As part of the University’s strategic objective to improve the learning environment the Estates department will be carrying out major reconfiguration works on the second floor of the Minerva Building during the summer in support of an improved student experience.
The south west and south central floor plates, formerly the home to the School of Psychology, will be reconfigured to deliver twelve new teaching spaces with and a central social learning lounge.
At the same time the Vice Chancellor’s Office will be reconfigured to deliver additional office space to support the growth in this area and the University in general.
Key Dates
| SECOND FLOOR AREA | START DATE | COMPLETION DATE |
| South West Plate | 5 June 2017 | 15 September 2017 |
| South Central Plate | 19 June 2017 | 15 September 2017 |
| Vice Chancellor’s Office | 26 June 2017 | 11 August 2017 |
For the duration of the works Psychology will be temporarily relocated to the first floor of the Minerva Building pending their ultimate move to the Sarah Swift Building from 19 June 2017. The Vice Chancellor’s Office will be temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Media, Humanities and Technology (MHT) Building.
The Minerva Building will therefore be subject to disruptions. The red line drawings below show the areas that will be cordoned off for health and safety purposes resulting in certain toilets and fire escape routes within these lines being inactive during the key date periods. Signage will be in place to assist with identifying facilities located on other floors and nearest escape routes. The social spaces on the east and west end of the building will also be out of action during this time.
Minerva Building Second Floor:
Minerva Building First Floor:
The Estates department apologies for the inconvenience this may cause over the summer months and any questions/queries should be directed to the Estates Helpdesk on 01522 886777.