British university eyes new life sciences building

The University of Sussex, based in the UK, is planning a new life sciences building that will create approximately 600 new jobs across Brighton, Hove and the neighbouring region.

According to a press release from Tuesday, October 25, an application for planning permission has been submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council and Lewes District Council for the development.

The new building will be set over five floors and will include collaborative spaces for staff and students to work in.

It will also have teaching spaces for students.

Michael Davies, professor and pro-vice-chancellor for research at the University of Sussex, said: “By becoming a hub for bio-innovation we will also help to foster an emerging sector in the region—which will have a legacy for years to come.”

He added: “We want to develop a building that enables us to teach the scientists of tomorrow, alongside producing ground-breaking research that changes people’s lives and makes local people proud.”

Laurence Pearl, professor and head of the school of life sciences, said: “The new building will enable our diverse teams of scientists to work more collaboratively alongside each other to make life-changing scientific discoveries.”

In September, the Francis Crick Institute, a medical research centre, opened its doors to a new multi-million pound in London.