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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

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.
The Wave

University of Sheffield’s newest building awarded highest sustainability accreditation

The University of Sheffield’s newest building, the Wave, has been recognised for its sustainability credentials by achieving an Outstanding BREEAM accreditation.
Red brick single story building with a double red door with glass and a stone decorative surround

Demolition of Brook Hill Hall

We have submitted a Section 80 to Sheffield City Council to demolish Brook Hill Hall later this year.
Tree trunk and branches without leaves. 3 storey building in the background to the right of the tree

Tree Works - March and April 2024

Details of our tree works scheduled for the end of March and early April.
Architectural plan for new substation rectangular building

Relocation of substation building on Hounsfield Road

We are building a new substation to provide power/back up power for existing University buildings. The substation will also supply the new Central Teaching Laboratory which a planning application will be submitted for in July.
Campus looking green

University of Sheffield ranked 24th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 24th globally out of more than 1,400 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 7th in the UK and 12th in Europe.