A look into the Great Hall
And some details on what's to come.
Great Hall renovations are well underway, with the space scheduled to be fully operational for the start of next academic year (2027-28).
For larger events, the Great Hall will have a maximum seated capacity of 541 attendees, with the space engineered to be divided into three individual lecture halls for 170, 265, and 140 students, respectively.
Several adaptations have been made to optimise accessibility, like the addition of two accessible lifts, integrated BSL support and live captioning on screens, and hearing loop systems to support attendees with hearing aids.
With the old organ installed, 144 speakers, and music and instrument store spaces around the Hall, the space is designed to transform into a venue for high-quality music events and performances.
It has been confirmed that students who wish to operate any part of the space will have to be trained and registered as a member of the Events team as a remunerated, casual worker.
The project team is in contact with ICU to finalise the operating mode.
