Alan Gilbert Learning Commons University of Manchester

The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, which opened in October 2012, is already proving a really popular space with University of Manchester students and staff. Over 60,000 people entered the building in the first month of opening, proving its instant popularity at the university. The building has more than 1000 flexible study spaces and an inspiring range of equipment and furnishing designed for individual and group study. Students have access to 400 pcs, laptop-charging lockers, thirty bookable group study rooms, a Skype area and media screens for presentation and group work. The wifi available throughout the building extends to space outside and to the ground floor café, which is open to the public.