HELIX Omnideck

HELIX: New space for digital innovation complete

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Last updated on 21 February 2025

HELIX – a brand new innovative technologies hub to support student education – has been completed.

Working with fit-out specialists Overbury and the University’s Digital Education Service (DES), the Estates team managed the complex build and refurbishment of the space on Level seven of the Grade II-listed E.C Stoner building.

State-of-the-art

The space includes state-of-the-art equipment such as the only Omnideck in the UK (pictured) and users will have access to immersive technology, prototyping equipment and multimedia studios.

Flexible classroom/Helix

David Oldroyd, Interim Deputy Director of Development, University of Leeds, who oversaw the project said:

“I’m very pleased with the high quality finish of the space. The team have delivered a good quality space in a challenging building within a short space of time.”

Ann Allen, Director of Campus Innovation & Development said:

“HELIX encourages community and collaboration and is key to the University’s Digital Education Strategy. I look forward to seeing students and staff using it.”

Enterprise area/Helix

When will HELIX officially open?

Over the next few months, the HELIX team will encourage staff to visit the space ahead of the official opening in September 2023. Tours of HELIX will be advertised in due course.

To find out more about the project, please visit the DES webpage.

To get more updates from Estates and Facilities, visit our news section here and follow Campus Reimagined on Instagram.

Campus Buildings

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 10 June at 5am – 12pm, there will be isolation of steam to campus to carry out repairs on steam and condense main.

Services to be interrupted

Heating, domestic hot water and steam supplied autoclaves.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

There will be no heating to steam supplied buildings except for the CEU building. Autoclaves will be unusable for the duration of the works. All buildings will have no hot water unless they have backup systems.

For enquiries please contact: David Johnston

Mobile: 07946 004835

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Worsley Building – June 2023

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 10 June – 11 June at 6am – 2pm, due to replacement of damaged isolation valves there will be no water to the building.

Services to be interrupted

No cold water to the whole building and no hot water to levels 4,5,6,7 & 8 from 6am on Saturday 10th June till 2pm on Sunday 11th June.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

Toilets will not flush on any floor and only hot taps will work on levels 9, 10 and 11.

 

For enquiries please contact: Lee Bedford

Mobile:  07932 947151

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

 

Limited parking to Blenheim Terrace

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Last updated on 6 July 2023

On 12 June – 16 June at 8am – 4pm there will be external redecoration to the front elevation of 17/18 Blenheim Terrace.

Services to be interrupted

Limited parking, MEWPs working in area. Barriers in place.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

Limited parking, operatives working on windows.

 

For enquiries please contact: Matt Easton

Mobile: 07775 074 225

Contact telephone no:  0113 343 525

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Steam Supply

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 8th June at 9am-12pm across all main campus buildings, there will be isolation of steam for an urgent leak detection.

Services to be interrupted

Heating and steam supplied autoclaves.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

There will be no heating to steam supplied buildings and autoclaves will be unusable for the duration of the works. There will be adequate supply of hot water.

 

For enquiries please contact: David Johnston

Mobile: 07946 004835

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

The Light Building

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 7 June 2023 at 6pm – 8pm, there will be a disruption due to a water leak in the road between the Light and the GSC.

Services to be interrupted

No water between times specified.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

There will be no water to the Light during this period.

 

For enquiries please contact: Lee Bedford

Mobile: 07932 947151

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Worsley Building – June 2023

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Last updated on 2 April 2025

On 7 June 2023 at 3am there will be a concrete inspection on Worsley Building.

Services to be interrupted

Clarendon Way adjacent to Worsley Building and the Dental School car park will be closed from 6pm to 9pm on 7 June.

Effects of this interruption upon building occupants

Road users will not be able to access Clarendon Way during the inspection of Worsley Building.

 

For enquiries please contact: George Drake

Mobile: 07789 430 273

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Campus Access Limited During Leeds 10K Event

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Last updated on 6 July 2023

On Sunday 18th June 2023, the Leeds 10K will be taking place from Woodhouse Lane outside the Parkinson Building and finishing on The Headrow outside Victoria Square.

Due to the large number of visitors and venue set-up, the main University of Leeds entrance will close between 4am -12pm. There will also be restricted access along the race route to campus and residential properties. Campus can still be accessed from the Willow Terrace entrance.

Visit the Leeds 10K event page for further details on road closures and timings. More information is available on the Interactive Road Closure Map.

Map of Leeds 10K route

Services to be interrupted

Woodhouse Lane, Blenheim Terrace, Cavendish Road, Clarendon Road & Headingley Lane closed.

Effects of Leeds 10K interruption

Restricted access to campus & off campus residential properties.

 

For enquiries please contact: James Wright

Contact phone no: 07534 9822249

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Sir Henry Bragg

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 20 May at 8am – 4pm, excess water from Duct Zone 2 via small tanker will be pumped out on Cemetery Road

Services to be interrupted

Loading bay to Sir William Henry Bragg; inaccessible by vehicle, barriers in place.

Effects of this building interruption upon building occupants

None.

For enquiries please contact: Matt Easton

Mobile: 07775 074 225

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5251

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Fine Art

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Last updated on 12 June 2023

On 27 – 30 May at 8am – 4pm, there will be external redecoration to the front elevation of Fine Art on the bank holiday weekend.

Services to be interrupted

28 University Road. Limited access to vehicles; 2 MEWPs working in area. Barriers in place.

Effects of this building interruption upon building occupants

Limited access to 28 University Road.

 

For enquiries please contact: Matt Easton

Mobile: 07775 074 225

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5251

Email: [email protected]

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or e-mail: [email protected]

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