Set to open in 2028, the state-of-the-art Health building at the University of Hertfordshire’s College Lane Campus will serve as an innovative hub, equipping future professionals with the expertise needed to excel in health, medicine and life sciences.
Shaping the future
The University has embarked on a comprehensive, long-term programme to enhance its campuses in Hatfield, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs of our community. As part of this plan, outdated facilities will be replaced, including the development of a masterplan for the College Lane Campus and the proposed construction of a cutting edge 11,400m² Health building.
Designed to inspire and nurture the next generation of students, the forthcoming Health building will feature essential teaching facilities for specialised fields such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy, social work, and optometry. The University's graduates will be providing critical skills across these disciplines, playing a vital role in supporting the National Health Service's long-term workforce plan to meet the rising demand for medical and healthcare professionals nationwide. This exceptional facility will not only elevate the learning experience for Herts’ community but also extend its positive impact to the wider region and beyond.
Our plans for the building
Our new facility will offer over 11,400m² of floorspace and is planned to include various practical spaces for teaching clinical skills, such as general teaching rooms, laboratories, and specialist facilities for radiography training. The proposals improve campus accessibility with an external route through the building and an out-of-hours lift to ease level changes from west to east. The development includes soft landscaping, new tree planting, and biodiversity enhancements, ensuring at least a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.
Demolition works will take place this summer, and from Monday 19 May a diversion route will be in place. We expect the demolition to be completed by September this year, and the site will remain closed until the new building is completed in 2028.
Rivington Street Studio Architects (RSS) with Atkins Realis (AR), have been appointed by the University of Hertfordshire to develop the designs for the new building. Below you can find details of the proposed plans.
