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Exam season is almost over… and we asked students at the Library one simple question: what makes you panic during exams?

From procrastination and studying two days before the exam, to seeing everyone else stressed, worrying about failing, or even just finding the exam location in Amsterdam 😅

Turns out, a lot of exam stress comes from feeling like everyone else has it together. Spoiler: they don’t.

What about you…what stresses you out most during exam season? Share your panics in the comments below 👇

Science Park offers more than you might expect.

From LAB42 to dedicated collaboration rooms and study cabinets, students have access to over 800 study spaces designed for different ways of working. The collaboration rooms support group work and discussion, while the study cabinets provide quieter, focused spaces for individual study.

Together with other study areas across campus, Science Park is built to support both teamwork and concentration in one place.

Well connected by public transport, it is an accessible alternative to the city centre, with space and flexibility for every type of study session.

Extra study spaces and extended opening hours are available this weekend and on Whit Monday across multiple UvA locations.

✔️Bushuis (Universiteitskwartier)
Open Saturday 23, Sunday 24, and Monday 25 May from 09:00–18:00, with 335 additional study spaces in the attic, workshop space, Kartinizaal, and rooms F1.14, F2.11B, and F2.11C. Access only with a valid UvA student card.

✔️Roeterseiland Campus
REC E offers 165 extra study spots on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May from 09:00–23:00, and on Monday 25 May from 09:00–22:00 in rooms E0.03, E0.04, E0.14, and E0.15.

🕐 During Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, the University Library, REC H (Library Learning Centre), REC E, and Science Park 904 will also have extended opening hours.

Please note:
During exam periods, the University Library is only accessible to UvA students and staff with a valid physical pass. Reserving study spots for others is not allowed.

🚴Use the designated bicycle parking facilities at Vendelstraat or REC. Bicycle parking closing times differ: REC A closes at 22:30 and REC E at 23:00.

Happy studying!

Please note that our opening hours will be adjusted this Thursday and Friday, 14 & 15 May, due to Ascension Day and collective holidays.

The Library in the University Quarter and the Library Learning Centre at Roeterseiland (REC H) will remain open with modified hours. All other library locations will be closed.

Opening hours
• University Library: 08:30 – 22:00
• Library Learning Centre: 09:00 – 18:00
• All other locations: Closed

During the upcoming holidays, our opening hours will be different.

The Library in the University Quarter and the Library Learning Centre at Roeterseiland (REC H) will remain open, but with adjusted hours. All other library locations will be closed.

Opening hours 4 & 5 May 2026:

✔️University Library: 8:30 - 22:00
✔️Library Learning Centre: 09:00 - 18:00
✔️Other locations: Closed

In this second part of ‘Meet the Staff: Desk Librarians’ Remko and Larissa show you what you can borrow at the library counters across all campuses.

From noise-cancelling headphones and USB-C cables to ergonomic keyboards, mice, and even screens: everything you need for any study session.

Have you booked a project room? Don’t forget to grab your bookmarks.

One simple request: please return everything so the next student can use it too.

And one more reminder when using the library’s facilities: please keep the chairs in the project rooms where they belong. It helps everyone enjoy the same great service.