Estates Services News

Photo of room in the process of being refurbished.

Overford Farmhouse refurbishment planned

Residential Lettings team prepare major renovation to create high-quality family home...

25 October 2019

Photo of the Castle Mill accommodation blocks

Castle Mill improvements approach completion

Five living walls are being installed around the graduate accommodation site...

24 October 2019

Photo of construction work underway on the basement of the Biochemistry completion project.

Roundup of major projects

A summary of current, future and recently completed building projects...

24 October 2019

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Electrical team engages with suppliers to ensure high-quality installations

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they...

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they do in University buildings is done safely and to a high standard at the...

The electrical engineers of the Building Services team are engaging with contractors to make sure the work they do in University buildings is done safely and to a high standard at the first attempt.

9 October 2019

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Colleges to join University Access Guide

Buildings in colleges are being added to the University’s Access Guide, which provides information on how accessible...

Buildings in colleges are being added to the University’s Access Guide, which provides information on how accessible buildings across...

13 February 2020

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New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Mark Curtis has been promoted to Shift Supervisor at Security Services.

11 February 2020

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Check your bike lights

Cyclists need to have working bike lights when riding in the dark.

6 November 2019

Photo of Security Services staff on the pop-up stand in Radcliffe Square, promoting cycle safety and security.

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Security Services staff held a pop-up event in Radcliffe Square in early October to promote safe...

14 October 2019

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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

Close up photo of a bike parked outside a college

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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Flushes replaced in Andrew Wiles building

Work by the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) has prevented significant wastage of water at the Andrew Wiles Bu...

Work by the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) has prevented significant wastage of water at the Andrew Wiles Building.

19 July 2019

Photo of the Sheldonian Theatre with scaffolding around the cupola

Sheldonian cupola and windows renovated

In April and May, Conservation & Buildings staff and contractors completed periodic maintenance to the cupola...

In April and May, Conservation & Buildings staff and contractors completed periodic maintenance to the cupola and windows of the Sheldonian.

19 July 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

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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

Overford Farmhouse refurbishment planned

Castle Mill improvements approach completion

Roundup of major projects

Electrical team engages with suppliers to ensure high-quality installations

People & Partnerships

Colleges to join University Access Guide

New Shift Supervisor at Security Services

Security

Check your bike lights

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Events & Achievements

Further growth for public Science Transit Shuttle

University supports proposals for first phase of Zero Emission Zone

Repairs & Maintenance

Flushes replaced in Andrew Wiles building

Sheldonian cupola and windows renovated

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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