Having a place to study on campus is an important part of student life. However, informal learning and social spaces outside of the classroom is sparse. Markin Hall is currently the only building on campus that meets a new established minimum target (15 per cent) assigned for learning spaces. Other than the Library Information Network Centre (LINC), less than five per cent of space in our campus buildings is currently allocated as informal study space.

To address the shortfall, Facilities is presently undertaking a planning initiative that would not only see the creation of more study hubs and commuter lounges for students, it would also see the reorganization of the library in order to house a Learning Commons with customized, functional learning environments.

A Key Parameters document outlining the framework of the project is available here.