We will also be providing the management of the building. The exact configuration of the building has yet to be finalised but we hope that students will be moving in later this year. Professor Donald Pennington, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University, said the move was part of a drive to provide higher quality standard of student accommodation. Many universities are working well with private housing companies or housing associations in order to develop such schemes. National surveys of students living away from home show that good quality accommodation is in demand.
Students work hard at their chosen course of study, with many having part time jobs.
Given this they prefer to live in pleasant, easy to manage, well-provided accommodation.