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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Housing and innovation districts – programme update

Following the Vice-Chancellor’s announcement last year of a major new partnership for the University with Legal...

Following the Vice-Chancellor’s announcement last year of a major new partnership for the University with Legal & General Group plc (L&G), the Planning & Housing Strategy...

Following the Vice-Chancellor’s announcement last year of a major new partnership for the University with Legal & General Group plc (L&G), the Planning & Housing Strategy Group has...

20 February 2020

Two senior appointments in Asset & Space Management

Emma Edmunds has been appointed Head of Space Management, meanwhile Lucy Darnell has become Head of Asset Mana...

Emma Edmunds has been appointed Head of Space Management, meanwhile Lucy Darnell has become Head of Asset Management.

19 February 2020

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Smartwatch-based alarm monitoring on the way

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern...

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern smartwatch-based one, and have now received funding to complete the p...

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern smartwatch-based one, and have now received funding to complete the project.

17 July 2019

Photo of a group of people in academic dress posing outside of the Sheldonian as part of Encaenia 2019

Security Services help Encaenia run smoothly despite protests

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented...

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented to luminaries ranging from astronomer and physicist Professor Andrea...

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented to luminaries ranging from astronomer and physicist Professor Andrea Ghez to famed cellist Yo-Yo...

26 June 2019

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Beecroft wins RIBA South and Building of Year Awards

The Beecroft building recently won a RIBA South Regional award and then went on to win the RIBA South Building...

The Beecroft building recently won a RIBA South Regional award and then went on to win the RIBA South Building of the Year Award, triumphing over 16 other projects.

5 June 2019

Capital Projects Team and others at the Oxfordshire Property Awards

Beecroft takes Project of the Year award

The Beecroft building last week won another award, this time for Project of the Year in the Oxfordshire Property...

The Beecroft building last week won another award, this time for Project of the Year in the Oxfordshire Property Festival Awards 2019

15 April 2019

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Photo of DLO operative carrying out maintenance to pipework

New DLO emergency call-out system on the way

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) is preparing to launch a new system for emergency call-outs after recently...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) is preparing to launch a new system for emergency call-outs after recently gaining approval from senior Estates Services management.

27 October 2020

Photograph of Bodleian Library ticket office after renovations

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Old Bodleian ticket office renovated

Estates Services staff recently finished refurbishing the ticket kiosk at the Catte Street entrance to the Old...

Estates Services staff recently finished refurbishing the ticket kiosk at the Catte Street entrance to the Old Bodleian’s main quad.

5 March 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

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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

Housing and innovation districts – programme update

Two senior appointments in Asset & Space Management

Security

Smartwatch-based alarm monitoring on the way

Security Services help Encaenia run smoothly despite protests

Events & Achievements

Beecroft wins RIBA South and Building of Year Awards

Beecroft takes Project of the Year award

Repairs & Maintenance

New DLO emergency call-out system on the way

Old Bodleian ticket office renovated

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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