Penryn 2.0

We have a vision to significantly enhance research and education facilities on our Penryn Campus, to build on the success of the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), expanding our impactful, premiere, sustainable futures research and teaching. 

Our goal is for our Penryn Campus to have a global reputation of expertise in sustainability, where we deliver practical solutions to create a just and sustainable future and solve world-wide environmental issues.

In July 2023, our University Council approved for a project team to explore and design a three storey facility for the Penryn Campus, named Penryn 2.0. The original proposal included a new lecture theatre, as well as specialist laboratories and collaborative space, to expand research and learning programmes across all three faculties.

Following a review of the proposed Penryn 2.0 building and the challenges associated with the project, we are now in the process of looking at alternative options to create enhanced research and education spaces across the Penryn Campus that will benefit the whole community.

We retain our ambition and vision for the Penryn Campus as we explore more sustainable options that will provide the opportunity to look at our facilities holistically and extend the benefits we can gain for our student and staff communities.

We will share more details as the plans develop.