Estates Services News

Start of IDRM construction approaches

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected...

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected to begin in late 2019 or early 2020, with completion scheduled for...

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected to begin in late 2019 or early 2020, with completion scheduled for January 2021.

17 July 2019

Photo of the plot of land soon to host the Schwarzman Centre

New Schwarzman Centre announced

The University has announced a major new project to create a centre that will transform humanities teaching, research...

The University has announced a major new project to create a centre that will transform humanities teaching, research and engagement at Oxford.

16 July 2019

Swift Tower lands in Parks

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should...

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should provide swifts visiting Oxford with attractive nesting spots for many...

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should provide swifts visiting Oxford with attractive nesting spots for many summers to come.

11 July 2019

New neuroscience building handed over to users

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre...

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging was handed over to its new occupants in...

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging was handed over to its new occupants in early June.

4 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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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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Members of the Sustainability team standing behind a table at the Sustainability roadshow

Roadshows help spread the environmental message

The Environmental Sustainability team have been out and about around Oxford, holding seven pop-up events in departments...

The Environmental Sustainability team have been out and about around Oxford, holding seven pop-up events in departments over the autumn...

6 November 2019

Photo of Keble Gate to University Parks after re-opening in October 2019

Keble Gate to the University Parks re-opens

New wildflower meadow surrounds entrance to Parks...

23 October 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

Start of IDRM construction approaches

New Schwarzman Centre announced

Swift Tower lands in Parks

New neuroscience building handed over to users

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

Roadshows help spread the environmental message

Keble Gate to the University Parks re-opens

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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