What's in the Hub?
Level 4 Student Kitchen with microwaves and filtered water
The key elements to the student experience within Hub Central have been identified as an informal learning space which facilitates aspects of social learning; a library which is integrated in the learning process; services for students which are delivered face-to-face and on-line; and information technology facilities which encourage informal and flexible learning practices, with ongoing student-focussed support.
Student consultation has been the key to the development of the Hub. However, the project has not only required interaction with students from across the University, but also collaboration among staff from a number of areas across the University and across Divisions.
Through collaboration, a decision has been made to deliver the following from Hub Central:
- Level 3
Project Booths
- 3 project booths
- Mobile AV facilities
- Semi enclosed spaces
- Seats 6-8 students
Project Rooms
- 9 fully enclosed project rooms, three with AV facilities
- Bookable via Unified
- Seats 6-8 students
Project Lounges
- 2 project lounge areas
- Power available for laptops
- Open space where students can configure furniture around the lounge to suit study requirements
Computer Desks
- Fixed PC's and MACs
- Space enables students to work in pairs or individually with their study resources
- Additional power provided for laptops or to charge electronic devices
Print Stations
- 2 print stations; total 3 multi-functional-devices
- Quick print computers at station
- Follow you printing
- Ability to print from laptop via wireless
- Ability to scan to email
Services
- An Information Services area
- Face-to-face help for students to access the services they need, when they need them
- Short term lockers available
- Swipe student card to access key
Training Rooms
- 2 IT rich training rooms for delivery of various training sessions (eg. Information Literacy by Library)
Staying Connected
- 2 Skype booths and a news bench
- Access to select newspapers from around the world
- LCD screen playing news from around the world (closed captions)
Maths Learning Centre (MLC)
- The Maths Learning Centre supports all students at the University of Adelaide to learn the maths they need at uni - especially if they are meeting it for the first time.
Writing Centre
- Drop in to the Writing Centre in level 3 East where designated Academic staff can help you develop your essay and report writing skills. No appointment is necessary, but students are advised to arrive early.
- Level 4
Project Booths
- 8 project booths
- 2 mobile AV facilities
- Semi enclosed spaces
- Seats 6-8 students
Project Rooms
- 2 fully enclosed project rooms, one with AV facilities
- bookable via Unified
- Seats 6-8 students
Computer Desks
- Fixed PC's and MACs
- Space enables students to work in pairs or individually with their study resources
- Additional power provided to portable charge electronic devices
Print Stations
- 1 print station; total 2 multi- functional-devices
- Quick print computers at station
- Follow you printing
- Ability to print from laptop via wireless
- Ability to scan to email
Services
- An Information Services area
- Face-to-face help for students to access the services they need, when they need them
Flexible Study Options
- Ability for students to create their own study environments
- Flexible study options with wireless connectivity
- From 2012 space can be used for University wide events such as O'Week
- Outdoor and indoor study options all with wireless connectivity
Student Kitchen
- 8 microwaves
- 6 hot sandwich presses
- Sinks and access to filtered and boiling water
- Short term lockers available
- Swipe student card to access locker key
Retail
- Grass Roots
- Taste
- Hawkers Corner
- Convenience Store
- Post Office
- Level 5 (Mezzanine)
Flexible Study Options
- Ability for students to create their own study environments
- Flexible study options with wireless connectivity
- From 2012 space can be used for University orientated functions and cultural events
More than 200 computers in the Hub (PC's and MAC's) |
11 project booths on level 3 and level 4 |
Flexible study options with wireless connectivity on the mezzanine level |
For further information on usage of spaces within Hub Central please refer to the Events and Room Booking Guidelines.
