Bruntwood SciTech has finalised an agreement of more than 50,000 sq ft of premium life sciences facilities with the University of Birmingham at its Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC).
The University of Birmingham will establish a training facility within BHIC’s first building, known as No.1 BHIC, which will aim to drive forward significant advancements in research and solutions for improved healthcare in the region.
The new facility within No.1 BHIC, will be known as the Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills (B-CASCS), and will join the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) in the flagship first building.
The centre will provide students with opportunities to advance their practical learning in simulated environments that mirror real-world healthcare settings and scenarios and the news comes less than a week after the organisation announced the completion of its £4.5m redevelopment of Centre City in Birmingham.
Green screens, microphones, cameras and other high-end audiovisual equipment will be integrated into mock hospital wards, consulting rooms and a surgical theatre.
Businesses located at the campus will also benefit from Bruntwood SciTech’s innovation and growth support, which includes access to talent, connections to capital and investment and introductions to established partners across its network.
No.1 BHIC is scheduled to open in the coming months, with the Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills welcoming its first cohort of students in September 2026.
“We are delighted to welcome the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills to BHIC, reinforcing our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the life sciences sector in the West Midlands,” said Dr Kath Mackay, CSO for Bruntwood SciTech.
“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 UK’s brightest healthcare minds.”
Professor Neil Hanley, pro-vice-chancellor and head of the College of Medicine and Health at the University of Birmingham, added: “By establishing our Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills at BHIC, 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.
“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.”
Bruntwood SciTech, a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General, and Greater Manchester Pension Fund, was advised by Track Real Estate, CBRE and Savills.