University’s £750,000 upgrade to Computer Science teaching facilities

Aberystwyth University Vice Chancellor, Professor Jon Timmis and Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr Thomas Jansen, with architects and University staff involved in the refurbishment project.

Aberystwyth University has officially opened newly refurbished teaching spaces in the Department of Computer Science, marking a significant investment in the future of digital education.

The £750,000 upgrade includes state-of-the-art computer rooms in Llandinam building and a completely redesigned Digital Systems Laboratory in the Physical Sciences building.

These revitalised spaces offer modern, accessible, and dynamic environments tailored to foster innovation, collaboration and hands-on learning. 

In addition to enhancing the student experience, the refurbishment prioritises sustainability.  The new facilities feature energy-efficient heating and ventilation systems, LED lighting, smart energy controls, and advanced power management infrastructure – in line with the University’s ambition to achieve a net zero estate.  

Speaking at the official opening, Vice-Chancellor Professor Jon Timmis said:

“It is a pleasure to open these fantastic new facilities. These upgraded teaching rooms and laboratory reflect our commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment for our students and is a testament to the hard work of colleagues from our academic departments, and Estates and Information Technology Services teams.”

Dr Thomas Jansen, Head of the Department of Computer Science, added:

“The refurbishment has completely transformed our teaching spaces and will make a real difference to our students’ experience. The new facilities are well equipped, technically advanced and designed for flexibility - exactly what we need to support the next generation of computer scientists to thrive in the rapidly changing world of computing.

“Our Department has a long-standing reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The new facilities will support our mission to deliver cutting-edge education in a fast-moving field.”

Led by academic staff from the faculty, the project was delivered in partnership with local contractors Sonny Vaughan Electrical and J&E Woodworks working closely with staff from the University’s Estates and Information Services departments.

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