Estate Development

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Investing in a sustainable future

The University has invested more than £220 million in development projects since 2013 to build a campus that can support world-class teaching and research. Since the University declared a climate emergency in 2020, the capital development programme has been reshaped to dramatically reduce the impact that new-build developments have on the environment. As the University continues to grow, we are being smarter with space - repurposing existing spaces and adapting the way we work for the good of the planet.

Lancaster University campus

Our Estate Strategy

Drawing on learning following the impact of the pandemic, the changes in the way we now work, the Estate Strategy presents new sustainable space options and seeks to accommodate our demographic growth forecasts against our carbon reduction targets by maximising opportunities to recycle and repurpose our existing space.

Estate Strategy

Lancaster leaps closer to Net Zero with two major renewable projects

In May 2024 the University announced the appointment of a local contractor Vital Energi at a ‘groundbreaking’ event at the site of its new solar farm, marking the start of the first of two innovative projects that will strengthen Lancaster’s position as a global leader in sustainability.  Read the news article.

Management School East Estate Redevelopment Project

A project to develop the Management School East Estate into a revamped facility for the students, staff, and businesses of tomorrow started in July 2024 and is due to complete in December 2025.

Management School East Estate

Works News...

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Roof works taking place across campus this summer

A continuation of our rolling programme of roofing replacements and remedial works will be undertaken across campus this summer. These works will provide improved insulation and energy efficiency to the impacted buildings, while also addressing long-standing issues of leaks, and providing long-term assurance and durability.
Photograph of Lancaster University Management School Spine entrance

Changes to LUMS South Spine access as redevelopment works start next week

Access through Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) from the South Spine entrance/exit to the LUMS Hub will close on Tuesday 2 July at 10am as work starts on the LUMS East Estate Redevelopment project. 

Students in Lancaster Square

Lancaster Square ground investigation and Spine Duct Improvement Project

A series of ground investigations will take place in the western area of Lancaster Square on Thursday 20 June 2024.
North Drive and the LICA Building

Impacts of the LUSU Summer Ball on North Campus

The Students’ Union, in partnership with student representatives from the nine colleges, is looking forward to its inaugural Summer Ball event taking place in and around Lancaster Square (The County College) on Saturday 22 June 2024.
Students in Lancaster University accommodation.

University residences upgrades taking place this summer

A rolling scheme of retained residences refurbishments, updates and upgrades will be taking place across campus between July and September this summer.
A student with a suitcase in Bowland Quad.

Bowland Hall district heating extension project - July to October 2024

This summer, Bowland Hall will undergo a programme of works to connect the building to the campus wide district heating network, as part of the wider Carbon Reduction Project.

Connecting the building to the network will provide several advantages over the current heating system, including increased energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Campus Master Plan

The latest version of Campus Master Plan was created by the University's architects and underpins our commitment to provide world-class teaching and research facilities.

Campus Master Plan

Recently completed...

Take a look through our building archives at various capital development projects and other major campus developments.

Recent projects