University unveils refurbished business school
The University of Plymouth re-opened its refurbished Fitzroy Building – the home to its business school.
The £14.5m development was opened by Plymouth Argyle FC’s owner and chairman, Simon Hallett.
He said: “It’s fantastic to see the University of Plymouth investing in the next generation of business leaders.
“Plymouth Business School’s move to the city centre campus is an exciting step forward, reinforcing its role in developing talent that will contribute to the local economy and beyond.
“As a club, we recognise the importance of strong partnerships, and we look forward to working more closely with the University to create meaningful opportunities for students and the wider community.”
The Fitzroy Building includes specialist teaching facilities and social learning spaces for students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including those in business and management, accounting and finance, and marketing.
It is also home to The Cube, the university’s enterprise support service, which has supported over 4,400 student interactions and generated 230 businesses over the past three years.
Vice chancellor Professor Richard Davies said: “Having scored the goal of bringing PBS to the heart of our campus, you could say that our Business School is now in a league of its own.
“We are hugely grateful to successful businessman and proud Plymothian, Simon Hallett for formally opening the school. Our University and the football club are important components of a vibrant city and we are delighted to be renewing our friendship.”
Doug Lloyd, regional director of Kier Construction’s Western & Wales business, said: “We have used our expertise in building high quality educational facilities to refurbish the Fitzroy Building to the exceptional standard it deserves. We worked closely with The University of Plymouth, our consultants and supply chain to deliver the school on time and on budget, and we look forward to seeing the building benefit the region’s business students, with its modern learning spaces, for decades to come.”
