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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New plaque commemorates the medical heroes of the Radcliffe Infirmary

A plaque has been unveiled on the old Radcliffe Infirmary building to honour the generations of doctors, nurses...

A plaque has been unveiled on the old Radcliffe Infirmary building to honour the generations of doctors, nurses and all those who cared...

11 June 2020

Sarah Warden becomes new Deputy Head of Strategic FM

Sarah Warden (nee King) has been appointed the new Deputy Head of Strategic Facilities Management (FM).

12 March 2020

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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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Photo of ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance to the Science Area, to mark the launch of the new Science Transit Shuttle.

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

The Science Transit Shuttle has continued to grow strongly since it was relaunched as a public bus service last...

The Science Transit Shuttle has continued to grow strongly since it was relaunched as a public bus service last year.

17 February 2020

Close up photo of a bike parked outside a college

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are proposing to implement the first stage of Oxford’s Zero...

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are proposing to implement the first stage of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), the Red Zone, in December 2020.

17 February 2020

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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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Parks team inspect next generation of bedding plants

As we move into autumn, University Parks staff are already looking towards their winter and spring bedding dis...

As we move into autumn, University Parks staff are already looking towards their winter and spring bedding displays.

16 September 2019

University Mail Services team working together

University Mail Service to merge with College Messengers

The central University Mail Service is in the process of merging with the College Messengers, based at Magdalen...

The central University Mail Service is in the process of merging with the College Messengers, based at Magdalen College.

22 July 2019

Photo of assorted salads in coloured bowls on a table

Making the University's food more sustainable

The Facilities Management, Purchasing and Environmental Sustainability teams have been working closely with catering...

The Facilities Management, Purchasing and Environmental Sustainability teams have been working closely with catering contractor Compass to make the University’s food more sustain...

The Facilities Management, Purchasing and Environmental Sustainability teams have been working closely with catering contractor Compass to make the University’s food more sustainable.

19 July 2019

Science Transit shuttle evolves into public bus with new operator

Thames Travel has taken over operation of the Science Transit Shuttle service from 15 July.

19 July 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

New plaque commemorates the medical heroes of the Radcliffe Infirmary

Sarah Warden becomes new Deputy Head of Strategic FM

Security

Check your bike lights

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Events & Achievements

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Repairs & Maintenance

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

New bannister added to History of Science Museum

Facilities & Services

Parks team inspect next generation of bedding plants

University Mail Service to merge with College Messengers

Making the University's food more sustainable

Science Transit shuttle evolves into public bus with new operator

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