New approaches to campus design and how institutions relate to engage with their cities are key challenges that face many universities who are rethinking how they respond to the changing nature of pedagogy. McGregor Coxall is currently undertaking several projects with different universities to reposition key business, health and law faculties to better connect with their communities and to attract the brightest and best staff and students. These new centres of learning excellence are often located in central city campuses to facilitate the exchange of ideas and wisdom, engage with the industry and to create a rich and thriving learning environments that support a great student lifestyle. This in turn makes a positive contribution to the city and public life.