Duke to open college's new building

The Duke of York is to officially open Goodricke College, the first building on York University's major new campus expansion.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Apr 2010, 12:31 BST
Updated 27th Apr 2010, 12:31 BST

He will unveil a plaque to mark the occasion, meet students living in the college and view the wider Heslington East campus development on Wednesday.

It will also be a chance for the Duke, who is the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, to learn how Heslington East will help the university support the economy.

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Cantor said: "The Queen officially opened the first colleges at the University of York 45 years ago so it is fitting that the Duke of York should be joining us to celebrate this major step in the University's development.

"Building connections with business will be at the heart of Heslington East, making it a major investment in the regional economy as well as in research, teaching and learning."

Goodricke College moved to its new home in September 2009. In the autumn, new buildings to house the Departments of Computer Science, Theatre, Film and Television, the York Law School and York Management School will open.

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