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Learning Space Review

In the first half of 2011, the SEG (University Services) committee and the SEG (Education) committee instigated a University-wide learning and teaching space review. The purpose of the review is to engage all stakeholders in an iterative discussion to establish the beginnings of a shared view on the strategic requirements of learning and teaching space across the University for the purposes of improving the student and teaching experience and campus planning. This review will contribute to a shared view on learning and teaching space and facilities and the related issues of flexibility, capacity, innovation, integration and sustainability.

Contributions to the review incorporated:

  • Over 4500 students who completed surveys in 2010-2011
  • Submissions from all University faculties, the University Library, SRC and SUPRA representative bodies
  • A space inventory analysis through a working group from Sydney eLearning, CIS, ICT, Library and Timetabling
  • A learning and teaching symposium involving invited guest lectures, and a round table discussion hosted by the DVC (Education)
  • Download the outcomes of the review

The outcomes of these discussions will contribute to campus planning processes for learning and teaching space and help shape the nature of services and support that accompany the provision of space. Click on the following links to find out more about:

  • The Learning Space Review Report
  • The campus Learning and Teaching Space inventory maps

The purpose of this review was:

  1. To clarify the main categories and existing inventory of University learning space
  2. To assess existing data regarding the current status of learning space inventory in terms of;
    1. Capacity
    2. Usage
    3. Efficiency and effectiveness
  3. To identify gaps in capacity and usage
  4. To identify internaitonal benchmarks and their relevance/appropriateness for the University
  5. To provide recommendations on the most appropriate way to integrate and manage shared learning and teaching facilities for all faculties
  6. To provide recommendations for future learning space strategy, planning, development and sustainability in ways that promote engaged enquiry