Estates: Latest news
Partial Road Closure on Library Road: 19 October - 23 October
A partial road closure will be in place on Library Road, beneath the Library Road Bridge, from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October to facilitate lighting replacement works.
The works will take place between 7:30am and 3:30pm each day. Access will be maintained for smaller vehicles, although larger vehicles may experience short delays.
The road will fully reopen at the end of each working day.
Please allow additional time for your journeys during these works.
Respecting our neighbouring communities when parking
We kindly remind all staff, students and visitors to park responsibly and be mindful of residents living in the communities surrounding the University.
Parking is available on campus and we encourage everyone travelling to the University by car to use the designated parking facilities. Please read our car parking information.
Power outage across campus now resolved
Update: We have now resolved a power outage which affected multiple parts of campus this afternoon (Wednesday 2 September).
Permit Office Closure: May Bank Holiday 2026
Please note, The Permit Office will be closed for the May Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May 2026, reopening on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
If you require a permit for Monday 25 May or Tuesday 26 May, please ensure your request is submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Estates excellence recognised with double success at AUDE Awards
Two Estates teams have been recognised at the 2026 AUDE Awards. The Interior Design, Furniture & Equipment (IDFE) team earned bronze for the AUDE Reaching Higher Award, thanks to its innovative Furniture and Equipment Donation Initiative.
The Estates Information and Systems (EIS) team took home silver for AUDE鈥檚 Estates/Facilities Team Award, having led on several digital transformation projects that have reshaped how the University manages space, assets, maintenance and campus navigation.