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Teesside University to invest £6 million in major refurbishment

Teesside University has announced that it will be investing £6 million in a major refurbishment of School of Science & Engineering.

The new and enlarged Orion building will include a three story glass extension enabling passers-by to see the latest technologies in action.

Along with extensive refurbishment of its laboratories and workshops, the University is also investing in the latest industry standard equipment to provide students with relevant and representative learning experiences.

Malcolm Page, deputy chief executive said: “This is part of a major programme of investment to enhance the experience and support we provide to students on our campus.”

It comes as the University is also investing around £30 million in developing the campus heart with a £20 million new teaching and learning building and extensive landscaping. Plus a £1 million refurbishment of the Students’ Union is underway to enhance the student experience.

Simon Hodgson, Dean of the University’s School of Science & Engineering, said: “This exciting development, scheduled for completion by summer 2015, will benefit our students across our whole range of professionally accredited courses and help us to maintain our position as a university committed to producing graduates with outstanding skills in technical problem solving and innovation, destined to become the next generation of leaders of our science and engineering industries.”

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