Usher Building nears completion, pivotal for our early 2024 move. Image The Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter is nearing completion, marking a significant step toward our move in early 2024. Great new spaces within the building will offer staff and students opportunities for focused work and collaboration - with the whole of the ground floor open for the wider community to engage, learn and innovate together. The building was featured as a case study commissioned by the Scottish Government exploring innovative new buildings moving away from fossil fuel heat sources - our building has air source heat pumps and as such has zero direct emissions heating, with no gas supply to the building. This year has seen a number of events where staff and students have been engaged in the lead-up to the big move. In February, we held a furniture showcase, sampling various items of furniture for the new building from potential vendors. A staff forum was held in March to discuss innovative new ways of working for our neighbourhood spaces. In October, our café was christened with a name, chosen through a spirited competition. Finally, anticipation builds as we plan a site visit for those attending this month's End of Year Forum. More information Read more about the Usher Building Winning Name for Usher Building Café Announced Publication date 16 Nov, 2023
