Update on UU accommodation plans: what does this mean for students?
The UU has approved the Strategic Accommodation Plan. This means that renovations and refurbishments will take place in the city centre and on the Kromhout site in the coming years. The aim is to create more and better teaching and study spaces, with as little disruption as possible.
Complex interrelationships
The plans will take approximately 14 years to complete because they involve multiple renovations that are interrelated. Projects must be carried out in a fixed order and coordinated with teaching schedules, temporary relocations and work in the city. This will minimise disruption for students.
What will change for students?
- More teaching spaces in the city centre: Janskerkhof 2–3a will eventually take on a greater educational role. Office spaces will be converted into additional seminar rooms and study areas. → Expected completion: from 2031 onwards.
- Investigation into additional rooms: In 2027, an investigation will be conducted to determine whether 4 to 5 additional teaching spaces can be added to Janskerkhof 2–3a at an earlier date.
- USBO to relocate in the long term: Around 2039/2040, USBO will relocate from Bijlhouwerstraat to the Kromhout site (Spinoza Hall). Until then, teaching will continue as usual at the current location. This also means that the building on Bijlhouwerstraat will be renovated (in parts) in the meantime. Planning for this will begin this year.
- More teaching space on the Kromhout site: Modifications to Adam Smith Hall will create additional teaching space (expected around 2037/2038).
The plans span several years and are subject to change. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to students during all stages of the process.
Do you have any questions? Please contact your programme or check for updates on the Studentsite.