Tour of the Daphne Steele Building at the University of Huddersfield

Come and join us for a special guided tour at the University's National Health Innovation Campus, at its first completed building - The Daphne Steele building

Placing people’s wellbeing at its heart, it is the first university building designed to achieve the WELL Platinum Standard, it sets a new benchmark for healthy and sustainable environments in higher education.

The innovative design reimagines the student experience, embedding the full patient journey from the outset. High-fidelity simulation spaces and community-facing clinics deliver immersive, real-world learning. Modular, adaptable and ‘sticky’ environments support interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging people to stay, engage and belong whilst responding to evolving teaching and research demands.

Drawing inspiration from the human body and guided by biophilic design principles, the building is a welcoming place where people want to visit, work and learn. The compassionate ethos of the faculty directly influenced the design, which incorporates informal spaces to promote greater interaction between students, teachers and visitors.

Outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully integrated at every level, making the most of the building’s prominent position on the site of Huddersfield’s former sports centre. With panoramic views of the town’s green hills, the design strengthens connections to the natural landscape and the outdoors.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:

1300-1400 & 1500-1600

Location & directions

Daphne Steele Building, Southgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1AD

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book via Eventbrite. The links below enable you to book on either the 1300 tour or the 1500 tour.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-guided-tour-of-the-daphne-steele-building-tickets-1468915579039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-guided-tour-of-the-daphne-steele-building-tickets-1468935338139?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

08 Jul 2025 07:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

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