Buckinghamshire New University has completed the purchase of the former Uxbridge Library on Uxbridge High Street, paving the way for a new West London campus focused on expanding local access to higher education. The acquisition forms part of Hillingdon Council’s ongoing strategy to repurpose underused assets and support the long‑term regeneration of the town centre.

The building has now been formally transferred to the university, which will refurbish the site to deliver courses centred on health, business and digital disciplines. The redevelopment will transform the former library into modern teaching and learning facilities, with plans that include a student café, flexible study areas and upgraded digital infrastructure.

The project is intended to create a contemporary academic environment that supports innovation, skills development and community engagement. By reintroducing education-led activity to the High Street, the initiative aligns with the council’s Uxbridge Town Centre Vision, which aims to boost local investment, increase footfall and strengthen the commercial environment for traders.

BNU anticipates that the new campus will enhance opportunities for local residents by reducing travel barriers to university-level study and by building stronger links with employers and community partners across Uxbridge. The scheme is expected to contribute to the area’s long-term economic vitality through increased activity, collaboration and the introduction of a new student population.