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Summer 2026 opening times

Thursday, 25 June, 2026 Check summer 2026 opening times, campus access, Library closure dates and key service updates at Arts University Plymouth.
Last updated June 2026

As we move into summer 2026, here is a full breakdown of opening hours, service access, Student Support availability and key dates across campus. Please check the summer opening times and service updates below before travelling to campus.

<p>From <strong>Monday 29 June 2026</strong>, <strong>Tavistock Place</strong> will be open Monday to Friday, <strong>7:45am to 6pm</strong>.</p> <p><strong>44 Regent Street</strong> and <strong>Studio 11</strong> will close at <strong>6pm</strong> each weekday during the summer period.</p> <p>The university will be closed on Saturdays from <strong>Saturday 27 June 2026</strong>, except for <strong>Saturday 25 July 2026</strong>, when the university will open for the MA Summer Show and Open Day.</p> <p>All university sites will close early at <strong>12:30pm on Friday 3 July 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Normal term-time opening hours for Tavistock Place, 44 Regent Street and Studio 11 are expected to resume in the week beginning <strong>Monday 21 September 2026</strong>.<br /></p>
<p><strong>Palace Court</strong> and <strong>Palace Studios</strong> are closed to students after <strong>Friday 19 June 2026</strong>.</p>
<p>The Library will be closed from <strong>Friday 26 June to Wednesday 2 September 2026</strong> for planned essential works.</p> <p>During the closure, digital resources will remain available, but physical access to the Library, study spaces and collections will not be available.</p> <p>Please borrow any books or materials you need by <strong>Thursday 25 June 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Alternative study spaces will be available on weekdays:</p> <p><strong>Mac IT spaces:</strong> T2.2<br /><strong>Quiet study spaces:</strong> T2.04</p> <p>These spaces will be open <strong>8:30am to 5pm</strong>, closing at <strong>4:30pm on Fridays</strong>.</p> <p>For Library queries, contact <strong><a href="mailto:library@aup.ac.uk">library@aup.ac.uk</a> </strong>or for the Academic Skills team email <a href="mailto:academicskills@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>academicskills@aup.ac.uk</strong></a>.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Summer campus opening does not mean general access to studios, workshops or specialist spaces.</p> <p dir="ltr">From <strong>Monday 29 June to Friday 31 July 2026</strong>, studios, workshops and base rooms across the <strong>Tavistock Place campus</strong> will be accessible only where access has been booked in advance and confirmed by the relevant staff team.</p> <p dir="ltr">Some technical areas may be available during this period by advance booking only, depending on staffing, maintenance and the space requested. Technical space bookings must be submitted through <strong>SmartHub</strong> and reviewed by technical staff before confirmation.</p> <p dir="ltr">Please do not travel to campus to use a studio, workshop, base room, technical area or specialist space unless your access has been confirmed in advance.</p> <p dir="ltr">From the week beginning <strong>Monday 3 August 2026</strong>, Tavistock Place Technical Studios will be closed for annual maintenance and essential works.</p> <p dir="ltr">Different summer opening hours and closure arrangements apply within the <strong>Postgraduate Centre</strong> to accommodate part-time Year 1 postgraduate students.</p> <p dir="ltr">Students with approved Extenuating Circumstances, part-time Y(year 1) postgraduate students or students needing access for agreed summer work should contact the relevant staff team as early as possible.</p> <p dir="ltr">For studio, workshop and technical access information, please check <strong>SmartHub</strong>, the <strong>Technical Lab Pages</strong> or contact the relevant staff team before travelling to campus.</p>
<p>The Equipment Resource Centre will be open to HE students until <strong>Friday 26 June 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Appointment-only access will be available from <strong>Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August 2026</strong> for postgraduate students and students with approved Extenuating Circumstances.</p> <p>The Equipment Resource Centre will close for stocktake from <strong>Monday 17 August to Friday 28 August 2026</strong>.</p> <p>All equipment should be returned by <strong>Friday 14 August 2026</strong>.</p> <p>For Equipment Resource Centre queries, contact <strong><a>erc@aup.ac.uk</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Undergraduate results will be published on <strong>Thursday 2 July 2026</strong> via university email.</p> <p>The undergraduate resubmission deadline is <strong>Thursday 23 July 2026 at 1pm</strong>.</p> <p>Certificates will be issued in <strong>August</strong>, where applicable.</p> <p>For Registry queries, contact <strong><a href="mailto:registry@aup.ac.uk">registry@aup.ac.uk</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The Postgraduate Graduate Shows will run from <strong>Monday 20 to Thursday 30 July 2026</strong> at <strong>MIRROR</strong> and <strong>Studio 11</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Private View:</strong> Thursday 23 July 2026, 6pm to 8pm<br /><strong>Open Day:</strong> Saturday 25 July 2026, 10am to 1pm</p> <p>The university will be open on <strong>Saturday 25 July 2026</strong> for the MA Summer Show and Open Day.</p>
<p>Student Support remains available throughout the summer, both in person and online.</p> <p>From <strong>Monday 6 July 2026 to Tuesday 1 September 2026</strong>, the Student Support office will be open from <strong>9am to 4pm</strong>.</p> <p>If you need support, please complete the <strong>Student Support self-referral form</strong> so the team can book you in with the relevant team member.</p> <p>Some teams may be based in different spaces while essential works take place. From <strong>Friday 26 June 2026</strong>:</p> <p><strong>Library and Academic Skills:</strong> T2.1<br /><strong>Student Experience, Careers &amp; Enterprise:</strong> T2.29<br /><strong>Digital Education:</strong> T2.30</p>
<p>The Students’ Union remains available over the summer, but students are asked to book ahead before visiting in person.</p> <p>To arrange a time to speak with the Students’ Union, please email <a>studentsunion@aup.ac.uk</a> before travelling to campus.</p>
<p><strong><strong>Student Support:</strong> <a href="mailto:studentsupport@aup.ac.uk">studentsupport@aup.ac.uk</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Library:</strong> <a href="mailto:library@aup.ac.uk">library@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p><strong>Academic Skills: </strong><a href="mailto:academicskills@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">academicskills@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p><strong>Equipment Resource Centre:</strong> <a>erc@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p><strong>Registry:</strong> <a href="mailto:registry@aup.ac.uk">registry@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p><strong>Students’ Union:</strong> <a href="mailto:studentsunion@aup.ac.uk">studentsunion@aup.ac.uk</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Careers:</strong> <a href="mailto:careers@aup.ac.uk">careers@aup.ac.uk</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Digital Education:</strong> <a href="mailto:digitaleducation@aup.ac.uk">digitaleducation@aup.ac.uk</a> <br /></p>