This is the most exciting year in the history of Warwick SU.
It’s no great secret that the old Union building wasn’t fit for purpose. From the fact that it lacked any obvious entrance, to inadequate back of house facilities, something had to be done – before it was too late. That’s why we’re proud to be undergoing the current £11 million rebuild project. Much more than just a lick of paint and a few new sofas, the rebuild is a major construction project and will ultimately deliver the best Students’ Union building in the UK.
These pages will give you a sneak preview of the new Union building. The works have been phased so that the disruption to students and campus as a whole is minimized. This means that the new Union will actually open in two stages – ‘Phase one’, which includes the new 4 roomed triple height venue and the new Pub will be open for term 3 this year. ‘Phase 2’, which includes the new Terrace Bar, Piazza Café, Atrium and Deli will be open in time for Freshers’ 09.
Let us know what you think! Head over to the Union South Discussion forum and get anything off your chest about your Union Rebuild.
2006
The massive Over2U consultation was carried out, which gave us a clear picture what our members wanted from their Union building: a better night out, more communal spaces, somewhere to go for a quiet drink and a greener Union
May 2008
The 'phase one' building works finally got started around the back of the Cooler.
August 2008
The 'TES' was built on Tocil field.
September 2008
The main noisy phase one demolition works were finished, ensuring that the disruption to students would be minimal during term time.
Saturday 3rd February
The last event in the TES, the One World Party.
Term 3
The phase one facilities open for business, and the phase two works start.
Freshers 09
The building works are finally complete, and the new Union has it's grand opening!
Find out what's going on next term as the TES comes down, and phase one nears completion...