Campus Plan 2030

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niversity West aspires to be an active societal partner that, together with the wider world, creates knowledge and makes it available to more people. Because it is our conviction that this is how we, as a centre of learning, can contribute to development and a more sustainable world. We’ve made a lot of progress in pursuit of our ambition, and have much to be proud of as we celebrate our 30th birthday as a university in 2020. Our status as a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) institution means we have an important role to play in an ever changing world.

The challenges of society are complex, requiring new insights and knowledge. These are best met through collab-

MARTIN HELLSTRÖM VICE-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY WEST

oration – collaboration on a number of levels. Our campus plays a vital role in this regard. And we’re now taking a major step in our physical development. We shall strive to create even better conditions for collaboration. We intend to create an environment where students, employees and partners want to spend time, and where academia and working life interact and develop side by side. University West aims to become the natural meeting place that embodies our profile in earnest. It’s time for our campus to reflect our status as the nation’s leading WIL university.

The Campus Plan shows the way.

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CONTENTS Signpost for development of the University West Campus................................................................3 Method and process...................................................................................................................................5 Background and conditions.......................................................................................................................6 Current situation and challenges.............................................................................................................8 The Campus Plan......................................................................................................................................10 The 9 strategies of the Campus Plan....................................................................................................14 To create inspiring and productive collaborative environments on campus................................... 16 To create flexible and creative learning areas in physical and digital environments...................... 18 To develop attractive, flexible workspaces and meeting places...................................................... 20 Making the campus inviting and easy to navigate.............................................................................. 22 To build accommodation on campus.................................................................................................... 24 To create greener environments – inside and out............................................................................... 26 To create space for activities, amenities and social interaction....................................................... 28 To develop a sustainable campus.......................................................................................................... 30 To provide sustainable connections and parking facilities............................................................ 32 Project plan – a dynamic document..................................................................................................... 34

INTRODUCTION

SIGNPOST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY WEST CAMPUS

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ur status as a Work-Integrated Learning institution is based on the conviction that knowledge and development are best created through collaboration; between academia and working life and between people, businesses, ideas and perspectives. Naturally, this approach means our campus must meet a certain standard. It must enable and facilitate interaction and collaboration – an outlook that underpinned our work when devising this campus plan.

achieved. The development of the campus is intended to boost University West’s identity and prepare it to meet the needs faced by the organisation in future. By visualising and crystallising our intended future development, it is also a tool for gaining the commitment of, and communicating and pursuing dialogue with students, employees, partners, politicians, authorities and other stakeholders.

The result of collaboration between University West, Trollhättan Municipality, Eidar and Kraftstaden, Campus Plan 2030 aims to boost the appeal of the university and maintain Trollhättan’s development as a city of knowledge and study.

The process has been underpinned by transparency and a will to understand the perspectives of the different parties. A shared approach to our vision, objectives and mission has been a key factor in the success of our work, and is fundamental to the working process moving forward.

The Campus Plan outlines the long-term ambitions of University West and plots a course for the forthcoming 10-year period. The active and methodical development of our campus will ensure our physical environment supports the longterm vision and operational objectives of the institution in a sustainable way. The Campus Plan includes the campus vision, impact targets and strategies for how these will be

“Campus” is to be interpreted as a broad collective term for all activities associated with the University. It encompasses not only the physical site, with its areas and buildings, but its activities, student life and the related services provided by University West.

All blueprints and visualisations in the document are visions, and as such, do not constitute precise descriptions of the way the campus will appear and function.

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METHOD AND PROCESS COLLABORATION AND DIALOGUE An effective, sustainable campus plan requires a clear process and clear objectives, where all parties involved share consensus regarding the process as well as the purpose and objective of the final result. This approach was implemented by appointing a project management group consisting of representatives from University West, Trollhättan Mu-

nicipality, the housing company, Eidar, the property company, Kraftstaden and the Student Union. A great deal of emphasis has been placed on maintaining dialogue with various stakeholders throughout the process. Employees of the University and external parties took part in a number of workshops in the spring of 2019.

THE PROCESS OF DEVISING THE CAMPUS PLAN 1. Startup

about the project is posted on the University West website on an ongoing basis. This communication continues for the duration of the project in order to create participation, stimulate interest and make it easier to gain commitment.

This phase involved discussion of conditions, expectations and concerns relating to the project. The mandate and parameters of the project were clarified. It was important to create involvement and consensus around different terms, the current situation, needs, purpose, objectives, timescale and roles.

5. Generating ideas and co-creation Internal and external workshops in order to gain commitment to the campus vision and impact targets, and pool ideas for development.

2. Current situation analysis Analysis of all stakeholders and their needs in relation to the future campus. Current situation analysis, assessing the extent to which the current physical environment is compatible with the needs and success factors identified.

Based on the results of this analysis, the areas of the physical environment that are effective, require development or are lacking were pinpointed. The campus area is put into a broader perspective, for example, urban development and the business community.

6. Investigation of prioritised areas A number of key issues and areas are prioritised based on previous work. Issues of particular importance to the campus vision. These are investigated further in different projects, where the members of the project management group are responsible for the different areas. The aim is to ensure everything included in the Campus Plan is agreed upon and viable.

3. Wording of campus vision and objectives

7. Development of the Campus Plan and visualisation

Based on the results of the current situation analysis and our strategic platform, a campus vision is devised along with overall impact targets for our campus.

The plan is put into writing, with visualisation work carried out by 3D animators, architects and urban planners. The main purpose of these representations is to provide inspiration, and they are not a precise description of how the units will appear in future. Text and images combine to form a communicative tool for the development of the campus.

4. Gaining commitment and communication The campus plan affects a number of activities, and thereby lots of individuals. Communication is key to the success of the project, and a communication plan is drawn up based on the purpose and target groups. Information

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STRATEGIC PLATFORM The autumn of 2017 marked the adoption of a strategic platform which defines University West’s role, identity, position and vision. This platform is the foundation upon which our future operational projects and strategies are

based. And naturally, it also applies to the development of our campus. Knowledge through collaboration is the foundation and inherent philosophy of the university's vision, and thereby also for all its activities.

Vision

“We are an active societal partner that, together with the wider world, creates knowledge and makes it available to more people.”

Mission

“We create and share knowledge, skills and learning together with the surrounding community. It is the interaction between academia, working life and the surrounding community that best creates insight, development and problem solving that meet the needs and challenges of today and tomorrow.”

BACKGROUND AND CONDITIONS

To be an active societal partner is to identify needs, define positions, take initiative and drive development. Acting and working alongside the world around us means continually seeking collaboration outside the confines of the academic

sphere. It is the conviction of University West that a world in which more people gain access to knowledge and development is a more equal and sustainable one. WIL and collaboration make this possible.

THE CAMPUS AS A VEHICLE OF COMPETITION

UNIVERSITY WEST IN BRIEF University West is Sweden’s leading higher education institution in the field of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).

This means we carry out education and research in collaboration with business, the public sector and the surrounding community. We have been mandated by the Government to operate and develop WIL. Knowledge through collaboration lies at the heart of our approach. As of 2019, University West has around 15,000 students and 650 employees.

Research at University West is carried out both domestically and internationally in collaboration with other partners and academic institutions, within the following research environments in particular:

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We offer a wide range of academic courses that provide the platform for lifelong learning. Thanks to our WIL status, our students encounter working life in a number of ways while studying. It is the interaction between academia, working life and the surrounding community that best creates insight and development that meet the needs and challenges of today and tomorrow. The research conducted by the University, which is hands-on and applicable, is 50% financed through external funds.

Child and Youth Studies Learning in and for the New Working Life Learning and Caring for Sustainable Health Production Technology West

The long-term research strategy, Primus (“KK” environment, supported by the Knowledge Foundation) integrates research into production technology with that on learning in working life. Research into technology and learning in working life is combined within the focus area of I-WIL (Industrial Work-Integrated Learning). I-WIL is a unique new field of research.

Sweden's universities and higher education institutions face increasingly fierce competition for students, employees and finance. This is why an attractive campus is a key competitive factor. Nowadays, more and more institutions deliberately base their student accommodation on or beside the campus area, or in the city centre, to create a dynamic, attractive campus and revitalise the area. Accommodation is a key factor, particularly when competing for international students.

Digital development is gaining momentum and will lead to transformative changes for higher education, just as it has for other industry sectors. Students, teachers and researchers are shifting more and more between digital and physical environments. New ways of working are emerging.

It is envisaged that the field of education will also change and evolve. Although physical meetings will continue to be the main approach, this will be complemented by different types of virtual interaction.

In his research study1, the American researcher Amir Hajrasouliha, based at Cal Poly State University, has demonstrated there are three campus-related factors which have the greatest impact on the well-being, academic results and throughput of students: “degree of urbanism, degree of greenness and campus living”.

In its report entitled “Framtidens lärandemiljöer”2 (The Learning Environments of the Future), The Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions (SUHF) emphasises the importance of highly developed campus environments and meeting places, despite the growing digitalisation of society and academic environments.

1 Campus Matters 2016 2 https://suhf.se/app/uploads/2019/07/Framtidens-lärandemiljöer-Rapport-från-SUHFs-arbetsgrupp-2016.pdf

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CHALLENGES Lack of integration between education and research

Lack of attractive student accommodation in the centre and in the campus area

University West’s activities are based on campus in the centre and at the Production Technology Centre, where the institution’s key Production Technology West research environment (PTV) is located. As a result, there is a lack of integration between education, research, research training and collaboration that is necessary for the university’s continued development. The long-term strategic investment within Primus also requires effective cooperation between the University and new arenas of collaboration.

The university lacks the competitive advantage of providing attractive student accommodation in and nearby the campus area. At present, the majority of student accommodation is located quite far from the campus area, which means, in many cases, students leave the campus and city centre after attending lectures. As a consequence, the campus is often perceived to be empty, and students do not spend time in the city centre.

Lack of lecture theatres, flexible halls and meeting rooms

Unclear entrance points There are a number of entrances to the university but no clear entrance point, and what is currently classed as the main entrance leads directly to the restaurant, Västan. It is also difficult to navigate and orientate yourself when entering from this point. With this in mind, there is a need to have two clear main entrances – one on Drottningtorget and one from the car park – which lead to a common, naturally informative and inspiring meeting place where our activities are clearly displayed.

The university has too few large lecture theatres, and there is a lack of flexible teaching rooms which enable a range of educational methods. There is also a shortage of group rooms and other creative meeting spaces for the students.

Lecture theatres and meeting spaces must be upgraded in relation to technology and flexibility. There is also a lack of natural, accessible meeting spaces for employees as well as students. We currently fail to take sufficient advantage of the university’s informal teaching environments, and there is a lot of potential here for the creation of new and improved meeting and studying areas.

The challenges of outdoor space Within the campus environment there are currently a number of un-utilised spaces, and because students often leave the area after their lectures, these are perceived to be vacant, dark and somewhat unsafe during evenings and weekends.

Students and employees have identified a lack of greenery, lighting and areas for activity and pleasant spaces for study, work and social interaction. The campus area is perceived to be cut off from the city centre, and there is no natural flow of people to this area. The campus area lacks a natural link to Maria Alberts park.

There is also a need for a larger sports hall for teaching, as well as for students and employees in general. In this context, it should also be mentioned that the Student Union have indicated a wish to have a higher profile on campus.

Lack of workspaces and meeting rooms for employees

CURRENT SITUATION AND CHALLENGES THE CURRENT SITUATION FOR UNIVERSITY WEST AND TROLLHÄTTAN The campus of University West is located nearby the centre of Trollhättan. Trollhättan Municipality is aiming to reach a population of 70,000 by 2030, and investment is being made into infrastructure and housing development around the city with this objective in mind. Trollhättan Municipality has ambitious plans to develop the city centre, and the new Drottningtorget square and development of the campus area form a key part of these plans.

The university’s premises span a total of 37,183 m2, with the campus in the centre accounting for 34,013 m2 and the Production Technology Centre accounting for 3,169 m2.

Office and meeting space on campus amounts to 10,000 m2. Premises costs are relatively low, accounting for 9.5% of total expenditure (compared to the national average of 12% in 2019).

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The number of employees at the University has rocketed in recent years. The utilisation of workspaces and conference rooms is currently at a maximum, and there is no scope for expansion within the existing office layout. Our current office and meeting spaces need to be utilised more effectively and flexibly, as we have a low rate of utilisation in many of our existing offices.

Climate impact University West has outlined an ambition to reduce its environmental footprint. To create a more sustainable campus we must utilise our premises more effectively and reduce our climate impact. This entails commitments and strategic choices in our day-to-day activities, during procurement and various purchases, in how we utilise our space and on work to develop our campus.

According to the work environment survey conducted by KiWest, our employees are very satisfied with their current physical work environment, so it’s important to maintain this, and even strive to make improvements. With this in mind, we face a major challenge in ensuring the changes that are proposed and implemented are sufficiently investigated and supported. Moreover, we must ensure the needs of the institution and employees guide the process, rather than focusing on the lack of premises. At the same time, we face the challenge of arranging workspaces in such a way that encourages collaboration within working units, between working units and with other collaborative partners.

Sustainable connections and parking facilities Students, employees and partners currently perceive it is difficult to find parking spaces. As public transport services don’t always correspond with study, work or meeting schedules, many people are dependent on travelling by car.

This is a challenge with regard to both equal conditions as well as climate impact.

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BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF CAMPUS VISION AND IMPACT TARGETS We obtained our Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) status because we are open, inclusive and collaborate with the surrounding community. We are a centre of learning where academia, work and society converge. It is this interaction – mutual collaboration – that gives rise to insight, knowl-

edge and development. Our future campus shall facilitate and reinforce this approach. Collaboration is a condition of WIL. Collaboration is contingent on interaction. This is why interaction lies at the heart of the campus vision.

CAMPUS VISION A campus where interaction is created, bringing together knowledge, ideas, culture and people. Our campus is a creative and inspiring environment for lifelong learning and multi-disciplinary collaboration. It forges interaction between academia, working life and the surrounding community to collectively create knowledge and development. Our campus publicises research and progress achieved in an accessible, inclusive way. It is an inviting place, where everyone feels welcome.

IMPACT TARGETS Visualisation of the future campus square, with green spaces and areas for service, meetings and social interaction.

THE CAMPUS PLAN REQUIREMENTS OF THE CAMPUS PLAN To meet the needs of tomorrow regarding environments on campus requires both short and long term planning.

This development work is based on the University’s strategic platform and our role as an active societal partner in an increasingly digitalised and globalised world. The campus vision and related impact targets shall be clearly linked to the vision, strategies and objectives of the University.

versity West and plots a course for the forthcoming 10-year period. The Campus Plan shall contribute to reinforcing:

• University West’s appeal as a leading WIL higher education institution.

• Trollhättan’s appeal as a city of knowledge and study.

• A vibrant, attractive, city centre.

Campus Plan 2030 outlines the long-term ambitions of Uni-

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A creative, flexible campus

A vibrant, accessible campus

A green, sustainable campus

Our campus provides a stimulating and innovative educational environment, both physical and digital, for teaching, research and other activities.

Our premises are flexible, and we use modern technology to effectively and creatively cooperate with our partners within academia, business and the community. Our campus creates an environment that enables and stimulates increased collaboration and integration between education and research, between different fields of knowledge, between different working units and with the surrounding community.

Our campus bustles with life and activity during a large part of the day, seven days a week. This is a safe, dynamic and inspiring place to be, where there’s always something going on. Students, employees, partners and other visitors enjoy spending time here to gain energy, inspiration and knowledge. This is an inclusive, accessible campus which raises the profile of our activities, as well as those of our partners.

We have a green campus, both when it comes to sustainability and access to greenery, vegetation and pleasant recreational environments. In the campus area there are plenty of green spaces in which to study, work and spend time in, both indoors and out. Our campus is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, we consume and produce energy in smart ways and take an innovative, considered approach to the use of resources and materials.

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BLUEPRINT OF THE FUTURE CAMPUS Blueprint of the University’s future campus area, with various projects and solutions during the period up to 2030. The area to the west of Gustava Melins gata contains prioritised plan projects. The areas with dashed borders indicate possible subsequent projects.

Prioritised plan projects

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CAMPUS VISION A campus where interaction is created ...

A creative, flexible campus

A vibrant, accessible campus

1. To create inspiring and productive collaborative environments on campus.

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2. To create creative and flexible learning areasin physical and digital environments.

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3. To develop attractive, flexible workspacesand meeting places.

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The table shows which strategies support which impact targets

THE 9 STRATEGIES OF THE CAMPUS PLAN The strategies of the Campus Plan form the basis for the development of the area and outline the measures required in order to achieve the campus vision and impact targets.

• To create inspiring and productive collaborative environments on campus.

• To create flexible, creative learning areas – in physical and digital environments.

4. To make the campus inviting and easy to navigate.

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5. To build accommodation on campus.

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6. To create greener environments – inside and out.

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7. To create space for activities, amenities and social interaction.

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A green, sustainable campus

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• To develop attractive, flexible workspaces and meeting places.

• To make the campus inviting and easy to navigate.

• To build accommodation on campus.

• To create greener environments – inside and out.

• To create space for activities, amenities and social interaction.

• To develop a sustainable campus.

• To provide sustainable connections and parking facilities

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8. To develop a sustainable campus.

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9. To provide sustainable connections and parking facilities.

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Vision of the possible expansion of a new collaborative environment to the west of D-building.

STRATEGY

TO CREATE INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS ON CAMPUS One of the fundamental objectives of the campus development is to increase integration between education, research, research training and collaboration – collaboration with our partners as well as internally, between colleagues and across departmental lines. In order to create better conditions for this we will develop the physical environment on campus as well as the Production Technology centre. The participation of our employees and cooperation with our partners is a key part of this process.

PRIMUS “KK” ENVIRONMENT

Visualisation of the Primus “KK” environment, where University West and the business community collaborate within education and research.

A VENUE FOR EXTERNAL PLAYERS AND ENTERPRISE The presence of external players on campus cements our status as Sweden’s leading WIL university. University West strives to be a dynamic, essential venue for collaboration and the exchange of knowledge between academia, business and the community. Enterprises, public service bodies,

startups and other organisations shall have the opportunity to come here for work, projects, workshops and meetings. This also makes it easier for us to gain the interest of students in internships, theses or employment.

EXPANSION FOR NEW COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS A conceivable location for the expansion of new collaborative environments is next to D-building. The University has already secured construction rights here, and the site

is suitable for the creation of an easily accessible area for collaboration and innovation.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • To create flexible, creative learning areas in physical and digital environments.

Greater knowledge and tools are intended to make Swedish industry more competitive. This will enable industry to face the complex challenges of the future and achieve sustainable growth. Employees in working life must develop their learning in order to effectively implement innovations and adapt to changes within industry. The Primus “KK” environment is a driving force of this development.

This is a collaboration between University West and work-

ing life which aims to develop new research and expertise within technology and learning. Primus connects University West’s two complete environments – Production Technology and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) – with the three following main areas of research: Production processes, Production systems and Industrial Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL).

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• To develop attractive, flexible workspaces and meeting places.

• To investigate external activities on campus

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STRATEGY

TO CREATE FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE LEARNING AREAS IN PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS We have identified a growing need for flexibility in our learning environments in order to meet the changing needs and requirements regarding education for individuals and in working life. Our future learning environment will be safe, inclusive, creative, and contribute to successful study for more people. Creation of such learning environments requires extensive commitment and participation from students and employees in the development process.

REDUCING THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMATION LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Creative and flexible learning environments involve the design of technical infrastructure, premises and furniture layout in formal learning areas (halls and group rooms) as well as the design of informal learning environments (social spaces such as libraries, corridors and open areas). One way of supporting such development is to eliminate the boundaries between formal and informal learning environments. To the

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greatest possible extent, these arenas ought to be developed into shared working environments for students, teachers and partners. Both formal and informal learning environments should be perceived by everyone to be safe.

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VARIATION OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS In the case of educational learning environments, research and practical experience from other institutions has identified a need for lecture theatres that are adapted for interactivity and cooperation. As a result, a creative and flexible learning environment requires rooms in a variety of sizes, with flexible layouts and furniture that facilitate interactivity. Our informal learning environments shall also provide

a high degree of variation in their design, and contain areas that both stimulate and enable concentrated work, group work and unplanned work. In technical terms, this means the teaching we provide will be increasingly supported by digital technology. Traditional educational thresholds in the form of time and space will be exceeded to a greater extent.

THE LIBRARY AS A MEETING PLACE AND HUB OF COMMUNICATION The role of the library has been extended as a result of digitalisation. The role of the library will be reinforced in the physical environment, providing a social, informal learning environment in association with the support and ser-

vice of formal learning environments. The library increasingly serves as a hub of communication between different information services, students and teachers.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • Development plan for formal and informal learning environments • Development plan for supportive technology and infrastructure

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STRATEGY

TO DEVELOP ATTRACTIVE, FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES AND MEETING PLACES

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • To investigate the needs of different functions. The investigation will be based on existing research.

• Development plan for workspaces and meeting rooms.

University West is an attractive employer offering an inspiring, secure workplace for every employee. Our workforce has increased, and we envisage continued expansion that requires greater flexibility in the design and layout of workspaces.

A WORKPLACE WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO BE The physical workplace is intended to be attractive, and encourage a culture that ensures everyone wants to be there.

This creates conditions for meetings and interaction. Thanks to considerable potential for diversification and flexibility, the needs of the employees and institution will be met in terms of function and requirements.

Workspaces shall be designed in such a way that encourages collaboration within working units, between working units and with other collaborative partners. Creation of such learning environments requires extensive commitment and participation from employees in the development process.

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STRATEGY

MAKING THE CAMPUS INVITING AND EASY TO NAVIGATE A key objective of the campus development is to make the campus area more open, welcoming and easy to navigate. As things stand, there are lots of entrances but no clear main entrance.

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INDOOR SQUARE AND RESTAURANT Our two main entrances will lead to an indoor square containing a service centre, information screens, directional Café/restaurang signs, marketing/advertising space and meeting areas. The restaurant, Västan, will be given a new entrance from the Soligt torg/ r v er ing enut es ecurrent indoor square, becoming more closed-off. The trance towards Drottningtorget will be replaced by a pleasant lounge and café for meetings, study and socialPlantering/ interaction.

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CLEAR MAIN ENTRANCES A main entrance from the west (towards Drottningtorget) and a main entrance from the east (towards the car park) lead to an indoor square where you can find information and assistance, get to know the institution and easily nav-

Interior visualisation of the new main entrance leading to the inner square, with service centre.

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The new main entrance on the west side and an upgraded entrance from the east will form a new, clear channel through the central building.

igate the building as required. Beside the main entrances, there is a possibility of the library using a special entrance when open during evenings and weekends.

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PRIORITISED PROJECTS

SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING

• Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the planning of main entrances, indoor square and reconstruction of restaurant and café.

Clearly visible signage for University West will be erected at the front of the building by our main entrances. Visible, attractive signs will appear at the boundary of the campus area (where it meets the city), making it easy to find main entrances and welcome people to the University. A new,

accessible system of directional signs will be installed in the building. By providing lighting for outdoor spaces and façades, we will increase safety and well-being and make the campus easier to navigate.

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• Signage indoors and out.

• Lighting of the façade facing Drottningtorget

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Vision of the potential new studentaccommodation on campus, facing Gärdhemsvägen.

STRATEGY

TO BUILD ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS The demand for accommodation among students and guest lecturers is considerable in most places of study.

Building accommodation on campus creates a substantial competitive advantage. Access to good accommodation is a key factor in a student’s choice of institution, and contributes to well-being – for international students in particular. With accommodation on campus for students and guest lecturers, we will create a safe, dynamic campus area. Student accommodation on campus also contributes to a more dynamic centre.

HALLS OF RESIDENCE Constructing halls of residence with communal kitchens in A-building and building 40 will provide relatively affordable accommodation nearby the campus, which is important, for our international students in particular. This is an attractive option from a student perspective, with the close proximity of the centre and university creating a shared living experience. The Student Union would like the function room to remain in the wing of the A-building.

The total number of apartments in the halls of residence is around 70, divided among the two buildings.

Example of halls of residence in student accommodation, with communal washroom/toilet and kitchen in A-building.

TAPPING THE POTENTIAL OF THE CENTRAL LOCATION In order to connect University West with the city centre and stimulate a flow of people in between, the location of the accommodation is key, with the area nearby Drottninggatan of particular interest. The effective utilisation of the site/land means identifying opportunities for the recon-

struction of existing buildings, as well as new-builds. Student accommodation in this area would be unique. In the first phase of this plan, the total number of apartments for students and guest-lecturers is estimated to be around 160.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • Collaboration with Kraftstaden on plan to relocate existing businesses in A-building and building 40.

A NEW ACCOMMODATION BUILDING

• Collaboration with Kraftstaden on zoning plan process for the reconstruction of A-building and building 40.

Through construction of a new building for student accommodation on the land between the A-building, C-building and Gärdhemsvägen, we are creating unique housing that

would forge the identity of the University and the campus area, as well as set a new benchmark in Trollhättan. The total number of apartments is estimated to be around 90.

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• Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the zoning plan process for the new accommodation building.

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Visualisation of the potential glazed inner courtyard between the I and H buildings.

Visualisation of the potential campus square between the University and Drottningtorget.

EXPANSION OF MARIA ALBERTS PARK

STRATEGY

TO CREATE GREENER ENVIRONMENTS – INSIDE AND OUT

Creation of new park space in the previously un-utilised, nearby land between the Maria Alberts car park and the park by Djupebäcksgatan, as well as in the “grove” by Nydqvistgatan/Djupebäcksgatan. This will expand the area

of Maria Alberts park and encompass a larger section of the campus, making the park spaces more accessible and integrated into the campus area.

Inspiring, green spaces create conditions for activity, interaction and relaxation. Inspiring, green spaces play a big part in our plans to create a vibrant campus where people interact and want to spend time.

Maria Alberts park (marked in blue) can be expanded through creation of new space in previously un-utilised nearby land (marked in orange). This will integrate the campus and park and provide more green space for students and employees.

A NEW CAMPUS SQUARE We will create a new, dynamic campus square in the area between Drottninggatan and the University’s main entrance.

This square will provide a means of linking the campus area to Drottningtorget, and contribute to the integration of these sites. This area is currently home to “Framgången”, “Mandelas Plats” and the Maria Alberts staff car park.

Mandelas Plats will be incorporated into the new square area. It is envisaged the campus square will contain plenty of greenery, different types of seating groups with power, Wi-Fi and shelter from rain, a bicycle garage and an area for foodtrucks.

INNER COURTYARD WITH GREENERY ALL YEAR ROUND Creation of a glass conservatory Between the I and H buildings to provide a fantastic, inspiring venue for meetings,

lectures, study and relaxation.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the zoning planning process for all outdoor space • Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the preparation of project plan for the conservatory

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Visualisation of the intended campus square, with a new public bookshop for students and residents of Trollhättan.

STRATEGY

TO CREATE SPACE FOR ACTIVITIES, AMENITIES AND SOCIAL INTERACTION A dynamic campus is a place in which students, employees, partners, stakeholders and visitors can and want to spend time, even when they have finished studying or working. In order to create such a campus, we must ensure the conditions and capacity exist for other external activities on the campus area that can contribute to amenities, activity and social interaction.

The campus of the future will provide space and capacity for activities, amenities and interaction.

RECREATIONAL SPACE ON CAMPUS In order to create a dynamic campus area there must be access to various types of recreational space that can be used by everyone, for example, an outdoor padel tennis court.

more people. A possible site for a recreational area is by the north-east wing of the University, in the wooded grove on Nydqvistgatan. This would enable Maria Alberts park to be extended across Djupebäcksgatan, which is currently closed, thereby creating an unbroken green space.

Padel is a rapidly growing sport, and one which the town and clubs in the area would like to be made available to

A NEW-FULL SIZE SPORTS HALL University West is in need of a larger, better sports hall on the campus area, both for teaching purposes and to enable students and employees to take part in physical exercise.

Such a facility is also needed by Trollhättan Municipality.

This hall would form part of Trollhättan Municipality’s portfolio, and could be co-utilised by schools, clubs, private individuals and University West.

RELOCATING THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CAMPUS SQUARE Give the campus bookshop a more central location at the University. A suitable location is the wing of the B-building (the old music room). This location would enable the

clientèle of the bookshop to be broadened, to include students, employees and the general public.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into sports hall on campus

POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION OF CAFETERIA

• Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into padel court or other activity on campus

Student accommodation in the area would result in a natural flow of people, which creates opportunities for more businesses to operate in the area and provides an incentive

• Collaboration with Kraftstaden on planning of premises for bookshop

for members of the public to visit our campus. In conjunction with the construction of the campus square, space for a cafeteria can be created in the basement of Maria Alberts.

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STRATEGY

TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS Outlining the global goals for sustainable development, Agenda 2030 will underpin the continued process of developing the campus.

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COMMITMENTS AND STRATEGIC CHOICES In summary, this will entail commitments and strategic choices in our day-to-day activities, during procurement and various purchases, in how we utilise our premises and on work to develop our campus.

• The development of the campus will be subject to climate requirements for all procurement of products and services, where relevant. These requirements will be reviewed systematically.

• To develop the campus so as to encourage travel to and from the area with as little environmental impact as possible.

• Carbon dioxide emissions associated with catering and the restaurant shall be reduced.

• Energy consumption at the University shall be reduced by m2, and the energy used will be renewable. Moreover, the University's internal production of renewable energy will increase.

REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACT The academic world has a key role to play in counteracting negative climate change. The so-called Klimatramverket (Climate Framework) is an initiative taken by universities and higher education institutions the aim of which is to make a clear contribution to climate change in line with

society’s national and international commitments. Along with 35 other institutions, we have committed to reducing our negative climate impact in line with the 1.5 degree target, that is, by achieving a 50% reduction by 2030 and hitting net-zero emissions by 2045.

EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF PREMISES

• To minimise carbon dioxide emissions associated with new-builds and reconstruction.

• To reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with the University’s purchase of equipment and consumables from a life-cycle perspective.

• To create systems for monitoring carbon dioxide emissions generated by the activities run on campus.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS

In accordance with the recommendations of the Swedish National Audit Office in its report entitled “Provision of Premises in Centres of Learning – Room for Development”3 the University shall endeavour to effectively utilise

all of its premises. Through sustainable planning and effective utilisation of premises, resources can be devoted to the right areas. This also enables potential future expansion without increasing the portfolio of premises.

• Implementation of plan for reducing climate impact

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STRATEGY

TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS AND PARKING FACILITIES The University’s ambition is to grow and create more opportunities for collaboration on campus. The location of the campus area in the city centre means we form a key part of the city’s work on drawing up sustainable connections and parking solutions.

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PARKING FACILITIES THAT CAN BE USED BY MANY We work alongside Trollhättan Municipality and Kraftstaden on measures to create sustainable parking facilities in the campus area and centre. During reconstruction of

the campus square, new parking facilities for Maria Alberts’ staff can be provided by the north-east wing of the University, besides the University car park.

PRIORITISED PROJECTS • Collaboration with Kraftstaden on investigation into a cycle-friendly campus • Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into an improved cycle path • Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into improved public transport

A MORE CYCLE-FRIENDLY CAMPUS

• Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on overall parking strategy

We make travelling by bicycle easier with clearly demarcated cycle paths and improved parking facilities for bikes. We

are building an easily accessible, centrally located bicycle storage point, including service facilities such as air pumps.

IMPROVED PUBLIC TRANSPORT We are working with the city on measures to improve public transport solutions between the travel centre, the Univer-

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PROJECT PLAN – A DYNAMIC DOCUMENT The project plan outlines prioritised projects up to 2030. Some projects have been signed-off and are scheduled to take place soon, while others refer to potential solutions and remain unidentified in terms of form and content. Over the course of the ten-year Campus Plan planning period, it is inevitable changes will be made to the project plan. Some projects will be completed, some will be dropped and others added. The intention is to continually keep the project plan up to date. With this in mind, a revision date will be set.

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ORGANISATION

Project Management group

Sub-projects

Li Lejerstedt, University West: University Director Anders Torslid, Kraftstaden Urban Blom/Stefan Jansson, Eidar Johan Bengtsson, Trollhättan Municipality Julia Junedahl, University West Student Union Åse Boman, University West Per Nylén/Mattias Ottosson, University West Thomas Winman/Gunnar Peterson, University West Thomaz Birgerson, University West Johanna Larsson, University West

To create inspiring and productive collaborate environments on campus.

Per Nylén, University West Mattias Ottosson, Högskolan Väst

STRATEGIES AND PROJECTS FOR THE CAMPUS OF THE FUTURE

Gunilla Thålig Karlsson, University West – Staff member at Vice Chancellor’s office Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian – Strategist and Process Manager

To create inspiring and productive collaborate environments on campus.

Project group This group served as a resource for the project management

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To create flexible, creative learning areas in physical and digital environments.

To develop attractive, flexible workspaces and meeting places.

To investigate external activities on campus

process for the reconstruction of A-building and building 40.

Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the zoning plan process for the new accommodation building

To create greener environments – inside and out.

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Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the zoning planning process for all outdoor space Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the preparation of project plan for the conservatory

To create flexible, creative learning areas in physical and digital environments.

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To create space for activities, amenities and social interaction

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Development plan for formal and informal learning environments Development plan for supportive technology and infrastructure

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To investigate the needs of different functions. The investigation will be based on existing research.

Development plan for workspaces and meeting rooms.

Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into sports hall on campus Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into padel court or other activity on campus Collaboration with Kraftstaden on planning of premises for bookshop

To develop a sustainable campus

To make the campus inviting and easy to navigate.

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To provide sustainable connections and parking facilities

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Collaboration with Kraftstaden on the planning of main entrances, indoor square and reconstruction of restaurant and café.

Signage indoors and out.

Lighting of the façade facing Drottningtorget

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Collaboration with Kraftstaden on plan to relocate existing businesses in A-building and building 40.

Collaboration with Kraftstaden on zoning plan

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Implementation of plan for reducing climate impact

To create flexible, creative learning areas in physical and digital environments.

Thomas Winman, University West Gunnar Peterson, University West To develop attractive, flexible workspaces and meeting places. Åse Boman, University West Thomas Winman, University West Johanna Larsson, University West Thomaz Birgerson, University West Gunilla Thålig, University West Lena Gustafsson, University West To make the campus inviting and easy to navigate.

Thomaz Birgerson, University West

Thomaz Birgerson, University West Tobias Björk, Kraftstaden Hanna Gadd, University West Gunilla Thålig Karlsson, University West Susanne Larsson, Trollhättan Municipality Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian Anna-Karin Hansson Sjölén, Trollhättan Municipality Anna Tanderud, University West

To build accommodation on campus Anders Torslid, Kraftstaden Tobias Björk, Kraftstaden Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian Urban Blom, Eidar Stefan Jansson, Eidar Johan Bengtsson, Trollhättan Municipality

Working group, autumn 2018 A working group convened in autumn 2018 for a series of workshops.

The themes of these meetings involved the analysis phase (current situation, environment, identifying challenges, stakeholders, needs and areas of development), generation of ideas based on needs and challenges and devising the guiding theme and campus vision.

To create greener environments – inside and out.

Thomaz Birgerson, University West Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian Anna-Karin Hansson Sjölén, Trollhättan Municipality Elisabeth Linderoth, Trollhättan Municipality Josefin Kaldo, Trollhättan Municipality Tobias Björk, Kraftstaden

Li Lejerstedt, University West Martin Hellström, University West Maria Derner, University West Thomaz Birgerson, University West Åse Boman, University West Per Nylén, University West Johanna Larsson, University West Thomas Winman, University West Hanna Gadd, University West Gunilla Thålig Karlsson, University West Anna Hallberg, University West Julia Junedahl, University West Student Union Johan Bengtsson, Trollhättan Municipality Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian

Creating space for activities, amenities and interaction Thomaz Birgerson, University West Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian To develop a sustainable campus Hanna Stafhammar Kjellgren, University West Thomaz Birgerson, Högskolan Väst To provide sustainable connections and parking facilities Hasse Skanse, Yo Adrian Mattias Ottosson, Högskolan Väst Johan Bengtsson, Trollhättan University Collaboration The Campus Plan was developed in association with representatives from University West, University West Student Union, Trollhättan Municipality, Eidar and Kraftstaden. Employees and external parties have taken part in a range of workshops and dialogue meetings. Contekton Arkitekter has compiled documents, proposals and blueprints.

Collaboration with Kraftstaden on investigation into cycle-friendly campus.

Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into improving cycle paths Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on investigation into improving public transport Collaboration with Trollhättan Municipality on overall parking strategy

Production Visualisations and blueprints: Contekton Arkitekter Photo: University West, Visit Trollhättan, Unsplash stockfoto Design: Yo Adrian November 2019

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