Language Centre Refurbishment

This exciting transformation ensures the Language Centre continues to provide high quality teaching and support to students and facilities to staff, whilst remaining as a key gateway to the University for many international students.

The Language Centre’s facilities in the Parkinson Building provide a modern and attractive learning environment. The Language Centre also has teaching facilities in the Ziff building and Lyddon Terrace.

Students and staff will benefit from:

• Refurbished common and pastoral areas to provide a modern, attractive learning environment.
• A new reception/student support area and improved signage throughout the Language Centre.
• Improved classroom spaces with new audio visual equipment to enhance the learning experience.
• Sector-leading, technology enhanced innovative teaching spaces which will allow for collaborative teaching methods facilitated with technology.
• New breakout areas and private seating booths for group or individual study.
• Additional meeting and consultation rooms for 1 to 1 or group study sessions.
• New staff facilities including kitchen areas and breakout space.
• Improved lighting and ventilation to provide a more comfortable and energy efficient environment.