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Start of IDRM construction approaches

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected...

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected to begin in late 2019 or early 2020, with completion scheduled for...

Construction of the new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus is expected to begin in late 2019 or early 2020, with completion scheduled for January 2021.

17 July 2019

Photo of the plot of land soon to host the Schwarzman Centre

New Schwarzman Centre announced

The University has announced a major new project to create a centre that will transform humanities teaching, research...

The University has announced a major new project to create a centre that will transform humanities teaching, research and engagement at Oxford.

16 July 2019

Swift Tower lands in Parks

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should...

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should provide swifts visiting Oxford with attractive nesting spots for many...

Earlier this year the long-awaited Swift Tower was set up near the pond in the University Parks, where it should provide swifts visiting Oxford with attractive nesting spots for many summers to come.

11 July 2019

New neuroscience building handed over to users

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre...

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging was handed over to its new occupants in...

The new purpose-built facilities for the Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging was handed over to its new occupants in early June.

4 July 2019

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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

Connecting Oxford graphic showing people travelling through Oxford city centre and the tagline 'Improving connectivity; Reducing congestions; Tackling pollution'

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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Members of the Sustainability team standing behind a table at the Sustainability roadshow

Roadshows help spread the environmental message

The Environmental Sustainability team have been out and about around Oxford, holding seven pop-up events in departments...

The Environmental Sustainability team have been out and about around Oxford, holding seven pop-up events in departments over the autumn...

6 November 2019

Photo of Keble Gate to University Parks after re-opening in October 2019

Keble Gate to the University Parks re-opens

New wildflower meadow surrounds entrance to Parks...

23 October 2019

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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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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

Start of IDRM construction approaches

New Schwarzman Centre announced

Swift Tower lands in Parks

New neuroscience building handed over to users

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

Roadshows help spread the environmental message

Keble Gate to the University Parks re-opens

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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