Completed projects

Central Hall
Our landmark building - Central Hall, was refurbished to provide an up-to-date, multi-use space.

Central Hall seating refurbishment
The refurbishment of Central Hall’s seating, aimed at elevating comfort, refreshing aesthetics, and prioritising safety.

Campus LED lighting replacement project
Substituting inefficient fluorescent lights with energy-efficient LED lights to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

New student study space – Psychology B Block
A new inclusive and accessible student study space.
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Translation and Interpretation Suite
New rooms designed specifically for translation and interpretation.
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Redevelopment of Derwent P accommodation
A recently completed £8m refurbishment creating new facilities for students.
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A new home for the School of Arts and Creative Technologies
We expanded the current facilities, and relocated parts of the music department.
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York Campus Nursery
We've replaced our successful nursery that had reached its lifespan with a much larger modern facility.

Space Systems Improvement Project
A new system for managing space in an easier way to increase choice, effciency and support sustainability,

York Institute for Safe Autonomy
Addressing global challenges in assuring the safety of robotics and connected autonomous systems.

Expanding our energy centre
Works to facilitate Campus East's energy requirements and improve its resilience.

Market Square Development
In order to prepare for our new Student Centre building a number of key developments took place in Market Square.

New residences
We expanded our capacity to house students on campus for the duration of their time at York.

Cryo electron Microscope facility
New facilties for a cryo electron microscope, protein crystallography and high-field NMR spectroscopy.

AccessAble Accessibility Guides
Helping staff, students and visitors to make informed accessibility choices for travelling around campus.

A new substation on Campus West
A multi-purpose substation with cycle storage.


Hull York Medical School
Facilitating the expansion of Hull York Medical School on Campus West.



Biomedical Sciences Buildings
A striking new science block for our Biomedical Sciences department.

Athletics facilities
A new county-standard athletics facility and pavillion stand for spectators.




Campus East Development
The colleges and facilities that make up our Campus East community.

Chemistry F block
New undergraduate teaching laboratories and green chemistry research centre.

King's Manor coat of arms
Returning the coat of arms on this historic building to its original splendour.


York Sport Village, velodrome and cycle track
Modern sports facilities on Campus East open to staff, students and the public.


Library expansion
A larger, 21st century library with a new cafe and diverse study spaces.

University of York Students' Union development
Updating our Students' Union buildings and the southern gateway to campus.

Berrick Saul Building
A new home for the Humanities Research Centre and Institute for Effective Education.

Accommodation refurbishment
A project to refresh and update our student accommodation.