THE SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
NEWBUILDING The University of Sussex is planning a new state-of-the- art home for the School of Life Sciences. The building will transform the way our research is carried out. Through collaborative spaces molecular biologists, neuroscientists and chemists will work Our new Bio-Innovation Centre, within the building, will provide space for growing bio-science businesses and help to strengthen partnerships with industry. The development of the new building will not only create jobs and boost the regional economy, but also help to ensure that scientific advances are translated into real- world benefits. With its distinctive design and use of glass, concrete and brick the Life Sciences building will remain true to the vision of the University’s founding architect, Sir Basil Spence. alongside each other to develop new and ground-breaking scientific discoveries.
The landscape design will echo the natural beauty of the South Downs and by sourcing the best materials the building will adhere to the highest environmental standards. Through both teaching and research the School of Life Sciences is training a new generation of scientists. This new development will allow us to continue making discoveries that change lives and benefit communities for many years to come. Ournewbuilding programme includes plans to develop a purpose-designed facility to be run bythe Students’ Union. This dynamic space will allow a huge rangeof student activities – from studying, performance and meetings for student societies to mobilising volunteers (around 1,000 Sussex students take part in volunteering projects every year), as well as socialising. Initial enabling works are underway and contracts for the main programme of work will be let later in 2017. We are aiming for full completion by 2020.
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