New officially opened University of Worcester building to be 'invaluable' for students, says vice chancellor
The Duke's Building has now been formally opened by the university's chancellor His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, who it is also named after
The University of Worcester's vice chancellor has highlighted the key role a now formally opened building will play in the education of health professionals.
Purpose-built, the three-storey Duke's Building has been created to support students across a wide range of health, wellbeing and sport disciplines and given them hands-on, real-world learning opportunities in a technologically advanced environment.
In it, it includes state-of-the-art clinical skills suites, modern teaching and learning spaces, and specialist sport and exercise science laboratories.
It's been officially opened by the university's chancellor His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, who the building has been named after, with teaching already up and running in it after the university confirmed in April 2025 it was set to open after Easter.
Vice chancellor and chief executive of the university professor David Green, said: “We were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to formally open the building named in his honour.
"The Duke’s longstanding interest in innovation, health and education, combined with his professional expertise in architecture, makes his association with the university especially meaningful.
"Naming this building after him recognises that enduring and valued relationship.”
On how it will help students with their learning, he added: "The opening of the Duke’s Building is a significant milestone in the continued development of our Severn Campus.
"It will be invaluable in preparing the next generation of nurses, doctors and allied health professionals with the practical skills, collaborative experience and confidence they need to make a real difference in healthcare and wellbeing.”
The opening event was attended by senior health leaders from across Worcestershire, with His Royal Highness also unveiling a commemorative plaque.