Teaching and learning spaces
Our teaching and learning spaces are essential to developing the knowledge, experience, and critical-thinking skills our students need to succeed in their studies, and in their careers after graduating.
Across all our subject areas and faculties, we're continuing to invest in new learning spaces and technologies that give our students valuable experiences using the same tools and methods that they'll use in their chosen profession.
Whether it's learning live broadcast practices, caring for the elderly in their own homes, or analysing financial markets using real-time data, our teaching spaces and learning expertise are designed to help students get the most from their time with us.
Our specialist facility staff and technicians are always happy to help students through using the equipment available, as well as offering technical guidance their coursework and projects. Much of our equipment and many of our rooms are open access, so students are free to visit and work at a time that suits them, while other equipment and spaces can be booked in advance.
Featured teaching and learning spaces
Architecture Studios
Our Architecture Studios are open-plan, flexible learning spaces that give students the environment and tools to prepare for their architecture career.
Bloomberg suite
Monitor and analyse real-time financial market data and place trades at our Bloomberg Suite.
Business Simulation Suite
Our Business Simulation Suite is a flexible technologically-enhanced learning facility that can transform into a mock boardroom, a classroom, and more.
Childhood play and development facilities
Acquire professional skills in areas such as early childhood education, early years teaching, occupational therapy, play therapy, psychology and social work.
Crime Scene Simulation Facility
Students from courses such as Criminology & Forensic Studies can put their skills into practice in our Crime Scene Simulation Facility.
Design Studio and Modelling Workshop
Our Design Studio & Modelling Workshop enables civil engineering, construction management & surveying students to create designs & models.
Digital Language Laboratories
Our Digital language labs offer multimedia language-learning where video, sound, text and internet sources can be integrated & manipulated on screen.
Eldon Production Centre
Explore our hub for art and design using wood, metal, plastics, polyurethane, concrete and plaster.
Eldon TV studios
Learn and work using professional equipment with an active team in our live broadcast environment.
Environmental Technology Field Station
Our environmental technology field station is a teaching & research facility featuring a Southern Water treatment facility & an environmental chemistry laboratory.
Etching and letterpress facilities
These specialist printing facilities are used by students of illustration, graphic design & creative writing.
Fabric workshop and sewing room
Create, design and work with textiles and fashion in our fabric workshop and sewing room.
Future Technology Centre
The Future Technology Centre offers students, researchers & partners a collaborative, hands-on learning environment with open spaces to run experiments, debate & explore ideas. Find out how.
Interpreting Training Suite
Our Interpreter Training Suite helps students improve their language skills faster, and develop the skills required for careers in interpreting & translating.
Library
The University of Portsmouth Library supports solo studying to group work & research projects – and stays open 24 hours a day during term time, with space for study & work of all kinds.
Life Drawing Studio
Our Life Drawing Studio is a space for students, academics & the public to practice their drawing skills for their coursework, projects, or just for fun.
Lightbox suite
Our lightbox suite gives you the chance to create animations with equipment & software used by the likes of Disney and Laika.
MPhys workroom
Our dedicated, well resourced, private physics study area for second year, final year and Masters students.
Maths Café
Get help and assistance on any maths-related problems, whatever course you're studying.
Motion Capture Studio
Learn how to use the same professional motion capture equipment used in VR, game design and film.
Newsroom
Our Newsroom is where our journalism and media students can use the same digital tools as news professionals, to develop the skills they need to succeed in the industry.
Open Access Suite
Our Open Access Suite is the central study space for students of the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.
Pharmacy and Biomedical Science Teaching Centre
Work collaboratively with your fellow students and practise advising patients, dispensing medicines and carrying out physical assessments.
Photography Studios and Darkrooms
Our extensive photography facilities allow students to put learning into practice and get creative using high-end professional equipment. Find out more.
Print workshops
Get hands-on & learn screen printing techniques in our well equipped print workshops.
Replica Courtroom
A replica of a Crown Court used in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Screening Room
The Screening Room in our Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries is a professionally-equipped cinema space for students and the public.
Sound Recording Studios
Our industry-standard recording and mixing technology helps students prepare for careers including music production and studio engineering.
Student Workshop and Advanced Manufacturing Lab
The tools and expertise available to help you complete practical projects and learn more about fabrication.
Technology Enhanced Active Learning
Our TEAL room encourages interactive learning in small groups and is supported by technology that makes studying constructive and enjoyable.
The 3rd Space
The 3rd Space is a communal social & learning space where students can relax, meet with friends & work together in a casual environment.
The Centre for Simulation in Health and Care
Spanning 3 buildings across campus, this centre is designed for students to learn in a safe, contextual space using current clinical equipment in modern healthcare environments.
Virtual Reality Lab
Our Virtual Reality Lab is packed with the latest immersive and interactive technologies used by the fast-moving VR industry.
Wacom Studio
Our Wacom Studio is a perfect location for digital illustration, image editing, 3D animation, digital sculpting and other design work.
White Swan Building
The White Swan Building is our creative hub for drama, theatre and performance, developed in partnership with the New Theatre Royal.