- Libraries:
- The University libraries contain around 2.5 million books, and have around 4,000 study places. There are 2 main libraries and 7 departmental ones. According to the Library, £2.3 million (around £102 per FTE student) is spent on library facilities each year.
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- Computing:
- There are around 1400 computer workstations at the university, which is fairly low considering its size. They are spread around in clusters, one of which is in Bodington Hall, the largest hall of residence. Some of these clusters have 24hr access. As per normal everyone gets an e-mail address but at Leeds they don't cut you off when you leave.
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- Sports:
- Leeds University has some of the widest ranging sports facilities of any university. The Leeds Sports Centre caters for everything from weight training to ballet. The Weetwood playing ground (unfortunately 4 miles away), has 14 soccer pitches, 8 hockey pitches, 6 rugby and 5 cricket pitches. The Lawnswood playing fields have an Astroturf football pitch, and numerous tennis courts.
There is also an Olympic standard swimming pool and a golf course nearby.
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- Future Plans:
- As of the 1st August 2001 Leeds University officially merged with Bretton Hall college. This entails Bretton Hall becoming a college of the University of Leeds and while it doesn't greatly effect students at Leeds, it will add to the university a highly respected reputation in the fine arts. Some students of Bretton Hall will study at the Leeds campus and Leeds students will gain the opportunity to enjoy the Bretton Hall site, which is between Wakefield and Sheffield (30 mins from Leeds) in beautiful surroundings.
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- Disabled Students:
- The University and Union have said they are committed to providing better disabled access, and have adapted many rooms and installed the equipment etc. However, generally the campus is difficult for wheelchair access, because it is on a hill and there are numerous level changes between buildings.
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- Student Welfare:
- The University’s welfare service is massive...but it needs to be at a university of this size. The service now includes a mini-hospital, with 10 doctors, a sick bay and a minor operation suite! The University also runs a counselling service, while the Students’ Union provides advice and a Nightline service.
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- Parking:
- Having a car in Leeds is unnecessary for local travel thanks to the fine public transport system. Buses and trains are frequent, reliable and fairly cheap. A monthly student Metrocard (for buses and trains) costs around £30.00, and there are main bus routes from just outside the university. Leed's awful one way system, and the introduction of a 'high occupancy vehicle lane' make the town a frustrating place to drive!
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- University Shops:
- The Student Union is flooded with facilities! There are numerous coffee bars all around campus and in the students' union building itself there are cafeterias, an opticians, USIT travel agency, bookshop, hair salon, print shop, a brand new supermarket and a launderette. It really is possible not to leave campus for weeks!
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- University Bookshops:
- A bookshop in the SU stocks many of the course titles, as well as general reading books.
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- Banking:
- There are cash machines in the union and all flavours of bank are opposite the main campus.
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- Transport Policy:
- A Women’s Bus runs from the university every 20 minutes from 5pm during term time. The service is free, and also offers a pick up service from anywhere in Leeds, providing it has been booked with an hours notice.
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- Green Areas:
- The Yorkshire Dales are nearby, and there are green spaces separating Leeds from Bradford, Wakefield and Sheffield.
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