MMU vice-chancellor Professor John Brooks said: "A brand new campus is not only good news for students and staff but puts the university into the heart of the community it serves creating jobs and opportunity and helping to address crucial agendas for the city on health and education."

“The University plans to transform Birley Fields into a lively place of education, with a new public square and shared community facilities on "the most sustainable campus in the UK".

The site, bordered by Stretford Road, Royce Road and Princess Road, would house the University's teacher training and health faculties, educating up to 6,000 professionals for the region's schools, hospitals, health and social services.