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Building Work Officially Commences on University's Masterplan

The official commencement of work on Robert Gordon University's estates masterplan will be marked by a ceremony in which the university's principal, Ferdinand von Prondzynski, will cut the first sod. The ceremony will take place today (25 May 2011) at 12 noon at the university's Faculty of Health and Social Care, Garthdee.

Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, Principal of Robert Gordon University said, "It is an exciting time to be part of the university and today marks an important point in our history. We're embarking on a programme of work which once complete will give our students an outstanding educational environment. In addition, staff and students from different disciplines will benefit from working more closely together than has previously been possible and we will be better placed to engage with our professional and industry partners."

The plans for 34,000m2 of new build development, estimated to cost £170 million, will give the university a central point of arrival which will make the most of its riverside setting and enhance the existing high quality campus at Garthdee.

The new building will be connected to the existing Faculty of Health and Social Care, which neighbours RGU: SPORT and Aberdeen Business School.

The new development will see all of the university's academic activities located at the Garthdee Campus within state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities including a new library, as well as formal and informal learning spaces for students. It will also allow staff and students from different disciplines to benefit from working more closely together on interdisciplinary themes which are so important in today's society and economy.

The new facilities will complement the University's existing buildings at the east end of the campus in terms of their innovative design and style, while providing an outstanding educational environment for its students. The campus will retain its park-like ambience and provide a recreational setting for the benefit of staff, students and the local community.

Miller Construction have been appointed by the university to undertake phase 1 of the construction project with completion scheduled for May 2013.

Brian McQuade, Managing Director - Scotland, Miller Construction, said: "We are delighted to be marking the official start of works today. Miller Construction has a wealth of experience in delivering award-winning learning environments, which bring benefits to staff, learners and the local communities they serve, we are confident that our delivery of these new facilities will further complement the offering at Robert Gordon University. It's our pleasure to welcome Professor von Prondzynski to site today, and we are sure that he, and his staff and learners, will enjoy watching our progress throughout this first phase."

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