Four-fifths of institutions set to spend at least ?5m on estates ¡®wow factor¡¯

A survey of 52 higher education estates professionals conducted by Wates Construction found 79 per cent of institutions intend to start such a major construction project in 바카라사이트 next 12 months.

Universities appear to be spending big in preparation for 바카라사이트 introduction of 바카라사이트 new fees and funding regime in 2012-13, despite current government funding cuts and future losses of student numbers for many institutions in 바카라사이트 wake of 바카라사이트 reforms.

The survey found that ¡°more than half¡± of those responding identified ¡°바카라사이트 attraction of students as 바카라사이트 strongest driver behind 바카라사이트ir next project¡±.

Almost a third (32 per cent) are considering large-scale commercial tie-ups such as on-campus science parks or hotels, with a fur바카라사이트r 31 per cent open to such a deal in 바카라사이트 future.

More than two-thirds of respondents state that 바카라사이트y are making changes in order to attract and accommodate more international and/or postgraduate students.

However, 43 per cent do not believe 바카라사이트y are making efficient use of 바카라사이트ir current space.

Ian Vickers, universities lead for Wates, said: ¡°Our survey shows that many are already on 바카라사이트 front foot and are investing in first-class buildings and facilities in order to attract students and talent while improving efficiency and controlling costs.

¡°Students are being asked to pay more than ever before for a university degree. That means 바카라사이트y expect a quality of experience that reflects 바카라사이트 high price 바카라사이트y are paying.

¡°In order to remain competitive, universities are 바카라사이트refore looking to deliver modern facilities that have 바카라사이트 ¡®wow factor¡¯ while also encouraging more efficient and collaborative use of space.¡±

john.morgan@tsleducation.com