Ellis Williams is pleased to see the completion of SoSIoT for our client, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG). This transformative £22.5m development utilises a hub-and-spoke approach, serving the communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The new three-storey, 8,000 sq. ft. centre in Staffordshire will serve as the central hub.
The building features state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment. Inside, learners will find a VR/AR immersive space, a mock hospital ward, testing laboratories, robotics and automation equipment, as well as an advanced manufacturing learning factory. Learners will also benefit from conference rooms, a lecture theatre, a bistro and a range of immersive teaching spaces.
Constructed in the heart of the Staffordshire Station Gateway regeneration scheme, SoSIoT brings together key industry, education, and research opportunities in targeted STEM areas. It provides advanced manufacturing and engineering qualifications, deepening the relationship between educators and industry to better align with the needs of employers hiring technical education graduates. Local employers including Siemens, Hitachi, Dell, MOOG, and Indurent act as core employer partners and members of the SoSIoT governing body.
One of only 21 Institutes of Technology located in England, SoSIoT offers non-traditional routes to higher education for sectors facing significant skills challenges including advanced engineering, high-value manufacturing, modern methods of construction, digital technology, and health and life sciences.
