Equipment

LABplus supports student study, practical and laboratory work
LABplus resources
LABplus contains a variety of equipment for student use. Most of our equipment must remain within LABplus, however some field equipment is available for loan. You can browse the full online catalogue of equipment and resources on Smart Hub, alternatively drop in and discuss your needs with the LABplus technician.
LABplus facility
LABplus resources

Microscope cameras

Mounted microscope cameras and a portable tablet camera are available for use in LABplus. We also have smartphone adapters to enable photography using your own device. All microscope photography equipment is housed in the technicians office.

Science laboratory test tubes and pipet with drop
Laboratory scales

Fine balance


For help or assistance with using the balance please ask the LABplus technical staff.

Laptops

Laptops can be booked for use in LABplus. The LABplus laptops have a variety of specialist software relating to the equipment and your course. For more information browse the online catalogue.

Using a laptop
Woman pressing button on a copy machine in the office

Handheld GPS

We have a small number of Garmin handheld GPS units available in LABplus for students to borrow. If you would like to loan a GPS unit please contact us labplus@plymouth.ac.uk.

finding the right position in the forest with a gps
Mockup image of woman's hands holding black tablet pc with blank screen horizontally

Tablets for field note taking

LABplus holds 5 Ipads and 5 Samsung Galaxy tablets to assist students with fieldwork note taking. If you would like to loan a tablet, please book well in advance of your field course. Contact labplus@plymouth.ac.uk for assistance.

LABplus