A new training facility for the life sciences sector will open in Birmingham.
The University of Birmingham has agreed to launch the centre across 50,000 sq ft of space on the new Health Innovation Campus in Selly Oak.
The park is being jointly developed by the university in partnership with property group Bruntwood SciTech on the old Battery Park site, in Aston Webb Boulevard.
The new facility will be known as the Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills and will provide students with opportunities to advance their practical learning in simulated environments aiming to mirror real-world, healthcare settings.
Green screens, microphones, cameras and other audiovisual equipment will be integrated into mock hospital wards, consulting rooms and a surgical theatre.
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The hope is it will equip students with the practical skills necessary for navigating complex healthcare environments.
The centre will also provide surgical skills training, with both cadaveric and simulated facilities when it opens in September 2026.
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This is the latest deal confirmed for the first building on the new campus which is called No.1 BHIC and is due to open later this year.
In February, Australian medical cannabis company Cannim announced it would open an operation in the new Precision Health Technologies Accelerator.
The accelerator facility will also be run by University of Birmingham and function as a business innovation facility for the life sciences sector, bringing together academic leaders to commercialise therapies and technologies.
Birmingham Health Innovation Campus is set to comprise several buildings and will be a home to life sciences research and create opportunities for collaborations between businesses, the university and NHS partners.
It will span 657,000 sq ft of space once the entire campus is completed and offer a home to startups, SMEs and established companies in fields such as medical technology, precision medicine and digital healthcare.
Neil Hanley, head of the College of Medicine and Health at University of Birmingham, said: "By establishing our Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills, we are providing the next generation of healthcare professionals with access to essential cutting-edge facilities.
"These state-of-the-art resources will enable students and postgraduate trainees to engage in practical learning experiences that mirror real-world healthcare environments.
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"We are thrilled to collaborate with Bruntwood SciTech as this partnership will drive innovation and deliver impactful healthcare solutions within Birmingham's leading life science ecosystem.
"Together, we are creating a dynamic environment that fosters academic and clinical excellence, benefiting not only our students but also the wider community and healthcare industry."
Bruntwood SciTech is a joint venture between Bruntwood, finance firm Legal & General and Greater Manchester Pension Fund and it already operates the Innovation Birmingham tech campus next to Aston University alongside offices such as Mclaren and Cornerblock in the city centre.
Chief scientific officer Kath Mackay added: "We are delighted to welcome the centre to the Health Innovation Campus, reinforcing our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the life sciences sector in the West Midlands.
"The centre represents a transformative opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals, providing students and postgraduate clinicians with unparalleled hands-on experience in a simulated environment and opportunities for co-located companies to access the 海角视频's brightest healthcare minds.
"This facility fosters a dynamic community where students and businesses can collaborate and drive impactful healthcare innovations."