More than a landmark development for education and business, the University of Gloucestershire’s new City Campus is also delivering on its promise to positively shape Gloucester’s social landscape.
Latest figures show that the new campus has generated a total social value of £44 million for the local community; exceeding 'every major social value target set', including supporting over 28,800 employment, skills and training weeks.
The report also found that for every £1 spent, a further 71p has been re-spent within the local economy, with a focus on supporting SMEs and local suppliers.
And in terms of environmental sustainability, 97 per cent of waste was diverted from landfill during the development process.
Plus, 128 volunteering hours have been clocked, alongside monetary and material donations that have supported a wide range of local causes, including The Family Haven, Gloucester City Mission, St Mary's Hospice and the BillyChip charity, a national organisation which supports people experiencing homelessness.
Officially opening its doors in August 2025, the 20,000 sq metres development – delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction – is home to the university’s education, psychology and social work programmes.
In addition, public facilities within the building include a new public library delivered with Gloucestershire County Council and an arts, health and wellbeing centre developed with the NHS Integrated Care Board.
Dame Clare Marchant, vice-chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire, said: 'We’re delighted that the project is already making such a difference – from creating jobs and developing skills, to strengthening supply chains.
'This is exactly what we mean when we talk about being the connected university; working together with our local communities to drive growth and opportunity.'
Area director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the Midlands, Richard Fielding, added: 'Delivering over £44 million in social value is a testament to what can be accomplished when you put the community at the heart of a project.'
Tracey Cox, director of people, culture and engagement at NHS Gloucestershire, said: 'The new arts, health and wellbeing centre at City Campus will help to push the boundaries in developing new approaches as well as research to supporting people and communities to keep healthy and well.
'It will also be a huge boost to the work already being done to strengthen the health and care workforce in Gloucestershire through excellent learning and training opportunities. We are confident that the campus will inspire, motivate and enhance the lives of everyone who uses it.'
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