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Importance of Places
Importance of Places
We know how important it can be to have a safe space to go to study, chat, or take a minute in a busy day of labs and lectures, so we've tried to list the main places around campus that you may find useful!
We know that there is currently no clear 'PET Common Room' and creating this space is one of our long-term goals with the PET reps. In the meantime, this page lists the places in and around PET, as well as a few selected places around the uni.
Exhibition Centre
Exhibition Centre
As of Spring 2025, the opening hours of the Exhibition Centre are weekdays during term time 8-10pm, but please note these times may not be accurate as opening hours can change frequently. The teaching rooms and offices are open to students 9am-5pm.
First Floor Study Space
First Floor Study Space
This is hidden opposite the lifts on the first floor, and we recommend it as a place to escape the stress of labs! Located just below, it provides a nice space to step outside for a moment and take a breath.
This space has plug sockets and sofas available.
It has a studious buzz noise level and is open to all PET students.
Oliver Heavens Study Space
Oliver Heavens Study Space
This is tucked away on the first-floor corridor, and we recommend it as a place to focus on some work after lectures!
This space has plug sockets and desks available.
It has a silent/quiet noise level and is open to all PET students.
Near BioCentre & Genesis Buildings
Near BioCentre & Genesis Buildings
Church Lane Study Spaces
Church Lane Study Spaces
This is nice space located near to the Engineering building, also close to The Link cafe. There is also dedicated study space upstairs, accessible by stairs or a lift located behind the entrance desk.
This space has a few plug sockets, a water fountain, desks and sofas available.
It has a studious buzz working volume, but is often quiet quiet outside of peak times, and is open to all students.
As of Spring 2025, Church Lane is open weekdays from 8am-7pm, but please note these times may not be accurate as opening hours can change frequently.
Around Campus
Around Campus
This is not an exhaustive list but hopefully it gives you a good starting point of some places you may not know about otherwise! If you have any suggestions of other places to include then please feel free to email us or use the comments box!
Goodricke Quiet Gym
Goodricke Quiet Gym
You can self-refer if you think you'd benefit from a quiet environment to use some gym equipment in, even if you aren't a member of Goodricke! Check out their webpage for more infomation:
Disability-Friendly Libraries
Disability-Friendly Libraries
The library is full of flexible working spaces such as a Sensory Retreat and a Sensory Study Space, with a variety of working volumes depending on the space. Check out their website for more information.
To access more disability-related adjustments, speak to a member of Disability Services, who can register you for library adjustments.
Want to Suggest a Space?
Want to Suggest a Space?
Use the google form below to suggest some accessible spaces around campus and York! They will then be periodically added to the map.
Sustainable Facilities Map
Sustainable Facilities Map
This map is put together by the central university team, and shows all the sustainable facilities on campus.
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