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The latest news and developments from the Estates and Facilities Management teams.
A view of a row of freezers inside a Biosciences lab

Working with the School of Biosciences to save energy

One of our Environmental Project Co-ordinators have led a project for School of Biosciences to cut energy use by optimising its fleet of Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers, achieving energy savings without compromising sample preservation.
An exterior close up view of the Wave

The Wave awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year

91Ö±²¥â€™s newest building, the Wave, has been awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).
Student residences

October Tree Works

Details of the tree works taking place across campus this month.
Exterior photo of Stephenson Halls of Residence

Upcoming and recent tree works

A magnolia tree has to removed at Stephenson Hall and there has also been the removal of two trees at Elmfield Building
Showing the planting and young trees in the Hicks Building Pocket Park

Managing the use of water during the domestic hosepipe ban

Whilst the University isn't directly affected by the domestic ban, our Landscape Management team explain their plans to water vital trees and planting - using water as efficiently as possible.
Artwork

New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

Construction has finished on the pioneering gene therapy innovation centre. The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
The word Hello in white with a blue and green swirly background

Introducing Print and Creative Services

We are repositioning our service previously known as Print and Design Solutions.
Villa style 2 storey building with small car park and boundary wall

Approval received to take down the vacant building at 5 Favell Road

91Ö±²¥ City Council have approved the demolition of the structurally unsafe building. After being used as a compound for nearby building works, the long term plan is to create a pocket park.