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MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER
In order to facilitate the world-changing research and innovation being carried out by our multidisciplinary teams, the RVC has begun work on this major redevelopment of the Hawkshead Campus.
The project will significantly upgrade teaching and learning facilities, research and working space, and provide specialist infrastructure such as scientific equipment, fully equipped laboratories, animal houses and an incubator for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Cost
The initiative will cost a total of £45m. The RVC has already secured £40m from the following:
• £23m investment loan from Sun Life
• £10m contribution from College cash reserves
• £7m from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise
Partnership toward the establishment of the Veterinary Vaccinology and Cell Therapy Hub
Timeline
Target opening date is 2021
More than just a building
This new facility will accommodate both researchers and teaching staff, reinforced by a network of support staff and learning opportunities for RVC students.
What are we creating with the Hawkshead Campus project?
• A building that will bring together existing teaching and research facilities
• A Veterinary Vaccinology and Cell Therapy Hub that will accelerate the One Health approach, boosting the development of next-generation vaccines and cell therapies to combat key animal pathogens and ultimately protect humans
• Newteachinglaboratories,improvedandextensive social learning spaces, and a new 400-capacity lecture theatre enabling veterinary science and veterinary nursing students to study together for the first time
• Research and innovation space for SMEs
• Improved office and teaching space for more than 300 staff
Atrium