Introduction
In January 2012, SOAS was granted ‘preferred bidder’ status for the Senate Hosue North Block. This is the first step towards SOAS moving towards a single-site campus in the heart of Bloomsbury in 2015. Moving to Senate House North Block will bring many benefits for our staff and students, including new state-of-the-art research, teaching and student facilities, all in one precinct.
This exciting opportunity offers the potential for growth and development as we prepare to commemorate our centenary and as we plan for our next 100 years.
Our significant presence within Senate House, which currently houses central academic bodies and services, will enable us to make the most of the benefits of being a part of the University of London.
Over the coming months, a great deal of work needs to be done to make sure that we are ready in time for the move in the summer of 2015.
We need to plan how we will use the space across our campus and determine what facilities we will need and want.
Staff and students will play a key role in determining what our campus will look like in the future through an extensive consultation process.
Consultation
The first stage of consultation, completed in December 2012 led to some key principles being agreed. Since that time the scheme has been developed and architectural drawings have been produced. A selection of these drawings will be displayed in the library (entrance level) from Wednesday 6 March - Thursday 21 March 2013.
There will be drop in Q & A sessions with Keith Jennings, Project Manager in the Library at the following times:
- 12-1pm on 6 & 7 March 2013
- 1-2pm on 11, 14 & 18 March 2013
Please give your feedback using the questionnaire link below by 22 March 2013.
There will be a presentation and open session in the KLT on Thursday 14 March 2013 4-5pm where all staff and students are invited to attend.
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Vernon Square
We are currently in the process of disposing of our Vernon Square building as part of our Senate House North Block project.
