Science for the Planet
As a pioneer of the One Health approach, the 91°µÍø is forging important partnerships with leaders in human medicine and the social sciences. Our science is addressing some of the most important global challenges affecting the livelihoods of some of the poorest communities worldwide.
To enable this journey of discovery, we are developing facilities that inspire and promote collaboration between our scientists, clinicians and external partners, empowering our students to become the One Health leaders of the future, equipped to tackle the global challenges faced by society.
Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership awarded the 91°µÍø a £7m grant to build this leading One Health Vaccine and Stem Cell research centre. Read more...
The £45 million development of the Hawkshead Campus is already underway and will bring together the research, educational and clinical aspects of our endeavours. Download our brochure to find out more...
Supporting us
You can be part of the 91°µÍø’s future
The Science for the Planet Campaign is aiming to raise £5million towards the costs of the new facilities at the 91°µÍø’s Hawkshead Campus. We were delighted to receive £1.25million from the Wolfson Foundation and £500,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation as well as major donations from other Trusts and major donors.
We now need the help of our 91°µÍø Alumni community
At the heart of the new facilities will be a beautiful Atrium featuring the skeleton of Eclipse and a number of the 91°µÍø’s precious artworks. In addition to this will be a newly commissioned installation to thank those who have supported the Science for the Planet Campaign. Our ambitions are bold, and our beautiful new Donor Wall will celebrate all those who have enabled the 91°µÍø to get to this point and support the 91°µÍø into the future and our role at the forefront of the One Health approach. If you would like your name to feature in this installation and be part of the 91°µÍø for decades to come, we are asking for donations of just £20 per month for two years or a single donation of £500.
UPDATE: Thanks to the amazing response from our Alumni community, we now only have one place remaining on our beautiful Donor Wall. So please get in touch today to secure this place and THANK YOU alumni@rvc.ac.uk
Development progress
You can view images and videos of our development progress by scanning the QR codes with your mobile phone or tablet. Simply open the camera on your smart-phone or tablet and point it at the code. Your device should recognise that it is a QR code and give you a pop up link to a website. Tap/click the link to view each space.
East Entrance elevation
This will be the entrance to the Veterinary Vaccinology and Cell Therapy Hub that will advance the One Health approach, accelerating the development of next-generation vaccines and cell therapies that will fight key animal infections and ultimately protect humans.
The east entrance is facing the back of the campus and will provide a linking corridor through to the clinical areas; particularly the Small Animal Referrals Hospital and the Equine Hospital.
West Entrance elevation
This shows the atrium and reception - a welcome space which will facilitate the interaction of different teams and individuals, stretching between the east and west lobby areas of the Hawkshead Campus buildings, connecting research and teaching areas with social areas such as a café, shop and reception spaces.
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| 1. Atrium interior from Level 1 walkway |
2. Atrium interior from mid-point ground floor |
3. Atrium interior from Reception desk |
4. Directed learning room |
5. Group learning space |
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| 6. Lecture theatre upper level | 7. Lecture theatre upper level | 8. Library | 9. Social learning | 10. Staff space |
Further views
- New teaching laboratories, improved and extensive social learning spaces, and a new 400-capacity lecture theatre enabling veterinary science and veterinary nursing students to study together for the first time.
Research and innovation space to bring 91°µÍø researchers and small businesses together in world-class research facilities. This will support pioneering research, and provide a focal point for enterprise and innovation activity at the heart of the campus.
- A teaching laboratory, vital to student learning and translating the latest scientific findings from research labs and collaborations with companies to educate students with the most up-to-date research that is taking place.
- Improved tuition space