We have been working on plans for a new Student Village at our Stoke-on-Trent campus for some time now and were very pleased to received planning permission for our proposals in March 2024. As well as improving the on campus experience for our students and creating a great student community, another of the objectives of the project is to make a major contribution to achieving our goal of Carbon Net Zero for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030.
We will have another announcement soon about the Village, and will be able to share more information about how we will reduce our carbon emissions by increasing the level of energy generated on site from renewable sources, as well as operating in a more efficient way.
The new Village will also allow us to address climate challenges on campus and create a new green heart to the Stoke-on-Trent Campus, which will result in a substantial increase in biodiversity.