As assessment period continues, we wanted to remind you know about some of the additional support and learning resources in place to help you prepare and feel confident completing your assessments. 

This assessment special email gives you information about extended hours access to libraries, study spaces, and specialist spaces, so you have access to learning resources when you need them.  

Details about how Library, IT resources and facilities, and the Academic Success Team will be available to support your learning are below.

Library Opening Hours

You can access the Martial Rose Library and the West Downs Library 24/7 (with physical university card). Full for details of dates and times click here.

If the library is busy, did you know:

1. You can book a room for your individual or group work?  https://wrb.winchester.ac.uk/2526SDB/Login.aspx
2. In addition to the library, you can also use overflow classrooms for revision/ study
3. Study Space Available in the Learning Café 24/7 from Monday 5 to Friday 16 January 2026.

Extended hours for specialist spaces:

We are extending access to specialist labs and practical spaces to enable you to book a practice session with your subject specific learning resources.

Any specialist space is available to book for technician supported practice slots 9am-6pm.

In addition to this, see selected extended hours sessions available below:

• • Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy (WDC 203)
    • Wednesdays 5-7pm
    • From  7 January to 22 April 2026
  • Nursing (WDC 305)
    • Wednesdays 5-7pm
    • From 14 January to 22 April 2026
  • Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography & Forensics (Medecroft Laboratories*)
    • Mondays 6-8pm
    • From 12 January to 20 April 2026
    • Booking required via SISO
    • *Excludes MC5

Please contact Edward Tasker-Guest (Edward.Tasker-Guest@winchester.ac.uk) for more information.

Academic Success Sessions

Student requested workshops

Students can also request tailored workshops for groups of six or more. You might do this if you cannot attend a webinar, or if you have an upcoming assignment. Email academicskills@winchester.ac.uk to request a tailored workshop. 

Online resources

Academic Success also have SkillsNet on Canvas which hosts a wide range of digital resources to browse and download.

Click here to go to SkillsNet

If you can't find what you're looking for on SkillsNet, let us know by emailing academicskills@winchester.ac.uk.

Digital skills sessions

Digital Skills Essentials is our series of workshops to support students with essential digital skills. Book your place... The list of workshops can be found via Digital Skills Essentials | Winchester 

If you, or your study group, are struggling with anything, or just want to make your assessment the very best it can be you can book directly with the Digital Skills Team. 

And if you missed any of the Progress week sessions then the videos and presentations are available via Digital Skills Progress Week Workshops | Winchester. All our support resources for students can be found via Develop your Digital Skills - Students | Winchester, including a separate page of links to resources for each of IT / Library / Multimedia.

Wondering where to have this important Teams interview for your assignment, dissertation or job interview? As part of the suite of learning resources we provide for your study, you can book dedicated Teams meeting rooms in the MRL, equipped with ready to go quality audio and video equipment to help you nail that call – to book, use MRL Team Meeting Rooms Guide.dotx

Library hours 

Martial Rose Library

• Monday 5 January onwards: 8 am – 8 pm

West Downs Library

• Monday 5 January onwards: 9 am – 5 pm

Multimedia Centre

• Monday 5 January onwards: normal hours