As part of International Open Access Week, events will be taking place in ‘BU’s Bubble Dome’ on Talbot Campus in the Courtyard. The dome can also be booked for team meetings and if you’d like to book this alternative space for your meeting please email Barry Squires.
The dome is available on the following dates and times:
- Monday 20 October, noon – 4pm
- Tuesday 21 October, 9am – 10am and 3pm – 5pm
- Wednesday 22 October, 9am – 10am and 3pm – 5pm
- Thursday 23 October, 9am – 10am and 3pm – 5pm
- Friday 24 October, 9am – 10am and 3pm – 5pm
Fitting a maximum of 15 people, the Bubble Dome accommodates soft bean bag seating only and a laptop and flat screen TV is available for use. It is a fully enclosed weather proof installation, but will be unavailable in severe wind or rain.

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