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The latest news and developments from the Estates and Facilities Management teams.
image of Firth Court, Sheffield.

Firth Court Turrets Project

We’re carrying our essential repairs to one of the most iconic buildings on campus.
Sheffield cityscape

Tree works planned for Upper Hanover Street

Tree pruning to maintain public safety and tree health planned for August 2025
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

The University of Sheffield’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.
HRH Princess Anne officially opens the GTIMC at the University of Sheffield

Colleagues meet Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal at official research facility opening

We caught up with colleagues from the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre following the royal opening of their new facility.