Leeds Trinity University
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Media Release
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2015
Leeds Trinity University unveils new, £10 million campus developments plans
One of the UK’s top universities for employability and student satisfaction, Leeds Trinity
University, has been given the green light on its new, £10million development, following
planning permission being granted by Leeds City Council.
The improvements to the campus in Horsforth, which are being implemented by construction
firm, Morgan Sindall, will include new student accommodation and outdoor changing
facilities.
The former Students’ Union headquarters will be demolished, along with an existing outdoor
changing room facility, to make way for a new accommodation block which, once built, will
have the capacity to house 228 Leeds Trinity University students.
The new living space will comprise 29 cluster flats, plus a sizeable communal space. The
block will also include internal and external social areas, a courtyard, and a coffee lounge, as
well as a laundrette and a one-stop-shop for residents.
A new, single storey outdoor changing facility, which has been designed with a low pitched
inverted roof to minimise visual impact, will be built next to Leeds Trinity University’s 3G
Astroturf Pitch to replace the old changing room. This facility will be constructed to
complement the style and design of existing buildings around campus, and will feature an
integrated access control system to ensure student safety, as well as boasting external
lighting and security cameras.
Speaking about the new campus developments, Stephen Oddy, Director of Facilities at
Leeds Trinity University, said: “These latest proposals highlight Leeds Trinity University’s
commitment to developing and sustaining a campus that reflects its ambitions as a growing
institution, as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing, sustainable environment that our
staff, students and the local community can be proud of.
“The submission of these plans follows a welcome increase in student applications at the
University over recent years. Currently there are approximately 3,200 students on campus,
with an estimated 1,000 additional students expected to join over the next five years.
“The University is committed to providing its students with the best experience possible by
continually investing in ongoing improvements to the campus buildings and facilities. The
new accommodation will vastly improve campus life and ensure students have everything
they need in one place.”
The demolition work of the old SU building has begun while the campus improvements,
including the construction of the new accommodation building and outdoor changing facility,
are due to be completed by September 2016.
In fewer than 50 years, Leeds Trinity University has transformed itself from two small
Catholic teacher training colleges to an acclaimed university with an excellent track record
for launching the careers of its students.
Stephen continued: “It’s great to see the incredible transformation of the campus over the
years and we’re looking forward to future projects and to continue equipping the University
with contemporary buildings and state of the art facilities. It’s important that all constructions
meet the highest standards of sustainability and that is something we will always strive to
maintain. There are some very exciting projects forthcoming and we’re looking forward to
continuing Leeds Trinity’s progression and innovation.”
Other developments in the pipeline for Leeds Trinity University include additional social
spaces, further enhancement to learning and teaching provisions and group study spaces,
along with the expansion of the dining room, which will offer students improved catering and
social facilities. There are also plans for an extension to one of the learning centres, which
would provide additional teaching space.
More information about the Leeds Trinity University planning proposal can be found here.
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The new constructions follow a string of major investments made by the University over
recent years, as demonstrated in the table below:
Year
2007
Development
Leeds Trinity’s sports centre was refurbished and extended to bolster its
sports specialism. The indoor facilities include a fitness suite, treatment
rooms, movement and spin studio, a gymnasium that features dance
studio facilities and two squash courts.
2009
A site-wide electrical infrastructure upgrade took place including a new
eco-friendly combined heat and power plant (CHP) that recycles heat and
uses gas to produce electric.
2010
All Saints Court, a-split level student accommodation with en-suite
bathrooms and self- catering dining provision, was at the top of the list for
this £7million development, with high insulation levels, energy efficient
boilers and automatic lighting designed to cut carbon footprint.
2012
A 3G Astroturf pitch was added to Leeds Trinity’s portfolio in 2012.
Accredited by FIFA, the pitch utilises synthetic turf and is used for sports,
training and coaching courses and competitive matches.
About Leeds Trinity University
In fewer than 50 years, Leeds Trinity University has transformed itself from two small
Catholic teacher training colleges to an acclaimed university with an excellent track record
for launching the careers of its students.
Employability
One of the first universities to include compulsory professional work placements with every
degree, Leeds Trinity now work closely with over 2000 businesses across all sectors,
regionally and nationally, who offer students placements that are relevant to their degrees.
These partnerships also ensure that the University embeds into its curricula the skills
required for students to secure graduate-level jobs in their field. The results speak for
themselves, with 94% of our graduates employed or in further study within six months of
graduating.
Industry-leading
Whilst maintaining a reputation for excellence in the training of teachers, the University has
diversified to offer Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a range of
subjects including Business, Education, Humanities, Media, Psychology and Sport. In
particular, the University has a long-established reputation for being one of the leading
providers of journalism training in the country.
Research excellence
The University is becoming increasingly renowned for research excellence, particularly in the
Arts and Humanities, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Psychology, Education and Social
Policy. It is home to the internationally-acclaimed Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies, and
has also enhanced its reputation in pedagogic research by creating an Institute for
Childhood and Education. By pooling the expertise of its acclaimed departments of Primary
Education, Secondary Education and Children, Young People and Families, the Institute will
collaborate with sector agencies operating in Children’s Services and Education to develop
innovative, research-based approaches to practice in this challenging area. Leeds Trinity is
also expanding its postgraduate research provision and offers a number of fully-funded PhD
Studentships each year.
A name, not a number
We’re proud to have some of the most satisfied students in the country, evidenced by our
most recent NSS results which revealed 88% of our 2014 graduates were satisfied with their
course, against a national average of 86%. These scores reflect our commitment to offering
a truly personalised university experience where every student is treated as a name, not a
number. This isn’t just marketing speak; it’s an ethos that underpins all that we do enabling
students to benefit from personalised one-to-one support