Exam period (16-26 October): extended opening hours and additional study spaces

Published on 09-10-2023

The first exam period of the new academic year is approaching. That's why the Library is offering extra study spaces and longer opening hours. The P.C. Hoofthuis will be open on weekends for the first time, and there will be 800 additional study spaces available at Roeterseiland campus. Moreover, there's room for socializing again: the UB Diner will take place on Tuesday, 24 October.

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During the exam period, it's important to know in advance which location is least crowded. The Library has crowding indicators that provide a live display of occupancy for all study spaces.

For updated opening hours and crowding indicators, visit the study spaces pageExternal link and keep an eye on the information screens on campus for extra study rooms. To book collaborative spaces or study cabinets, see MapiqExternal link, inquire with your study association, or at the library desk.

University Quarter, 460 more study spaces on weekends

The P.C. Hoofthuis will remain open on weekends for the first time. In total, 460 extra study spaces will be available on 21 and 22 October from 09:00 to 21:00. Access is only possible upon presentation of a valid UvA student card.

REC V, 800 extra study spaces

Building V on Roeterseiland campus is being converted into a study space. 818 extra study spaces will be available from Monday, 23 October to Thursday, 26 October, with extended opening hours from 08:00 to 20:00.

Access policy tightened

During exam periods, stricter access policiesExternal link apply. Please note that the Library is only accessible with a valid UvA student or staff card.

Guided study sessions

Guided studying is done in a team setting at the University Library Singel in the special Focus Room or online. Image: iStock

Do you want to achieve optimal focus during the exam period? You can sign up for guided study sessions. These sessions take place every day from 16 October until 26 October, from 10:00 to 22:00, under the guidance of a student host.

Guided studying is done in a team setting at the University Library Singel in the special Focus Room (C.1.01), or online in a Microsoft Teams environment. A dedicated team of hosts and facilitators is ready to guide the study sessions. There is a fixed schedule that includes studying, breaks, reflection, collaboration, and information sharing.

Sign upExternal link

Join Us for the UB Diner

Students at Library's special dinner. Image: Marta Adsarias

On Tuesday, 24 October , it's time for the Library’s special dinner again.

The dinner is inspired by the oldest cookbook 'Eenen seer schoonen ende excellenten coc-boeck' (first edition from 1593). Together with curator Charlotte Kleyn, we take a look into the elite cuisine of the late Middle Ages. In a short pub quiz, your own knowledge will also come in handy, and with a keen sense, you can win a copy of the cookbook

The doors open at 18:00, and the dinner is expected to last until 19:30.

The cost for this special dinner is 5 euros.

Reserve your ticketExternal link