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. If you are a an affiliated Club or Society of TUSA, please ensure you submit an Event Application Form with a Risk Assessment via QPay/Rubric first, along with a room booking form. Please note that until the Event Application is approved, your room booking isn’t confirmed.
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 |
| The Ref | Sandy Bay | Events | 200 | 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 (Room 325)
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.
The Ref
Located at level 2 below the main TUSA Admin Floor, The Ref has the following facilities:
- Tables and chairs for seating
- 4x Cocktail Tables for networking events
- Games space (a pool table, table tennis table, arcade machine)
- A fridge in the back cafe area (please speak with staff if requiring use of this)
- Atrium chillout space with comfortable chairs
- A hot water dispenser at a tabletop bench
The Ref is a well known space that previously functioned as a canteen and chill-out space along with The Ref Steps. Since it’s closure in 2019, it had been reopened and repurposed by TUSA in July 2023. The Ref now functions as both a room for hire and also for our TUSA Food Hub.
If you have an event that’s indoors and requires you to cater for a large number of people, then the Ref is a great option. There is plenty of room to move around, meet people, and hang out.
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 nearby tea and coffee making facilities, comfy lounges, bookshelves stocked with books written by and about inspiring women.
Equity Space
The Equity Space is a dedicated space for our diverse student cohort to use for a chat or conduct some work.
It is a comfortable, quiet space where students can relax and build lasting connections and community.
The Equity Space has a sofa, tables and chairs, some reading materials, LGBTI+ information, and is close to kitchen.
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 (available with the Student Lounge booking)
Our communal kitchen has a couple of microwaves, sandwich press, 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 university WiFi are also accessible.
The Kitchen is accessible with the Student Lounge or Boardroom bookings.