Estates Services News

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University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism...

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA).

21 October 2020

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Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification...

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification of the building’s two phases.

20 October 2020

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

Roundup of major projects

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed,...

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed, are currently managing or that are in the planning stages.

20 August 2020

Aerial photo of the IDRM building while in construction.

IDRM construction progresses well

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway on its external facade...

18 August 2020

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Harriet Waters chairs international campus sustainability meeting

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability...

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability working group of the International Alliance of Research Univers...

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability working group of the International Alliance of Research Universities.

20 September 2019

Advertising guidelines will improve Oxford streetscape

Estates Services staff have collaborated with GLAM and the City Council to produce a Good Practice Guide for advertising...

Estates Services staff have collaborated with GLAM and the City Council to produce a Good Practice Guide for advertising and signage outside museums and libraries.

24 July 2019

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Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security Services team for their response to a medical emergency in the University...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has formally commended several members of the Security Services team for their response to a medical emergency in the University Parks - a response that...

1 February 2021

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Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure...

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure period, and request that departments get in touch to tell them...

The Security Services team are working to plan the services they will provide over the Christmas and New Year closure period, and request that departments get in touch to tell them of their requirements.

11 November 2020

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Wytham Woods and Hill End celebrate centenary of outdoor education

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wytham Estate.

14 February 2020

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

Strong first few months for relaunched Science Transit Shuttle

30% passenger growth since becoming a public bus service...

18 December 2019

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Photo of switchgear at a University electricity substation.

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

Engineers currently working at Virology substation, with more to come...

5 December 2019

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DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

3-day Service Level Agreement cuts job completion times for all DLO teams...

25 October 2019

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Photo of trays of bedding plants at Taunton Deane Nurseries, Somerset

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

University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

Roundup of major projects

IDRM construction progresses well

People & Partnerships

Harriet Waters chairs international campus sustainability meeting

Advertising guidelines will improve Oxford streetscape

Security

Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

Events & Achievements

Wytham Woods and Hill End celebrate centenary of outdoor education

Strong first few months for relaunched Science Transit Shuttle

Repairs & Maintenance

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

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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