Since its opening in May 2015, the Laidlaw, described as the jewel of campus by regional media, has received an overwhelming take up by staff and students. Its outstanding architectural excellence also received due recognition when it won a RIBA Yorkshire Award 2016 and a highly commended award in the Design and Innovation category at The […]
The Laidlaw Library has been highly commended for its design and innovation in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The prestigious event took place in Harrogate, where Yorkshire and Humber’s most inspiring and community beneficial schemes battled it out for the top honours. The Laidlaw Library, which highly impressed the judges, […]
With just seven months left to complete the refurbishment of key areas within the School of Medicine and Dentistry, colleagues and students are beginning to see the transformation take shape. The first section of Phase 2 works, on Level 9, is now complete and occupied by the Faculty Office. The work plan remains on schedule […]
The University of Leeds, Laidlaw Library has won a RIBA architecture award, in recognition of architectural excellence. The Laidlaw Library was one of six outstanding winning buildings announced at the prestigious Yorkshire awards evening last night. Recognised for its striking and elegant exterior, the new library has become a popular destination for University students. The […]
The University has appointed contractors Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver main refurbishment works, due to take place this summer at the University Union. The work is due to commence on site over the coming weeks with completion expected in early Spring 2017. We are working hard to ensure disruption to students and other users of […]
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to view the plans for the new University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC). The online pre-planning consultation runs until the 2nd May. This high profile 10,000m2 facility will substantially raise the profile of the University’s research and innovation capabilities, whilst also creating new opportunities for innovation, […]
Students, staff and members of the local community are invited to take part in one of the ‘pop up’ workshops and have their say on future ideas for the campus landscape. Student, staff and community participation and engagement is integral to developing a comprehensive landscape strategy. We would like to draw on local knowledge, creativity […]
Where: Parking spaces next to EC Stoner and IT Services
When: Monday 11th April – Thursday 14th April
Members of the public, University staff and students are invited to find out more about the University’s ambitious plans for an University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC). A dedicated consultation event will take place on Wednesday 13th April, 2pm – 7pm in the Parkinson Building. Join key project staff and project architects, Associated Architects, to find out more […]
Work being undertaken as part of the £38m investment into the School of Chemical and Process Engineering remains firmly on track. The project is now a quarter of the way complete with completion anticipated for autumn 2017. New state of the art facilities will pave the way for continued cutting edge research and teaching, whilst […]
