From café's to gaming rooms...there's a space for everyone!

The University of Leeds Campus leaves you spoilt for choice; from cafes to common rooms, there is most certainly a spot for every type of activity.

Whether you’re looking for a group study space or a place to make new friends, we have the perfect campus spot for you!

Common Ground, LUU

This cosy café tucked away in the Union has a piano, book swap, board game shelf, and a culture corner. There is no need to purchase food/drink, feel free to enjoy this shared space.

Keep an eye out on your email communications, as a global café for international students is held here too.

Crossroads, LUU

This hidden gem in the basement of LUU is perfect for game lovers!

The room holds board games, consoles and 2 TV’s, with a separate gaming room you can use for 1 hour! Perfect for a study break/intermission between lectures.

Commuter Lounge

Visit the new commuter lounge – located on floor 9 of EC Stoner.

The lounge features a kitchen, and sofas to relax on. If you are a commuter student check out our commuter student guide for more information 

Campus Bars, LUU

Visit our bars in LUU: Terrace and Old Bar.

You can purchase food from Old bar, or grab a drink in Terrace. These spaces can be quiet during the day, so feel free to come along and study but be aware that it can also get quite busy in the evenings so if crowds aren't you're thing, it's best to avoid during these hours.

Library Spaces

Some libraries have group study areas, such as the group study 9th floor in Edward Boyle library.

Whilst at Eddy B, why not check out Edit room on the ground floor!

Laidlaw library has group meeting rooms (which can be booked) and a Café Nero on the ground floor, as well as plenty of group areas on the first floor.

The Refectory, LUU

The Refectory is a perfect food spot on campus.

If you feel like using a quiet space, the upstairs floor of the Refectory has many sofas that students can use.

Sign up for GFAL rewards which you can scan when purchasing food/drinks across campus, this can be used at most food outlets on campus.

Esther Simpson café

This café is located just a short walk from the Union, filled with natural lighting and plants.

Perfect for studying, reading, or having a coffee catch up with friends, you also have the opportunity to order directly to your table using the Great Food at Leeds app.

PGR Lounge, LUU

This space located above the Refectory in LUU is dedicated for postgraduate study and meetings.

There are a mix of quiet and social spaces depending on what you're looking for. 

School-specific common rooms

You can find more information about your school spaces on your school specific webpage! Most schools will have a social space/common room.

Enjoy socialising around campus!

Photographs by Emelia Bason