Life at The Atrium, Luton
Green Valley Academy is a town centre campus in Luton, a short walk from the railway station. Come in for teaching, study in the library, meet your course mates and get the support you need, all under one roof.
One Campus, Built for Learning
All teaching for the BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year takes place at The Atrium, Burrs Place, Luton LU1 3BE. The campus brings together classrooms designed for interactive and digitally supported teaching, a library and study spaces, IT provision, a cafeteria and social space.
Green Valley Academy is a non-residential campus. Students travel in for their timetabled sessions and use the campus for independent study, support and time with their course mates.
Students in our learning spaces at The Atrium.
Campus Facilities
Everything you need for your studies is in one building, so you can move easily from a lecture to the library or a quiet space between sessions.
Classrooms and Teaching Rooms
Rooms designed for interactive, digitally supported teaching in small groups, where you can ask questions and learn alongside your course mates.
Library and Study Spaces
Core texts for your modules, with areas for individual study, group work and quiet focus.
IT Facilities
A computer room inside the library for research, assignments and access to Canvas and the University of Wolverhampton's online resources.
Cafeteria and Social Space
Somewhere to eat, take a break and catch up with friends between classes.
Quiet, Prayer and Reflection Space
A calm room open to students of all faiths and beliefs, and of none, for prayer, meditation or a moment of peace. Please keep it tidy and quiet.
Reception
Your first stop for questions, visitors and directions around the building, and the place to report anything that needs attention.
Opening Hours
Opening hours for 2026/27 during term time. Teaching rooms are used according to your timetable.
Fri 9:00 to 21:00
Sat 10:00 to 17:30
Sat 10:00 to 17:00
Tue to Thu 9:00 to 17:00
Fri 11:00 to 18:00
Sat 10:00 to 14:30
Hours may change during holidays and non-teaching periods. Current hours are confirmed in the Student Handbook and on Canvas.
Library and study spaces at The Atrium.
Two Libraries, One Login Away
On campus, the Academy library holds the core texts for your modules and offers space for individual study, group work and quiet focus. If a text on your reading list is not available, tell the library team: acquisition requests are how our stock improves.
As a student on a University of Wolverhampton award, you also have access to the University's library services and electronic resources appropriate to your course. How to log in is explained at induction and on Canvas.
- E-books and e-journals you can read from anywhere, at any hour.
- Subject databases for public health, health sciences and social research.
- Online reading lists linked directly to your module texts.
- Study skills support in academic writing, referencing and research.
Library contact: aswany.shaji@greenvalleyacademy.co.uk
A Community You Help Build
Green Valley Academy is at the beginning of its journey, which means you have the chance to shape the clubs, societies and traditions that future students will enjoy. Students and staff have different responsibilities, but we are one academic community.
GVA Student Union
Created by students, shaped by students. Vote in elections, stand as a representative and help make sure student views are heard.
Explore GVA SU →Clubs and Societies
Have an idea for a reading club, a debate society or a public health awareness campaign? GVA SU and Student Support can help you get it started.
Start Something New →Wellbeing and Support
Your Personal Academic Tutor is your first point of contact, with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and trained Mental Health First Aiders on site.
Find Support →Your Voice Counts
Feedback from students is discussed at Student and Staff Liaison meetings and reported to the Academy's committees, and you should hear what changed as a result.
Have Your Say →Whole-Campus Care
Looking after our campus is shared by everyone who uses it, rather than left entirely to a maintenance team. It is one of the ways we keep The Atrium a safe, clean and professional place to learn.
You use it. You respect it. You leave it ready for the next person. You report a problem when you see it.
- Keep spaces orderly: return furniture and equipment and dispose of waste properly.
- Respect quiet areas: keep quiet zones quiet and do not reserve a space you are not using.
- Report, do not repair: tell Reception about any damage, spillage or hazard. Repairs are carried out only by authorised staff and contractors.
Teaching at Green Valley Academy.
Getting Here
The Atrium is a short walk from Luton town centre and Luton railway station.
- By train: direct services to Luton from London St Pancras International.
- By road: close to junction 10 of the M1.
- On foot: a short walk from the town centre and the railway station.
The Green Valley Academy campus entrance.
Campus Gallery
See the Campus for Yourself
We welcome prospective students and their families to visit The Atrium before applying. Get in touch to arrange a time.