TV presenter and honorary graduate of the University of Bradford, Harry Gration, yesterday put the finishing touches to the frame of a new School of Health Studies.

The ‘topping out’ ceremony at the University of Bradford’s city campus means the £9 million building is nearing completion, as ISG, the project’s main contractor, reaches a key milestone in the development with the successful completion of the roof structure.

Shirley Congdon, dean of the School of Health Studies, said: “We are extremely excited about the completion of this project which we are confident will continue to attract a high calibre of students onto our courses.

“The modern facilities that replicate those found in hospitals will ensure that graduates are well equipped to find jobs after they complete their studies.”

The School of Health Studies is highly ranked within the UK and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a wide range of health professions, attracting students from the Bradford region and beyond.

The building’s new facilities will include practice simulation suites, a movement laboratory, dedicated radiography facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, including high tech mannequins to allow students to practice clinical skills in a safe and stimulating environment.

A specialist camera system will enhance the student experience and allow connectivity to classrooms in the University and worldwide.

The new facilities will be housed within a refurbished building and a new extension, being constructed in accordance with the University’s ecoversity policy.

This means it exceeds environmental building regulation requirements, in many areas including insulation and energy efficiency.