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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Wytham Woods and Hill End celebrate centenary of outdoor education

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wytham Estate.

14 February 2020

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

Strong first few months for relaunched Science Transit Shuttle

30% passenger growth since becoming a public bus service...

18 December 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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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

Wytham Woods and Hill End celebrate centenary of outdoor education

Strong first few months for relaunched Science Transit Shuttle

Repairs & Maintenance

Dyson Perrins cleaning and repairs completed

New bannister added to History of Science Museum

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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