In summary, the newest decision assigns LU Estates, in collaboration with LTH and the Faculty of Science, the task of evaluating the newly developed premises programme from December 2023 for Stage 2. The team will in addition conduct an in-depth investigation of space requirements, aiming to produce a preliminary study to concretize needs and facilitate a smooth transition to the next phase of the project, which involves selecting a landlord through procurement.
Enhanced coordination and organization for the establishment
The organisation of the establishment work is emphasized in the Vice-Chancellor’s decision. The steering committee, chaired by Per Mickwitz, Pro Vice-Chancellor for research, sustainability, and campus development, will retain overall responsibility and supervision for Stage 2. The committee’s mandate expands to encompass comprehensive coordination of both Stage 1, including Nanolab Science Village, and Stage 2. The group will also monitor the conditions for the university’s establishment in Science Village based on municipal and regional planning and the property owners’ area planning.
The faculty-based operational steering group for Stage 2 will continue its mission but with new members due to leadership changes. The group is led by Annika Mårtensson, Assistant Dean of sustainable campus development and widened recruitment at LTH. This group will maintain detailed knowledge of the relevant institutions’ needs and make decisions on complex operational issues. The committee will also oversee the work of organizational development for those involved in the project.
For the ongoing operational work of investigating and producing a preliminary study for Stage 2, a project group is formed, including planners from the LU Estates and representatives from LTH and the Faculty of Science.
The processing of the premises programme is expected to continue until the autumn of 2024, and the preliminary study is projected to be completed by spring 2025. The overall goal is to compile the procurement documentation for the landlord by the summer of 2025, enabling the project to progress.
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