Building information, key dates and services over Christmas

With many students travelling home for Christmas, many of our facilities, services, and opening times will be reduced over the festive break. Don’t worry if you’re staying with us – there will still be friendly faces, places and services available for you, so check out the details below.  

As you know, the Christmas holiday runs from Monday 15 December to Monday 5 January. All term dates are listed on the academic calendar. 

Kimberlin Library 

If you’re having a campus Christmas, then head over to the Kimberlin Library, where the Library and Learning Services Team will be hosting their Christmas Lounge. You will find a warm welcome, festive treats and games from Monday 22 December to Sunday 4 January.  

There’s a host of other activities for you over the festive period, including day trips, events and spiritual support, which you can find on our website. 

View the Library Opening Hours.  

DMU Food Outlets  

Most of our food outlets will be closing over Christmas, so make sure you plan ahead and find alternatives to the food outlets listed below:

• Library Café (Kimberlin Library) – closed from Friday 12 December and will reopen Monday 5 January 

• Subway (Campus Centre) – closed from Friday 12 December and will reopen Monday 5 January 

• The Coffee House (Hugh Aston) – closed from Friday 19 December and will reopen Monday 5 January 

• Simply Fresh (Campus Centre) – closed from Friday 19 December and will reopen Monday 5 January 

• The Food Village – closed from Thursday 25 December and will reopen Monday 5 January  

• Staff Common Room – closed from Thursday 25 December and will reopen Monday 5 January 

The Leisure Centre 

The QEII Leisure Centre is also a great place to meet up with friends and fellow students over the festive period. It has also revised its Christmas opening times, which are: 

• Wednesday December 24: 6.30am – 6pm 

• Christmas Day: Closed 

• Boxing Day: Closed 

• Saturday December 27 until Wednesday 31 December: 11am – 4pm 

• Thursday January 1 until Sunday 4 January: Closed 

The Leisure Centre will reopen as normal from Monday 5 January.  

Security 

Our Security Team is always here to support you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and Christmas is no different. If you need support, you can call our Security Team on 0116 257 7642 (extension 7642) or email security@dmu.ac.uk. You can also speak to the Security Team directly by visiting their reception in the Estates Services building, opposite the Campus Centre and Gateway House. Please save the security number to your phone if you haven’t already. 

Wherever you’re spending your festive break, we hope you have a wonderful holiday. Take time to relax, enjoy, and do make sure you connect with people around you when you can. We’ll look forward to seeing you all in January.