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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.
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 & 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>


