Estates Services News

GIVE FEEDBACK

Virtual Public Consultation for the Institute of Global Health building

Virtual consultation for the Institute of Global Health building at Old Road Campus

18 February 2021

External visual of the Life and Mind Building

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Life and Mind Building granted planning consent

Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the University of Oxford’s largest ever building project,...

Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the University of Oxford’s largest ever building project, the Life and Mind Building.

26 January 2021

Artist's impression of the University's new Biochemistry building, currently under construction

Work finishes on completion of Biochemistry building

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project...

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project Board that the work on the building's second phase has now reached...

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project Board that the work on the building's second phase has now reached the milestone of Practical ...

25 January 2021

Landscape photo of the modern glass-fronted Beecroft building with a large tre in the foreground

READ THE GUIDE

New Guide to Capital Building Projects launched

The Capital Projects team has launched a new version of the Guide to Capital Building Projects.

17 November 2020

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
next
last

Composite portrait of Tom Yearley and Vered Balan

New arrivals in Environmental Sustainability

Tom Yearley and Vered Balan joined the Sustainability team at the end of 2019.

29 January 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

first
previous
…
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
…
next
last

MEET THE TEAM

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Mark Curtis has been promoted to Shift Supervisor at Security Services.

11 February 2020

MORE ABOUT THE PLANS

Security Services plans to create a visitor reception area

The Security Services team are working on plans to refurbish the business administration office...

11 February 2020

first
previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
next
last

Photo of ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance to the Science Area, to mark the launch of the new Science Transit Shuttle.

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

The Science Transit Shuttle has continued to grow strongly since it was relaunched as a public bus service last...

The Science Transit Shuttle has continued to grow strongly since it was relaunched as a public bus service last year.

17 February 2020

Close up photo of a bike parked outside a college

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are proposing to implement the first stage of Oxford’s Zero...

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are proposing to implement the first stage of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), the Red Zone, in December 2020.

17 February 2020

first
previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next
last

Photo of switchgear at a University electricity substation.

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

Engineers currently working at Virology substation, with more to come...

5 December 2019

Photo of DLO operative carrying out maintenance to pipework

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

3-day Service Level Agreement cuts job completion times for all DLO teams...

25 October 2019

first
previous
…
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
…
next
last

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

FULL DETAILS HERE

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

LEARN MORE

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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
next
last

Estates Services News

Buildings & Space

Virtual Public Consultation for the Institute of Global Health building

Life and Mind Building granted planning consent

Work finishes on completion of Biochemistry building

New Guide to Capital Building Projects launched

People & Partnerships

New arrivals in Environmental Sustainability

Heads of Electrical and Mechanical Services appointed

Security

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Security Services plans to create a visitor reception area

Events & Achievements

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Repairs & Maintenance

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

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

CONTACT US

QUICK LINKS

RELATED WEBSITES

ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY