Estates Services News

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University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism...

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA).

21 October 2020

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Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification...

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification of the building’s two phases.

20 October 2020

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

Roundup of major projects

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed,...

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed, are currently managing or that are in the planning stages.

20 August 2020

Aerial photo of the IDRM building while in construction.

IDRM construction progresses well

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway on its external facade...

18 August 2020

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Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Major initiative gets £9.4m of funding from the Wellcome Trust...

14 November 2019

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Share your views on Connecting Oxford

In September, the County Council launched Connecting Oxford, an ambitious set of proposals aimed at tackling congestion...

In September, the County Council launched Connecting Oxford, an ambitious set of proposals aimed at tackling congestion and improving public transport access to Oxford

6 November 2019

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Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security Services team for their response to a medical emergency in the University...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security Services team for their response to a medical emergency in the University Parks - a response that...

1 February 2021

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Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure...

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure period, and request that departments get in touch to tell them...

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure period, and request that departments get in touch to tell them of their requirements.

11 November 2020

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University caterer wins sugar-reduction award

Compass Group, the University’s central catering contractor, has received a golden teaspoon award...

25 November 2019

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Beecroft and Danby Gate win Oxford Preservation Trust awards

Two Estates Services-led projects prevailed in the 2019 Oxford Preservation Trust (OPT) awards last night.

6 November 2019

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Photo of the front entrance of the Dyson Perrins building after renovation

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

A project to give the exterior of the Dyson Perrins Laboratory its first significant renovation in many years finished...

A project to give the exterior of the Dyson Perrins Laboratory its first significant renovation in many years finished in early February.

13 February 2020

Photo of the exterior of the History of Science Museum lit up at night

New bannister added to History of Science Museum

Staff from the Conservation & Buildings team have worked with a highly skilled local blacksmith and museum...

Staff from the Conservation & Buildings team have worked with a highly skilled local blacksmith and museum staff to install...

13 February 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

University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

Roundup of major projects

IDRM construction progresses well

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

Events & Achievements

University caterer wins sugar-reduction award

Beecroft and Danby Gate win Oxford Preservation Trust awards

Repairs & Maintenance

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

New bannister added to History of Science Museum

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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