The “dreaming spires” of Oxford University that Matthew Arnold romanticised in 1865 still have a powerful grip on our image of the university. Nevertheless, the university town is part of the past. A key reason for this is the expense of developing facilities on a confined site, particularly in a heritage setting. The new Cavendish Laboratory at […] … learn more→
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Think big. Why the future of uni campuses lies beyond the CBD
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Looking beyond the sandstone: universities reinvent campuses to bring together town and gown
Curtin University has a redevelopment plan to transform 114 hectares of its Bentley campus in Perth into a “city of innovation”. Its stated vision is to provide an “urban context that supports constant exchange between education, research, industry and government … where knowledge and innovation extend beyond buildings”. Also in Perth, the University of Western Australia is heading towards […] … learn more→