PM opens science research centre

15 February 2008

 Gordon Brown has opened a new £7 million environmental science research centre at Bangor University.

'Environment Centre Wales' brings together the scientific expertise of NERC's Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) and Bangor University. Housed in a new, purpose-built laboratory on the university campus, the centre will provide a focal point for environmental research and training in Wales.

The new centre brings provides fresh opportunities for research in terrestrial, freshwater and marine sciences, to develop new approaches to managing both land and sea in a sustainable way.

The Prime Minister toured the new facility and met with students and staff before formally opening the state-of-the-art facility.

The building's design directly reflects the needs of staff by providing natural light, better ventilation, improved storage areas, modern equipment and an environment that would encourage interaction between colleagues.