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The latest news from Estates and Facilities and Campus Developments

commuter lounge sofa in EC Stoner

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 window in Michael Sadler entrance

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
Sign for Art statue in winter time

January 2026 – winter weather warning

Met Office yellow and amber warnings for snow…
8th January 2026/by Alice Reid
cleaning a sink

Another clean sweep for Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services achieve BICSs national training accreditation for the second-year running.
6th January 2026/by Alice Reid
Head of cleaning with award winners at cleaning awards ceremony

Cleaning Services celebrate their staff

Cleaning Services hosted their annual festive party...
8th December 2025/by Alice Reid
LC Miall new teaching lab

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
Bulbs in front of wavy bacon on campus

University strikes gold in Yorkshire In Bloom

The University of Leeds has once again triumphed at the annual…
16th October 2025/by Alice Reid
colourful mural

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 Lounge refurbishment

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
Red Route coffee shop CGI model

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
Health Sciences Library collaborative learning area

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
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
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