Estates Services News

Biochem completion basement excavations completed

Bottoming-out ceremony for Biochemistry Completion

An informal ‘bottoming-out’ ceremony took place in early May to mark the end of the major excavation phase...

An informal ‘bottoming-out’ ceremony took place in early May to mark the end of the major excavation phase of the project to complete the Biochemistry building.

11 June 2019

Biochemistry basement excavations finished

The event was commemorated by a very informal 'bottoming out' ceremony last week.

10 May 2019

Public consultation – replacement for the Tinbergen Building

There will be a public consultation event on 17 and 18 May to put forward the University’s proposals for redeveloping...

There will be a public consultation event on 17 and 18 May to put forward the University’s proposals for redeveloping the site of the Tinbergen Building.

2 May 2019

Parks College plans emerge

More information has emerged on the University’s plans, announced last year, to create its first new college...

More information has emerged on the University’s plans, announced last year, to create its first new college in several decades.

22 March 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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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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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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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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DLO Mechanical team improve Begbroke building systems

Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) maintenance operatives have been working to address problems with the heating,...

Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) maintenance operatives have been working to address problems with the heating, cooling and ventilation systems in several buildings at Begbroke Science...

Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) maintenance operatives have been working to address problems with the heating, cooling and ventilation systems in several buildings at Begbroke Science Park.

17 July 2019

First Thom Building lift replaced

The project to renew the lifts in the Engineering Department’s Thom Building is going well.

17 July 2019

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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

Bottoming-out ceremony for Biochemistry Completion

Biochemistry basement excavations finished

Public consultation – replacement for the Tinbergen Building

Parks College plans emerge

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

Smartwatch-based alarm monitoring on the way

Security Services help Encaenia run smoothly despite protests

Events & Achievements

Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award

Repairs & Maintenance

DLO Mechanical team improve Begbroke building systems

First Thom Building lift replaced

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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