What the development will include
The new Sciences Complex development will include a new Health and Science Academy, which will entail the conversion of over 4,000sq metres of existing university space into state-of-the-art teaching, learning and research facilities for health science provision.
Features of the new development:
- A new central hub for the Health and Science Academy with a highly visible atrium area and reception, opening out to attractive landscaped public realm space as part of a new university square
- New high quality teaching and learning facilities, including a professional development suite for the delivery of higher level skills for students and continuous professional development facilities for health professionals
- High quality multi-disciplinary science laboratories including new equipment for drug discovery, pharmaceutical and health-related sciences
- A new integrated industry-standard Analytical Services laboratory and scientific imaging suite
- A sports science research facility equipped to analyse aerobic capacity, track body temperature, and assess biometric performance
- High quality social learning spaces for staff, students, and external partners including a dedicated Bioinformatics IT suite
- Exhibition space to promote leading-edge science to the young people of the region, the wider community, industry and the health professions