13 September 2024
The new Minister for Housing and Planning visited the University’s Eddington development to learn more about the new neighbourhood as an example of a high-quality, sustainable housing project that supports local economic growth. Matthew Pennycook MP, who was accompanied by Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England, joined the...
4 September 2024
On Tuesday 17 September from 11am-2pm at the West Hub , you can explore an electric car as well as test ride e-bikes, e-scooters and cargo bikes . Please ensure that you bring your Driving Licence to test drive the scooters and photo ID for the bikes. Beyond having a ride on scooter or bike, you can discuss the...
Handover of the Ray Dolby Centre sets stage for new era of scientific innovation
4 September 2024
With the recent handover of the Ray Dolby Centre, the new home of the Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, the stage is now set for this state-of-the-art facility to transform scientific research and teaching. Designed by Jestico + Whiles and constructed by Bouygues UK in partnership...
6 August 2024
A new hospitality framework has been developed to make it smoother and simpler for staff to choose suitable catering options. The framework, launched this month (August 2024), runs from 1 August 2024 until 31 July 2027. It has been split into 3 Lots to make it easier for University colleagues to find an option that suits...
Growing our Facilities Management service
11 July 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Workplace Service team in Estates Division has secured two significant new partnerships for its facilities management (FM) offer. The Gates Cambridge and Mastercard Foundation Scholars programme have signed up to our FM service. Alison Bunn, Head of Workplace Services at the University...
University of Cambridge unveils plans to revitalise the iconic Stirling Building
4 July 2024
The University of Cambridge, working with BDP , has announced ambitious plans to restore the Grade II* listed History Faculty Building by James Stirling, which is also the home of the Seeley Library. This landmark project will restore and revitalise one of the iconic ‘Red Trilogy’ – the triumvirate of highly significant...
Estates Division leads the charge for fleet electrification
6 June 2024
A delivery was made today (Thursday 6 June) of two new electric pool cars for use by Estates Division staff. The vehicles feature an attractive new University branded car wrap that highlights the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability and improving air quality. Aiming for 100% electric University-owned...
21 May 2024
The University of Cambridge Environmental Sustainability Team's Sustainability Showcase 2024 will celebrate and inspire with the finest examples of sustainability at Cambridge. The Storeys Field Community Centre at Eddington will host this year's Showcase event , which takes place 20 June from 1-4pm. The event kicks off...
Transition Live at the University Farm
16 May 2024
The University Farm hosted one of the most important new agricultural events on the UK farming calendar last week (9 May 2024) – Transition Live, in partnership with Farmers Weekly . The event aims to secure a sustainable future for food production and land management by bringing farmers, policymakers and industry experts...
Reprographics focuses on service and sustainability
9 April 2024
The Reprographics Centre , based at Old Schools, provides an ever-expanding variety of services for Estates Division staff, other divisions and departments, as well as colleges, students, private customers and small businesses. Recent work undertaken by the team included event programmes, place cards, name badges, and...