Makerspace

About the Makerspace

The Library Makerspace has a wide range of equipment, IT and software for creative projects of all kinds. It is open to all students and staff, for personal, individual or group projects. Come along to create physical or digital objects, attend an event or workshop, and get technical help and advice in a supportive community space. Make your creative ideas a reality in the Library Makerspace!

Equipment

Opening hours

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday
11am – 4pm

open to all students and staff
bookings available for external visitors

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Location and directions

Location and directions

The Library Makerspace is on the ground floor (level 9) of the Edward Boyle Library. Use your University ID card to enter the gates and turn left. You'll see us before the staircase.

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Equipment

An overview of the range of equipment in the Library Makerspace. Equipment is available for 3D print, laser and precision cutting, craft and fabrication, digital creativity, drawing and drafting, electronics and coding, sewing and embroidery, sound and vision.

See makerspace equipment

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Inspiration

Online resources for ideas and inspiration for what to build and make in the Library Makerspace. The DIY culture of making is quite open, so many creators provide instructions or designs for reuse.

Instructables

Sewing Projects

Thingiverse

Electronics for U

Cricut blog (cutting machine)

Ponoko (laser cutting)

Using the Makerspace

You must read and agree to our policies and safety measures before using the Makerspace, so we can create safe, respectful and enjoyable experiences together.

Code of conduct

Behave well, respect other users and the equipment, and be kind

Fair use policy

Share nicely, don't be greedy and don't waste resources

Intellectual property guidelines

Don't steal other people's stuff, have integrity and acknowledge the work of others

More on Intellectual property guidelines

Contact us

Get in touch

For questions or suggestions, contact us by email

Book an induction

You need to complete an induction to use the space or specific equipment independently. Book a scheduled Induction or visit the space.

Join the mailing list

Join our libraries mailing list to be notified of events, new equipment and workshops

Request equipment

Request equipment or supplies you would like us to add to the Library Makerspace by email

Make a suggestion

We'd love to receive your suggestions for improvement by email

Share your creativity

Email us to share your creation on this site - add a blog post, video or design to our makerspace resource repository