Space Information
The Information Management Team (IMT) maintains the University's space management database which records every individual space in the University's functional estate. We record:
- its size
- the department to which it is allocated (or that occupies it)
- the principal activity
This data can be accessed online or on request as drawings or tables.
Space management data is used for a number of purposes both within and outside the University:
- Space charging
- Departmental planning
- Reporting estates statistics to funders and other bodies
- Answering Freedom of Information requests
Each individual space is given a unique space number by the University and all data is recorded against these numbers.
The University's estate is constantly changing. To keep data up to date, IMT conducts its own audits. However it is the responsibility of departments to notify IMT of any inaccuracies or changes to this data.
IMT also manages the University's space allocation and release processes, in accordance with the University's Financial and Estates Regulations.
