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The Graduate Centre

A dynamic hub

The Graduate Centre is home to the Peston Lecture Theatre and a host of meeting rooms that are suited to every type of event. The 7th floor is a breathtaking marvel where Room 701 has views of the city of London in all its' glory.

Designed to meet the unique needs and working patterns of our research postgraduate students, the Graduate Centre is a transformative space where academic ambitions are birthed. 

This venue has the latest technology that furnishes QMUL's economics and finance students with access to industry-leading software used by economists in finance and government. Beyond its technological prowess, the Graduate Centre is the esteemed home of the Doctoral College and the Research Degrees Office.

Learn more about the prestigious Peston Lecture Theatre here.

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Venues in Graduate Centre

Peston Lecture Theatre

The sleek yet warm colours that engulf the design only accentuate the high quality of facilities available to students, teachers and guests alike. Proudly featured throughout the Graduate Centre, Braille signage is clearly displayed next to the lift on each floor, allowing visually impaired individuals to navigate the Graduate Centre independently, enhancing their mobility, confidence and fostering an inclusive environment.

The Lecture Theatre is equipped with 200 fixed seats, white boards and a teaching desk. With state of the art audio visual equipment, this also includes 2 data projectors, PC, Blu-ray/DVD, PA, 2 visualisers, screen and lecture capture.

The 7th Floor

The breathtaking views of London from the 7th Floor, always has our guests and Queen Mary University London students inspired.

Room 701 is available to hire for private meetings, dinners and networking events and can also be set in a theatre layout - please see the room layout table further down the page.

Book your meeting or exclusive reception and enjoy the charisma of the Graduate Centre from higher heights.

Graduate Centre Foyer

Situated next to the Graduate Cafe, the Foyer can hold up to 200 people and is the ideal space to hold your registration for conferences and reception and networking meetings. 

Graduate Centre Seminar Rooms

We have an extensive range of rooms within the Graduate Centre that act as supporting rooms for your conferences and large scale events as well as private meetings. The various room layouts available include Boardroom style, Classroom, Cabaret, Theatre, Reception and even Exam. 

Each room is well equipped with the fundamental AV facilities which include a teaching desk, PC, data projector, screen, whiteboard, and HDMI/VGA laptop inputs. 

Room Room layout
  Select room diagram for information
  Boardroom Classroom Cabaret U-shape Theatre Reception Exam Dinner
Peston Lecture Theatre 200
Room 701 32 30 24 49 55 24
GC101 28 59 30 58 24
GC102/103/104/105 12 22 12 16 12
GC114 18 35 24 35 19
GC201 48 60 60 60 50
GC202/203/205 18 30 16 30 15
GC204 24 36 24 36 20
GC222 20 40 24 40 20
GC601 58
GC602 16 21 16 21 15
GC603 18 25 16 25 20
GC604 18 25 16 25 15

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