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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 refurbished concourse on campus. Taken from underneath the concourse, the photo shows the blue neon lights on the ceiling and yellow neon lights around the bottoms of seating areas.

Concourse redevelopment wins top industry award for lighting design

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has won the highest award for architectural lighting design by the international lighting industry.
Management School - Students walking along leavygreave road

Pruning works on the corner of Northumberland Road

We are pruning a tree on 12-13 March 2020.
A computer generated concept art of the MRI-PET facility exterior.

Secure development gets gold award

The University’s construction site for its MRI-PET scanner facility has been awarded the gold Secured By Design standard.
Image of trees from below

Tree removal on Snaithing Lane and vegetation

Our contractor is felling six trees at a University property on Snaithing Lane, Ranmoor.
An exterior shot showing the Mappin Building and entrance to the Heartspace

Engineering Heartspace shortlisted in prestigious awards

The Engineering Heartspace has been shortlisted for two important national awards.