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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

ºù«Ӱҵ’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.
Engineering Heartspace building entrance

Engineering Heartspace wins award for outstanding structural engineering

ºù«Ӱҵ’s newly opened Engineering Heartspace building has been named a winner in the Yorkshire region in the Structural Awards 2020.
An interior photo of the Engineering Heartspace

A labour of love: Engineering Heartspace triumphs at regional awards

The University’s Engineering Heartspace has added to its trophy collection with significant regional awards for design and sustainability.
Heartspace

Engineering Heartspace nominated for most inspiring learning space

ºù«Ӱҵ’s newly opened Engineering Heartspace building has been nominated for the ‘inspiring learning space’ award at the 2020 Education Estates Awards.
Man with an ebike stood by a concrete wall looking at his phone

Try before you eBike

Staff returning to work on campus this month might be giving some thought to their commute. EFM has a number of electric bikes that are available for hire to interested staff to ‘try before you bike’.
Covid-19 Aware - Campus - Students wearing masks sitting outside the Students' Union

Return to campus guidance

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, this guidance has been produced to outline the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s approach in safely returning to the workplace.