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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

Landscape photo of the modern glass-fronted Beecroft building with a large tre in the foreground

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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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MEET THE TEAM

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Mark Curtis has been promoted to Shift Supervisor at Security Services.

11 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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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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Photo of switchgear at a University electricity substation.

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

Engineers currently working at Virology substation, with more to come...

5 December 2019

Photo of DLO operative carrying out maintenance to pipework

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

3-day Service Level Agreement cuts job completion times for all DLO teams...

25 October 2019

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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

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

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Security Services plans to create a visitor reception area

Events & Achievements

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Repairs & Maintenance

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

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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