{"id":71970,"date":"2025-02-24T14:10:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T14:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/?p=71970"},"modified":"2025-02-25T09:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:30:07","slug":"sensory-room-now-open-in-augustine-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/sensory-room-now-open-in-augustine-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory room now open in Augustine House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are pleased to announce the opening of a new sensory room in Augustine House. The sensory room is a space for students to reset between studying or social sessions. The space has been designed with neurodiverse people in mind with adjustable lighting, comfortable seating and a range of ways to control your sensory experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find the sensory room on the ground floor of Augustine House behind the Library Point in room <a href=\"https:\/\/campusmaps.canterbury.ac.uk\/campusmaps\/1964efd5c1624f368eef4347\/details\/6685d39a21ee462381b37b41\" title=\"\"><strong>AHg.03a<\/strong><\/a>. If you need help finding it, just ask a member of staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The room will be available when you need it throughout our core building hours but not overnight during 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"72158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-5.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of the pole light turned onto green setting.\" class=\"wp-image-72158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-5-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pole light on green setting &#8211; Taken by Jason Shirley 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"72162\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of the pole light turned on at the blue setting.\" class=\"wp-image-72162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-4-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pole light on blue setting &#8211; taken by Jason Shirley 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Sensory room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are instructions including health and safety information in the room on how to make use of the equipment inside, including <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caiyue projector light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daylight UnoLamp Floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blueair dehumidifier <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask all users to please respect this space as a sensory room. <strong>It should not be used<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For consuming food or drink \u2013 especially those that have strong smells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To work or have extended study sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For sleeping or napping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a social space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember the room may need to be used by fellow students at the same time, so please be prepared to share the space if needed and avoid using the room for extended periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sensory Room in Augustine House\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0NuDiGsKYJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expect Respect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst using the room please remember to give and get respect from others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect that other people may not want to chat or interact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect that others may need to access the room if you\u2019ve been using it for a while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect that some individuals may need priority use of the space, and that physical or mental health conditions may not be immediately obvious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/our-students\/ug-current\/support-services\/wellbeing-support\/expect-respect\" title=\"\"><strong>Find out more about the Expect Respect campaign<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Expect-Respect.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Expect-Respect.png\" alt=\"&quot;Expect Respect&quot; \n\" class=\"wp-image-72210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Expect-Respect.png 384w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Expect-Respect-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wellbeing is important to us. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/our-students\/ug-current\/support-services\/wellbeing-support\" title=\"\">Student Wellbeing Team<\/a> <\/strong>offer a wide variety of support and advice, to help you to succeed in your studies and get the most out of your university life. They offer a mixture of face-to-face and online support via email, phone, and video conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience bullying, discrimination or harassment when using the library, you can get support, information and guidance on reporting through <a href=\"https:\/\/reportandsupport.canterbury.ac.uk\/\" title=\"\"><strong>Report + Support<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Adjustable light, with multiple settings and purple swivel chair.\" class=\"wp-image-72166\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Light and chair &#8211; Taken by Jason Shirley 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have used the new sensory room in Augustine House, we would love to get your feedback, to ensure the room meets your needs and expectations. You can choose to leave your feedback anonymously or if you would like us to get in touch, you have an option to leave a contact detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can leave your feedback at the kiosk stand outside the room or by filling in our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/C3CDfrDyx1\" title=\"\"><strong>feedback form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"72170\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-7.jpg\" alt=\"Projector view showing green stars with blues and pinks stellar waves.\" class=\"wp-image-72170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pink\/Blue projection &#8211; Taken by Jason Shirley 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"72174\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Projector view showing green stars with reds and greens stellar waves.\" class=\"wp-image-72174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/638\/2025\/02\/Image-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red\/Green projection &#8211; Taken by Jason Shirley 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>All photos taken by Jason Shirley (User Experience Team Coordinator)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sensory room is now open in Augustine House. 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