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Before submitting a booking request, please ensure your event aligns with Playground’s purpose and guidelines.

Who can book?

• Any ÀÖÓãºǫ́ student or staff can request a booking, but the event must be open to and involve ÀÖÓãºǫ́ students in a meaningful way. Externals who wish to organise an event for ÀÖÓãºǫ́ students should send us an email at playground@uu.nl.
• Unfortunately, events that do not involve students (e.g., staff-only meetings) cannot be hosted at Playground. This way we ensure that Playground can remain dedicated to student enrichment.

What type of events/classes can be hosted?

Events/classes should foster innovation, collaboration, and student engagement. Examples include:

• For teachers & staff: Interdisciplinary or experimental teaching (e.g., flipped classrooms, gamified learning, real-world problem-solving), networking events, skills workshops, think tanks, talks, pitching events, and panel discussions.)
• For students: Sessions that encourage knowledge-sharing or student-led initiatives—especially entrepreneurial activities that bring ideas into action (e.g. networking events, skills workshops, talks, pitching events, hackathons, and panel discussions.)
• For external organisers: Events must align with Playground’s educational vision and be open to students. Please email us at playground@uu.nl to discuss the possibility of organising your event with us.

If you’re unsure whether your event fits, check out our News & Insights for examples or email playground@uu.nl.

Booking Guidelines/ Fair Use Policy

• You may only reserve Playground's space for events and classes. For personal activities like group discussions or study sessions, the space is available on a walk-in basis.  Please check in with reception for availabilities.
• Fridays are unavailable for bookings as they are reserved for Playground events and student group work.
• The Foyer cannot be reserved— it remains a shared space for all students to work and meet. Exceptions are made for large events that require an extension of the Education/Event Space.
• The Board Room can only be reserved as an addition to a Playground space if it supports the event or class you are organising. This ensures availability for student startup meetings with Playground's mentors and coaches. When not reserved, it is available to students on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with reception for availabilities.
• Not all sessions of a course can be booked at Playground. During busy periods, a maximum of 4 sessions can be reserved. This ensures fair access for other courses looking to use the space. We recommend selecting sessions that will benefit most from Playground’s dynamic setup.
• We operate on a first-come, first-served basis while ensuring balance among faculties.

Disclaimer: Playground is in its first year as an entrepreneurial pilot, and we appreciate your flexibility as we refine our processes. Any changes will be communicated through our website and newsletter (subscribe below). If you have any suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to email us at playground@uu.nl.

Ready to Book?

Does your event meet the booking checklist? Great! Since Playground fills up quickly, we recommend reaching out to us as early as possible to increase your chances of securing a reservation.

Currently, the only way to check availability and make a booking is by emailing us. You’re also welcome to visit in person to discuss your options. When reaching out, please include the following details in your request:

• Faculty
• Course name and code/ Event name
• Date and time
• Expected number of attendees
• Room(s) you’d like to book (click for more details on refer to the space)
• A brief description of the session
• Contact details of the session host (name, email address, and phone number)
• Is this event/session open to other students working at Playground?

Once we receive your request, our team will review it and confirm your booking as soon as possible.

Important: Visit our Event Preparation page to learn what to expect from Playground staff and explore recommendations for services like catering and photography—helping you plan a smooth and stress-free event with us.