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Vernon Road closure update

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A one-way diversion will be in place daily from 4pm to 7pm to alleviate congestion.

We have seen that there has been a considerable amount of congestion around the multi-storey car park and Willow Terrace, resulting in colleagues experiencing delays to their journey to and from the University.

 This has been due to the closure of Vernon Road whilst emergency work takes place until the 15th May.  The work involves repair work to an old Victorian brick culvert adjacent to the Multi-Storey car park and also the diversion of a gas main that enters EC Stoner but currently crosses under the Nexus building site.

 To alleviate the congestion on Campus, from tomorrow 27th April, we will be putting in place an alternative one-way diversion during the hours of 4pm to 7pm only. Please note that this route will not be accessible during the morning and current traffic restrictions will remain in place. 

 The afternoon diversion will take traffic along Finsbury Road, which goes under the EC Stoner building arch and under physics Deck, back onto Vernon Road leading up to the Woodhouse Lane main entrance. Due to the complex nature of this route, the junctions around this area will require marshalling to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers.

 We apologise once again for the inconvenience being caused and would like to thank all colleagues for their continued patience at this time.

For all the latest updates on the Vernon Road closure, follow @UoLCampusDev on twitter or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/uolcampusdevelopment 

Campus then and now

Campus then and now: Leeds University Business School

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We’ve been digging through our archive of old campus photos and found a few images that show the campus throughout the years. This month we’re focussing on the Business School.

Then: Grammar School, Leeds est. 1859

By 1857, the city of Leeds was growing prodigiously due to the Industrial Revolution. The city conditions were dirty and Harrison’s buildings inadequate for a Victorian education. Therefore in 1857 the decision was made by Rev. Alfred Barry (Headmaster) to move the school to new premises next to Woodhouse Moor.  (n.d). In Wikipedia. Retrieved April 2017

 

 

University Business School

Now: Leeds University Business School (2017)

Leeds University Business School is housed in the impressively renovated 19th century Maurice Keyworth Building on the western edge of the University of Leeds campus, which previously belonged to the Leeds Grammar School.

 

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Temporary Closure of Vernon Road

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This is to allow for essential works from Tuesday 18 April to Monday 15 May for a period of 4 weeks.

During this time we will repair an old Victorian brick culvert adjacent to the Multi-Storey car park and also divert a gas main that enters EC Stoner but currently crosses under the Nexus building site.

This work is part of the two-year, £38m investment scheme to construct Nexus; a new innovation and enterprise centre that will be a high profile gateway to research and innovation at the University and UK-leading environment for collaboration and partnership.

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Dates of closure: Tuesday 18 April to Monday 15 May

 

For staff, students and visitors this will mean:

  • There will be no access to the Multi-Storey car park from Woodhouse Lane.
  • Access will be possible during this time via Calverley St and Willow Terrace; over the Inner Ring Road bridge.
  • Pedestrian access will remain open.
  • Travelling from the North of the City will involve taking a slightly longer route.

 

For delivery vehicles this will mean:

  • HGV deliveries will also be affected due to the weak bridge crossing the Inner Ring Road at Calverley St / Willow Terrace, which has a weight restriction of 7.5 ton.
  • Deliveries to the Post Room (EC Stoner East) will continue as normal.
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No access between Botany House and the grassed area adjacent to Great Hall 10th, 13th & 18th April

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Where: 0006 Baines Wing, 0009 Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace)
When: 10/04/2017 08:00 – 17:00, 13/04/2017 12:00 – 17:00 and 18/04/2017 08:00 – 17:00

Please bear with us as we are excavating and installing cable ducts & cable pull pit outside Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace) and the reinstatement of all paving.

Services to be interrupted: No access through the pedestrian path between Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace) and the grassed area adjacent to Great Hall.

Alternative routes are available through Beech Grove Plaza adjacent to Michael Sadler Building. Wheelchair users should use the Beech Grove Plaza entrance, adjacent to Ziff building.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants: Noise disruption due to the ground works.
For enquiries please contact: Tawfiq Wahab and Paul Thomas
Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5980 / 4891
Email: T.Wahab@leeds.ac.uk & P.Thomas@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services or would like to add or remove a person from this email list, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Cavendish Road: Maintenance work to trees

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We are notifying you of the removal of a Sorbus Tree at the corner of House Six, the School of English and tree maintenance works to the adjacent trees on the boundary of the front lawn and the Cavendish Road footpath.

Where: Corner of House Six, Cavendish Rd, School of English.

When: 11/04/2017 

Reason for works / services to be interrupted: Essential tree maintenance works.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants: No Access through the Front Door of House Six or front lawn area. Parking and footpath restrictions along the section of Cavendish Road adjacent to the boundary wall of Houses 6-10 Cavendish Road.

For enquiries please contact: Ed Batty

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 6820

Email: e.s.batty@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services or would like to add or remove a person from this email list, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Repairs to roof deck above Level Six, Roger Stevens.

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Where: Uplifting hardstanding and repairing roof deck below. We are notifying you of the removal of an area of paving at the top of Roger Stevens Ramp to repair the concrete roof deck below

When: 10/04/2017 – 14/04/2017

Reason for works / services to be interrupted: Repairs to roof deck above Level Six, Roger Stevens.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants: Restricted pedestrian access to right hand side of Roger Stevens Ramp. Presence of a contractor working within a barriered area. Some noise.

For enquiries please contact: Ed Batty

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 6820

Email: e.s.batty@leeds.ac.uk 

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services or would like to add or remove a person from this email list, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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No access between Botany House and the grassed area adjacent to Great Hall

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Where: 0006 Baines Wing, 0009 Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace)
When: 05/04/2017 – 07/04/2017

Please bear with us as we are excavating and installing cable ducts & cable pull pit outside Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace) and the reinstatement of all paving.

Services to be interrupted: No access through the pedestrian path between Botany House (13-15 Beech Grove Terrace) and the grassed area adjacent to Great Hall.

Alternative routes are available through Beech Grove Plaza adjacent to Michael Sadler Building. Wheelchair users should use the Beech Grove Plaza entrance, adjacent to Ziff building.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants: Noise disruption due to the ground works.
For enquiries please contact: Tawfiq Wahab and Paul Thomas
Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5980 / 4891
Email: T.Wahab@leeds.ac.uk & P.Thomas@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services or would like to add or remove a person from this email list, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Edward Boyle Library

Our Campus Facilities are top five for student experience

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The University of Leeds has moved into the top five in this year’s Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, from sixth position last year, to fourth this year.

Every year, the Times Higher Education survey asks students across the UK to give their views about their university on a range of issues, from the quality of teaching and how well-structured the courses are, through to accommodation and support and welfare.

Our facilities, activities and societies and services such as security on campus, student welfare and support all feature particularly strongly. In the survey the students voted Leeds third for its facilities, including quality, convenience, library/opening hours, shop and bar amenities, and sports facilities.

We offer exceptional campus facilities too!

With first-rate accommodation, libraries and teaching facilities, the University is investing a further £520m to further develop the campus to support world-leading research and teaching.

This spring sees the completion of some of the most recent investments, including the £5m Brownlee Centre and cycle track and the £24.7m refurbishment of the Edward Boyle Library.

Already one of the best student unions in the UK, Leeds University Union was the first union to be awarded ‘excellent’ status in NUS quality accreditation and will provide even better facilities and opportunities for students following the completion of a £17 million upgrade in 2017.

The Union continues to receive one of the highest levels of satisfaction amongst students.

For more details visit National Student Survey results

 

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Road closure to Western Campus via Clarendon Road 01/04/2017

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Please bear with us as we install a replacement chiller unit serving the Michael Marks Building, Western Campus.

Services to be interrupted: Road closure to Western Campus via Clarendon Road between the hours of 08:00 – 16:30

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants: No Vehicle access to Western Campus.
For enquiries please contact: Paul Thomas
Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 4891
Email: p.thomas@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services or would like to add or remove a person from this email list, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Clarendon Way – Update on works taking place

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Rear of Clarendon Way closure on Saturday 1 April, 5am until Sunday 2 April, 11pm

The route to the rear of the Light building will be closed during this time whilst a crane off loads major plant into the rear of the Generating Station Complex. The crane will set-up in the Light car park.

The NHS will restrict vehicle parking on Little Woodhouse Street during this weekend.

With Clarendon Way currently closed in front of the Light building this means that there will be no though route along this route.

Rear of Clarendon Way closure on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April

Leeds City Council will be closing Clarendon Way on the above date. The road behind the Light Building will close to allow for tunnel strengthening works to take place behind the Generating Station Complex.

With Clarendon Way currently closed in front of the Light building this means that there will be no though route along this route.