As the days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer, you may be wondering where you can go to study on campus while keeping warm and cosy. Even if you know some of the usual study spots, hopefully this list will give you some new inspiration too...

Albert Sloman Library

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Albert Sloman Library has 7 levels, 3 staircases, 2 lifts, and 1 iconic paternoster lift. Maps of each level are provided below. If you require any assistance navigating the building, please speak to a member of staff at the Helpdesk, or get in contact.

If you would like to book an Individual Study Pod, you can do so here.
These study pods are located in the ground floor Reading Room and on the 2nd floor. Further information can be found on our help pages.

Silberrad Centre

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In the heart of Campus, overlooking the lakes, the Silberrad Student Centre offers 24/7 access to a combination of computers and study pods, suitable for individual and group study. The Centre is also home to the Universities Student Services Hub.

IT Labs  

Open 7am to midnight on weekdays with IT Lab C open 24 hours, 7 days a week - there are 16 IT Labs on campus, find out more here.

The Greenhouse Cafe  

Open 8:30am to 9pm weekdays, 10am to 6pm weekends.

We’ve created a social space, full of nature, light and comfort – because we believe that great thinking and great ideas need these to flourish. Created by Essex students for Essex students. We're commiteted to providing a space for everyone, so, you do not have to purchase something to enjoy our space.

Department Common Rooms

Open 8am to 8pm unless otherwise stated - find your common room.

Group Study Spaces

Want to study as a group? Check out the uni's interactive and coffee-friendly group study spaces dotted around campus;

Limehouse

Open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Orangery

Open 8am to midnight, 7 days a week