Hartpury University in Gloucestershire has secured a £28 million loan facility from HSBC UK to complete the redevelopment of its campus.
The agriculture and land specialist will use the funding package to build a new 33,917 sq ft student learning hub, amongst other strategic developments on the campus.
The new learning hub will “bring our most important higher education student services together in one place”, according to the university.
Mick Axtell, chief operating officer at Hartpury University, said: “This deal provides us with security, flexibility and access to modern banking tools.
“We’re now able to deliver a learning hub that will benefit students across campus, a key step in implementing our 2030 Strategy and continuing to enhance world-class facilities across Hartpury.”
Mark Wilton, corporate relationship director at HSBC UK, added: “We are pleased to commence a long-term working partnership with Hartpury University, supporting the board as they continue to provide a high level of academic and sporting success through their facilities.
“HSBC UK has a long-standing support of the education sector and this has been key in providing the facilities required by Hartpury to assist its growth & development.”
Image: HSBC UK’s Mark Wilton with Hartpury University’s Vice Chancellor Andy Collop outside the new Student Learning Hub. (Matthew Horwood)
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