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

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

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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MEET THE WRITER

New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice...

The Wytham Woods team are delighted to announce the next holder of their Woodland Words writing residency - Alice Little.

8 December 2020

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FIND OUT MORE

Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

The Wytham Woods team have appointed Kim Polgreen as their Youth Educator in Residence.

19 August 2020

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Check your bike lights

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

6 November 2019

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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 extremely muddy University Parks after the Oxford Half marathon in October 2019.

Parks team host Oxford Half while defending their turf

Protecting the ground surface after an exceptionally wet race...

23 October 2019

Photo of the Kellogg College Hub - the University's first building constructed according to the Passivhaus system

New Sustainability Design Guide launched

Guide sets out the environmental performance the University expects from new buildings and refurbishments...

18 October 2019

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High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

Engineers currently working at Virology substation, with more to come...

5 December 2019

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DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

3-day Service Level Agreement cuts job completion times for all DLO teams...

25 October 2019

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42 Park End Street now occupied by Sociology

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

9 April 2019

Conference brings the future of farming to the Exam Schools

One of the UK’s leading forums for the agricultural industry returned to the Examination Schools in January,...

One of the UK’s leading forums for the agricultural industry returned to the Examination Schools in January, with speeches from HRH The Princess Royal and Environment Secretary Michael...

One of the UK’s leading forums for the agricultural industry returned to the Examination Schools in January, with speeches from HRH The Princess Royal and Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

29 March 2019

More electric vehicles enter service

Facilities Management staff at the University offices at Wellington Square have new eco-friendly transportation...

Facilities Management staff at the University offices at Wellington Square have new eco-friendly transportation after four old vehicles were replaced with highly energy-efficient modern...

Facilities Management staff at the University offices at Wellington Square have new eco-friendly transportation after four old vehicles were replaced with highly energy-efficient modern electric equivalents.

15 March 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

New Wytham Writer in Residence appointed

Youth Educator in Residence joins Wytham Woods

Security

Check your bike lights

Security Services promotes safe cycling to staff and students

Events & Achievements

Parks team host Oxford Half while defending their turf

New Sustainability Design Guide launched

Repairs & Maintenance

High-voltage switchgear replacement will improve power supply reliability

DLO improves customer service with new SLA and extended helpdesk hours

Facilities & Services

42 Park End Street now occupied by Sociology

Conference brings the future of farming to the Exam Schools

More electric vehicles enter service

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