- Libraries:
- The Brynmor Jones Library is the main university library with just under 1 million books. From the top floor windows there are spectacular views of the Humber Estuary - which are great for staring out of when seeking inspiration! Seriously though it is light and airy and good for working in, the staff are described as helpful.
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- Computing:
- The computer centre is where most of the universities computers are. There are over 1000 machines on campus, as well as several departmental computers. Overall the equipment could do with an upgrade, but it works. Just don't expect to get a computer when there is a rush of deadlines! Hull offer a service where you can have your own machine connected to the college network. This is available in all halls rooms and all university-owned houses and is subject to a small fee.
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- Sports:
- There is a Sports and Fitness Centre with indoor sports facilities, weight training, 2 multigyms, a sauna and solarium and a jacuzzi. The Sport Centre, which is run by the Union, contains various gyms and indoor sports facilities and an all-weather pitch.
In addition there are 11 acres of sports fields and 11 tennis courts. Virtually all sports are catered for, and for £4.50 per annum students can use all the facilities during the day for free. Recreational and competitve sport is run by the Athletic Union, a body that exists at several, but not all universities. The range of clubs is good. We were told to look out for the Ski and Snowboard Club in particular.
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- Disabled Students:
- Learning difficulties and sight/hearing imparements are well covered, but disabled access is pretty bad. Only the main buildings have been adapted for wheelchair access and since much of the university was built during the 60s, concrete steps are widely used!
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- Student Welfare:
- The University and Student Union run an good welfare service with councellors, a health centre and a range of experts giving advice on legal / financial matters. There is also a creche, but places are limited.
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- Parking:
- Undergraduate students are not allowed to park on campus during the day, and in order to park on campus at night there is a fee of £6.00 for a permit. It is best to take your bike.
Special arrangements can be made for disabled students or students with other special needs.
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- University Shops:
- There is a union mini-mart, travel agency and photocopy centre. These are all decribed as good and have a wide range of essential items.
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- University Bookshops:
- There is a branch of Waterstone's on the first floor of the Student Union building. They try to have all the course set texts in stock, but there are often delays.
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- Banking:
- There are Lloyds and HSBC cash machines on campus.
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- Transport Policy:
- Public transport in the city is cheap and frequent...just what you need to get back home for the lunch time soaps!
There is no late night minibus service, but the university has an arrangement with a local bus company to run a service until 2:30am Thursday - Saturday. If you don't fancy that then there are always plenty of taxis.
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- Green Areas:
- The campus has a fair amount of greenery, but it is spoilt a bit by the 60s architecture. Hull is surrounded by miles of flat land.
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