Vision
The University is creating a new, world-class facility for life and mind sciences in the heart of Oxford. This year, the Life and Mind Building will become home to two of the University's academic departments, the Department of Biology and the Department of Experimental Psychology.
The Life and Mind Building will transform the education experience for students, providing laboratories for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers, as well as lecture theatres, specialised support laboratories and opportunities for public engagement with research. When work got underway in 2021, this was the largest building project the University had ever undertaken. It will become a catalyst for the advancement of psychological and biological science development, both at the University of Oxford and on a global platform.
The new building will bring exciting new opportunities for the wider community and local schools, through art, exhibitions, lectures and conferences, offering a ‘window into science’. Whilst the Life and Mind Building occupies the same site as the former Tinbergen building, its 21st-century design will enhance the gateway to Oxford’s Science Area and create vibrant public spaces with stronger connections to the surrounding area.
A message from the project's Senior Responsible Owner, Professor Chris Kennard
Professor Chris Kennard, SRO
Our vision for the new building is that it will transform the way psychological and biological science is done in Oxford because it will enable more multidisciplinary collaboration and sharing of knowledge and ideas to happen than ever before. Quite simply it will help scientists to solve some of our major global challenges.
It will also be transformational for our students, in terms of their education experience and choices, as well as providing exciting new public spaces and more opportunities for public engagement with our research.
