- Libraries:
- The Library is housed in the new Rutherford Information Services Building, and houses more than 250,000 books, with around 500 study places. Students also have access to the main University of London Library on Malet Street.
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- Computing:
- There are around 400 computer workstations at the college. None have 24hr access, but opening times are fairly good anyway. All students are issued with free e-mail and internet access.
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- Sports:
- Although Goldsmiths students take an interest in sports, there are few facilities nearby. There are however, 2 small gyms, tennis courts, cricket nets and 21 acres of playing fields at Loring Sports Ground, 8 miles away in Kent! This is a common problem with all University of London Colleges (except for Royal Holloway)
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- Disabled Students:
- Wheelchair access is good in the Student Union and the Learning Centre, but in some other places one has to cope with stairs and older buildings. Braille signs have been fitted, there are hearing loops in the lecture theatres and 1 bar has been specially adapted.
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- Student Welfare:
- University welfare services include a Health Centre, a counsellor, a Creche (though, places are limited), and an International Students Office.
The Student Union runs Nightline, and provides a particularly good service for women, by operating a safety bus (after an event), and giving out attack alarms.
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- Parking:
- There is free parking by the Halls of Residence, but there isn't much of it. Now that the new Jubilee Line is built, the area is served better by the tube.
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- University Shops:
- In the Students' Union there is a general shop, advice centre, and Student Activities Centre, photocopier and launderette. Students also have access to the University of London facilities in Bloomsbury, although it is quite a distance to get there.
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- University Bookshops:
- There is branch of Waterstones on campus selling most of the major course books.
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- Banking:
- There is a branch of NatWest Bank on campus. Other banks are nearby.
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- Transport Policy:
- Provisions for women are excellent at Goldsmiths. A well organised safety bus is provided by the SU after events.
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- Green Areas:
- The Planetarium and the The Royal Observatory are nearby. There is also a large lawn behind the main University building.
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