Our campuses are fundamental to supporting excellent education, research and student life – they are places that foster belonging, wellbeing and pride across our community. Our campuses should continue to feel welcoming and inspiring, offering spaces that bring people together for formal learning, collaboration and the everyday interactions that help keep the university connected.

King’s is distinctive in spanning several central London locations, including the Strand, Waterloo, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Denmark Hill. Each campus plays a vital role in our academic mission and offers opportunities to create environments that are vibrant, inclusive and fit for the future. Like many universities, our estate faces pressures from intensive use, ageing buildings and the demands of modern teaching and research. We see these as opportunities to shape spaces that are sustainable, welcoming and fit for the future.

King’s will invest to create places that inspire students and staff, spaces that reflect our ambitions, support world-class education and research, and demonstrate our commitment to a greener future. This includes developing spaces that enable people to connect, collaborate and spend time together beyond formal teaching and research.

Thriving campuses are a foundation of this strategy. By creating environments that bring people together and support their success, we will ensure that King’s continues to be a place where ideas flourish and communities thrive.

1. Develop a long-term masterplan for all our campuses

So that our capital and estate decisions are strategic, sustainable and aligned with King’s ambitions – ensuring our spaces evolve to meet the needs of future students, staff and research.

2. Renew campus plans for Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Denmark Hill

To support growth in health education and research, advance innovation and significantly enhance the experience of students and staff working and studying there.

3. Deliver major campus improvements already underway

Including new spaces for interdisciplinary science, expanded health facilities and the opening of key buildings within the Campus Futures programme – creating modern, welcoming environments for learning, research and collaboration.

4. Improve how we use our teaching, learning and research space

Creating capacity for growth while reducing reliance on external venues. This includes modernising laboratories, investing in new and flexible teaching spaces, and expanding informal study areas so that students and staff have the facilities they need to succeed.

5. Advance our commitment to net zero decarbonisation

Covering all emission scopes (1, 2 and 3). We will align with UK government targets and international best practice, set a milestone for significant reductions in direct emissions by 2030/31, and invest in the changes needed to achieve full net zero by 2050.

6. Review our student residential strategy

To ensure our accommodation offer remains competitive, affordable and sustainable. We will also make better use of our residential estate throughout the year to generate income that can be reinvested in the student experience and the university’s purpose.

7. Seize opportunities in our wider environment

Including the transformation of the Strand, developments at Waterloo and Guy’s, partnerships through SC1 and collaborations with NHS partners – ensuring external developments enhance the experience of King’s students, staff and our local communities.