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

Photo of 6 people in high-vis jackets, helmets and face masks in the Biochemistry building

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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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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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compass team accepts the sugar smart golden teaspoon award

University caterer wins sugar-reduction award

Compass Group, the University’s central catering contractor, has received a golden teaspoon award...

25 November 2019

Photo of Danby Gate at entrance to Botanic Gardens arch after renovation of stonework.

Beecroft and Danby Gate win Oxford Preservation Trust awards

Two Estates Services-led projects prevailed in the 2019 Oxford Preservation Trust (OPT) awards last night.

6 November 2019

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Image of plastic goggles, face mask and asbestos

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

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

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

University caterer wins sugar-reduction award

Beecroft and Danby Gate win Oxford Preservation Trust awards

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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