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Construction of Bournemouth University’s state-of-the-art student centre is now underway, bringing a multi-million pound boost to the local economy.


Work on the building, which will enhance the experience of all students coming to the University for years to come, was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony when Professor John Vinney, University vice-chancellor, and Sue Sutherland, University board chairman, were joined by key people from construction firm Willmott Dixon to ceremonially break the ground that will become home to the six-storey, glass- fronted centre.


The £10.5 million facility situated in the heart of Talbot Campus will provide significant additional learning space and become the new home to the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU).


The 18-month construction will bring a direct spend of £6m into


the local economy, with Willmott Dixon research showing that more than 80% of that money is likely to be spent within a 60-mile radius.


Vinney said: “We are committed to providing world-class facilities for our students and this building will provide just that. It’s vital we continue to attract high-calibre


City makes a winning start


Southampton has secured the start of The Global Ocean Race 2014, an internationally- renowned ocean racing challenge, and one of the world’s most difficult yacht races.


It is excellent news for the city, having recently failed in its joint bid with Portsmouth to become the UK City of Culture in 2017.


The race covers 30,000 miles and travels through the planet’s toughest oceans.


It is also the


only round-the-world race crewed by solo, double-handed or four- handed crews.


It will start from the PSP Southampton Boat Show next September, with the fleet of Class 40 yachts moored in the show’s purpose-built marina for 10 days, giving visitors a unique close up view as teams prepare. Crews will set sail from Southampton on September 21; the race ends eight months later at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, with stopovers in Africa, Australasia, North and South America.


Matt Tucker, Southampton City Council cabinet member for economic development and leisure services, said: “We are delighted that the city is going to host the start of this prestigious sailing challenge in 2014. It confirms Southampton as a major venue for ocean racing challenges.“


Added Josh Hall, Global Ocean Race founder and race director: “The Solent is the true home of round-the-world racing and we are extremely proud to bring our event where it belongs. The full support and assistance of Southampton City Council, National Boat Shows and PSP Logistics has permitted the fleet to be hosted within the PSP Southampton Boat Show, giving people the opportunity to visit the boats and meet our inspirational sailors.


“We have long-term plans to keep the same arrangements for future editions of the race and are committed to giving the region a global event its people can all share in and be proud of.“


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students for years to come in an increasingly-competitive market.


“The University makes a significant contribution to the regional economy through its activities, which support 2,700 local jobs and add at least £240m to the region every year. Construction of the student centre will provide a


welcome boost to the economy during the next few years with the creation of construction work and opportunities for local suppliers.“


Willmott Dixon, appointed as part of the Scape National Major Works framework to design and construct the centre, will support the local economy through its supply chain.


During the next few years it is anticipated that the student centre construction will create new opportunities for trainees, apprentices and the unemployed.


Managing director at Willmott Dixon in the South West, Neal Stephens, said: “This isn’t just an important project for us, but is an important project for the local community too, as we have committed to creating a total of 10 jobs for local people, in addition to spending £6m on local sub- contractors and suppliers.“


The student centre is expected to be fully operational by spring 2015.


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