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University of Brighton set to acquire Horsham site with hope of creating 2,250 jobs

The University of Brighton has entered into negotiations with Novartis to acquire its former Horsham site at Wimblehurst Road.

These discussions are at an early stage, but if the sale goes ahead, the university plans to open an innovative, high-quality centre for higher education in Horsham .

The proposed centre could create up to 2,250 new jobs; bring £1.7 billion of investment to the region and provide around 3,500 places for students.

This comes in addition to the places it already provides to more than 20,700 students at its five existing campuses in Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton and Hove.

A spokesman said: “The university’s proposal offers an exciting opportunity which could bring long-term benefits to the town as well as realise our ambition in leaving a legacy at the site.”

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