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.

Over the next five years, 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.

What we are already doing well…

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

Plans are well underway for both the new Hertfordshire Medical School and the new Health Building. The Medical School, set to open in 2026, will be housed in its own dedicated building at the College Lane campus. This project will involve transforming an existing building into a state-of-the-art space for students studying Medicine. The Health Building, a £100M development, will be located at the heart of College Lane campus, replacing the current Health accommodation in Wright Building and Meridian House. This project is expected to be completed by 2028.