Estates Services News

Illustration of University Parks welfare facilities

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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Colleges to join University Access Guide

Buildings in colleges are being added to the University’s Access Guide, which provides information on how accessible...

Buildings in colleges are being added to the University’s Access Guide, which provides information on how accessible buildings across...

13 February 2020

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New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Mark Curtis has been promoted to Shift Supervisor at Security Services.

11 February 2020

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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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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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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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Wytham Chalet available for room bookings

The Wytham Chalet is a unique venue in the heart of Wytham Woods, and it can be hired for meetings, seminars, training...

The Wytham Chalet is a unique venue in the heart of Wytham Woods, and it can be hired for meetings, seminars, training sessions, away days or other events.

14 February 2020

Photo of the newly installed bike racks at Wytham Woods

Wytham foresters make landscape improvements over winter

The team of foresters working at Wytham Woods have spent the last few months making various long-term improvements...

The team of foresters working at Wytham Woods have spent the last few months making various long-term improvements to the landscape there.

14 February 2020

Fresh new look for OUEV

Oxford University Event Venues rebrands to underscore range of venues available...

14 January 2020

compass team accepts the sugar smart golden teaspoon award

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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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

Colleges to join University Access Guide

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

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

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

Old Boys High School Cupola restored

Facilities & Services

Wytham Chalet available for room bookings

Wytham foresters make landscape improvements over winter

Fresh new look for OUEV

University caterer wins sugar-reduction award

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