Estates Services News

Biochem completion basement excavations completed

Bottoming-out ceremony for Biochemistry Completion

An informal ‘bottoming-out’ ceremony took place in early May to mark the end of the major excavation phase...

An informal ‘bottoming-out’ ceremony took place in early May to mark the end of the major excavation phase of the project to complete the Biochemistry building.

11 June 2019

Biochemistry basement excavations finished

The event was commemorated by a very informal 'bottoming out' ceremony last week.

10 May 2019

Public consultation – replacement for the Tinbergen Building

There will be a public consultation event on 17 and 18 May to put forward the University’s proposals for redeveloping...

There will be a public consultation event on 17 and 18 May to put forward the University’s proposals for redeveloping the site of the Tinbergen Building.

2 May 2019

Parks College plans emerge

More information has emerged on the University’s plans, announced last year, to create its first new college...

More information has emerged on the University’s plans, announced last year, to create its first new college in several decades.

22 March 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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Amanda Whelan takes on new role in Security Services

She leads the delivery of support services to colleagues and customers following appointment as Head of Business...

She leads the delivery of support services to colleagues and customers following appointment as Head of Business Administration and Customer Services...

10 October 2019

Security staff to receive mental health support training

In September, staff at Security Services will receive specialist training in how to provide mental health support...

In September, staff at Security Services will receive specialist training in how to provide mental health support to people experiencing mental health crises as first responders.

17 July 2019

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Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Estates Services has organised training for members of Project Boards in 2021.

7 December 2020

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Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award

The University has again received the Fairtrade University and College Award, following a student-led audit.

18 June 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

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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

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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

Bottoming-out ceremony for Biochemistry Completion

Biochemistry basement excavations finished

Public consultation – replacement for the Tinbergen Building

Parks College plans emerge

People & Partnerships

Harriet Waters chairs international campus sustainability meeting

Advertising guidelines will improve Oxford streetscape

Security

Amanda Whelan takes on new role in Security Services

Security staff to receive mental health support training

Events & Achievements

Project Board training dates for 2021 released

Oxford University awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award

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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