TUSA Spaces
The TUSA has a number of spaces designed to help you get what you need from your university experience.
So whether you want some quiet time, need access to a suitable study area, want a space to feel safe, need a location for your clubs or society meeting, or just want to hang out with friends, you are welcome!
All rooms and spaces have student access to University WiFi.
Details of each room and space are included below.
Booking and using TUSA Spaces
Making a booking
At the moment, our spaces are available to book during business hours only. If you require a space outside of regular business hours, please contact us .
Select the page of the room or venue you are interested in, check that it meets all of your requirements, and then complete the booking form.
Depending on the type of event you are planning on running, this may be the first of many steps.
This flowchart will help you to understand the next steps to make sure your event goes off without a hitch!
Venue name | Location | Purpose | Capacity | AV Equip? |
Board Room – Victor Burley | Sandy Bay | Meetings | 12 | Yes |
Clubs and Societies’ Meeting Room | Sandy Bay | Meetings | 15 | Yes |
Refectory Steps | Sandy Bay | Events | 300+ | No |
Women’s Room | Sandy Bay | Personal use | 8 | No |
Queer Space | Sandy Bay | Personal use | 8 | No |
Family Room | Sandy Bay | Personal use | 8 | No |
Student Lounge | Sandy Bay |
Meetings Study Personal use |
100 | No |
Kitchen | Sandy Bay | Personal use | 8 | No |
Board Room – Victor Burley
Located in Victor Burley – Sandy Bay, the Victor Burley Boardroom has the following facilities:
- Flat screen TV, with HDMI/VGA connections
- Whiteboard
- Video conferencing
Your SSAF covers the cost of this room, so there is no hire fee for students, or affiliated clubs or societies.
Because student fees pay for these spaces and student access is our priority, they are not available to external organisations.
Clubs and Societies’ Meeting Room (Not available)
Located in Sandy Bay, the room has the following facilities:
- Pull-down Projector Screen
- Large Table
- Couches
Your SSAF covers the cost of this room, so there is no hire fee for students, or affiliated clubs or societies.
Because student fees pay for these spaces and student access is our priority, they are not available to external organisations.
Refectory Steps
The Ref Steps are a well known space where students have been running events for decades.
If you have an event which is best run outdoors, the Ref Steps is a great option. There is plenty of room to move around, meet people, and hang out. The shape of the space also allows for a theatre-style set up with the steps creating an informal staging area.
There is also a BBQ available.
Women’s Room
The TUSA values connection between women on campus, and has a dedicated women’s space in Sandy Bay which is perfect for relaxing with like-minded women, and building networks and a sense of belonging.
The Women’s room is a pleasant sunny space with tea and coffee making facilities, comfy lounges, bookshelves stocked with books written by and about inspiring women, and an iPad to catch up on the day’s events.
Queer Space
The Queer space is a dedicated space for LGBTI+ students.
It is a comfortable, quiet space where students can relax and build lasting connections and community.
The Queer Space has lounges, magazines, LGBTI+ information, and is close to kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Family Room – Sandy Bay
We want students of all ages and family situations to be able to enjoy their university experience, and get what they need from it.
We understand that it can be a challenge balancing parenthood and study, so we have a space especially for families.
Located in the TUSA Building, the Family Room is a quiet space located away from the busy central areas, but close to kitchen and bathroom facilities. The room includes a cot, lounge, change table and toys.
Student Lounge – Sandy Bay
The Student Lounge Sandy Bay is a large multi-functional social and study space which can also be booked for meetings.
Facilities include:
- a kitchenette,
- a microwave,
- tea and coffee making facilities, and
- university WIFI.
Kitchen – Sandy Bay
Our communal kitchen has several microwaves and seating to enjoy your lunch along with tea and coffee making facilities. It is a great place to meet people and chat with your Student Reps.
Daily papers and books are free for student use, and for a bit of fun a Nintendo Wii and university WiFi are also available.
The Kitchen is not able to be booked.