Students are calling for "nap pods" at Edinburgh University in a bid to combat the problem of sleep deprivation. Pupils want two in their main library at George Square and two at King's Buildings.
A student-led "think-tank", called the Buchanan Institute, wrote a 30-page report on why two rooms should be converted to accommodate the pods. It said they could get a discount on pods, similar to ones offered to staff at Google, which cost up to £10,000.
The report surveyed 1,500 students at the university and found about 93% felt they did need a nap while they were on campus.
The idea of nap pods was then put to a vote at the student council meeting with 53% of votes in favour of them. The results of an online vote to the entire student body will be available on Monday.
If passed, it will be put as a formal request to the university. The university would pay the bill if it agreed to the pods.
