Estates Services News

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Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the agreement of the Curators of the...

18 July 2019

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled Life and Mind Building.

18 July 2019

Wytham Chalet finished

The project to refurbish the Wytham Chalet, managed by the Capital Projects team, has now been completed.

18 July 2019

Photo of the Castle Mill accommodation blocks

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

Work has been completed on two blocks at the University’s Castle Mill graduate accommodation site.

17 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'

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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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New security control room at Old Road Campus

The Security Services team are set to open a new control room at Old Road Campus, after recently taking ownership...

The Security Services team are set to open a new control room at Old Road Campus, after recently taking ownership of space in the newly-completed Innovation Building.

26 October 2018

University’s emergency procedures perform well in exercise

Over summer 2018, Security Services took part in a major exercise to test its ability to respond to a major simulated...

Over summer 2018, Security Services took part in a major exercise to test its ability to respond to a major simulated crisis.

18 October 2018

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Photo of seven members of DLO staff posing in the Sheldonian Theatre with apprenticeship award

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DLO wins Apprentice Manager’s Special Award

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual Apprenticeship Expo & Awards event, held in March in the Sheldoni...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual Apprenticeship Expo & Awards event, held in March in the Sheldonian.

5 May 2020

Poster with a graphic of the Oxford skyline and the words 'Environmental Sustainability; Are we doing enough?; Strategy Consultation; 2 March - 14 April 2020'

Are we doing enough? Consultation launched on Environmental Sustainability Strategy

The University is seeking the input of students and staff on the draft of its new Environmental Sustainability...

The University is seeking the input of students and staff on the draft of its new Environmental Sustainability Strategy...

4 March 2020

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Work with us to make your server room more energy-efficient

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server...

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server room in the Wolfson Building, and the team are now looking to apply...

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server room in the Wolfson Building, and the team are now looking to apply similar methods all over the...

10 April 2019

Old Boys High School Cupola restored

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the...

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the top of the Old Boys High School on George Street was found to have fallen...

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the top of the Old Boys High School on George Street was found to have fallen off this winter.

3 April 2019

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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

Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

Wytham Chalet finished

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

New security control room at Old Road Campus

University’s emergency procedures perform well in exercise

Events & Achievements

DLO wins Apprentice Manager’s Special Award

Are we doing enough? Consultation launched on Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Repairs & Maintenance

Work with us to make your server room more energy-efficient

Old Boys High School Cupola restored

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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