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We're required to demolish Newton and Corston buildings on our Newton Park campus. 

A demolitions project team has been overseeing the various workstreams and engaging with stakeholders across the University to consider all opportunities to relocate the teaching and staff spaces that will be lost.  

Demolition works for Corston are underway and are expected to be completed ahead of the beginning of the 2026/7 academic year. 

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening application to Bath and North East Somerset Council for land opposite its Locksbrook Road campus, known as the Summix site.

An EIA is a formal process used to assess the potential environmental effects of a proposed development before a full planning application is made, ensuring that any impacts are properly understood and addressed.

This submission marks an early step ahead of a full planning application later in the year, which will be informed by a comprehensive programme of public consultation.

The site is owned by ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and supports the University’s “Transform BSU” strategic vision.

We're a step closer to achieving our climate pledge of reaching Net Zero at Newton Park campus.

We commissioned a detailed analysis of the campus to develop a heat decarbonisation plan and net zero pathway model, which sets out a practical pathway to reach an 88% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.  

The project commenced with an energy efficient LED lighting and controls installation in the Library and Main House.

Further improvements are planned, including:

• electrical and building fabric improvements
• installing photovoltaic and solar thermal panels
• ground source heat pump technology

Every improvement contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions across campus.

Campus: Newton Park

A refurbished laboratory space with brand new safety and testing equipment to support the culturing of cells that will enhance students learning opportunities on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Biology programmes.

Campuses: Newton Park, Locksbrook and Sion Hill   

In addition, work has taken place over the summer to upgrade and enhance some of our teaching facilities in Newton Park, Locksbrook and Sion Hill  

Campus: Newton Park

The laundry facilities have also had an overhaul.

New machines, using a dosing system for detergent which supports our value of sustainability, have been installed. Redecoration of the laundry rooms has been completed, and we have negotiated to keep the costs the same for this service 

In Hiscocks we have redecorated and recarpeted 82 bedrooms, and in Gardens we have redecorated 561 bedrooms, 57 kitchens and stairwells, and recarpeted 280 bedrooms. 

Campuses: Newton Park and Sion Hill 

To improve our meeting and teaching rooms, a significant project took place summer 2024 to update our audio-visual technology at Newton Park, and in summer 2025 at Sion Hill.

Our new state-of-the-art audio system enables anyone in a room to access the mic audio, including transcription and translation, through an app on their personal device.
 
The audio system and touch screens, together with new interactive tools from MS365 and Mentimeter, opens up the potential for more inclusive, active and student-centred learning design.

We've prioritised intuitive use and continuity from our previous AV system, whilst also bringing in an updated and more effective system.

Campuses: Newton Park

An exciting new teaching space for Forensic Science related courses has been created that will enable our students to have experience of crime scene investigation, performing techniques such as recording evidence, taking swab samples (of blood, for example), taking photographs, and analysing behaviour. 

Campuses: Newton Park

A mock court room has been created that will give our LLB (Hons) Law students more opportunities to learn in a court room setting. This facility is a great addition to The Bath Law Clinic, which was founded by ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, Stone King LLP and the Citizens Advice Bureau. 

A fashion retail store and community space focused on sustainable design, opened in Spring 2025 spring on Bartlett Street in Bath’s historic shopping area.  

Somer showcases products designed and made by BSU students and alumni and supports them to grow their businesses in an authentic high-street environment. 

The store also showcases other local, sustainable brands and ethically produced fashion as well as hosting workshops and events with fashion-industry professionals.

Read more about the Somer Store opening.

Newton Car Park will be temporarily closed for use from midday on Sunday 17 May until Friday 5 June to allow essential works to take place ahead of the demolition of the Corston building.

We ask that all vehicles are removed from the Newton car park before midday on Sunday 17 May. Overnight parking is an infringement of parking conditions; we therefore ask that all vehicles are removed before 17 May.

The works will involve construction of a temporary relief road to the rear of Newton Building. This will allow staff, students and vehicles to be safely directed away from the demolition site, while maintaining operational access across campus during the demolition period. All access routes to campus will remain open during this period, which is due to be completed on 5 June. 

Please refer to the map below for alternative temporary parking. 

The map shows an aerial satellite view of Newton Park Campus showing the closure of the first car park area and indicating the location of an alternative parking option behind the walled garden, near the playing fields.

Campus: Newton Park  

Some rooms in Twiverton have been converted into Music and Performing Arts Studios, and the Creative Sound and Music Production Lab has moved downstairs.

Campus: Locksbrook

Much like the recent upgrades at Newton Park and Sion Hill, the AV equipment was upgraded at Locksbrook in summer 2026, improving our meeting and teaching rooms.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

Our new state-of-the-art audio system enables anyone in a room to access the mic audio, including transcription and translation, through an app on their personal device. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 
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The audio system and touch screens, together with new interactive tools from MS365 and Mentimeter, opens up the potential for more inclusive, active and student-centred learning design.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

We've prioritised intuitive use and continuity from our previous AV system, whilst also bringing in an updated and more effective system. 

Campus: Newton Park

New teaching laboratories have been installed in Stanton along with an analytical lab and preparation space.    

Campus: Newton Park  

Data and network cabling has been upgraded and rerouted in the Newton and Corston area of campus.  

Campus: Locksbrook

A bookable space, this is a multipurpose space suitable for, but not limited to, sensory, study and prayer at Locksbrook c²¹³¾±è³Ü²õ. 

Campus: Newton Park

The TV Studios renovation took place over summer 2026, involving a complete refurbishment to modernise and upgrade studio technology to current broadcast standard. 

This is a huge investment from BSU and will result in an updated, cross-disciplinary hub that will enhance student and staff experience as well as graduate outcomes.