Across the University you will find fully equipped laboratories, computer and engineering workshops, wireless hotspots, design studios, performance spaces, and a range of study facilities.
The University of Huddersfield has invested over £70 million in its estate and facilities over the last decade. This includes the recent launch of a commercial student-operated games studio at a cost of £200,000. The University has a further £65 million already planned for the next 10 years.
The Library and Computing Centre is at the heart of the Huddersfield campus. Occupying five floors in total and providing a variety of study facilities to suit all preferences, it is open seven days a week during term time. Access to the computer network is available via wired computers and wireless laptops 24 hours a day.
Providing state-of-the-art technology to complement the more traditional library resources, the Centre provides a huge range of information resources, including over 400,000 books, journals and audio-visual materials and over 350 PCs. The library subscribes to over 10,000 e-journals, 60 databases and 25,000 e-books - and the number is increasing all the time. Specialist subject staff are available on each floor to assist with finding information, and a central help desk provides support with IT and general information enquiries.
The Library and Computing Centre holds the prestigious Charter Mark for excellence in customer service.
When you start at the University, you will automatically receive access to the computing facilities and to a large number of computers across the campus. Your login will give you high-speed access to the Internet and to your own e-mail account as well as to the software you will need to use in your course. To store your work, you will have space on the central network that you will be able to access from across the campus.
Engineering facilitiesYou will have the opportunity to gain hands-on skills and knowledge in our extensive engineering and technology facilities. Our large engineering laboratory complex encompasses excellent mechanical, automotive, electronic, electrical and music technology facilities designed and built to professional standards. Our open plan Design Studio provides an excellent environment for you to meet and discuss group design projects, liaise with staff and develop designs using high-quality Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) workstations.
The Science Building has well-equipped, recently refurbished laboratories covering Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Forensic Science, Pharmacy and Physics along with Computer laboratories, a staffed Student Resource Centre and a café at its centre. Undergraduates have access to the latest research equipment for projects and work alongside postgraduate researchers.
Read more about the facilities on campus.
“I like the fact that the library is well stocked and that the University has a 24-hour computing centre for all students.”
Shashank Thati, India