News
The latest news from Estates and Facilities and Campus Developments

New student lounge opens following feedback
Developed in response to student feedback, the lounge is designed for commuter students.
13th May 2026/by Alice Reid
Stained glass restored at Michael Sadler Building
The Michael Sadler Building has been refurbished, including an original 1989 stained-glass window.
10th April 2026/by Alice Reid
January 2026 – winter weather warning
Met Office yellow and amber warnings for snow…
8th January 2026/by Alice Reid
Another clean sweep for Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services achieve BICSs national training accreditation for the second-year running.
6th January 2026/by Alice Reid
Cleaning Services celebrate their staff
Cleaning Services hosted their annual festive party...
8th December 2025/by Alice Reid
New LC Miall teaching lab opens to students
The teaching lab in Biological Sciences has been transformed following consultation with the faculty staff and students.
24th November 2025/by Alice Reid
University strikes gold in Yorkshire In Bloom
The University of Leeds has once again triumphed at the annual…
16th October 2025/by Alice Reid
New mural is centrepiece for Garstang refurbishment
Garstang foyer transformed into a collaborative area following consultation with students.
8th October 2025/by Alice Reid
Chemistry student lounge transformed
The main student lounge in the University’s Chemistry Building has been refurbished following student feedback.
3rd October 2025/by Alice Reid
Campus improvements – creating spaces to thrive
Work is progressing at pace across campus as we continue to create more welcoming, accessible and modern areas for students and colleagues.
2nd September 2025/by Alice Reid
New space for Health Sciences Library open
One of the main study spaces in the Health Sciences Library has been transformed into a collaborative learning area following consultation with students.
16th May 2025/by Sam Hewitt
£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
