Estates Services News

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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Harriet Waters chairs international campus sustainability meeting

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability...

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability working group of the International Alliance of Research Univers...

Head of Environmental Sustainability Harriet Waters recently chaired the annual meeting of the Campus Sustainability working group of the International Alliance of Research Universities.

20 September 2019

Advertising guidelines will improve Oxford streetscape

Estates Services staff have collaborated with GLAM and the City Council to produce a Good Practice Guide for advertising...

Estates Services staff have collaborated with GLAM and the City Council to produce a Good Practice Guide for advertising and signage outside museums and libraries.

24 July 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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Photo of ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance to the Science Area, to mark the launch of the new Science Transit Shuttle.

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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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

Photo of a building in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter with the fulling working Triton fountain in the foreground

ROQ fountain restored

The Triton fountain in the courtyard at the Woodstock Road entrance to the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter has been...

The Triton fountain in the courtyard at the Woodstock Road entrance to the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter has been fully renovated.

14 February 2020

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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

Start of IDRM construction approaches

New Schwarzman Centre announced

Swift Tower lands in Parks

New neuroscience building handed over to users

People & Partnerships

Harriet Waters chairs international campus sustainability meeting

Advertising guidelines will improve Oxford streetscape

Security

Security Services staff commended for superb response to medical emergency

Help Security Services plan Christmas break service provision

Events & Achievements

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Repairs & Maintenance

New preferred asbestos consultancies appointed

ROQ fountain restored

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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