The £150m development forms part of the Highfield Campus in the city and will be developed as two phases.

Phase 1 will involve construction of a 168,000 sq ft, 5-storey teaching facility and ancillary facilities hub designed by architect Sheppard Robson.

The building will be split into three interconnected areas around a central atrium. The west block consists of a concrete structure with the east / south proposed to be of a steel frame.

Planning consent is still needed but main works are due to start in the New Year.

The new building, one of the centrepieces of the University’s major estates transformation, should be ready for use from the 2027/28 academic year.

Phase 2 has still to be worked on as a concept design.

Kevin Argent, Executive Director of Estates and Facilities said this flagship building will create a next-generation teaching and learning facility which has a focus on student experience, wellbeing and sustainability. 

Development of this site, which has been planned for several years, will support plans for growth in staff and student numbers, and creating a more sustainable and inclusive campus.