New Veterinary School at Keele Under Construction

A ground-breaking ceremony at the beginning of October signalled the start of construction on a new building that will incorporate teaching facilities, a clinical skills centre and a veterinary school hub, which will become home for Harper and Keele Veterinary School staff and students on the Keele University Science and Innovation Park.

The veterinary school, a joint venture between Keele University and Harper Adams University, welcomed its first cohort of students in September.

The building is being delivered by Seddon Construction, which has been appointed as main contractor by the developer Noviniti Limited.

Keele University pro vice-chancellor and executive dean for natural sciences Jonathan Wastling, said: “The new facilities will enhance the exciting environment provided by Keele’s expertise in life sciences and our highly regarded medical school, as well as Harper Adams’ long-established record in delivering programmes in the veterinary field, agriculture and animal sciences, along with their world-class animal facilities.”

Matthew Jones, head of the Harper and Keele Veterinary School, added: “This gives the vet school an enviable opportunity to work closely with veterinary businesses on the campus.

“Our students will be fully engaged in all aspects of practice life to enhance their clinical skills and to give them an authentic workplace-based education. This also affords us the opportunity to pursue clinical research and innovation projects with our partners.”

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