Transforming our campuses by investing in our estate and sustainability

Amid a growing university population, evolving sustainability goals, and changes in how we work and study, our physical spaces must adapt to remain flexible and fit for the future.

By 2030, we will…

• use strategic estate planning to ensure our campuses provide outstanding spaces that meet the diverse needs of our community;
• optimise how we use our spaces to accommodate the evolving needs of the University and better support our mission of delivering world-class education, research and innovation;
• put sustainability at the heart of our estate development and management. Through the implementation of energy-efficient systems we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and meeting global sustainability targets;
• embark on bold capital projects. This includes the removal of ageing buildings to make way for the new, highly sustainable building for health and social work. Additionally, College Lane campus will become the home to the new Hertfordshire Medical School.

How we're making progress...

We’ve made significant investment in our campuses, driven by a commitment to provide facilities that enhance both the staff and student experience.

The opening of Hertfordshire Medical School in September 2026 marks a major milestone in our growth and ambition. Housed in a dedicated facility on the College Lane campus, the Medical School has transformed an existing building into a state-of-the-art learning environment for future doctors.

The Health Building, a £100million development, will be located at the heart of College Lane campus, replacing the current Health accommodation in the Wright Building and Meridian House. This project is expected to be completed by 2028.