Breathing Room: Find Calm in the Heart of the University’s Main Library More than a hub for academic study, the Main Library is a vibrant community space. As the busiest building on campus, we recognise that it can also be a locus of stress and anxiety, particularly during critical points in the academic year. Breathing Room joins the Library’s existing mental health and wellbeing resources with a new semi-permanent display of heritage collections in the ground floor Exhibition Gallery, designed to provide a peaceful oasis in the midst of a bustling academic environment. A Space to BreatheBreathing Room has been curated to promote a sense of community, connection, and calm. By stepping into the gallery, you'll leave the demands of screens and coursework behind and enter a serene environment that seeks to nurture both mind and spirit. Showcasing the University's rich and diverse heritage collections, each item has been carefully chosen for its potential to promote relaxation, spark curiosity, and foster a sense of connection to the wider world. Connection and CommunityWe believe that a sense of connection and community is essential for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing. Breathing Room is designed to be a welcoming space to relax and connect with the world around you. Whether you're a student, staff member, or visitor, you'll find a resource for wellbeing support within our walls.Join Our CommunityBreathing Room is a space for everyone. Take a moment to breathe and find calm in the heart of the University. Visit the Main Library Exhibition Gallery today and experience the positive impact of heritage collections for yourself.Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm Ground Floor Exhibition Gallery, Main LibraryOther Library resources This experience is a key part of the Library's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Prescribe CultureThe Library Wellbeing CollectionLibby Leisure Reading Collection (Libby)Makerspace Current and Forthcoming Exhibitions Jun 22 2026 09.00 - May 31 2027 18.00 Breathing Room: Find Calm in the Heart of the University’s Main Library Breathing Room, in the Main Library Exhibition Gallery, is a space for everyone to relax surrounded by artwork and objects from the University’s heritage collections carefully chosen to evoke calm and support mental wellbeing. This article was published on Tuesday 23 June 2026
Breathing Room: Find Calm in the Heart of the University’s Main Library More than a hub for academic study, the Main Library is a vibrant community space. As the busiest building on campus, we recognise that it can also be a locus of stress and anxiety, particularly during critical points in the academic year. Breathing Room joins the Library’s existing mental health and wellbeing resources with a new semi-permanent display of heritage collections in the ground floor Exhibition Gallery, designed to provide a peaceful oasis in the midst of a bustling academic environment. A Space to BreatheBreathing Room has been curated to promote a sense of community, connection, and calm. By stepping into the gallery, you'll leave the demands of screens and coursework behind and enter a serene environment that seeks to nurture both mind and spirit. Showcasing the University's rich and diverse heritage collections, each item has been carefully chosen for its potential to promote relaxation, spark curiosity, and foster a sense of connection to the wider world. Connection and CommunityWe believe that a sense of connection and community is essential for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing. Breathing Room is designed to be a welcoming space to relax and connect with the world around you. Whether you're a student, staff member, or visitor, you'll find a resource for wellbeing support within our walls.Join Our CommunityBreathing Room is a space for everyone. Take a moment to breathe and find calm in the heart of the University. Visit the Main Library Exhibition Gallery today and experience the positive impact of heritage collections for yourself.Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm Ground Floor Exhibition Gallery, Main LibraryOther Library resources This experience is a key part of the Library's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Prescribe CultureThe Library Wellbeing CollectionLibby Leisure Reading Collection (Libby)Makerspace Current and Forthcoming Exhibitions Jun 22 2026 09.00 - May 31 2027 18.00 Breathing Room: Find Calm in the Heart of the University’s Main Library Breathing Room, in the Main Library Exhibition Gallery, is a space for everyone to relax surrounded by artwork and objects from the University’s heritage collections carefully chosen to evoke calm and support mental wellbeing. This article was published on Tuesday 23 June 2026
Jun 22 2026 09.00 - May 31 2027 18.00 Breathing Room: Find Calm in the Heart of the University’s Main Library Breathing Room, in the Main Library Exhibition Gallery, is a space for everyone to relax surrounded by artwork and objects from the University’s heritage collections carefully chosen to evoke calm and support mental wellbeing.
