Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons officially opened its doors on 1^st October. This is a state of the art facility providing over 1,000 learning spaces and a range of equipment and furniture for individual and group study. The Learning Commons includes 400 PCs, laptop charging lockers, 30 bookable group study rooms, skype area and media screens for presentation and group work. Wifi is available throughout the building, including the space outside and the ground floor cafe.

 There are also some designs created by students to reflect their Manchester experience printed onto the walls, doors and glass panelling of the learning spaces.

 The Learning Commons is managed by the University Library and has a dedicated team of staff to provide guidance and support. From the end of October, the Learning Commons will be open 24/7 during term time.

Image Competition – Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

Make your mark on the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and win an iPod Touch or Kindle Keyboard 3G

We want you to draw, write, scribble or produce something that connects you to the University and will stand out as representative of Manchester students and the Manchester experience.

The winning images will be printed onto the walls, doors and glass panelling of the learning spaces for everyone to see.

Competition open to all students of The University of Manchester

Click here

Dave Hirst

Faculty Team Librarian