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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 industry award

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has been honoured for its new innovative design by the lighting industry.
Hicks Building

New electricity substation completed for Hicks building

A new electricity substation which will provide power for the Hicks Building has recently been installed underneath the Cycle Hub.
ICAIR

University buildings nominated for RIBA Yorkshire architecture award

Three new University of Sheffield buildings have been nominated for a prestigious RIBA Yorkshire award which celebrates great architecture in the region.