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The merged university undertook a massive expansion and a £ 350 million capital investment programme in new buildings.

Some, such as the Alan Turing Building, house merged departments such as the School of Mathematics.

The estates plan, published in 2007, indicates an intention to sell a number of former UMIST teaching buildings, including the Moffat Building, the Maths and Social Sciences Tower, the Morton Building and the Fairbairn Building, as well as formerly UMIST-owned halls of residence including Hardy Farm, Chandos Hall, Wright-Robinson Hall and Weston Hall.

The original UMIST Main Building is not included in this list.

Covenants restrict it to educational use.

No plans have been announced for the sale of any former Victoria University of Manchester buildings.

Unions and some ex-UMIST staff and students have reacted angrily to the potential sales.