Category Archives: News

Estates news items.

2019

Richard Cottam, Head of Facilities Management and Emily Mason, Sustainability Coordinator In deliberating the nominations for this award the Estates Senior Management Team have considered the direct impact made to the University. This “idea” was developed in 2017-18 and it was … Continue reading

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July 2019

John Wiltshire, Maintenance The nomination was received from Paul Potter for John’s positive attitude and great customer service.  Nothing is too much trouble, John is flexible and  always willing to respond to jobs at short notice. In awarding the Staff … Continue reading

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July 2019

Steven Blay and Matthew Cheney, Technical Services The nomination was received from David Haigh, Operations Director, Gulbenkian for the Asbestos removal project in the theatre. David acknowledges their professionalism, communication skills and the experience brought to the project.  Steve and … Continue reading

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Outstanding Contribution to the Environment award

On Friday 31st May, Kent Union and Kent University celebrated outstanding student achievement at the Kent Student Awards. Helen Ellis, Deputy Director of Estates presented the Outstanding Contribution to the Environment award to Emilia Brumpton for founding the UKC Gardening … Continue reading

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June 2019

Carl Harris, Cleaner/Litter Picker and The Grounds Team. The nomination for Carl was received from Tracy Rogers, for Carl’s vigilance and prompt action to a recent incident on campus that could have created an unpleasant and offensive situation to both … Continue reading

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June 2019

Lesley Farr, Graphic Design Supervisor, Design and Print Centre.  The nomination was received from Professor Toni Williams, Kent Law School as a result of Lesley’s expertise and diligence when producing the Law School 50th year commemorative book.  Toni recognised Lesley’s … Continue reading

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May 2019

Robert Hipkiss, Graham Pagdin and Elton Young, Maintenance Section.  The nomination was received from John Kingsland. Following a suggestion made at the Estates Showcase event to replace high volume shower heads, with low volume shower heads as part of maintenance … Continue reading

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May 2019

Ian White, Production Supervisor, Design and Print Centre. The nomination was received from Karen Holman and Paul Jameson, Finance Division. Karen and Paul have shown appreciation for Ian’s excellent communication skills and efficiency, which enabled communication to 8000 under graduates … Continue reading

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Eliot College internal signage updated

Have you ever entered Eliot College and found yourself walking through corridors which look the same, unable to find your destination easily? The Estates Department has been working to resolve this issue and Eliot College has been undergoing an internal … Continue reading

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April 2019

Estates Customer Services Team (Beverley Braiden, Angela Durling, Axel Kemp and Rebecca Medlock). The nomination was received from Paula Ellis in the Department of Anthropology.  Paula acknowledges the positive, friendly attitude of the whole team.  They always understand and the … Continue reading

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