Robert Winston temporary accommodation

The University is currently developing a new masterplan framework and capital plan, to provide a clear direction for our estate for the next 15 years. In the interim we need to put measures in place to bridge the gap between our current position and the future aspirations for the estate, whilst supporting a positive student experience and allowing for changes to student numbers.

There is also a more immediate need to relieve pressure on teaching spaces at Collegiate Campus due to increased numbers expected in areas of Development and Society and the continued strength of numbers in Health and Wellbeing.

With this in mind we are submitting a planning application to the council to place a two storey temporary building on the section of land which sits within the Robert Winston site (the planted quad type area). The temporary building will consist of 4 general purpose rooms each with a capacity of 30, an IT space with a capacity of 40 and a social learning space. The space will be designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the requirements of teaching across campus, meaning both HWB and D&S could be timetabled to use the space. Following the success of Willow and Chestnut on Collegiate Campus we are confident that this solution should provide excellent learning space for our students and a positive environment for staff to teach in, whilst longer term solutions are agreed.

The work will take place from mid-July to November 2017 and the space should be available for timetabling for semester two. Please be aware that you may see our contractor on the proposed site in the coming days ahead of planning permission being granted.

Whilst we acknowledge the work will cause disruption, we aim to keep stakeholders informed throughout the project.

To start this dialogue we invite you to an open session on Wednesday 12th July where you will be able to see drawings of the proposed building and meet key members of the project team including the project manager, timetabling and the head contractor for the job. It’s your chance to ask any questions and find out more about the project.

Details of the open session are as follows:

Robert Winston

11 – 1pm

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Ahead of the open session if you have any specific activities you think may be affected by this work please contact me directly. I will be in the office 27/28 June and 3/4/6/10/11 July.