Completion: SILC at Wrexham University

Wynne Construction has completed works on Wrexham University’s Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SILC), delivering new state-of-the-art facilities to enhance its teaching provision.

The two-storey development, located on the Plas Coch campus, forms part of the university’s wider £80m Campus 2025 strategy to improve amenities, learning environments, training provision, and research opportunities across all three of its sites.

The Denbighshire-based firm constructed new classrooms, staff areas, a dedicated teaching and learning technology laboratory, a student-centred study space, and a café all within the existing K Block.

A Hydra simulation suite was also created to help learners prepare for professional placements and practice by strengthening their decision-making skills through immersive emergency scenarios developed in line with Wrexham University courses.

External partners, businesses, organisations, and the local community can utilise SILC’s upgrades to help promote regional collaboration, skills development, and innovation.

Wynne Construction managing director Chris Wynne said: “It’s been fantastic to deliver this flagship scheme on behalf of Wrexham University, and I’m proud of the high-quality results.

“The development showcases the capability of our skilled team, our commitment to meeting client expectations, and our desire to leave a legacy for the communities we work with.

“Collaboration has been central throughout, and the outcome is a facility that will support teaching and inspire students for years to come.”

The scheme builds upon Wynne Construction’s previous work for Wrexham University, with the firm constructing the CanfodAu Canolfan Peirianneg ac Arloesi (Centre for Engineering and Innovation).

Wrexham University academic affairs associate dean Sue Horder said: “Immersive learning offers learners a more engaging and memorable way to understand complex ideas. It places them inside realistic, interactive environments, strengthens knowledge retention and helps them build practical skills they can safely apply in real-world settings.”

Wrexham University senior lecturer in policing Andy Jones said: “Hydra gives learners the opportunity to work through realistic multi-agency scenarios in a safe environment, helping them develop confidence, communication and decision-making skills before entering professional practice.”

Wrexham University vice chancellor professor Joe Yates said: “The Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre represents another important step in our commitment to delivering outstanding teaching, learning and professional development opportunities.

“These facilities will support learners, staff and partners with access to innovative environments that encourage collaboration, creativity and real-world learning experiences across a wide range of disciplines.

“This investment reflects our ambition to create modern, inclusive and future-focused learning environments that not only enhance teaching and skills development but also strengthen our role as a civic university supporting regional growth, innovation and partnership working.

“The centre also creates exciting opportunities to work more closely with businesses, organisations and community partners through training, professional development and collaborative activity, further strengthening Wrexham University’s contribution to the region and beyond.”

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