Informal Learning Spaces

This Science Student Centre is a vibrant spot for individual or group study. The building offers study lounges and bookable meeting rooms. For more information, or to book spaces in Abdul Ladha, visit sus.ubc.ca/alssc

A collection of open study areas on the first level floor of Allard Hall. Featuring casual tables and lounge seating, and just a few steps from the Law Café.

A number of informal lounge seating options next to the Allard Law Library, perfect for individual or small group work. 

Informal learning spaces perfect for individual or small group work. Study in the various lounge set ups or table seating offered on the 3rd floor of this Law building.

Comfortable informal lounge seating that accommodates casual individual study or small group work. 

A multipurpose room that when not used for formal events is transformed to an open space with movable tables and chairs. A flexible space for individual or group work sessions.

The AMS Student Nest is a campus hub for students to eat, shop, socialize and study. Find informal study spaces on all 4 floors of the Nest, from casual tables on the ground floor, study aisles overlooking the campus to quiet lounge spaces. Visit ams.ubc.ca/nest for more information. 

A quiet 12 seat study area located beside UBC’s Centre for Accessibility inside Brock Hall. All seats have power outlets.

Brock Hall’s student centre offers 30 seat ranging from group tables to individual seating. Use this space for collaborative or individual study.

Find this study area with 12 study carrels on the second floor of Brock Hall. This spot is ideal for people looking for a silent study session.

In the midst of Buchanan B block’s classrooms is this 55 seat open study space. It features a mix of tall group tables, bench seating and lounge space.

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A 43 seat study space with small group tables and bench seating in B Block. Frosted glass panels split the lounge into 3 sections.

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This small informal lounge is located on the second floor of Buchanan A. With 8 seats in the lounge, it’s perfectly suited for individual and small group study.

Located on the second floor of Buchanan A, this space offers bench styled seating for 22 people.

A lively 64 seat café with large windows opening up to the Buchanan courtyard. With café-style seating, this is a great spot for individual study or group work.   

A 30 seat casual study spot on the first floor of CIRS. The concourse can be used for individual or group work.

Next to CIRS’s Loop Café are 40 seats, perfect for individual study or group work.

Informal learning spaces perfect for individual or group work. Study in the various lounge set ups or table seating offered on the main floor of this building.

An open and vibrant 75 seat area along the corridors of the Earth Science Building. Find a variety of lounge and table seating.

Featuring table seating in the café and outdoors, this space is designed for casual study needs. Seating accommodates around 55 people.

Engineering's Student Centre features 2 floors of informal study space from group lounges to individual seating. Information on study rooms in the ESC can be found at https://ubcengineers.ca/study-rooms, and information regarding booking the entire ESC as a venue can be found at https://ubcengineers.ca/bookings

An open concourse furnished with group study tables suitable for group or individual work.

Filled with natural light, the hallways of FNH offer a variety of individual study spaces.

An open atrium of group tables and couches surrounded by greenery in the heart of the Forestry building. This spot is a vibrant place for individual or group study.

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Located near Starbucks, this space features furnishings suitable for individual or group work.

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The Cube is located in the Lasserre ground level nested between theatres 102 and 104. When not being booked for events, the Cube provides comfortable seating for 20. Switches are located under the seating bench if additional lighting is desired. 

Located outside of the Hebb 100 lecture theatre, this space offers a variety of seating including bench seating, small bistro tables and lounge furniture.

This area provides 62 informal learning seats. Seating in front of the lecture theatres is ideal for waiting for your next class while the seats on the side hallways are designed for longer term quiet study. The area is well lit and task lighting and power plugs have been installed. 

This area provides 34 informal learning seats. Seating in front of the lecture theatres is ideal for waiting for your next class while the seats on the side hallways are designed for longer term quiet study. The area is well lit and task lighting and power plugs have been installed.

Next to the CPA Hall is this undergraduate study area. The room is equipped with movable tables, chairs, and lounge seating. The space is perfect for individual or group study.

A lively study spot on the first floor of Henry Angus, connected to the Bruce R. Birmingham Undergraduate Centre and Sauder Exchange Café Lounge.

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A café on the first floor of Henry Angus. With group tables and lounge styled seating, this is a great spot for individual study or group work.  

Overlooking the first floor of ICICS, this study area is suited for individual or group study. The atrium features large group tables and individual seats in the hallway next to the building’s X Wing.

Furnished with group tables and lounge seats, this space is suited for individual or group study. A number of flat panel displays are also offered within the space.

Located next to the main concourse of ICICS, this space features a variety of group tables.

Recently upgraded with new furniture this informal learning space offers group study tables and soft seating with ample power for long term studying or group work.

The Demco Learning Centre (DLC) provides drop-in help for students having difficulty with any of the concepts presented in class and for advice on assignments and projects in many Computer Science courses. Teaching Assistants book a table in DLC to hold office hours.  To find out your TA’s upcoming office hours in the DLC follow the link and login with your CWL https://my.cs.ubc.ca/students/ta-hours

ICICS's first floor X Wing lounge area is suited for studying or socializing. The space seats 50 with couches and small group tables.

A collection of seats along the side of the X Wing building. Facing large windows, this space is a bright spot for individual or group study.

Located on the third floor of the X Wing, this undergraduate computer science space is a computer lab with a seat capacity of 44 students.

Find this vibrant lounge room on the 3rd floor of the Iona Building. Featuring large tables, couches and a small kitchen area, the space accommodates individual and group study.

Enter the Life Science Building’s expansive 170 seat study space with rows of long tables. High ceilings and large windows makes this space bright and easy for individual or group study.

A coffee and food spot on campus, located next to the LSC atrium. Small tables and bench seating support individual and group work.

A 110 capacity space furnished with small group tables and bench seating. This spot is also right next to Perugia Café.

Agora Cafe was re-furnished in 2017 to provide a more comfortable and cozy environment for socializing and studying. Furniture can be re-arranged to form groups of various sizes. An area towards the back provides soft seating for lounging or longer term studying. 

This quiet ILS location offers two study tables for group or individual work. Located on the 2nd level of the Math Annex building near faculty offices. 

Situated next to the Education Library and across from the Neville’s Café, this is an easy space for studying individually or in a group. Table and bench seating is offered along the main hallway.

Find a number of high tech group stations are located along the third floor. Each station is equipped with flat panel displays and power outlets.

A number of high tech group stations are located along the fourth floor. Each station is equipped with flat panel displays and power outlets.

A small alcove lounge located next to Room 1001. This area is perfect for individual or group study. 

Study at Orchard’s Dining Hall area located on the ground floor of the building. The space is open to all students and faculty members, with plenty of group tables and lounge seat.

This 40 seat lounge is furnished with soft seats, large tables and power outlets. Vantage College’s study lounge is open to all students. Quiet study rooms are also accessible through this lounge.

A two-level concourse with group tables and booth seating. Located across from Woodward Library and close to the IRC Snackbar.

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A small study lounge located on the third floor of the building. Furnished with couches and tables, the spot is perfect for individual or group study.

On the main floor of the Pharmaceutical building is this open concourse, seating 110 people. This space is designed with large tables, perfect for individual or group study.

A second floor 45 seat lounge space. With a collection of couches and tables, this is the ideal spot for individual or group study.

With 25 study seats along a large window wall, this space on the ground floor is filled with natural light and offers long tables and soft furnishings.

Find this 40 seat study lounge inside the Ponderosa multipurpose hub. Featuring group tables and lounge areas, the space works for individual or group study. The lounge is also right below the Harvest grocery market.

A campus favourite pizza place, and cozy spot to study. Featuring long tables, couches and individual seating facing University Boulevard.

Three study rooms located next to Mercante Café are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rooms are furnished with group tables and chairs.

Find this bright 45 seat study lounge on the bottom level of UCEN. Seating faces UCEN’s garden space, and the lounge area offers a group of couches, tables and open access to a small kitchen.

UBC's Aquatic Centre features a number of tables and seats in the various viewing areas located in the the building. For more information, visit recreation.ubc.ca/aquatics.

Two large group work tables and 10 chairs were recently added to provide students with options for individual or group work. This informal learning space is located near Kinesiology classrooms and convenient for students using the gym. 

This 3 story Engineering Student Centre offers over 140 seats for a studying or socializing. For more information, visit design.engineering.ubc.ca/student-resources/studying-space-in-edc.

Group tables are featured outside of Swing Space’s first floor theatre spaces. The spot accommodates individual and group study.

A study concourse beside the 2nd floor classrooms of the Swing Space building. This space is best suited for individual or group work.