Facilities

Birkbeck is located in the heart of London with all this entails. You will be only a few minutes walk from some of the finest museums, galleries and libraries London has to offer. At Birkbeck you will be equally close to London's theatre district, as well as numerous restaurants, cinemas, clubs and bars. In fact in quite possible to become daunted by the sheer range of opportunities to spend your leisure time.

Catering

In addition to the many local cafes, restaurants and retail outlets in Bloomsbury on the Birkbeck premises there is an eatery, a cafe and a snack bar. You will also be welcome to use the Students' Union bar and the catering facilities of the other Colleges in the precinct, including the central London University Students' Union (ULU).

Wellbeing

'Energy Base' at ULU in Malet Street includes a 33-metre swimming pool, a large gym, and other facilities including a wide range of exercise classes. As Birkbeck staff you may join as an associate member. There are also badminton and squash facilities that are accessible for staff.

Birkbeck is a member of the Central University Institutions Health Service, which offers full medical facilities for staff and students. In an effort to provide a healthy and comfortable working environment, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking areas.

Interest-free loans are available for the purchase of bicycles for use to travel to work. An annual season tickets loan is available for non-bike enthusiasts.

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Birkbeck has an award winning library that you will have full access to, an evening nursery for children of students and staff, and various staff common rooms and rest areas.