Estates Services News

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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

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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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

MORE ABOUT THE PLANS

Security Services plans to create a visitor reception area

The Security Services team are working on plans to refurbish the business administration office...

11 February 2020

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Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Major initiative gets £9.4m of funding from the Wellcome Trust...

14 November 2019

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Share your views on Connecting Oxford

In September, the County Council launched Connecting Oxford, an ambitious set of proposals aimed at tackling congestion...

In September, the County Council launched Connecting Oxford, an ambitious set of proposals aimed at tackling congestion and improving public transport access to Oxford

6 November 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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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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New DLO emergency call-out system on the way

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) is preparing to launch a new system for emergency call-outs after recently...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) is preparing to launch a new system for emergency call-outs after recently gaining approval from senior Estates Services management.

27 October 2020

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SEE THE CHANGE

Old Bodleian ticket office renovated

Estates Services staff recently finished refurbishing the ticket kiosk at the Catte Street entrance to the Old...

Estates Services staff recently finished refurbishing the ticket kiosk at the Catte Street entrance to the Old Bodleian’s main quad.

5 March 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

New preferred asbestos consultancies appointed

Colleges to join University Access Guide

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

Security Services plans to create a visitor reception area

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

Events & Achievements

Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award

Repairs & Maintenance

New DLO emergency call-out system on the way

Old Bodleian ticket office renovated

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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