As part of Staff Wellbeing Week, we're inviting you to step behind the scenes and discover some of the incredible spaces that make our University so unique.
Ever wondered what's inside some of our most innovative buildings? Now's your chance to explore the places where creativity, technology and research come to life, from immersive simulation suites and professional recording studios to inspiring arts and performance environments. These guided tours are the perfect opportunity to spark your curiosity, uncover hidden gems, and see a different side of campus.
Richard Steinitz Building Tour
Monday 1 June | 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Step into an extraordinary world of music in the Richard Steinitz Building. This tour offers a rare glimpse into one of the UK's best-equipped environments for contemporary music study and performance.
Explore:
- Professional recording studios
- Dedicated practice rooms and rehearsal spaces
- Sound booths and percussion studios
Whether you're a music enthusiast or just curious, this is your chance to experience the facilities our students use everyday.
Daphne Steele Building Tour
Tuesday 2 June | 10.40am - 11.30am
Join us for an interactive tour of the Daphne Steele Building on our Health Innovation Campus.
Go behind the scenes to explore cutting-edge simulation suites and operating theatres and see how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare training. Keep an eye out, there may even be a few surprises when visiting our "patients" on the wards!
A fantastic opportunity to see healthcare learning brought to life.
Laura Annie Wilson Tour and Workshops
Thursday 4 June | 10.30am - 11.30am
Ever wondered what happens behind the glass walls of the Laura Annie Wilson Building?
Step inside and discover a world of advanced manufacturing, where cutting-edge machines and industrial robots bring ideas to life. This short introduction offers a glimpse into the technology shaping modern manufacturing. Included in the tour, choose from 3 workshops, each demonstrating future technology and precision engineering.
Book the Laura Annie Wilson Tour, plus 3D Sound Workshop
Book the Laura Annie Wilson Tour, plus Virtual Reality Workshop
Book the Laura Annie Wilson Tour, plus Metal Working and 3D Printing Workshop
Barbara Hepworth Building Tour
Thursday 4 June | 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Discover the iconic Barbara Hepworth Building like never before. This multi award-winning space is a hub of creativity and innovation across Arts and Humanities.
On this tour, you'll explore:
- Design studios, labs and specialist computer rooms
- Exhibition spaces, cinemas and performance areas
- Final student work and the stories behind it
See how ideas are transformed into reality and experience creativity in action.
Don't miss out:
These tours offer a unique chance to connect with our campus, explore inspiring spaces, and celebrate the people and ideas that bring them to life. Spaces are limited, make sure to secure your place!