Reviving the birthplace of British Cinema
Welcome to the Regent Street cinema project. A major campaign is being undertaken by the University to transform the birthplace of British cinema into a multimedia facility and teaching space for our students and the wider community.
The refurbished space will provide a state of the art lecture theatre, intellectual salon and event space for students and the community, that will significantly increase our profile in the West End.The project forms part of our commitment to a vibrant student experience and inspirational learning environment.
To learn more about how you can help us continue the story please register your support, or e-mail Lynda Knill. You can also call us on 020 7911 5861
From the Vice-Chancellor
Geoffrey Petts evokes the history of the cinema and its relevance to our University today...read more
BBC audio slideshow
Watch the slideshow on the BBC website
Campaign updates
July 2011: University's campaign gains Heritage Lottery Fund support
Reviving the birthplace of cinema at our Regent Street headquarters will enable students to showcase their work at a leading venue in the heart of the West End... read more
November 2010: Thank you 1,000 times...
Over 1,000 people have completed our survey to help our campaign to revive the Birthplace of British Cinema.
September 2010: The Quintin Hogg Trust donates £1m to the University of Westminster’s campaign to restore the Lecture Theatre/Cinema at 309 Regent Street
This gift of £1m launches the significant second phase and follows the recent successful completion of phase one of the project...read more
"The Trustees are delighted to support this flagship project. It reflects the founding principles of Quintin Hogg’s legacy and preserves the history of this important building"
The Quintin Hogg Trustees, July 2010
