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News stories

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.
Concourse at night

Our Concourse wins another industry award

The redeveloped Concourse that provides essential connectivity within the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s campus has been honoured with a sixth industry award.
GTIMC Spades in the ground event October 2021

Construction begins on new multi-million gene therapy innovation centre

A groundbreaking event has been held to mark the start of construction work for a new gene therapy innovation centre, which is set to advance scientific discoveries and promising treatment options for many life-threatening diseases.
Provost and Deputy VC Gill Valentine trowels off a vessel of concrete on the top of the Social Sciences building

Social Sciences building reaches new heights

To celebrate reaching the highest point on the new Social Sciences Hub building, a small delegation from the University and constructor BAM gathered for a topping out ceremony.
Staff received the Secured By Design award outside Factory 2050

Clear way forward for security at Factory 2050

The distinctive Factory 2050 building, at the heart of the University of 91Ö±²¥ Innovation District, is an exceptional facility. However, the glass curtain wall exterior has made security design for the building more complex.
A photo of the arts tower in front of a tree

Tree works across campus

Anderson’s Tree Care are conducting some tree works on our behalf, across a variety of locations on campus from 9 August.