Estate Development

Durham University Strategy, 2017-2027 sets out ambitious goals to deliver world-class research, education and wider student experience.

To deliver the Strategy, the University needs a world-class estate. Major investments are planned, in new departmental space, teaching space, residential accommodation and student facilities, and in improving the condition of the existing estate.

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Current projects

Keep up to date with progress, including news, updates, photographs and more as projects develop.

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Boldon House

We have acquired Boldon House to gain the required space to enhance the academic and student experience on-campus and better support our staff.

Durham University Business School: Waterside

We are making very good progress with our world-class Business School in the heart of Durham City.

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Science Infrastructure

We have a number of exciting infrastructure projects underway within the Faculty of Science, with the aim of creating leading teaching, learning and research spaces.

Decant and relocation

Over the next few years we will be remodelling the University’s spaces and estate. Find out more on our pages.

Lower Mountjoy campus bustling with students between lessons

Hild Bede redevelopment

We are currently working on exciting plans to refurbish and redevelop the Hild Bede college site, which includes a temporary home for the college during this work.

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