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The latest news from Estates and Facilities and Campus Developments

A CGI displaying the new space in EC Stoner, including tables

£32 million programme to upgrade campus spaces begins

A £32 million Estates-led programme to create an upgraded campus experience for students by revitalising key spaces is underway.
4th April 2025/by Matthew Shevlin
exterior shot of Roger Stevens building with blue sky

Work underway to restore exterior of historic buildings

The exteriors of several University buildings are being revitalised through an essential Estates programme.
7th March 2025/by Matthew Shevlin
three female students walking down stairs in the Boyle Library

Providing peace of mind during darker evenings

If you’re spending early mornings or evenings on campus over…
16th January 2025/by Matthew Shevlin
the great hall and garden covered in snow

January 2025 – cold weather update

A Met Office amber warning for snow is in place across Yorkshire…
3rd January 2025/by Matthew Shevlin
roger stevens building from a panoramic view with the sun setting in the background

Maintaining and preserving the Roger Stevens Building

Essential maintenance is underway to repair, maintain and preserve…
4th December 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
The field at the Research Farm with a tractor ploughing, stands and people are in the background

Farming and agricultural experts converge on Research Farm for conference

The University of Leeds Research Farm has ploughed a new trail…
27th November 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
A snow plough clearing snow from a pathway

November 2024 – cold weather update

A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across…
18th November 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
Bulbs in front of wavy bacon on campus

University campus scoops hat-trick of prestigious environmental awards

The University of Leeds campus is officially ‘blooming great’…
5th November 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
Staff at the Brownlee Centre

New Brownlee Centre heat pumps power University’s net zero drive

New electrically powered heat pumps at the Brownlee Centre are…
2nd September 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
farida with university of leeds lecturer

Student-celebrating plaques installed on campus

Staff, students, and visitors to campus may notice some new additions…
9th July 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
geothermal worksite at Henry Price

Geothermal drilling wraps up on campus

After over five months of work on eight boreholes across campus,…
8th July 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
yellow flowers outside Bright Beginnings Nursery

Vote on next year’s campus floral display

Every year, the Grounds & Gardens team work tirelessly to…
25th June 2024/by Matthew Shevlin
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