The WELL Building Standard in the Emily Siddon Building

The Emily Siddon Building is the third University of Huddersfield building to be constructed to the WELL Building Standard, as part of the new National Health Innovation Campus.

Both the other WELL Buildings; Daphne Steele Building and the The Jox More in Common Centre have been awarded the Platinum WELL Building Standard.

The WELL Building Standard is a method of designing and operating a building in a way that enhances the wellbeing and health of those who use it. Learn more about the Well Building Standard.

Further information about the WELL Building standard in the Emily Siddon Building will be coming soon, as the building is due to open in early 2026.

What is the Emily Siddon Building?

The 6,800m² facility on Southgate is named the Emily Siddon Building and will open in 2026. Close to the main university campus, it is adjacent to the Daphne Steele Building.

A leading healthcare advocate who spent most of her life in nearby Honley, Emily Siddon strove to improve healthcare and equality in several prestigious roles, often reserved for men.

An advocate for improving children’s health, Emily was also involved in the creation of children’s homes with better conditions than the workhouse.

Specialist clinical teaching facilities

Courses such as Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and Diagnostic Radiotherapy will be taught in the purpose-built, specialist clinical teaching facilities and state-of-the-art simulation technology will enable you to learn in a safe, but realistic environment.

Public facing services

Community Diagnostic Centre Hub (CDC) - will be based in the ground floor of Emily Siddon building. Run by the local NHS trust, the CDC will provide diagnostic tests, including MRI and CT scanners, and be the first of it's kind be placed in a university. 
Health Business Innovation Centre - The Emily Siddon Building will also be home to a Health Business Innovation Centre for local entrepreneurs or start-ups and organisations looking to benefit from locating with the University on the campus. The Centre is supported by the West Yorkshire Mayor and Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It will be operated by the award-winning team responsible for the University’s 3M Buckley Innovation Centre

Join a Emily Siddon Tour

We hold two bookable tours per year, available for all Staff and Students at the University and the general public.

Dates: 2026 dates will be released soon.

Meeting point: Emily Siddon Building (entrance way)

Time: 12.15-13.00 PM

Duration: 45 minutes

Please note if you have a group booking, or require a tour on a different date, or have any accessibility requirements then please contact the Sustainability team for further information.

We hope to see you on a tour soon!