This new six-storey educational facility just opened its doors and tripled student capacity for healthcare professionals in training. This building demonstrates many exemplary innovative and sustainable design features. It would ensure that talented students from all walks of life can come to Howard and receive transformational experiences that ripple out throughout the healthcare pipeline.
Beyond the beautiful, state-of-the-art facility itself—which includes solar panels and a green roof—its mission to benefit both the community and the environment is evident. With over 70 commuter bicycle spaces, it encourages sustainable forms of transport for both students and staff members.
As you walk through the ground floor, you’ll find a colorful, dynamic learning lab to spark creativity. It features private study areas and offices, encouraging interaction between students and faculty. The upper floors are designed as flats equipped with communal kitchens, dining areas, and living spaces, fostering a sense of community among residents.
Prof Chris Holland, the founding dean of the Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) and a consultant in intensive care medicine, expressed the institution’s commitment to nurturing future healthcare leaders.
“Our aim is to attract talented students from all backgrounds and deliver opportunities to help transform the future of healthcare.” – Prof Chris Holland
Beyond attracting the world’s top physician-scientists, the new facility has become an important part of improving the clinical training of future doctors. Prof Holland emphasized that the building is designed to support students in maximizing their clinical placements, which are essential for their education.
“This building helps our future doctors get the most out of the clinical placements that are such a vital part of their training.” – Prof Chris Holland
Miles Scott, chief executive of the trust running KMMS, hailed the move as significant. It will be a tremendous asset, not only to students, but to the local healthcare community. The facility not only provides essential resources for learning but contributes to the broader goal of improving healthcare outcomes through education.
