Due to a rise in the number of postgraduate students and researchers, the Library set up the Research Commons. Among other facilities, the Idea Exchange which contains movable furniture, is a relaxing zone for students to exchange ideas. Ms. Li said, ‘The zone provides a pleasant environment for researchers to exchange ideas so they won’t feel they are alone in their academic journey.’ To support teaching staff, researchers and doctoral students, there are now over 40 Doctoral Study Rooms and Faculty Study Rooms for booking. This service is very popular and has a long waiting list.

New and changing needs are emerging with the growth of interdisciplinary studies, collaborative research and digital scholarship. The Research Commons is innovatively designed and specifically zoned into a variety of technology-rich spaces with built-in flexibility and providing a suite of resources, facilities and professional help.

Location: 1/F, University Library
Contact: 3943 7305
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