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We have some reduced hours during the Spring Break, Please check our opening times for more information

In Catalyst, our teams are ready to help you with almost any aspect of student life. The building is home to Student Services, Careers and Library and Learning Services. If you are unsure of what help you need the Catalyst Helpdesk will signpost you to the most appropriate support.

Catalyst is open 24/7 during term-time. Covering five floors it is your one-stop shop for study and support needs, with each floor offering a variety of study spaces and printing hubs. 

The ground floor is the heart of the building. Here you can find the Catalyst Helpdesk, group pods, the Reading for Pleasure collection, as well as computers and laptops, stationery vending machine and the café.

The first and second floors have computers, books and journals, reading sofas and bookable study rooms.

The third floor is a haven if you need a quiet place to work. Here you’ll find the silent study area, which is surrounded by the roof terrace and garden.

Study Space Bookings

Individual and group study rooms are available over three floors in Catalyst. We also have bookable study spaces on our silent floor.

Book a room

Pinpoint the Catalyst on the map

From our aerial view you can see our stunning roof terrace, which is perfect to sit out in the summer months and for getting a birds eye view of the University.

Find your way around

We offer a wide range of study spaces to support your learning and research. This includes collaborative spaces and bookable group rooms as well as quiet individual spaces.

There are printing stations available on all floors and first and second floor areas also have self-issue machines so you can issue books as you work.

The Edge Hill University archive is the repository for the print and visual history of the institution from its foundation in 1885 and is located on the ground floor. Appointments need to be pre booked – more information is available on the Archive webpages

We have a coffee shop on the ground floor, 53.3 degrees North, who also offer a range of snacks and food options. Vending facilities can be found on the ground and 3rd floor.

Accessibility and Access

Access to the Catalyst is 24/7 during term time. You will need your University ID cards to enter and exit the building from 5pm.

The Catalyst Helpdesk opening hours are normally 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Any changes to these hours can be found on our main opening hours page

Catalyst Lift

Service Status Running Normally

Planned Maintenance – Wednesday 27th March – lift out of service approx. 2 hours

The online lift status is updated on a daily basis Monday – Friday.

For the latest information, including at evenings and weekend, you can contact the Catalyst Helpdesk on 01695 650800.

We have a standard lift for public use, it has Braille & tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.