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Virtual Public Consultation for the Institute of Global Health building

Virtual consultation for the Institute of Global Health building at Old Road Campus

18 February 2021

External visual of the Life and Mind Building

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Life and Mind Building granted planning consent

Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the University of Oxford’s largest ever building project,...

Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for the University of Oxford’s largest ever building project, the Life and Mind Building.

26 January 2021

Artist's impression of the University's new Biochemistry building, currently under construction

Work finishes on completion of Biochemistry building

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project...

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project Board that the work on the building's second phase has now reached...

The newest building in the Science Area was handed over on 13 January 2021, following agreement by the Project Board that the work on the building's second phase has now reached the milestone of Practical ...

25 January 2021

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New Guide to Capital Building Projects launched

The Capital Projects team has launched a new version of the Guide to Capital Building Projects.

17 November 2020

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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.

New Science Transit Shuttle formally launched

New service improves capacity, accessibility and ticketing options...

18 October 2019

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Contact Estates Services if you plan to work with SUMS

Sharon Mitchell manages the relationship, so please get in touch before engaging SUMS.

15 October 2019

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Check your bike lights

Cyclists need to have working bike lights when riding in the dark.

6 November 2019

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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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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

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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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New preferred asbestos consultancies appointed

Two new suppliers of asbestos consultancy services have been named – Environmental Essentials and Lucion Ser...

Two new suppliers of asbestos consultancy services have been named – Environmental Essentials and Lucion Services.

14 February 2020

Photo of a building in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter with the fulling working Triton fountain in the foreground

ROQ fountain restored

The Triton fountain in the courtyard at the Woodstock Road entrance to the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter has been...

The Triton fountain in the courtyard at the Woodstock Road entrance to the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter has been fully renovated.

14 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

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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

Virtual Public Consultation for the Institute of Global Health building

Life and Mind Building granted planning consent

Work finishes on completion of Biochemistry building

New Guide to Capital Building Projects launched

People & Partnerships

New Science Transit Shuttle formally launched

Contact Estates Services if you plan to work with SUMS

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

New preferred asbestos consultancies appointed

ROQ fountain restored

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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