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Estates news items.

AUDE Conference 2018 at Kent

Posted on April 13, 2018 by cc587

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

Posted on March 26, 2018 by wjs

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

Posted on February 1, 2018 by cc587

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

Posted on January 22, 2018 by cc587

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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Recycling Hub – Grand Opening

Posted on December 1, 2017 by cc587

The grand opening of our Recycling Hub took place on the 6th of November, in attendance were the team who helped to create the Recycling Hub together with the skip waste contractors, East Kent Recycling. The Recycling Hub allows us … Continue reading →

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Children in Need – Cake Sale

Posted on November 21, 2017 by cc587

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?

Posted on September 20, 2017 by cc587

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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University recycles waste equivalent to weight of 210 Tyrannosaurus-Rex

Posted on September 13, 2017 by cc587

Just 4.2 tonnes of rubbish sent to landfill as efforts to dispose of waste in environmentally friendly ways continue to improve. The University disposed of a huge 2,315 tonnes of waste via controlled environmental methods in the 2016-17 academic year, … Continue reading →

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24 hour Charity Cycle Ride

Posted on August 8, 2017 by cc587

Estates staff or ‘The Crankies’ rode a 24 hour charity cycle event on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 July in aid of Bloodwise  https://bloodwise.org.uk/. The route was a one mile course around Park Wood. The riders clocked up hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Kent staff and students donate more than ever

Posted on July 24, 2017 by cc587

The summer term always creates a challenge for the Recycling and Waste team as we gear up for the Great Student Throw-out Fest. Adhering to the principles of the Waste Hierarchy, in which reuse is rated more highly than recycling, … Continue reading →

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