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Co-location of Maths and Computer Science in the Ian Wand Building
Creating a dynamic and thriving space for Maths and Computer Science, bringing them together into a suitable, modern and energy-efficient building on Campus East.
Project overview
By September 2025, the Department of Maths will be moving to the Ian Wand Building on Campus East, joining staff and students from Computer Science. This is part of our ongoing programme to improve teaching and research facilities by relocating our activities from older, poorer quality buildings to more modern and sustainable buildings.
Why the Ian Wand Building?
The Ian Wand Building is one of our newer buildings at the heart of Campus East. It provides dedicated teaching and research laboratories, a hardware laboratory and study spaces. The Pod is the main work and social area, and includes a common room and large teaching spaces.
Campus East includes three colleges, several modern buildings to accommodate academic departments, and a variety of support and social areas, all surrounded by beautiful green space and water.
A study space in the Ian Wand Building.
Why move Maths?
Maths has been in the current James College Nucleus (old Goodricke College) building since 2002, and whilst we've adapted the building and improved some aspects immensely over the years, it is clear that the structure is past its prime.
This is part of our ongoing programme to relocate activity across campus out of what is considered to be the lowest-quality, highest-cost buildings, and into more energy-efficient, modern and structurally-sound buildings.
Recent times has seen the Ian Wand Building being under-utilised following the move to hybrid working, and it offers a more suitable and modern environment for students and staff.
Where and when?
The move will take place before September 2025, likely to begin in early summer to minimise any disruption. We are currently working to clarify the details about how the space may be designed and shared. The Ian Wand Building is located on Campus East, close to the Ron Cooke Hub.
How will it affect students?
It will mean some logistical adjustment for both Maths and Computer Science as we prepare for September 2025 onwards when we begin to share the new space together. We will keep staff informed of plans, students informed of changes to any future timetabling and we will minimise any disruption. For Masters students, we will also develop our plan well in advance to make sure your important dissertation time is taken into account.
There may be some internal building work, which we will try to minimise as much as possible.
Who is Ian Wand?
Professor Ian Wand was one of the first academics to join the Department of Computer Science in the early 1970s. During his time at the University he worked hard to grow the department and develop its research reputation.
He was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University in 1999, remaining in the role until his retirement in 2002, and was a leading figure in many projects including the establishment of the Hull York Medical School.