Current projects

Refurbishment of the Library Café
A comprehensive remodel and refurbishment of the café in the JB Morrell Library.
Taking place over summer 2025, this will improve circulation, usability, and space efficiency, ultimately improving the experience for our students, staff, and visitors.

A new home for the York School of Architecture
By September 2025, the York School of Architecture and the Built Environment will be moving into its new home in the Piazza Building on Campus East, ready to welcome its first cohort of undergraduate students.
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Co-location of Maths and Computer Science in the Ian Wand Building
Creating a dynamic and thriving space for Maths and Computer Science, bringing them together into a suitable, modern and energy-efficient building on Campus East.
Co-location of Maths and Computer Science in the Ian Wand Building

Updates to Langwith, Goodricke and Constantine colleges
Following a recent review, we have potentially identified the need for some work to be done on the fire-stopping cavity barriers in the buildings at Langwith, Goodricke and Constantine colleges.

King's Manor
We are moving out from King’s Manor and working to conserve and protect this beautiful, historic space.

INTERIORS – Air Quality Research Facility
The creation of a world leading indoor air quality research facility on Campus East.

Wentworth College Nucleus
As part of our estate changes, Wentworth College Nucleus is being closed and mothballed, but rest assured, Wentworth will continue to operate as one of our eleven colleges.

Student Centre and University Square
This exciting project will deliver a brand new central welcome point to the campus as well as a new student centre and surrounding public realm.

A new home for the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology (PET)
New buildings, facilities and space will support the School’s ambitious plans in teaching, research and translational activities with industry and local enterprises.

A new hub for Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Heslington Hall is a spectacular Grade II listed building at the heart of the University.
From June 2025 it is being carefully redeveloped into a hub for Arts and Humanities interdisciplinary teaching, engagement and research, including a lively programme of events.

Professional Services Hub 3
A new Professional Services Hub is being created in 1 Innovation Close on the York Science Park.