Estates Services News

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Overford Farmhouse refurbishment planned

Residential Lettings team prepare major renovation to create high-quality family home...

25 October 2019

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Castle Mill improvements approach completion

Five living walls are being installed around the graduate accommodation site...

24 October 2019

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Roundup of major projects

A summary of current, future and recently completed building projects...

24 October 2019

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Electrical team engages with suppliers to ensure high-quality installations

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they...

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they do in University buildings is done safely and to a high standard at the...

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they do in University buildings is done safely and to a high standard at the first attempt.

9 October 2019

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MEET THE WRITER

New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice...

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice Little.

8 December 2020

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FIND OUT MORE

Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

The Wytham Woods team have appointed Kim Polgreen as their Youth Educator in Residence.

19 August 2020

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Security Services holds another successful SLO Conference

The annual Security Liaison Officer (SLO) Conference, organised by the Security Services team, took place in A...

The annual Security Liaison Officer (SLO) Conference, organised by the Security Services team, took place in April.

15 May 2019

Security Liaison Officer Conference approaches

The annual Security Liaison Officer Conference, organised by the Security Services team, is scheduled for 11 April...

The annual Security Liaison Officer Conference, organised by the Security Services team, is scheduled for 11 April at the Medical Sciences Teaching Centre in the Science Area.

28 March 2019

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Minor Capital Plan approved with 51 projects over next three years

The Minor Capital Plan, first launched early in 2019, has been amended and received committee approval after the...

The Minor Capital Plan, first launched early in 2019, has been amended and received committee approval after the addition of several new projects over the last year.

19 February 2020

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Remaining Plant Sciences greenhouse lights replaced

The rest of the grow lights in the greenhouses on top of the Plant Sciences building in the Science Area are being...

The rest of the grow lights in the greenhouses on top of the Plant Sciences building in the Science Area are being replaced with modern energy-efficient models.

19 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

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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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New water contract will bring better customer service

The University has signed a new water contract with Affinity for Business, in a move that is expected to transform...

The University has signed a new water contract with Affinity for Business, in a move that is expected to transform the service departments and other users receive.

18 July 2019

Harriet Waters, Head of Environmental Sustainability, tests the bike racks

New bike racks on the way

Environmental Sustainability staff led an expedition around the estate this spring to test the various kinds of...

Environmental Sustainability staff led an expedition around the estate this spring to test the various kinds of two-tier bike racks that have been installed so far.

17 July 2019

Wytham Woods helping sequence genome of every UK species

The Wytham team are taking part in an ambitious new effort to sequence the genomes of all UK species, after joining...

The Wytham team are taking part in an ambitious new effort to sequence the genomes of all UK species, after joining the Wellcome Trust-funded Darwin Tree of Life project.

12 July 2019

OxAir will shed new light on Oxford air pollution

A new project aims to create a network of sensors that will provide better information on the air pollution people...

A new project aims to create a network of sensors that will provide better information on the air pollution people are exposed to as they travel around Oxford, whether on foot, by bike...

A new project aims to create a network of sensors that will provide better information on the air pollution people are exposed to as they travel around Oxford, whether on foot, by bike or in cars and buses.

11 July 2019

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Estates Services News

Buildings & Space

Overford Farmhouse refurbishment planned

Castle Mill improvements approach completion

Roundup of major projects

Electrical team engages with suppliers to ensure high-quality installations

People & Partnerships

New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

Security

Security Services holds another successful SLO Conference

Security Liaison Officer Conference approaches

Events & Achievements

Minor Capital Plan approved with 51 projects over next three years

Remaining Plant Sciences greenhouse lights replaced

Repairs & Maintenance

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

New bannister added to History of Science Museum

Facilities & Services

New water contract will bring better customer service

New bike racks on the way

Wytham Woods helping sequence genome of every UK species

OxAir will shed new light on Oxford air pollution

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