£130m University campus accommodation planned
THE University of Hull is making a £130m investment in on-campus student accommodation.
It has teamed up with University Partnerships Programme, a specialist in student residences and infrastructure.
Located on the west side of the campus, it will offer studios and one-bedroom apartments in nine blocks to accommodate 1,450 students.
Proposals have also been put forward for a central plaza, a cafe and a supermarket.
Construction is set to begin in May 2017 with work due to be completed by the end of 2019.
This follows the announcement of £200m worth of investments in the University, including a £30m residential site The Courtyard, the £28m Brynmor Jones Library redevelopment and a £28m health centre.
Professor Glenn Burgess, acting vice-chancellor at the University of Hull, said: “This is the latest announcement in a wave of investment across the campus to provide an exceptional environment for staff and students.
“Students increasingly want premium, high-quality accommodation. This development ensures that we are able to meet those needs, as well as increase the number of students who can live on-campus, in high-quality, managed and secure accommodation.”
Stephen Willis, chief finance officer at the University of Hull, said: “The bold transformation well under-way on-campus is a critical element in ensuring an outstanding student experience and a huge statement of confidence in the future of both the University and the city of Hull. We’re proud to be investing so significantly in making Hull a highly desirable place to live, work, study, visit and invest.”
Some 61% of the total student population comes from outside the Humber region and 1 in 6 of our students are from outside the UK and from more than 100 different countries.
Sean O’Shea, group chief executive of UPP, said: “We’re delighted to be investing in the University of Hull. Our partnership will enable more students to live on-campus at the heart of this fantastic institution.
“This scheme responds to the growing demand from students for high quality, on-campus accommodation, as well as the University of Hull’s commitment to offering the best student experience. UPP’s research into the experiences of students shows satisfaction with the non-academic side of university is higher among first year students who live in purpose built student accommodation.”
