17/06/2026
Last week the Freemen of Newcastle visited the Castle Leazes accommodation redevelopment site.
As well as finding out more about the project, they signed a steel beam which will be integrated into the structure of the first two buildings.
The accommodation is due to open in time for the 2028/2029 academic yearand is a joint venture between the university and Unite Students.
The design for the Castle Leazes redevelopment was shaped through extensive consultation with the local community. It will create 2,000 purpose-built bedrooms and offer increased communal areas, including social hubs, games rooms, study spaces, and outdoor courtyards, designed to foster a sense of community.