 In March 2001, University College London, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, chose Adastral Park to set up the first-ever postgraduate research and teaching centre on an industrial campus which existed until 2009.During the transformation of the business park many of the old buildings were removed and during the landscaping, car parks were moved to the perimeter of the site with the centre being transformed with open parkland and a water feature to provide a 'park' feel to the complex.The site accommodates approximately 4000 people.