Estates Services News

University Access Guide re-launched

The guide has been re-launched on the new Mosaic content management system. It is now more attractive and usable,...

The guide has been re-launched on the new Mosaic content management system. It is now more attractive and usable, making it far easier for users to find the information they need.

3 October 2019

Mockup image of Osney Power Station development

Saïd Business School granted planning permission to develop Osney Power Station

Oxford City Council has approved planning permission for the Saïd Business School to develop Osney Power Station...

Oxford City Council has approved planning permission for the Saïd Business School to develop Osney Power Station into a new residential teaching facility for the School.

26 September 2019

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Another award for the Beecroft

The Beecroft Building has secured yet another award, earlier this week winning the Gold Medal in the Higher Education...

The Beecroft Building has secured yet another award, earlier this week winning the Gold Medal in the Higher Education category of the Construction Manager of the Year awards.

20 September 2019

Major land purchase at Churchill

In March the University bought around 10 acres of land at the Churchill Hospital site from the Oxford University...

In March the University bought around 10 acres of land at the Churchill Hospital site from the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

19 July 2019

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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

Connecting Oxford graphic showing people travelling through Oxford city centre and the tagline 'Improving connectivity; Reducing congestions; Tackling pollution'

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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Photo of cyclists with bike lights on a road in the dark

Check your bike lights

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

6 November 2019

Photo of Security Services staff on the pop-up stand in Radcliffe Square, promoting cycle safety and security.

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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Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Estates Services has organised training for members of Project Boards in 2021.

7 December 2020

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READ ABOUT THE AWARD

Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award

The University has again received the Fairtrade University and College Award, following a student-led audit.

18 June 2020

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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

University Access Guide re-launched

Saïd Business School granted planning permission to develop Osney Power Station

Another award for the Beecroft

Major land purchase at Churchill

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

Check your bike lights

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Events & Achievements

Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College 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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