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Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the...

A temporary modular structure has been built along the southern boundary between the Science Area and the University Parks, after being granted planning permission and securing the agreement of the Curators of the...

18 July 2019

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled...

The University is making progress with its plans to demolish the Tinbergen building and replace it with a new world-class centre for life and mind sciences, the provisionally-titled Life and Mind Building.

18 July 2019

Wytham Chalet finished

The project to refurbish the Wytham Chalet, managed by the Capital Projects team, has now been completed.

18 July 2019

Photo of the Castle Mill accommodation blocks

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

Work has been completed on two blocks at the University’s Castle Mill graduate accommodation site.

17 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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Smartwatch-based alarm monitoring on the way

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern...

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern smartwatch-based one, and have now received funding to complete the p...

The Security Services team have been working to upgrade the University’s alarm monitoring system to a modern smartwatch-based one, and have now received funding to complete the project.

17 July 2019

Photo of a group of people in academic dress posing outside of the Sheldonian as part of Encaenia 2019

Security Services help Encaenia run smoothly despite protests

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented...

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented to luminaries ranging from astronomer and physicist Professor Andrea...

Encaenia, the highlight of the University’s ceremonial year, took place on June 26, with honorary degrees presented to luminaries ranging from astronomer and physicist Professor Andrea Ghez to famed cellist Yo-Yo...

26 June 2019

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DLO wins Apprentice Manager’s Special Award

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual Apprenticeship Expo & Awards event, held in March in the Sheldoni...

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) won the Apprentice Manager’s Special Award at the University’s annual Apprenticeship Expo & Awards event, held in March in the Sheldonian.

5 May 2020

Poster with a graphic of the Oxford skyline and the words 'Environmental Sustainability; Are we doing enough?; Strategy Consultation; 2 March - 14 April 2020'

Are we doing enough? Consultation launched on Environmental Sustainability Strategy

The University is seeking the input of students and staff on the draft of its new Environmental Sustainability...

The University is seeking the input of students and staff on the draft of its new Environmental Sustainability Strategy...

4 March 2020

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Work with us to make your server room more energy-efficient

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server...

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server room in the Wolfson Building, and the team are now looking to apply...

A recent project led by Environmental Sustainability transformed the efficiency of the cooling system for the server room in the Wolfson Building, and the team are now looking to apply similar methods all over the...

10 April 2019

Old Boys High School Cupola restored

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the...

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the top of the Old Boys High School on George Street was found to have fallen...

Conservation & Buildings team members moved quickly to avoid further damage after part of the cupola at the top of the Old Boys High School on George Street was found to have fallen off this winter.

3 April 2019

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Close up photo of a glass of water being held by a woman in the background

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

Temporary structure built at edge of Parks

Tinbergen demolition and replacement plans move forward

Wytham Chalet finished

Improvement works move forward at Castle Mill

People & Partnerships

Wytham Woods involvement in UK-wide genome project confirmed

Share your views on Connecting Oxford

Security

Smartwatch-based alarm monitoring on the way

Security Services help Encaenia run smoothly despite protests

Events & Achievements

DLO wins Apprentice Manager’s Special Award

Are we doing enough? Consultation launched on Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Repairs & Maintenance

Work with us to make your server room more energy-efficient

Old Boys High School Cupola restored

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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