WORK has been completed on a £6.25 million refurbishment of the University of Stirling’s Muirhead House student accommodation building.
The project involved the replacement of the building’s roof, windows, kitchens, and bathrooms, alongside the introduction of energy efficiency measures such as cavity wall insulation and solar panels.
Internally, all 127 bedrooms were refreshed with new flooring, decoration, fixtures, and furniture – while the building’s exterior was enhanced with renewed cladding and cleaned blockwork.
The works were fully funded by a loan from the Scottish Funding Council’s Route to Net Zero Carbon programme.
Professor Leigh Sparks, of the University of Stirling, said, “Providing high-quality, affordable and diverse accommodation for our students is a top priority. The extensive refurbishment of Muirhead House ensures students will be able to enjoy its enhanced and environmentally sustainable facilities for years to come.”
Union President for Stirling Students’ Union, Leen Ali, added, “I’ve been involved in this project throughout, and it’s fantastic to see the university investing in modern, comfortable accommodation.
“These improvements will make a real difference in helping students feel at home on campus, and we look forward to seeing more of these great projects that will enhance student lives and their overall experience.”
Muirhead House is just one strand of the university’s ongoing commitment to improving its accommodation portfolio for students. Work is also currently underway on a £7.5 million project to renovate H H Donnelly House, also funded by the Scottish Funding Council – which is due to complete later this year.
