The Epsom move

The University is getting ready to welcome the Faculty of Education and Social Work (EDSW) from its current location in Epsom Campus to the City Campus, in readiness for teaching in 2024.

The move will create an enhanced student experience for EDSW students, with improved access to a wide range of support services and student clubs, societies and amenities on the City Campus. It will also provide improved teaching spaces enabling contemporary blended teaching practices, and increased opportunities for inter-faculty engagement and academic collaboration.

The move begins in November and will continue in a phased manner until the start of Semester One 2024.

EDSW will eventually be located in several buildings near the centre of the City Campus, including the newly redeveloped B201, which was officially opened by the Prime Minister on 19 September 2023, and the renovated Old Choral Hall, which will be ready in early 2025. More information is available in the FAQs below.

Why is the faculty moving to City Campus?

In recent years, the University has signalled its intention to relocate the Faculty of Education and Social Work (EDSW) from Epsom to the City Campus. This move is a part of the University’s long-term strategy to consolidate its central Auckland sites and to invest in the development of Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga, South Auckland Campus, and the upgrade of the Te Papa Ako o Tai Tokerau, Tai Tokerau Campus.

When will the move happen?

The move begins in November and will continue in a phased manner until the start of Semester One 2024, ready for teaching.

What benefits will the move bring?

The move will create an enhanced student experience for EDSW students, with improved access to a wide range of support services and student clubs, societies and amenities on the City Campus. It will also provide improved teaching spaces enabling contemporary blended teaching practices, and increased opportunities for inter-faculty engagement and academic collaboration.

What will happen to the Epsom site?

The University is evaluating future options for the land and buildings, following the relocation of the faculty, and is committed to keeping our students, staff, neighbours, and other stakeholders informed as the future of the site is considered.

What is happening to the marae on Epsom Campus?

The wharenui, Tūtahi Tonu, will be re-established on the City Campus, alongside Te Puna Wānanga in Building 113. The wharekai, Te Piringa, will be provided, as will bathrooms. Together these will continue to function as marae space for the faculty.

What is happening to the Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library?

The Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library collections will be relocated to Te Herenga Mātauranga Whānui, General Library at the City Campus, with low-use items being moved to the On-Demand Collection. The last day the Sylvia Ashton-Warner library will be open is Monday 13 November 2023. Services to the faculty’s staff and students will be offered from the General Library and Kate Edger Information Commons. The Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library at Tai Tokerau will remain in its current location.

Where will EDSW’s new location be?

EDSW will eventually be located in several buildings near the centre of the City Campus, including the newly redeveloped Building 201, which was officially opened by the Prime Minister on 19 September 2023, and the renovated Old Choral Hall, which will be ready later in 2024. Until work is completed, there will be several temporary locations.