The $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) is a key Randwick Campus Redevelopment infrastructure project within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, and will offer students the opportunity to work side-by-side with researchers on real-life cases.
The 35,000 square metre facility is being developed by Plenary in partnership with UNSW Sydney, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into enhanced patient care and better community health outcomes.
Acknowledging the structure reaching full height, NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park, said the development was an important addition to the hospitals campus, building on more than 60 years of teaching hospital affiliations.
Delivered in collaboration with the NSW Government, the UNSW Health Translation Hub builds on the major Randwick campus health care investments from the NSW Government, including $869.8 million which has already resulted in the development of the Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Services Building, along with the $658 million project currently under construction at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, said the UNSW Health Translation Hub would deepen collaboration and bring together UNSW’s brightest academic minds and students from all disciplines and faculties with leading industry to help solve significant health problems.
“The HTH will transform basic science and discoveries into therapies, treatments and cures, delivered directly to patients. Through our collaboration with government, industry and leading academia, we will take new approaches to society’s health challenges and deliver new models of care to improve lives.”
The project is fully funded by Plenary and industry superannuation fund-backed property investor ISPT, together with health and education sector superannuation funds HESTA and UniSuper.
UNSW has an initial 20-year commitment to occupy two-thirds of the facility focusing on teaching, research and community engagement. UNSW subtenants will include Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC) and The George Institute for Global Health.
UNSW research within the HTH will focus on personalised medicine, advanced therapeutics, health system and equity, dementia, ageing well, mental health and cancer. The space will enable a unique interdisciplinary student experience and direct collaboration with industry, clinical communities and the public.
With façade installation and internal fit-out now well underway, the HTH is due to be completed in late 2025. Above: NSW Minister for Health, Ryan Park, joined UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, along with Plenary Chair, Paul Oppenheim, and Health Infrastructure Acting Chief Executive, Emma Skulander atop the new tallest building in Randwick for a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony. The event was attended by representatives of key project partners in recognition of the building reaching full construction height.
Published November 2024