£32 million programme to upgrade campus spaces begins
Last updated on 4 April 2025
A £32 million Estates-led programme to create an upgraded campus experience for students by revitalising key spaces is underway.
The laboratories within the University’s LC Miall Building are the first of more than 20 existing spaces that will be refreshed as part of the programme.
The first strand of work, which started on Monday 31 March, sees the replacement of outdated audio-visual equipment within the laboratories.
A major investment spanning the length of the estate, the programme will ensure that campus better meets the needs of the students who use it.
Transformed spaces
More than £2 million is being used to improve accessibility and environment in the Electrical and Electronic, Civil and Mechanical Engineering buildings.
This includes moving entrances, creating more access ramps and improving foyer areas.
New dedicated areas for students will also be created through the programme, including a café and learning space along the University’s Red Route.
The aim is to create a vibrant and welcoming area – including kitchen facilities – in which students can collaborate, study and reflect.
Computer generated imagery of the new student space in EC Stoner
Faculty collaboration
Estates have worked with faculties to identify areas and spaces where improvements could be made to help create a world-class teaching environment.
Work will take place outside of teaching times where possible to minimise disruption students and is continuing into the second half of 2025.
Delivering for students
Ann Allen, Director of Campus Innovation & Development at the University of Leeds said: “The investment in spaces demonstrates our commitment to creating the best possible campus experience for our students as well as staff.
Campus Reimagined can give us a long-term vision, however we want to make sure we continue to invest in our spaces now as well as in the future.”
Ben Hall, Morgan Sindall’s area director for Yorkshire said: “We’re thrilled to be getting started on site at the University of Leeds.
“When put together, the work we undertake will help support the university’s vision of delivering an outstanding student experience.”
The full range of projects is listed on the Estates and Facilities website.
Some are subject to planning permission, and further information will be added as timescales are clarified.
