University research centre secures £8m funding boost as costs spiral

It is hoped the centre will create 800 jobs over the next three decades.

Callum Clark

A Dundee University research centre has secured a £8m funding boost after spiralling construction costs threatened to scale down the project.

The new innovation hub which will focus on life sciences is set to open next year.

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