Latest News | 9 December 2014

University Secures £5m to Capitalise on STEM Popularity

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A Motorsport student works on machinery in the engineering workshop at the University of Derby's Markeaton Street site.

A Motorsport student works on machinery in the engineering workshop at the University of Derby's Markeaton Street site.

Bondholder, University of Derby, has secured a £5 million cash injection provided by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to help fund its £12 million investment in a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) centre.

The new 45,200 sq. ft. facility is expected to be completed in 2017.

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“The Univeristy has seen an 8% rise in students studying engineering.”
— Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor at University of Derby

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“This is a further vote of confidence in the University and reflects our growing popularity in STEM subjects.”
— Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor at University of Derby
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“This funding is badly needed by universities and colleges to meet the increased interest in science and engineering.”
— Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive at HEFCE


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