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Key service

Stores manages a centrally controlled key service for rooms, offices, lockers, secure storage areas, restricted equipment, and safety-critical facilities. Keys are held in a secure central location and may be booked out during normal working hours by authorised users. Where applicable, key issue costs are charged to the relevant group account, and certain keys require additional permissions, training, or authorisation before issue.

The introduction of swipe-card access to some rooms has reduced demand for the key-booking service. However, certain areas, such as postgraduate study spaces, have not yet been converted to swipe-card access. In these cases, postgraduate students may still require a physical key, subject to permission from their SRGA.

Before directing a postgraduate student to collect a key, the SRGA should contact Stores to confirm key availability and any associated arrangements. The cost of the key will be charged to the relevant group account.

Keys for staff offices can also be booked out and will likewise be charged to the appropriate group account.

In addition to room and office keys, Stores manages keys for lockers, other secure areas, and restricted equipment.