News

The latest news and developments from the Estates and Facilities Management teams.
Cherry blossom and sky
2 February 2021

Japan-UK friendship celebrated with planting of trees on University campus

Sixty trees have been planted on the University of Sheffield campus, as part of celebrations to mark 150 years of Japan-UK friendship and continued cooperation.

University Concourse
26 November 2020

Concourse redevelopment wins industry award for lighting design

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has been honoured for its innovative lighting design by the design industry.

Engineering Heartspace building entrance
Engineering Heartspace entrance
17 November 2020

Engineering Heartspace wins award for outstanding structural engineering

The University of Sheffield’s newly opened Engineering Heartspace building has been named a winner in the Yorkshire region in the Structural Awards 2020.
An interior photo of the Engineering Heartspace
2 November 2020

A labour of love: Engineering Heartspace triumphs at regional awards

The University’s Engineering Heartspace has added to its trophy collection with significant regional awards for design and sustainability.
Heartspace
11 September 2020

Engineering Heartspace nominated for most inspiring learning space

The University of Sheffield’s newly opened Engineering Heartspace building has been nominated for the ‘inspiring learning space’ award at the 2020 Education Estates Awards.
Man with an ebike stood by a concrete wall looking at his phone
2 September 2020

Try before you eBike

Staff returning to work on campus this month might be giving some thought to their commute. EFM has a number of electric bikes that are available for hire to interested staff to ‘try before you bike’.
The refurbished concourse on campus. Taken from underneath the concourse, the photo shows the blue neon lights on the ceiling and yellow neon lights around the bottoms of seating areas.
19 May 2020

Concourse redevelopment wins top industry award for lighting design

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has won the highest award for architectural lighting design by the international lighting industry.
Large tree at Endcliffe

Tree works at Endcliffe accommodation

On 6 - 8 April, Anderson's Tree Care and ACME Arb will be carrying out some maintenance on our trees at Endcliffe student residences.

1 April 2021
A photo of the arts tower in front of a tree

Tree works at Bradfield Environment Centre

18 March 2021
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Tree works at Endcliffe accommodation

On Wednesday 17 March 2021, our trusted tree contractor ACME Arb will be carrying out some essential works.

16 March 2021
A photo of the arts tower in front of a tree

Tree works close to Arthur Willis Environment Centre

On 15 - 16 March 2021, we will be undertaking some tree works close to Arthur Willis Environment Centre.

5 March 2021
A photo of the arts tower in front of a tree

Tree planting and landscape works

Over the next few months, we are carrying out some landscaping works on campus.

28 January 2021