Bookable space capacities

2023-24

This spreadsheet contains a list of rooms which have been approved as in use for teaching in 2022/3. It shows both Centrally Operated spaces, and spaces operated by Schools and Functions.
This spreadsheet will be updated by Strategy and Space Management if new information is made available.

• 2023-24 Central Room Capacities
• 2023-24 Departmental Room Capacities

How capacities are calculated

For Centrally Operated spaces the capacity shown is the lower of

• The normal seating capacity of the room

or

• The maximum capacity at which the ventilation rate in the room can be maintained according to prevailing government guidance.

For School Operated spaces the capacity shown is the lower of

• The last capacity of the room advised to Strategy and Space Management

or

• The maximum capacity at which the ventilation rate in the room can be maintained according to prevailing government guidance.

Queries about spaces

Centrally Operated spaces

Capacities

If you have a query about the capacity of a Centrally Operated space, please contact Katy Lanxon from the University Space office.

Technology

Every centrally controlled room is equipped with a networked PC and display facilities (projection, smartboard or LED screen) and also contains lecture capture facilities.

If further information is required, please visit the DTS Facilities web page.

If you have any queries about technology in any centrally controlled space, in the first instance, please contact DTS on x.6262 or dts@reading.ac.uk

Reporting faults

For faults regarding audio/visual equipment please contact DTS on ext. 6262 or email dts@reading.ac.uk

For faults regarding lighting, room condition etc. please contact Estates on ext. 7000 or email estates@reading.ac.uk

School Operated spaces

Capacities

If you have a query about the capacity of a School or Function Operated space, please contact your Head of School or Function, or the nominated Health and Safety Co-ordinator (HSC).

Any rooms which need to be brought into use urgently for teaching will need to be assessed before any teaching can take place. Activities will not be timetabled into rooms until the Timetabling & Room Booking team has received the room's revised capacity from Strategy and Space Management.