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impact upon current and future students, and so are ensuring that there is a phased delivery of all projects. Andrew is keen that the works do not negatively affect anyone’s experience on campus, saying: “We will do everything we can to keep disruption to an absolute minimum and will keep students and staff appraised of planned and future developments. Contractors with the kite mark ‘considerate contractor’ will be appointed to carry out the works and a great deal of emphasis will be placed on the academic activities that are carried out all year long”.


The first phase will start over the summer and will see the development of an informal learning space on the de Havilland campus, with the creation of a new mezzanine floor outside the Weston Auditorium. The next phase will see the work begin in earnest on the College Lane site, with the creation of a learning and student zone next to the Forum.


This zone will act as a central space for students and will house the key student facing activities in one area, including the student centre, housing, the careers and placements service, the medical centre and other student facing services.


There will also be a real focus on sustainability, something that the University has already stressed its commitment to. Andrew commented that “the entire vision points towards student and staff experience, sustainability and the environment, and the community. The University has set itself challenging targets to reduce its carbon footprint by 60% by 2020 and this plan forms an integral part of how we are planning to achieve this”.


Whilst this vision will change the structure and face of the College Lane campus, it will help to ensure the longevity of the University. The redevelopments will also provide the opportunity to celebrate our history, with heritage and displays from the University’s art collection having more of a presence.


This is an exciting new chapter in the history of the University and it is clear that this institution is one that doesn’t stand still, but instead seizes opportunities and changes to adapt. Here’s to the next 60 years.


On-going updates on the 2020 Estates Vision and the developments on campus will be posted on our website and in our monthly e-newsletter, e-futures. f❵


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Concept sketch by thelandscapepartnership (Below)


College Lane masterplan


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