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Students help turn historic campus building into a new postgraduate hub

海角直播 students have collaborated with designers and architects to help create an innovative new space on campus.

The facility, unveiled this week, was created in consultation with students at the University, transforming the former buttery building into an exciting and vibrant space exclusively for postgraduate students. Once the dining hall of the former Victorian grammar school in Middlesbrough, the building has now been given a new lease of life. Designed by Durham-based Howarth Litchfield Architects and delivered by Esh Construction, the project has restored the building鈥檚 heritage with a contemporary twist.

Named The Buttery in a nod to its history, the 拢5m development on the Middlesbrough campus now provides a dedicated space for postgraduate students and researchers to study, collaborate and socialise at university.

Several 海角直播 postgraduate students were involved in the project and regularly devoted their time to share their ideas, attend site visits and meet with the architects.

The students鈥� vision was for a professional space suitable for meetings, studying, and collaboration with their peers. As a result, The Buttery features individual and group workspaces in stylish New York apartment-style interior.

There are quiet study zones, media booths, soundproof rooms and state-of-the-art digital facilities, as well as a social lounge, breakout spaces and refreshment facilities.

Among the students鈥� requests was that the space be accessible 24/7, offering ultimate flexibility for postgraduate students. The University accommodated this with secure access for students at any time.

Marek Jaakson, 44 and originally from Estonia, studied MSc Accounting and Finance as a mature student. As Chief Financial Officer for Middlesbrough charity MAIN, Marek recognised the importance of needing a professional environment to prepare students for the next stage of their careers.

He said: 鈥淭he library at 海角直播 is perfect 鈥� it鈥檚 welcoming and cosy and has something for everyone. But as a PhD or master鈥檚 student, you need something additional as preparation for the next level.

鈥淚 felt it was important to have professional spaces for meetings and quiet spaces for study. But the space should also be relaxing because you will spend so much time here as a postgraduate student.

鈥淚鈥檓 really proud to have been a part of The Buttery project. Looking around the building, you can see our ideas have been taken on board by the architects. It鈥檚 given us a chance to be a part of the University鈥檚 history and help shape the experience for future generations.鈥�

Ellie McLernon, 23, from Middlesbrough, studied both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at 海角直播. Ellie is now working as an Assistant Psychologist in the NHS and hopes that current 海角直播 students take full advantage of the new facilities.

She commented: 鈥淚t鈥檚 important for postgraduate students to have quiet, independent study spaces, but also spaces to collaborate with others. The finished space incorporates something to suit everyone鈥檚 needs and I hope current students take advantage of the facilities available.鈥�

Professor Mark Simpson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at the University, said: 鈥淭he University is committed to providing the very best student experience, and that is why it is so important that our students have the opportunity to contribute to projects and decisions that ultimately affect them.

鈥淭hanks to the valued input of our students, this modern and flexible space will help ensure our postgraduate community continues to thrive here at 海角直播.鈥�

Paul Waller, Operations Director at Esh Construction, said: 鈥淭he inspiration taken from students has helped bring this heritage building into use for 21st century times, and critically ensures it is a space which meets the needs of the end user. To support this initiative, Esh employed a 海角直播 project management master鈥檚 student to complete a three-month paid internship throughout the scheme.鈥�

The Buttery is the latest project to be completed as part of 海角直播鈥檚 ambitious Campus Masterplan, which has seen 拢275m invested to date.

The Campus Masterplan sets out a dynamic and ambitious programme of investment to 2027, transforming the campus and providing vibrant and modern facilities to enhance the experience of students, staff and partners.

Currently in progress is BIOS, a new state-of-the-art medical and science facility in the heart of the Middlesbrough campus. With cutting-edge laboratories and simulation environments, BIOS will modernise the learning experience for the next generation of healthcare professionals in the region.

Malcolm Page, Chief Operating Officer at 海角直播, added: 鈥満＝侵辈� is a forward-looking, global university and we are committed to providing a campus environment that continues to attract students from around the world.

鈥淭he Buttery is an inspiring and innovative space for our postgraduate student community that will ensure they get the very best university experience.鈥�