New Science Building
State-of-the-art science hub at UEA's edge: flexible labs, bright seminar spaces, and collaborative atrium amid wooded campus views in Norwich.
The New Science Building at the University of East Anglia is a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2019, featuring flexible teaching rooms for over 580 students and advanced laboratories across multiple floors. Located on the western edge of the vibrant UEA campus in Norwich, it connects via a landscaped courtyard to the Julian Study Centre, fostering collaboration and innovation amid natural surroundings.
A brief summary to New Science Building
- University of East, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, GB
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- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
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- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
Local tips
- Visit during weekdays 6am-10pm when open; ideal for self-guided exploration of public teaching areas and atrium.
- Combine with Julian Study Centre via courtyard for a full campus learning precinct tour.
- Check UEA events calendar for open days or lectures in the raked atrium seating.
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Getting There
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Bus
Frequent buses (25, 35) from Norwich city centre to UEA campus entrances (15-20 min, £2-3); 10-min walk from University Drive stop to building at grid K16.
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Car
Via A11/A47 to Norwich; park at P13/P14 (pay/display or permit, 5-10 min walk); automatic barriers for events, enter via Earlham Road.
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Walking
From UEA Sportspark or Library (grid J25/K19), follow footpaths 10-15 min across campus to western edge courtyard.
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Overview
Completed in 2019 at a cost of £30 million, the New Science Building serves multiple faculties with high-quality, flexible teaching and laboratory spaces. Designed by Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects, it spans 7200 sq m and honors Denys Lasdun’s original campus masterplan while providing modern facilities for lectures, seminars, and research.Architecture and Design
Positioned at the campus's western edge, surrounded by trees, the building accesses via a new landscaped courtyard linking to the Julian Study Centre. A central atrium acts as a social hub with soft seating, pop-up library spaces, and raked seating for presentations. Natural light varies through the day, enhancing the journey via material treatments and a zinc-clad chimney marking the entrance.Facilities and Usage
Ground floor offers nine flexible teaching rooms, some combinable for large events or exams, accommodating over 580 students. Upper floors house specialized labs for environmental sciences and computing on lower levels, with highly serviced research spaces above. Service access is discreet from the north, supporting intensive use by various departments.Campus Integration
Part of UEA's 360-acre Norwich Research Park campus, it promotes cross-disciplinary idea exchange. Open 6am-10pm weekdays, it suits students, researchers, and visitors, with AV-equipped seminar rooms ideal for conferences.Visitor Experience
The building's design encourages pausing in the courtyard, informal interactions in niches, and group study. Its modern ethos aligns with UEA's founding spirit of discovery, set against Norfolk's scenic backdrop.Explore the best of what New Science Building has to offer
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