Friday 20 December - Wednesday 1 January

GoStudy will close at 23.00 on Friday 20 December and reopen at 08.30 on Thursday 2 January.

For library opening hours see Christmas opening hours 2024


The GoStudy spaces are on levels 4 and 5 in the Chemistry Building on the South Kensington campus.

GoStudy is open to all Imperial students and offers a variety of study environments to suit your needs including Silent Study, Group Study and Breakout Spaces where you can eat and drink.

Opening times are 08.00 - 23.00 Monday – Sunday. You will need your Imperial ID card for access to the Chemistry Building and also to levels 4 and 5. GoStudy is not open when the Chemistry Building is closed.

  • Silent Study - 460, 537
  • Group Study - 430, 538, 561
  • Breakout Space (no hot food) - 447
  • Breakout Space (hot food permitted) - 465
  • GoPresent - 444 (book this room via Library bookings)
  • Kitchen 448

For help speak to the Library Attendant on level 4 room 442 or text 07725 159853. 

Non-members of Imperial will not be permitted to enter the GoStudy spaces without prior permission from Library Services.

Please send your suggestions for improvements to GoStudy to Library Services via our feedback and comments form.

GoStudy Group Study room

GoStudy offers silent and group study spaces

GoStudy breakout space

You can take a break and have something to eat in the cafe style breakout area

GoStudy breakout space

A second breakout space offers sofas and comfy seating

GoStudy silent study

If you prefer to work in silence there are two silent study spaces

GoStudy Silent Study

Each silent study space has a socket and USB charging point

GoStudy group study

Connect your laptop to a large screen to share with your study group

GoStudy breakout space

You can buy drinks and snacks from the vending machines

GoStudy kitchen

In the kitchen you'll find microwaves, vending machines and hot water dispensers