We are investing in new technologies and resources that will deliver a high quality learning environment for you, from our multi-million pound refurbishment of learning spaces in the University's Muirhead Tower to future investment in our state of the art new music building opening in 2010, we want the best for our students.
Libraries and resource centres
Birmingham students have access to one of the UK’s largest academic libraries containing over two and a half million books and three million manuscripts in our archives. There are also a number of libraries and resource centres covering a variety of subjects offered at the University.
Information technology
The University’s wireless network gives you widespread access to the campus IT system from lecture theatres, libraries, computer clusters and social spaces.
We are committed to e-learning and are at the forefront of developing interactive learning spaces. For example, our institutional virtual learning environment (iVLE) gives you greater flexibility in the way you study, featuring access to a wide range of programme materials including text, graphics, audio and video. The University also has comprehensive wireless coverage on its campus which students can gain free access to.
Learning environment
For learning on campus, most of our teaching rooms are equipped with touch screen digital whiteboards, allowing your lecturers to annotate and highlight presentations in real-time. We are also trialling lecture and presentation capture, giving you access to pre-recorded lectures, either by DVD or online.
Learning resources and skills development
The University provides some extremely useful resources to help you develop the skills you need to do well in your studies. These include:
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GEL - The 'Guide to Effective Learning' which links you to an enormous range of tools on all aspects of study
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Skills4study Campus - This is a highly interactive learning resource. It focuses on specific aspects of student learning:, including reading and note making, writing skills, referencing and plagiarism, revision and exam skills