Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
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Campus life<br />
Student life is centred on our King<br />
Alfred Campus, which is situated in<br />
the shadow <strong>of</strong> the South Downs,<br />
within walking distance <strong>of</strong> the historic<br />
cathedral city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Winchester</strong>. The<br />
campus <strong>of</strong>fers a dynamic academic<br />
environment within a friendly, social<br />
and supportive community.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Centre<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Centre is situated at<br />
the front <strong>of</strong> the King Alfred Campus. It<br />
opened in 2007 amidst high architectural<br />
acclaim, including an award from the<br />
Royal Institute <strong>of</strong> British Architects<br />
(RIBA). The building has become the<br />
centre <strong>of</strong> social life on campus. It is spread<br />
over four floors and encompasses the<br />
Student Union, a bookshop, a mini-mart<br />
style Union Shop and places to eat and<br />
drink, including the Food Hall, Terrace<br />
Bar and the Learning Café, which <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
24-hour Internet access. For more details<br />
see pages 20-21.<br />
Student Union<br />
The Student Union is located in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Centre. There is always a lot<br />
going on, especially in the evening. It<br />
organises club nights, comedy, quizzes and<br />
live music for all tastes, and has a cinema<br />
with a dedicated programme <strong>of</strong> films.<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> clubs, societies and<br />
associations are run in the Student Union,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering the chance to get involved in a<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> activities. The Union also<br />
provides support and welfare services,<br />
accompanied by awareness campaigns<br />
throughout the year. For more information<br />
about the Student Union see page 22.<br />
Martial Rose Library<br />
The library, located on the King Alfred Campus, houses the books and other<br />
resources you need for your studies, over the three floors <strong>of</strong> this award-winning<br />
building.<br />
• 300,000 books, DVDs, videos and sound recordings<br />
• 550 print academic journals with electronic access to thousands more<br />
• 450 study spaces, <strong>of</strong> which 100 are equipped with networked PCs<br />
• Eight study rooms for group work sessions<br />
• Interlibrary loans service, online catalogue and virtual enquiry desk links<br />
• Photocopying and printing<br />
• Rental DVD, music CD service and recreational reading<br />
• Newspaper and magazine subscriptions for keeping up-to-date<br />
• A growing collection <strong>of</strong> electronic books, covering key texts<br />
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