First day on net zero campus for Fife College students

SFC’s Chief Operating Officer, Martin Boyle (third from right), on a visit to Fife College during the construction of the new campus

Scotland’s first net-zero-ready tertiary education building opened its doors to students for the very first time today.

The new Dunfermline City building at Fife College is a modern, flexible and low carbon facility. It forms part of the £200 million Dunfermline Learning Campus, a 60 acre site that also includes Woodmill and St Columba’s high schools.

Ahead of its opening, College Principal, Jim Metcalfe, described the new campus as “an incredible investment by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council.”

Every element of the new campus has been carefully designed to support innovation and sustainability and to create an inspiring environment for learners both now and in the future.

Martin Boyle, Chief Operating Officer at the Scottish Funding Council, said:

“As Scotland’s tertiary education funding body, we’re committed to making it as easy as possible to navigate the pathways between school, college and university.

“The Dunfermline Learning Campus will be unique in its ability to support people as they develop their potential from secondary school onwards, and go on to contribute to society and the economy.

“The campus  will also be at the forefront of exciting changes around where and how people learn, and will become a fantastic asset to the Fife region.”