Things have been busy at our Univ North site as we recently welcomed almost 100 pre-school aged children from Kids Planet Nurseries in Oxford.

We had set up an interactive area on the college lawn with sandpits, toy digger, colouring and refreshments. Our Small but very important guests met some of the SDC construction team and had an exclusive chance to take a look at our tower crane – named ‘Sparkle’ – up close via a specially built viewing area.

The Univ North development will increase childcare provision for Univ’s students, staff, and academics, which will help to support more families during their academic journey. In addition, new, energy efficient buildings and renovated buildings, will provide high quality facilities for our members. Rejuvenated heritage orchards and landscaping will create a wonderful, shared space for our students, staff, academics, nursery school children and the Fairfield Residential Home community, to enjoy.

The nursery building roof has been constructed and internal services are now being installed. The completion of the nursery is expected in early 2025.