Entries by Matthew Shevlin

New net zero work explores geothermal heat on campus

Last updated on 29 January 2024

Last updated on 29 January 2024 The Estates team start work today (29 January) to explore whether there is geothermal energy underground on campus that could be used to heat buildings. Bringing together experts from the Facilities Directorate and the academic community, the project is part of the University’s Net Zero Delivery Plan. Eight test […]

Interruption to hot and cold water services in Ziff Building, Edward Boyle Library and Social Sciences building

Last updated on 26 January 2024

Last updated on 26 January 2024 Services to be interrupted There will be disruption to hot and cold water supplies to all taps and toilets from Monday 5th February to 6am on Tuesday 6th February in the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff building, the Edward Boyle Library and the Social Sciences building. Some WCs may be […]

Weetwood Pavilion fire alarm connection works

Last updated on 25 January 2024

Last updated on 25 January 2024 On Thursday 25th January and Friday 26th January, works are required to enable the University’s global fire alarm network connection to campus. Reason for works/service interruption Excavation works to repair a collapsed fibre optic cable duct are needed. Effects of this interruption upon building occupants Vehicle access to the […]

Ten minutes with Fariha Aasam

Last updated on 18 January 2024

Last updated on 18 January 2024 Meet Fariha Aasam, Waste Manager in the Facilities Directorate at the University of Leeds. Fariha joined the University in December 2023 and is focusing on making waste management more sustainable at the University. Describe your job in a few sentences. I am responsible for managing the waste contract of […]

Estates and Facilities round off 2023 on a high

Last updated on 12 January 2024

Last updated on 12 January 2024 With festive celebrations, graduation ceremonies and more, December has been a busy and exciting month for Estates and Facilities. Read about our highlights from the final month of the year. Decorating campus for the holidays December means the holiday season, and the completion of a major operation undertaken by […]