School of Computing Science

Computing Science student labs and facilities

 

Honours third year and above, and all PGT students, have 24/7 lab and building access to our facilities in the Boyd Orr.  

All our computing labs are equipped with Intel based 27" All in One workstations running a University standard CSCE image
with the additional software required by Computing Science. Some of the labs offer additional learning and teaching aids as outlined.

EduroamWiFi is available throughout.

Pull Printing printers are located in BO1028, BO620 and on the Level 7 foyer, opposite the lifts.

Technical support staff can be found in the office at the rear of BO720.

 

360 degree photo of BO620

BO620

  • 48 place lab organised in clusters of 6-8 workstations
  • large wall mounted displays can be connected to personal laptops for group work. 
  • break out room (BO618) leading off the main lab, where students can relax (eating and drinking is permitted in this area)
360 photo of BO715

BO715

  • modern teaching space with 64 workstations
  • designed to support flexible learning
  • large display at the end of each row of desks to aid collaborative working
  • small break out zone for group discussion
  • writable wall at the rear
360 photo of BO720

BO720

  • bright teaching space with 72 workstations
  • includes a mix of traditional benches and curved central area
  • the lab hosts AV facilities for delivering presentations
  • traditional benches have retractable screen at the end for group working
Close up on computers in Computing Science lab

BO706

  • 54 workstations
  • small open area at one end suitable for laptop use
  • power and USB charging is available on the bench adjacent to each workstation
360 photo of BO1028

BO1028

  • our largest lab with stunning views across the city
  • includes 84 workstations laid out in benches, some with retractable screens
  • incorporates six study booths boasting a large screen, power and USB charging
  • power and USB charging are also supplied on the main benches.
  • separate break out room can be accessed from the main lab (eating and drinking is permitted in the break out room)

Islay and Jura Labs, Level 4, GUL

We have two 22-place labs conveniently located on Level 4 of the Library.  These are used for timetabled classes, but are otherwise available exclusively to Computing Science students during Library opening hours.

Study Zone, Level 4, QMU

Computing Science students have exclusive access to a 64-capacity flexible Study Zone on Level 4 of the Queen Margaret Union during QMU opening hours.