Space and place: rethinking the university campus

By dene.mullen, 23 March, 2023
Insights and advice on how to see university campuses in a new light
Space and place: rethinking the university campus
Insights and advice on how to see university campuses in a new light
Campus redesign spotlight collection

The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent increase in hybrid and distance learning has deeply impacted how institutions occupy their physical spaces. Lecture halls and classrooms sit unused, while heightened awareness around accessibility and the value of social spaces is resulting in new design approaches and understanding of the utility of campuses. From creating informal but revolutionary “third spaces” to advice on considering layouts that influence social ties and research exchange, this collection of resources reflects the fresh new ways that higher education is thinking about its spaces and places. 

Campus design and building
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By dene.mullen, 19 April, 2021
Potential post-Covid changes to campus design will slide along a spectrum from optimising space to rethinking academic structures, says Jay Deshmukh
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3minutes
Outreach and inclusion
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By Miranda Prynne, 2 March, 2023
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities, by Jon Roylance
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 28 October, 2022
A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities, explains Andrew Barker, as he shares advice on creating a ‘library community card’ that provides free and open access to the public
Digital estates
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