Estates Services News

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University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism...

The University has taken a lease of Trajan House on Mill Street in Osney, alongside the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA).

21 October 2020

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification...

The completion of the Biochemistry building reached a symbolic milestone in early October, with the unification of the building’s two phases.

20 October 2020

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

Roundup of major projects

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed,...

Details of the major building projects that the Capital Projects team within Estates Services have recently completed, are currently managing or that are in the planning stages.

20 August 2020

Aerial photo of the IDRM building while in construction.

IDRM construction progresses well

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway...

Work continues at the Institute for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) at Old Road Campus; at present the building's framework is being built, and procurement is underway on its external facade...

18 August 2020

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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

Photo of ash trees in canopy of Wytham Woods, taken from ground level.

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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Photo of extremely muddy University Parks after the Oxford Half marathon in October 2019.

Parks team host Oxford Half while defending their turf

Protecting the ground surface after an exceptionally wet race...

23 October 2019

Photo of the Kellogg College Hub - the University's first building constructed according to the Passivhaus system

New Sustainability Design Guide launched

Guide sets out the environmental performance the University expects from new buildings and refurbishments...

18 October 2019

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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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FM team restructured

The Strategic Facilities Management team has been restructured into four business units.

5 July 2019

42 Park End Street after sociology moved in

42 Park End Street now in operation

The Department of Sociology has now moved into its new premises at 42 Park End Street following the completion...

The Department of Sociology has now moved into its new premises at 42 Park End Street following the completion of the project to refurbish the former nightclub.

2 July 2019

Photo of various electric vans parked together

E-fleet event promotes electric vehicles

In mid-June the Environmental Sustainability and Estates Communications teams organised a briefing event about...

In mid-June the Environmental Sustainability and Estates Communications teams organised a briefing event about how electric vehicles can help the University prepare for the introduction...

In mid-June the Environmental Sustainability and Estates Communications teams organised a briefing event about how electric vehicles can help the University prepare for the introduction of the Zero Emission Zone...

2 July 2019

New ultra-efficient freezers slash emissions

The Environmental Sustainability team have funded the replacement of the most inefficient ultra-low temperature...

The Environmental Sustainability team have funded the replacement of the most inefficient ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers in labs all over the University with highly efficient...

The Environmental Sustainability team have funded the replacement of the most inefficient ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers in labs all over the University with highly efficient new models.

6 June 2019

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Estates Services News

Buildings & Space

University leases Trajan House for occupation by Future of Humanity Institute and Global Priorities Institute

Major milestone in Biochemistry completion

Roundup of major projects

IDRM construction progresses well

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

Parks team host Oxford Half while defending their turf

New Sustainability Design Guide launched

Repairs & Maintenance

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

Facilities & Services

FM team restructured

42 Park End Street now in operation

E-fleet event promotes electric vehicles

New ultra-efficient freezers slash emissions

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