TV viewing and recording facilities
The main TV viewing and recording facilities are based at Samuel Alexander Building (building 67 on the Campus Map).
Multimedia Studios
The newly-refurbished Multimedia Studios (Studios 2 and 3) are versatile language learning spaces which include
- PCs for DVD playback
- PCs for access to TV over IP (for viewing live satellite channels via the University network)
- Booths with LCD screens for group viewing of DVDs - ideal for groups wishing to view films from the ULC Reserve List
- TVs/VCRs for satellite TV viewing (British terrestrial and international) and video playback/recording
An additional TV/DVD/VCR in Studio 5 is also available.
Members of the ULC wishing to watch live TV broadcasts are recommended to check programme listings using the satellite TV guide.
All enquiries about satellite channels, teletext functionality, etc should be made to Abdul Pathan (email: abdul.pathan@manchester.ac.uk or telephone ext: 53013).
DVDs and videos
The Library has a collection of DVDs and videos in different languages. These comprise DVDs/videos to accompany language courses, a large world cinema collection, and off-air recordings of documentaries, gameshows etc. Some of this collection is 'reference only' and needs to be requested from Reception.
A number of activity sheets and worksheets relating to DVD/video viewing are available on the Learning Guide pages on this website.