Innovation
The University is focussed on strengthening and enhancing its research facility. With this focus in mind, the institution has invested nearly £1.4 million in information provision in 2008/09. A further £2.75 million was invested in computing resources.
During 2008/09 there was further significant investment in facilities and equipment, including:
- A bold new Creative Arts Building was opened in September 2008, featuring a recital hall, cutting edge electro-acoustic research studio, new art and design studios and live recording facilities.
- A £228,000 Nanoform 250 Ultragrind machining centre was used to investigate nano-material removal and to support research activity within the Centre for Precision Technologies in the School of Computing and Engineering.
- A £160,000 single crystal x-ray diffractometer which uses x-rays to provide the three dimensional structure of chemical compounds. This is being used by researchers in the University’s Chemistry Department.
- A new Business School building, which represents an investment of over £16 million was opened in September 2010. The building will provide improved facilities including a mock court room and ‘The Street’ – a contemporary social space overlooking a central courtyard. The building has been designed to be energy efficient, incorporating state-of-the-art energy saving technology.
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