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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.
Ash tree outside Firth Court

Firth Court ash tree

We’re taking steps to manage the decline of the much-loved ash tree outside Firth Court, which is unfortunately showing signs of ash dieback disease.
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.