Campus Reimagined
What is Campus Reimagined?
The aim of Campus Reimagined is to plan for the long-term future of our campus, while starting to make change happen now.
Our objectives
We will:
- Deliver a masterplan framework – the principles and guidelines that will guide our decisions around the planning, development and management of the campus over the next 15 years and beyond.
- Build a shared vision for the future of campus, with the voices of our community at the heart of the planning process.
- Develop plans for a financially sustainable, effective and efficient campus, meaning greater investment to enable a better experience for students, staff and visitors, and to support the University’s mission.
- Ensure decisions on the future of campus support the development of a welcoming, inclusive environment, with social and environmental sustainability embedded as a guiding principle.
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FAQ's
I keep hearing about a masterplan framework. What is it?
The first phase of Campus Reimagined is the creation of a Masterplan Framework.
The masterplan framework sets out our principles and guidelines for the future planning, development and management of the campus, providing the foundation for the more detailed plan of action that will follow towards the end of 2027.
It will help us prepare for the future and stay flexible, so we can adapt to changing needs, while making sure our decisions support the vision, academic priorities and sustainability goals of the University over the next 20 years and beyond.
It is anticipated the Masterplan Framework will be completed by summer 2026.
How can I feed into Campus Reimagined if I couldn’t attend the live event?
All the research and data shared at Campus Reimagined Live! 2026 is available to explore on the Campus Reimagined Live! webpage.
You can also catch up with recordings of the Vice-Chancellor and President’s opening speech, and of all our panel discussions from the event:
- Space
- Joy
- Community
- Future
We’d love to know what you think at any time of year, not just during Campus Reimagined Live!. You can email us at [email protected].
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How will any changes to campus be funded?
Any changes will be guided by the masterplan framework. This framework does not commit us to specific projects or immediate spending. It provides a roadmap for prioritisation and phased investment.
Future funding for the programme will continue to come from a mix of sources, including operating budgets, capital campaigns, grants and partnerships.
Will accessibility on campus be addressed?
Yes, creating a welcoming and inclusive campus is one of the guiding principles of Campus Reimagined, and accessibility is key to that.
The ongoing campus improvement work has targeted accessibility across the campus and continues to be a priority.
Campus Reimagined will address overarching, campus-wide accessibility challenges, including the possibility of step-free routes across campus.
We all understand we need to be prudent to maintain our financial plan. Where is the money for Campus Reimagined coming from, including the live events?
We expect the delivery of Campus Reimagined to be funded from the University’s capital budget in the same way that construction projects across campus are currently funded.
By thinking in the long term, we will ensure that all investment supports the long-term future of the campus. One of the aims of Campus Reimagined is to deliver a more efficient campus which will reduce our operating costs in areas such as heating, power and maintenance.
Engaging well with our University community is central to creating an effective masterplan and is budgeted for as part of the wider project.
1870-80s
Gothic in style, the ‘redbrick’ Alfred Waterhouse buildings are prominent at the heart of our campus and include the Great Hall, where graduations take place.
1930-50s
Portland stone-faced buildings dominate the northern campus, and include the Grade II listed Parkinson Tower, an iconic landmark of the city.
1960-70s
Brutalist Chamberlin Powell & Bon masterplan dominate the southern campus.
This development includes the Grade II listed Roger Stevens Building, one of the most iconic structures on campus, predominantly used for lectures.
2024
Campuses are, of course about far more than buildings and facilities. We want to reimagine our campus together…
Lights. Camera. Campus.
An iconic skyline
As you approach Leeds, one of the most recognisable shapes to break the skyline is the University’s Parkinson Building. This historic Grade II listed building forms the main entrance of the University, but there so many more campus landmarks to discover – each with a story to tell.
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