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New Estates Cleaning Service Level Statement in operation from 8th April 2019

From Monday 8 April 2019, the Estates Cleaning team will begin operating a revised Service Level Statement at the Canterbury campus. The buildings cleaned by the Estates Department, and included in this change are:   Aphra Studio Careers Advisory Service … Continue reading

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Estates Department adverse weather action

The Estates Department have activated their Adverse Weather Bronze Plan today. During times of adverse weather, Estates work together to ensure the Canterbury and Medway campuses remain as accessible as possible, and that staff and students are well informed about … Continue reading

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Sibson Building is one of UK’s best new buildings

The Sibson Building at the University has been recognised as one of the nation’s best new buildings by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA’s National Awards are given to buildings across the UK that are recognised as making … Continue reading

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AUDE Conference 2018 at Kent

Peter Czarnomski, Director of Estates, recently hosted the AUDE Conference 2018 (Association of University Directors of Estates) on behalf of the University of Kent. This high profile event provided an opportunity to showcase the Canterbury Campus to more than 140 … Continue reading

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University signs deal to turn coppiced trees into biofuel

The Estates Department has signed a deal that will see trees coppiced from its Canterbury campus grounds sent to a biomass plant to be converted to energy. Read more

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Opening of the School of Anthropology and Conservation entrance extension

The works consisted of a new entrance extension on the east and west sides of Marlowe Building creating a focal point for the school, incorporating new egg shaped meeting rooms, 12 new offices, a new reception and admin office, and … Continue reading

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We are supporting MIND

The total amount raised from the Estates Christmas Charity Raffle 2017 was £970, and with further monies added to it which have been accrued over the year, the charity – MIND (nominated by Emily Mason) will receive a cheque for … Continue reading

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Children in Need – Cake Sale

Thank you to all of you who made or donated cakes and goodies for this year’s Children in Need Cake Bake, and to everyone who gave money. I am pleased to announce that we have raised the fantastic amount of … Continue reading

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Who would you nominate?

The Senior Management Team within Estates are looking for inspirational members of staff who have made a difference to colleagues or customers through dedication, innovation, understanding or skill. The Customer Services Award [51] is given to an Estates staff member … Continue reading

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