Lecture theatres and teaching spaces are getting makeovers
There are over 33 teaching spaces that will get special treatment throughout this Semester. Refurbishments and upgrades will range from the construction of new practical spaces, study areas, building of ramps for wheel chair access, electrical upgrades and beautifying works including new paint, flooring and furniture. It is anticipated most works will be completed by the end of the year for use in Semester 1, 2013. Some improvements to look forward to at Callaghan will be revivals of the Maths, Engineering, Life Science, Social Science and Chemistry Buildings and Richardson Wing to name a few.
A new MSB West anatomy teaching building will be constructed to become an educational hub for students who study medical, scientific and human-related degrees and courses from 2014 onwards. Inside will be three major teaching spaces with lab areas for students studying anatomy, human molecular science and and pharmacy. Other labs also to benefit from upgrades will be an extension of the food tech lab, refurbishment of the Marine Science research lab at Ourimbah and a new Radiation Therapy Simulation Lab at Newcastle.
The Science and Basden Theatres are also getting a makeover worth $1 million to transform their 1960s feel to the 21st Century. This follows a major makeover to the Griffin Duncan last year, a theatre recognised as one of Newcastle’s premier full-performance venues.
As you can see in these before and after shots, $4 million was spent on bringing this theatre up to performance quality and making it an engaging large-capacity teaching venue.
