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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.
Alfred Denny Building

Work nearing completion on Alfred Denny Building

Scaffolding and hoardings on the south side of the Alfred Denny Building have been removed, allowing the concourse to reopen for normal pedestrian and vehicle access.
A birds eye view of campus

Low-cost evening and weekend parking introduced at University sites

Five University car parks can now be used by the general public and by staff without a University parking permit outside of core hours following the installation of ANPR cameras.
Sheffield cityscape

Tree works planned for Upper Hanover Street

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