Main structure finished at new Bristol uni campus

The campus will be a hub for research and innovation

Work on a new university campus building has reached an important milestone, with the structure of the main building now finished.

The University of Bristol's (UoB) new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus is scheduled to open in September 2026, and will serve as a base for about 4,600 students and 650 staff.

The £500 million development will also provide accommodation for around 3,600 students on nearby Temple Island.

The university hopes the "innovative" campus will strengthen the creative, digital and quantum technology sectors in Bristol.

The new campus building is part of a wider regeneration of the area

It is also hoped the new campus will improve travel routes in the area, with a new entrance at Bristol Temple Meads train station opening directly onto University Square, as well as enhanced pedestrian and cycle paths.

It is part of the wider 135-hectare transformation of Bristol Temple Quarter, the UK’s largest regeneration project.

The scheme aims to deliver 22,000 new jobs and 10,000 new homes in the area, alongside new public and green spaces and an estimated £1.6 billion annual boost to the regional economy.

The 38,000 sqm academic building is being built by construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine

Professor Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor and UoB president, said: "The Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus will be a major new landmark for Bristol and a real catalyst for innovation not just for the city and region, but also nationally.

"It is being carefully constructed to meet the needs and nurture the aspirations of our students, staff and partners across the city and the wider region."

Prof Welch added that the "outstanding facilities" will attract more international partners to Bristol, thus "driving economic growth to really compete on the global stage".

The campus will also be an "inclusive hub" for local communities who will be welcomed to use the facilities and open spaces