The former Student Union building will be transformed thanks to a £30 million donation from Dr Charles Huang.

The building on John Street will be redeveloped into a digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub named the Charles Huang Advanced Technology and Innovation Centre. (CHATIC) in recognition of the generous donation.

The building was originally built in 1959 and has been empty since 2021 when the student’s union moved to Richmond Street. The building’s renovation is scheduled for completion in 2026.

Dr Huang gained his MBA from Strathclyde in 1989 and PhD in Marketing in 1994. When asked about his generous donation he said: “My education at Strathclyde played a critical role in the success of both my career and my businesses. This gift is to show my gratitude to Strathclyde and to support those who have yet to embark on their studies.”

Professor Sir Jim MacDonald, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Strathclyde said: “I am delighted that CHATIC will facilitate new opportunities to partner and innovate with industry and enhance research capabilities by actively developing our research leaders of the future.”

The £30 million is part of the Charles Huang Foundation’s larger donation of £50 million. The donation has already helped create the Stephen Young Institute for International Business among other programmes.

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