Sheffield Hallam University, South Yorkshire, UK, has unveiled a £25m plan to construct a new building at Collegiate Crescent campus as part of its £30m investment programme.

The university plans to develop a teaching complex at Collegiate Crescent and, subject to planning permission, expects to open parts of the building by September 2014.

The project is designed primarily for the Faculty of Development and Society, and will include a 220-seat lecture theatre and specialist teaching facilities.

The facility also incorporates student social space, catering facilities, customer services and facilities management.