St. James' ZML

Also Known as: ZML San Séamas

Social Space — Old Stone Building

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Description

The St. James' Hospital Zón Mac Léinn, is a dedicated student area located on the first floor of the building. It provides a welcoming environment for students to relax, eat, and socialise. The space is furnished with a variety of seating options, from colourful and neutral sofas to tables, and is adorned with artwork that adds a touch of creativity and calm. The room is partitioned into two sections, offering flexibility for group gatherings or more private study sessions. The natural lighting and green foliage contribute to a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal space for unwinding between classes.

Facilities

There are plenty of seating options available in the social space. The first room features vibrant, colourful sofas, while the second room offers more neutral-toned sofas. There are also tables where you can sit comfortably to enjoy a meal or do some light work.
The social space is equipped with multiple power outlets, ensuring you can charge your devices or use your laptop while relaxing in the area.
Yes, food and drink are allowed in this space. With six microwaves and two kettles available, it's a convenient spot for heating up meals or making a hot drink. The area is designed with students in mind, providing a comfortable place to enjoy your food.
A kettle is available for students to use, making it convenient to prepare hot drinks like tea or coffee.
Six microwaves are available in the St. James' Hospital Social Space, making it easy for students to heat their meals. There is also a sink for cleaning up afterwards.
The social space is accessible to all students, with both stair and lift access to the first floor. While the front door of the building operates on a push/pull system and is not fully accessible, the internal door to the Old Stone Building has an automatic button system for ease of access. However, the doors to the common room itself are push/pull.
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  • Sensory Experience

The space offers a calming sensory experience. The walls are painted a light blue, contributing to a tranquil atmosphere, while the natural, dim lighting enhances the space's peaceful ambience. Green foliage adds a touch of nature, and the space is divided into two rooms—one with colourful sofas and another with neutral tones—allowing students to choose the environment that best suits their mood. The outside corridor, with skylight windows, is warm and filled with natural sunlight.

To find the Social Space, enter the building and take the stairs or lift to the first floor. Once upstairs, the social space is adjacent to gendered and accessible toilets, with a prayer room located on the same floor. For refreshments, vending and coffee machines can be found on the ground floor.

The building offers ramp access for ease of entry, and the internal door to the equipped with an automatic button system. However, the main entrance door requires manual operation, which may pose challenges for some students. The social space and common room has a push/pull doors which may also require assistance. Despite these limitations, the space is designed to be as inclusive as possible, with accessible toilets available on the same floor.

Mon-Fri

08:00 - 18:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday & Public Holidays

Closed