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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

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.
Ash tree outside Firth Court

June and July Trees and Grounds Works

Upcoming work to keep our University trees healthy and also any required fellings
2 Trees outside Jessop West building

Upcoming tree works

Details of upcoming tree works at University sites in April and May
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West building

AMRC North West shortlisted for regional award

AMRC NW has been shortlisted for the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) 2023 regional awards
Supertram emerging from tunnel at University Tram Stop, Jessop West building in background

Supertram fare rises from 2 January 2023

For single tram journeys the £2.00 flat fare promotion which applies to tram travel as well as to buses will remain in place until 31 March 2023, but all other fares are increasing.
Photo montage of the concourse, engineering heartspace and transformer estates projects

FOUR award wins at the ºù«Ӱҵ Design Awards 2022

All of the three University's projects shortlisted won awards with Engineering Heartspace (pictured centre) celebrating a double win!