A major upgrade to research and learning facilities at Exeter University's St Luke's Campus will soon begin, after full planning permission and internal funding were both granted.

Local contractor, Midas Construction, is expected to start work on a £10.5 million refurbishment of South Cloisters later this month.

The work will see new storey added to the building and a four storey extension constructed. The project is being driven by projected growth at the Medical School, and the new facilities will benefit all activity at St Luke's. It will mean new, centrally-bookable teaching and learning space and high-quality study areas available to all students.

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Hugh McCann, Director of Estate Development at the University of Exeter, said: "This is an extremely exciting project, which demonstrates the University's ongoing commitment to providing the best possible student experience at St Luke's. We will work closely alongside Midas, Campus users and local residents to ensure we keep everyone informed and minimise disruption. This significant investment will prove a real asset to all activities across the Campus."

The research areas are expected to open in February 2015, and the new teaching space, in the four storey extension, is scheduled to open in September 2015.

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