What type of rooms are available?
The University has a wide range of rooms across multiple different sites from lecture theatres to classrooms to small meeting rooms. Room size can vary from space for 100+ people down to a 10-person meeting room but the majority of spaces will comfortably hold between 30 and 60 people.
Most rooms have a projector or smart-board and a connected PC; these will be made available to you if you request this when booking and if a room is available. Most rooms are a mix of tables and chairs with the exception of lecture theatres and some seminar rooms; please tell us if you require anything specific. We do not hire out any catering facilities or spaces to serve food and/or drinks.
Can I view the rooms before I hire them?
Due to teaching timetables and the availability of our staff we are unlikely to be able to accommodate viewings of rooms before you hire them but we will do our best to match you with a room that meets your requirements. If it is particularly important you view the space beforehand then email us on
equality@plymouth.ac.uk and we will try to accommodate your request.
Are the spaces accessible? The University is a member of AccessAble and we can provide
detailed information on the accessibility of all of our sites. If accessibility is of a particular concern, please mention this when booking.
What if there is an emergency?
You will be given full guidance on what to do in the event of an emergency and how to get in touch with the University’s Security Team. The main campus has 24 hour security, 7 days a week and all security guards are first aid trained.
How do I get in and use equipment? After your request has been accepted you will be sent full information on how to gain access to your room and how to work the equipment if you need to use it. If you have any further questions just email us on
equality@plymouth.ac.uk
Do I need special insurance?
You should already have public liability insurance; however, all buildings on campus and activities going on in them (bar the exceptions already listed such as an exercise class) are covered under the University’s Insurance. You will need to undertake your own risk assessments for activities you are leading.
Can I book rooms for an extended period of time?
We can book rooms for three months at a time.