The University of Liverpool (UL) has announced plans to create new sports facilities as part of a wider £600m investment, which will benefit research and improve student experience.

A total of £4m has been earmarked for an overhaul of the university's sports provision, with a new facility to be created as part of a self-contained student village at Mossley Hill. The redevelopment of student accommodation will see UL invest £250m, with work already underway on a £44m revamp of its city centre campus to feature a 250-seat restaurant.

Meanwhile, funding will also be directed towards a new scientific research facility, teaching laboratories and a range of other subjects. UL director of facilities management Steve Dickson said: "We're making these investments to support our Strategic Plan with particular emphasis on enhancing the student experience and research excellence.

"We are intending to redevelop our existing accommodation on-campus and invest in new developments in order to offer the sort of accommodation students want from a world-leading university."