University Property Development Plans; Sponsored by DAC Beachcroft

This event will delve into the development and expansions taking place across Universities in the UK – looking at new builds, investment programmes and the challenges and opportunities being presented across the sector.

As the University experience evolves for the hundreds of thousands of students that take the higher education pathway each year, so to do campuses and pastoral facilities to meet their needs. As part of this high level webinar a host of institutions get together to talk about their future development pipeline which total over £500m. Whether it be brand new campuses that will come to light on disused brownfield sites or state of the art research labs needing specialist expertise, this event will outline a host of major collaboration opportunities coming to the fore.

Speakers for this event include:

Tim Hosker,
Director of Estates and Facilities

Nicky Fairbairn,
Partner

Trevor Payne,
Director of Estates

Christopher Hinge,
Director of Estates

• University of Birmingham – as part of their ‘Birmingham 2026’ plan, Birmingham University are developing their campus to be multi-site alongside the development of the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus. Trevor will share in-depth insight into the plans, alongside how upcoming developments will help achieve the University’s goals.

• University of Huddersfield – has recently bought the town’s old sports centre with plans to invest up to £250m into the 6-acre site and develop a National Health Innovation Campus. Tim will share insight into these plans, as well as how the development will drive inwards investment and students into the town.

• DAC Beachcroft – Nicola Fairbairn is a Real Estate Partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft. She advises the Education sector on a wide range of estate management matters; strategic planning, regeneration, repurposing and joint ventures for example. Her advice is founded on an institution’s wider agenda, including technology and local government relationships. Nicola will be delivering some thought leadership on how current public health challenges may change campuses forever.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening across university estates. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

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Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The programme and agenda will run as follows:

13:45-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00 – Main Stage: Speakers, Presentations, Discussion & Debate

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where the webinar will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking

Just like a real event you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.