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Uni wants you to make history by renaming building

Josh SandifordWest Midlands
News imageUniversity of Wolverhampton A computer-generated image shows a modern university building with dark grey brick and an orange-clad upper section. A tall tower feature on the right side displays colourful geometric artwork and the words 'School of Creative Industries' in vertical text. People are shown walking up steps to the entrance, with cars and bicycles parked nearby.University of Wolverhampton
An artist's impression of how the revamped building will look

The University of Wolverhampton is calling on people to "make their mark on history" by renaming a revamped building.

Students, alumni and the wider community are being invited to put forward suggestions ahead of the 2027 relaunch of what is currently known as the Housman Building.

The university has not set a specific theme for the new name but said it wanted to honour a figure "whose legacy speaks to creativity and culture", asking people to consider diversity, cultural impact and relevance to the arts.

The building will serve as the creative hub for the School of Creative Industries, housing facilities for design, media, filmmaking and fashion students.

"This is more than just a name," said Lindsey Chambers, director of the School of Arts.

"It's a statement about our ambitions and our plans for a bright future for our students.

"We want a name that inspires future generations and celebrates the incredible impact of the arts on society."

News imageGoogle A concrete and grey-clad university building sits on a street corner, with an orange panel section on the upper left side. The building has several storeys with dark louvred windows and the University of Wolverhampton logo and branding visible on the facade. Trees line the road to the left, with parked cars visible on the street to the right.Google
A panel of judges are to decide on the final name following suggestions sent in by the public, students and alumni

Entries are open on the university's website and will close on 10 April. Submissions are then set to be judged by a panel including local arts representatives.

The person coming up with the name selected by judges will be given the opportunity to officially open the school in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The competition comes as part of a wider estates shake-up which will see creative industries courses relocated from the George Wallis Building.

The landmark Brutalist tower was granted Grade II listed status in December after a campaign to save it from demolition.

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