Goldsmiths to open new campus in Catford
Goldsmiths university are set to open up a campus in Catford after agreement with Lewisham council.
More than 600 students are expected to study in town after an agreement with Lewisham Council. Students from the university will be based in the Council’s Old Town Hall.
The agreement will be discussed in a council meeting next week.
Professor David Oswell, Vice-Chancellor (Interim) of Goldsmiths, said: “We are deeply proud to call Lewisham home and it is fitting that in our 120th year we are extending our civic commitment.
“With the theatre and existing makers Catford already has a creative heart and our students will both contribute to and benefit from being part of this community. We look forward to seeing what this new space unlocks for our students and for Catford.”
Mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres OBE, said: “This is a powerful example of what long-term partnership can achieve. Bringing Goldsmiths into the heart of Catford is not just about a new campus – it’s about anchoring creativity, learning and opportunity in our town centre.
“By working together, we’re creating the conditions for Catford to thrive: supporting local businesses, attracting new visitors, and opening up opportunities for residents to connect with one of the UK’s leading creative universities. This is a major step forward in our vision for Catford as a vibrant place to live, work, study and spend time.”
Councillor James-J Walsh, Lewisham Council’s Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning, said: “The new Goldsmiths campus in Catford shows that our work to regenerate the town centre is truly delivering results.
Whilst welcome news for Catford other changes have ground to a halt. Plans to later the one-way system have stalled as the Department for Transport haven’t agreed to help fund.
Housing plans at Catford Island have also gone nowhere after many years of talking.
Perhaps this love will help kickstart improvements. The extra student footfall should help local business.
