拢30 million building refurbishment announced
Psychology students studying at 园区淫乱 from 2027 are to benefit from a 拢30 million refurbishment to the Zochonis building and facilities.
The striking structure located within the leafy Brunswick park area of campus is being modernised to ensure students will have the best experience while studying at 园区淫乱.
鈥淭he Zochonis building is being comprehensively refurbished to become one of the first net zero carbon buildings on campus. The refurbishment delivers modern lecture theatres and teaching rooms, dedicated research facilities for clinical, developmental and experimental psychology, and welcoming student social and study areas, all designed to support learning, collaboration, and wellbeing.鈥� Dr Nils Muhlert, Head of Division for Psychology, Communication & Human Neurosciences, Academic Lead for Zochonis refurbishment.
Students will enjoy:
- Refreshed teaching spaces and lecture theatres
- A cozy campus hub where you can prepare lunches and relax
- Modern study spaces
- State-of-the-art psychological research spaces, including clinical suites and virtual reality facilities.
Zero Carbon
The Zochonis refurb project is a big step towards UoM鈥檚 carbon reduction ambitions. Matt Ellmore, Senior Project Manager, Estates & Facilities Directorate said: 鈥淲e are insulating the roof and facade, servicing all windows, switching to LED lighting throughout, installing solar panels, and replacing the gas boiler system with air-source heat pumps. These measures will result in an 80% annual reduction in emissions, equivalent to 238 tonnes of carbon saved each year.鈥�
Delivering sustainability
In addition to improving carbon and energy efficiencies, the university is also aiming to enhance students' experience by increasing the quality of cycling facilities, connecting researchers to data from projects, sharing innovations and best practice with our partners and supplying a healthy environment that provides for people and nature.