Manchester Metropolitan University has revealed its plans to build a new campus library in Manchester's city centre, England, UK.

The existing library at All Saints on Oxford Road will be replaced with a 'modern' learning space that prioritises students and their learning process.

The university has already filed a planning proposal for the library.

The project is a key component of the university’s plan to provide superior education to its students.

The new building will include the Manchester Poetry Library, said to be the North West region's first public poetry library, in addition to digitally enabled teaching and research amenities to improve students’ data science and analytical skills.

It will also include flexible breakout spaces that promote collaboration and nurture ideas.

Furthermore, it will feature a new gallery and event rooms for use by the public and the university.

Manchester Metropolitan University COO Professor Karen Moore said: “The library plans demonstrate our continued commitment to invest in impactful research and outstanding education, adding to the exceptional facilities and extensive redevelopment that has taken place across our campus over recent years.

“The new library will reimagine what a university library can offer and will build on Manchester Metropolitan University’s rich 200-year history of education and research.”

Architectural companies Hawkins\Brown and Schmidt Hammer Lassen have been appointed to design the new building.

Upon receiving planning permission, construction work is set to commence in mid-2024 and is predicted to be completed by 2028.