Entries by Matthew Shevlin

Worsley Building Staircase C closure

Last updated on 8 April 2024

Last updated on 8 April 2024 Update: this work will now take place from Tuesday 9 April – Wednesday 10 April.   Staircase C in the Worsley Building will be closed from levels four to seven on Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 April. This is to allow for the replacement of stair nosings. Services to […]

Electricity supply switch off in University buildings

Last updated on 9 April 2024

Last updated on 9 April 2024 The electricity supply in several buildings and residences on campus will be switched off on dates between Monday 15 April and Monday 22 April while new electricity meters are installed. The affected buildings and dates of disruption are listed below. Disruption will take place between 9am and 5pm unless […]

Removal of large equipment from the University of Leeds Driving Simulator

Last updated on 3 April 2024

Last updated on 3 April 2024 There will be temporary disruption to the Physics Research Desk and Hillary Place from Wednesday 10 April – Friday 12 April while large equipment is removed from the University of Leeds Driving Simulator. Services to be Interrupted Use of Car Parking outside of Virtuocity/University Of Leeds Driving Simulator and […]

Ten minutes with Ali Kteich

Last updated on 16 April 2024

Last updated on 16 April 2024 Meet Ali Kteich, Senior Fitness Instructor at the University of Leeds. Ali is an ambassador of the Facilities Directorate’s Staff Voice programme, a forum where volunteer representatives from the directorate discuss ideas, questions and concerns raised by their colleagues and work together to find solutions. Can you describe your […]

EC Stoner Building advancement team refurbishment works

Last updated on 25 March 2024

Last updated on 25 March 2024 As part of electrical works associated with the EC Stoner Building advancement team refurbishment project, a number of services in the building will be disrupted on Tuesday 2 April. The works are to be undertaken on a University Closed Day to minimise disruption, but please ensure any work is […]

Work starts on new geothermal drilling sites

Last updated on 16 April 2024

Last updated on 16 April 2024 Drilling has started on new locations on campus as part of an Estates-led project to discover whether geothermal energy can be used to heat campus buildings. The latest round of work is taking place at locations near Henry Price Residences, Leeds University Business School and Storm Jameson. Work on […]

Scaffolding extension in Electronic & Electrical Engineering building

Last updated on 19 March 2024

Last updated on 19 March 2024 Scaffolding will be extended to staircase A22 on the fourth floor of the Electronic and Electric Engineering building from Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 27 March. Reason for works/service interruption Urgent reactive repairs to ceiling. Effects of this interruption upon building occupants No access to the stairs from 4th […]

Water supply disruption at the School of Music

Last updated on 18 March 2024

Last updated on 18 March 2024 The water supply at the School of Music will be disrupted on Thursday 4 April, from 6pm to 8pm, while work is carried out. Services to be interrupted Incoming cold-water supply serving the whole building. Effects of this interruption upon building occupants There will be no hot and cold-water […]

Additional borehole drilling in Mechanical Engineering Building service yard

Last updated on 15 March 2024

Last updated on 15 March 2024 Due to geological issues, borehole drilling will recommence in the car park within the service yard to the rear of the Mechanical Engineering Building from Monday 18 March to Friday 29 March. A drilling rig, associated drilling equipment, along with large lorries will be present. A large element of […]