The Makerspace

Makerspace Workshop: use your mouse, keyboard or touchscreen to have a look around

Welcome to The Makerspace

Welcome to The Makerspace website, here you'll be able to find information on The Makerspace, such as staff, facilities and access. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or need to contact us via the Makerspace email address:  makerspace@qmul.ac.uk

What is The Makerspace?

The Makerspace is an open access workshop for all SEMS students and staff. It operates under the same umbrella as the Mechanical Workshop and the Whitehead Aerospace Laboratory.

It is, as the name implies a space where you can make things, this might be prototyping, model making, jigs / fixtures or any kind of practical artifact as part of your degree. We do also support working on your own personal projects (subject to terms).

Our primary aim in The Makerspace is to give students the practical, and creative skills they will require to be effective engineers.

So please come join us and lets get making!

Makerspace Notices

Ongoing Notices

  • Access Timetable - Summer Schedule 2025

The access timetable will be in effect from the the week beginning 23rd June 2025 and will run until the week beginning 8th September 2025. Please find a copy on display on both the Makerspace workshop and office doors. Digital versions are also available for download via the Makerspace website.

Changes include:

  • Reduced open days to match staffing numbers – Monday to Thursday - 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
    • The workshop will be closed on Fridays (All day) to workshop users.
    • Makerspace services (3D printing + Laser cutting) may also be reduced during these times.
  • Makerspace orientations - limited sessions
    • Orientations for the workshop will take place Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30am(1hr).
  • Machine shop inductions - limited sessions
    • Machine shop inductions will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm (3hrs).

The access timetable is subject to change please keep an eye out for any announcements and notices for planned closures for specific activities or maintenance / improvement works. Please speak with a member of the Makerspace technical team if you require assistance or need support with the new access timetable.

Advance Notices

  • Planned closure notices (Late June + Early July 2025)

The Makerspace will be closed to workshop users on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 25th June – from 9am to 1pm (AM only)
    • Due to staff participation for a Fire marshal training session.
  • Thursday 26th June – from 2pm to 5pm (PM only)
    • Due to staff participation in the SEMS all staff meeting and SEMS BBQ.
  • Thursday 3rd  July – All day – workshop and breakout zone
    • Planned Makerspace practical activities for QMES Summer School (Day #1)
  • Tuesday 8th July – All day – workshop and breakout zone
    • Planned Makerspace practical activities for QMES Summer School (Day #2)

Apologies for the inconvenience caused. Please speak with a member of the Makerspace technical team if you require assistance or need support during these times.