New Wolverhampton University science block takes shape
The finishing touches are being put onto the University of Wolverhampton's new £25 million science block.
Contractors have been working around the clock to get the Stafford Street development ready for chemistry students who will be based at the city centre facility next month.
Metal sheets and frame work has now been installed to support the glassworks that went up on the block last month.
The design of the building means scientists of the future will be seen from passers-by on Stafford Street as the former MB building looks to welcome 2,500 undergraduates and postgraduates.
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There will also be 150 staff who will work from the facility.
The new science block will open in phases with the first next month and the second in January.
University spokesman James Allen said of the development: "Our new chemistry course will be the first lessons taught there for our first year students.
"This is a massive investment by the university into the city and into the community.
"We are very keen on investing and playing our part in the local economy.
"We have chosen to invest in science because we listened to employers and they were telling us they liked to see students with qualifications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics."
The new build comes at a time when the university is spending £18 million on its business school on Molineux Street and Camp Street.
University bosses announced this week £500,000 of investment on upgrading laboratories and equipment at its Telford campus as part of plans to introduce enhanced engineering courses.
The development in Wolverhampton city centre was designed by architects Sheppard Robson, project managed by Gardiner & Theobald, with engineering services provided by Arup.
