Resources and facilities

We are currently investing in an ambitious and exciting building programme at Kingston University. For example:

  • we spent more than £1 million developing the Penrhyn Road campus during 2009;
  • we're currently working on a new £30 million teaching building for the Kingston Hill campus, due to open in 2012;
  • the first phase of the Knights Park facelift was recently unveiled – students are now enjoying a new reception gallery with art shop and social space; and
  • the facilities at Roehampton Vale were improved in 2010, with the installation of a 190-person lecture theatre; a 60-person computer room; and shower facilities for cyclists.

You can also take advantage of on-site and local social and cultural resources.

Libraries

Library facilities on campus at Kingston UniversityWe are expanding our library resources with more:

  • books and publication subscriptions;
  • online database subscriptions;
  • AV and media equipment; and
  • powerful computing facilities.

We also have more staff and a number of interlibrary loan systems to make sure you can access the support you need.

Subject-specific resources

Our close links with external bodies and on-site investments ensure that you also have easy access to subject-specific resources. Past examples include:

  • Facilities at Kingston Hill for health and social care studentshealth and social care students working on-site at St George's Hospital;
  • the new Ivanovi Library providing resources for Yugoslav and south-east European history and politics;
  • psychology students having access to specialised labs for participant observation;
  • a Learjet 25 aeroplane, two flight simulators, a Lotus Exige and a number of motorbikes being amongst the kit for engineering students.

Electronic resources

All Kingston University students have access to excellent electronic resources, including:

  • IT facilities on campus at Kingston Universitynetworked computers and specialist software for your subject area;
  • free internet access, email and web hosting;
  • StudySpace, our learning management system;
  • the student intranet, StudentSpace, both an online source of information and a virtual workspace; and
  • central support from our technical team.

There are additional computers for postgraduate use only in the Graduate Centres and you can take advantage of our unique laptop leasing service.

Find out more from ICT Services.