- Libraries:
- There are seven libraries situated at the seven different University locations. Although reasonably stocked, only the main library is The Perry Barr Library, opens later than 9pm which can be a problem for the more disorganised...
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- Computing:
- Each of the seven faculties has its own computing resources, many of them based in the on-site libraries and featuring facilties which reflect the kind of software used on the courses available in that faculty. All student rooms have ethernet connections.
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- Sports:
- The newly constructed £4.5 million Pavillion, a lavish two storey sports centre and conference facility should dramatically improve UCE's previous defecit of decent facilities.
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- Future Plans:
- Work stations in the main Perry Barr library are being adapted for disabled students.
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- Disabled Students:
- The University states that it is dedicated to the knowledge that "disabled students are only really disabled in certain situations created by social or environmental factors". While they may be unable to suggest that their own university is perfect, they do seem very dedicated to the idea of minimizing these social or environmental factors for the benefit of their disabled students. Study desks are being adapted in he library and there is good physical access to the majority of Uni buildings and halls.
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- Student Welfare:
- Like most universities The University of Central England offers counselling to those students who have need. This operates on an appointment system. There are four healthcare surgeries at four different University locations which again is an appointment based arrangement. There are services for helping international students and facilities for financial advice. Childcare is also available in the form of two nurseries which offer low cost child care from 7.30am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. One nursery is located at Perry Barr campus and the other at Westbourne campus.
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- Parking:
- Parking is available at Oscott Gardens and Coppice halls of residence and also in and around each campus, but is always restricted.
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- University Shops:
- There is a Student Union run shop at Perry Barr. It sells all the usual - pens, pencils, papers etc. - and also has a good selection of lunchtime snacks. There is also an office of Endleigh Insurance. However, many students we spoke to found them over priced and fairly useless.
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- University Bookshops:
- The main facility for book shopping is UCE Books situated inside the libraries and providing a book ordering service.
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- Banking:
- There is a branch of NatWest in the main student union building and branches of all major banks are located close to the seven campuses.
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- Transport Policy:
- No particular University transport services, they rely instead on Birmingham's own services which are, admittedly, quite good. Free bus rides are always a bonus though.
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- Green Areas:
- Birmingham is pretty much a concrete jungle, but with the aid of a car it is possible to find some green-peace in the surrounding midlands and staffordshire.
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