UCM to relocate classes from Nunnery Campus

Change will primarily impact higher education courses

University College Isle of Man has today confirmed all of its classes taught at the Nunnery Campus are to relocate at the end of the academic year.

UCM says the move 'follows the regular review of the organisation’s estate, which looks at student experience, space utilisation data, resource requirements and benefits to staff'.

The change will primarily impact higher education courses and will be implemented in July.

Vice Principal Jo Richardson told Manx Radio those students need better access to the support services on offer at other campuses:

UCM’s Principal, Jesamine Kelly added: "We regularly review our estate to ensure that we’re offering the best student experience with the resources we have available.

"Students will have greater access to support services such as our Student Services department, The Hive, our recently refurbished study zone and cafeteria. 

"The move, which represents a cost saving, will also reduce the number of students and staff travelling between campuses, which will reduce our overall carbon footprint and support our commitment to sustainability."

Manx Radio has contacted the owners of the nunnery site - the International Centre for Technology Limited - for comment.

In August last year, the company sought planning permission to construct new office accommodation in the grounds of The Nunnery in order to stop the estate becoming ‘obsolete’.

ICT said it wanted to construct eight, two storey, lettable units with associated access and parking.

That application is still 'pending consideration' as of today's date.

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