Estates Services News

Illustration of University Parks welfare facilities

Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the agreement of the Curators of the...

18 July 2019

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled Life and Mind Building.

18 July 2019

Wytham Chalet finished

The project to refurbish the Wytham Chalet, managed by the Capital Projects team, has now been completed.

18 July 2019

Photo of the Castle Mill accommodation blocks

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

Work has been completed on two blocks at the University’s Castle Mill graduate accommodation site.

17 July 2019

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New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice...

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice Little.

8 December 2020

Photo of ash trees in canopy of Wytham Woods, taken from ground level.

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Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

The Wytham Woods team have appointed Kim Polgreen as their Youth Educator in Residence.

19 August 2020

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Check your bike lights

Cyclists need to have working bike lights when riding in the dark.

6 November 2019

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Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Security Services staff held a pop-up event in Radcliffe Square in early October to promote safe...

14 October 2019

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Minor Capital Plan approved with 51 projects over next three years

The Minor Capital Plan, first launched early in 2019, has been amended and received committee approval after the...

The Minor Capital Plan, first launched early in 2019, has been amended and received committee approval after the addition of several new projects over the last year.

19 February 2020

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Remaining Plant Sciences greenhouse lights replaced

The rest of the grow lights in the greenhouses on top of the Plant Sciences building in the Science Area are being...

The rest of the grow lights in the greenhouses on top of the Plant Sciences building in the Science Area are being replaced with modern energy-efficient models.

19 February 2020

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Work on St Cross Building roof nears completion

A major renovation project at the St Cross Building is almost finished.

13 February 2020

Composite image made up of photos of Rob Gregg (left) and Ray Blackford (right).

Heads of Electrical and Mechanical Services appointed

Rob Gregg and Ray Blackford promoted into new leadership roles.

28 January 2020

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Photo of a Voi-branded red e-scooter parked in front of a house with a shark sculpture in the roof

ABOUT THE PILOT

E-scooter pilot begins in Headington

Oxfordshire County Council today launches the pilot trial of a new electric scooter hire scheme in Oxford in partnership...

Oxfordshire County Council today launches the pilot trial of a new electric scooter hire scheme in Oxford in partnership with private hire operator Voi.

18 February 2021

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Staff car parking temporarily increased

To help staff who are returning to work over the coming months but need to avoid public transport, the University...

To help staff who are returning to work over the coming months but need to avoid public transport, the University has made more car parking spaces available at sites around the city...

To help staff who are returning to work over the coming months but need to avoid public transport, the University has made more car parking spaces available at sites around the city on a temporary basis.

21 July 2020

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Print Studio now open

The University Print Studio has re-opened and all the services it normally provides are available again, from posters...

The University Print Studio has re-opened and all the services it normally provides are available again, from posters and roller banners to leaflets and postcards.

9 June 2020

Photo of boxes of PPE in the Old Road Campus Distribution Centre

FM staff help keep NHS supplied with PPE

Estates Services staff at Old Road Campus have been supporting the fight against Covid-19 by receiving donations...

Estates Services staff at Old Road Campus have been supporting the fight against Covid-19 by receiving donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, visors and gowns...

Estates Services staff at Old Road Campus have been supporting the fight against Covid-19 by receiving donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, visors and gowns and redistributing it to local...

19 May 2020

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Estates Services News

Buildings & Space

Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

Wytham Chalet finished

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

People & Partnerships

New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

Security

Check your bike lights

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Events & Achievements

Minor Capital Plan approved with 51 projects over next three years

Remaining Plant Sciences greenhouse lights replaced

Repairs & Maintenance

Work on St Cross Building roof nears completion

Heads of Electrical and Mechanical Services appointed

Facilities & Services

E-scooter pilot begins in Headington

Staff car parking temporarily increased

Print Studio now open

FM staff help keep NHS supplied with PPE

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