WORK has begun on site at Keele University to create a new state-of-the-art ‘Central Science Laboratories’ facility worth £12.5m, thanks to construction company G F Tomlinson.
Representatives from Keele University and G F Tomlinson attended a ground-breaking ceremony earlier this month to mark the beginning of work.
The new four-storey facility will link to the university’s existing Lennard Jones building and will include open-plan laboratories alongside breakout spaces for students of the Natural Sciences and the School of Pharmacy. It will be complete in summer 2019.
Professor Jonathan Wastling, pro vice-chancellor and executive dean at Keele University said: “We’re thrilled to see work starting on site. The Faculty of Natural Sciences integrates world-class research with the very best teaching and the latest innovations, which will be further boosted by this major investment, building scientific skills and facilitating research into the issues relevant to our sustainable development, health and well-being, and quality of life.
“These new facilities will provide even better spaces and equipment for our undergraduates and postgraduates, giving them access to some of the best laboratories and science teaching spaces in this country and beyond whilst allowing the university to further develop its word-class research activities.”
The laboratories, which are part of a £45m investment by the university into its science facilities, are a cornerstone of the strategic growth plans of the faculty and will be transformative, enabling the university to meet the educational needs of its students and grow its research capabilities.
Andy Kay, contracts manager at G F Tomlinson said: “We’re proud to be delivering these first-class educational facilities, which will have a positive and lasting impact on the university and its students for many years to come.
“At G F Tomlinson, we’re well experienced in working in higher education settings, having previously established good working relationships with other universities across the UK.
“We look forward to working with Keele University to create a positive partnership and deliver a project that meets their specific needs.”
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