Catalyst is your one-stop-shop for study and support needs, located at the heart of the Ormskirk campus. It is also the physical home to Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers and you can access specialist support both within Catalyst and beyond the building walls, with both in-person and virtual support options available.
During term time Catalyst is open 24/7 and Catalyst Helpdesk is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Catalyst current opening hours
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, and Edge Hill Archive, as well as computers and laptops, a stationery vending machine and the 53.3°café. The first and second floors have computers, books and journals, reading sofas and bookable study rooms. On the third floor you’ll find the silent study area, which is surrounded by the roof terrace and garden.
You can book individual and group study rooms over three floors in Catalyst, in addition to bookable study spaces on the silent floor.
Book a room in Catalyst
Catalyst Communications
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Catalyst Communications aims to keep you informed on all your essential news, events and support from Catalyst specialist support teams such as Money Advice, Mental Health and Wellbeing, UniSkills, Careers, Student Support and more via CatComms monthly emails.
We asked for your feedback on what you loved (or loathed) about how we communicated with you. Over 1,000 of you shared your thoughts and one of the most common requests was for us to communicate with you via email. We checked in with you again in October 2024 and you re-confirmed email was still your communications channel of choice.
| You Said | We Listened |
|---|---|
| You want targeted, timely, identifiable and impactful communications via email. | From January 2025 we will be keeping you informed on all the essential news, events and support from Catalyst specialist support teams direct to your student inbox via a monthly targeted email. We will email you every third Wednesday of the month with your Catalyst Catch Up – an overview of all the great support you can access in a convenient, streamlined format for you to explore and revisit as you need. |
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
Catalyst is your one-stop-shop for study and support needs, located at the heart of the Ormskirk campus. It is also the physical home to Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.
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. 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.
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. Visit the Catalyst opening hours page for up to date opening hours.
Catalyst Lift
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.
Discover the Catalyst
Visitors and members of the public are welcome to use Catalyst for research and study during Helpdesk opening hours. A member of the team will be happy to help you find the items you need if you wish to use the print collections. You can find more information about visiting the Catalyst on our Using Our services Page
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times unless visiting as part of an organised school visit, event or open day.
