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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.
Glass-walled building reflecting trees

Removal of further trees from the Psychology site

As part of the original planning submission to demolish the Psychology building (approved on 10 April), we applied to remove nine trees in total.
The interior of the Engineering Heartspace taken from the top level looking down over the work space

University’s Engineering Heartspace wins distinguished award for social impact

ºù«Ӱҵ's new Engineering Heartspace building has won a prestigious award for social impact from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Endcliffe Pond

Removal of branch - Endcliffe residences

A low branch on the ash tree overlooking the pond at Endcliffe residences has fractured and will be removed on 16 June 2020.
Management School - Students walking along leavygreave road

Tree felling and replacement

We have employed ºù«Ӱҵ Tree Care Ltd to fell a dead cherry tree in the grounds of the Management School on Conduit Road.
Halifax Hall

June tree maintenance

On 26 June we will be reducing the crown of a sycamore tree close to Halifax Hall and Oakholme Road for health and safety reasons.