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September 2016 News & Views from the Facilities Directorate at the University of . fdRESIDENTIALmatters SERVICES ESTATES COMMERCIAL AND CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS AND GREEN IMPACT The annual Sustainability Awards were held in June, to celebrate and recognise sustainability initiatives across campus and further afield. Sir Alan Langlands, the Vice-Chancellor presented the Sustainability Awards and highlighted this years’ key achievements which included achieving ISO14001 accreditation, the launch of the Community Mentoring Scheme and work with IntoUniversity.

- Residential Services (Platinum Award) Sustainability Award - Estates Services (Bronze Award and Silver Project Award) Winners 2016 - FD HR & People Development and Sustainability (Platinum Award) Congratulations to the nominees - Cleaning Services (Bronze Award) - Facilities Support Services (Gold Award) and winners in all five categories. - Catering Services (Platinum Award)

Embedding Sustainability through Collaboration, this award celebrates working

together for example buying collectively and “Congratulations to all the teams embedding these best practices in procedures who entered the Sustainability

and management systems. and Green Impact awards, for Winner: Brenda Frater for embedding Winner: Jen Dyer for developing the Community their hard work and commitment “ sustainability in Deuchars lab through a Enterprise Module which gives students the Green Impact Team number of initiatives, including creating a chance to work with third sector organisations, during this past year. chemical inventory and organising recycled and her work with the Sustainability Action Success gift exchanges. Group and Community Mentoring Scheme. he end of this year’s Green Impact Congratulations to all the teams who entered Building Knowledge and Capacity, is about Making the Most of Resources is all about programme was also marked at the the Sustainability and Green Impact awards, sharing ideas, research and knowledge about efficiency, reducing, reusing and recycling, in TSustainability Awards evening. This for their hard work and commitment during sustainability to both staff and students, as well relation to resources, travel, energy, and disposal. year 33 teams across the University were this past year. as creating an engaging and innovative campus. involved in Green Impact, an environmental Winners: Ellie Cope and Richard Lewis for accreditation scheme that brings together our Well done also to the Sustainability Service for Winner: Dr Matthew Davis for leadership in developing the Flexible Framework and staff and students into teams to play an active their success in raising awareness of and Corporate Social Responsibility teaching and achieving Level 4 of this purchasing framework role in making the workplace more embedding sustainability good practice across his work with the M&S Company Archive which integrates sustainability into the University sustainable. The teams worked on staff and students. which has helped to promote student supply chain. sustainability actions and criteria to complete engagement with sustainability issues. the final Green Impact workbook at different If you are interested in learning more about Sustainable Purchasing Award: Joanne Burns levels to win bronze, silver, gold or platinum how your team can get involved in Green Being a Positive Partner in Society is about for creating sustainability SMART targets awards. Impact next year, please contact: creating a welcoming and opening campus to within purchasing which record the all and be an active, responsible member of sustainability benefits from purchasing Green Impact award winners from the Facilities Mike Howroyd [email protected] the city. decisions. Directorate were: or [email protected] BUDDING FLOWERBED DESIGNERS hree beautiful flowerbeds designed by building – the flowerbeds are becoming a focal students from IntoUniversity were feature for visitors of both human and friendly Tofficially unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor bug varieties. Sir Alan Langlands in July. The flower beds are the result of a collaboration between IntoUniversity works with local children and IntoUniversity, the Grounds Team and the young people from disadvantaged backgrounds Sustainability Service who ran a workshop and and provides them with inspiring opportunities competition for year 5 and 6 school children to to raise their future aspirations. At the formal learn about the importance of biodiversity. opening, Sir Alan Langlands said: “The University of Leeds encourages collaboration at Plants in the flowerbeds increase our campus’ all levels – that is why it was so exciting to see biodiversity: they are purposefully bright and departments of the university work together insect-friendly. Located in three prime locations with the local community in order to create on campus: each side of the Parkinson steps and something long-lasting and joyful for our on the grass area next to the Michael Sadler campus.”

Facilities Directorate fdmatters Facilities Directorate newsletter YOUR HELP NEEDED - ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE FD THIRD SECTOR SEEK organisations for teams in the FD with many receiving high accolades. Congratulations to all UNIVERSITY STAFF involved in winning awards! MENTORS

It’s pleasing that all of the hard ollowing a recent recruitment drive across

“ the City, the Sustainability Service has work that teams do across the FD Freceived a number of applications from

community and third sector organisations who has not gone unnoticed. It has feel they would benefit from having University been a fantastic year in terms of “ staff mentors. These organisations provide recognition support to people across Leeds and the wider region in a wide range of issues. They include Left Bank Leeds, Wakefield District Sight Aid, Basis , Leeds Tidal, Yorkshire Dance and DIAL (LEEDS) LIMITED. As we prepare for the new academic year, there are some notable changes within the senior As well as seeking mentors from across all team at the University. Professor Lisa Roberts professional disciplines and support areas, we joins as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research are particularly interested in finding mentors and Innovation, Professor Tom Ward as Deputy with skills in project management, business Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and development and planning. Professor Hai-Sui Yu has been appointed as the University’s first Pro-Vice-Chancellor Any staff member interested in participating in (International). We’ve also said goodbye to the Community Mentoring Scheme can find some long standing members of the senior more information and access the online team. Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor John application form through the Sustainability Fisher, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor David Service website, or contact: Amanda Jackson on Hogg and Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Viv 0113 3434073 or [email protected]. he move to the new FD Building has part of the Campus Development plans Jones all left at the end of July. gone extremely well and it’s fantastic to including Fine Art and the School of Tsee all of those FD staff in their new Philosophy, Religion, History of Science and And finally, as we go to print, we’re learning home, settled in and working together. My Arts, we’ve created a new gym in the Cityside that the University has performed positively thanks go to all the staff members who have Hall of Residence, opened a brand new café in this year in terms of recruitment following helped to make this change possible and Worsley Building (PURE), 3 new innovative the A-Level results day. Colleagues across the organised a smooth transition. I do hope this lecture theatres are being finalised for the start campus experienced high levels of demand new environment will prove to be a catalyst of term and recently I was delighted to be part from high calibre applicants and we remain for further collaboration and integration of the opening of the flowerbeds located on course to meet our planned intake for the across the whole service. outside Parkinson Court. 2016/2017 year. A full update is expected in due course and will be available on For Staff. As always the summer months have been a It’s pleasing that all of the hard work that I am sure FD colleagues will all welcome the busy period for FD teams. Over 24,000 teams do across the FD has not gone new intake of students and work to ensure conference delegates were welcomed onto site, unnoticed. It has been a fantastic year in terms that they have the very best experience here we’ve opened newly refurbished buildings as of recognition from peers and industry at Leeds.

Join the National Cycle Challenge hroughout September, organisations If you haven’t cycled for years, don’t worry! across the UK will be competing in the You only have to ride a bike for just 10 THE BIKE HUB TNational Cycle Challenge, a fun, free minutes or more for your participation to competition aimed at getting more people to count towards our team’s score. And you can participate in cycling. There are loads of ride anywhere, anytime during the Challenge. great prizes that you can win by riding and Full details are available on the website. encouraging friends and colleagues to take Register at www.lovetoride.net/cityconnect Staff bike hire for £10 part. ike hire from the Bike Hub (located The Bike Hub has a great range of services It’s free to take part and only takes 2 minutes next to the Roger Stevens building) is to support everything active travel-related - to register, just visit: Bnow open to staff as well as students. from bike maintenance to route advice. www.lovetoride.net/cityconnect Bike hire starts at only £10 per month. Open Tuesday to Thursday, 12-4pm.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL SURVEY RESULTS > > > TRANSPORT IN WEST YORKSHIRE he West Yorkshire Combined Public consultation events will take place Authority (WYCA) is inviting staff until 21st October including a drop-in Tto take part in their public session to be held in Parkinson Court on he Sustainability Service collects data • students commuting patterns have consultation - the outcomes of which -will 11th October from 11am - 2pm. Staff are annually on how students and staff remained relatively constant with a slight feed into a 20 year transport strategy for invited to attend and have their say. Tmembers travel to and from work to increase in walking to University, slight West Yorkshire. Have your say also on the help inform the University’s transport decrease in public transport use and region’s Bus Strategy which will set out For more information on the strategy visit: planning and measure how we are cycling with an increase in single what the region’s bus system should www.yourtravelyoursay.co.uk progressing against sustainable travel targets. occupancy car use to commute to achieve from 2016-2036. University from 1.6 to 3%. This year’s travel survey had a fantastic response rate with over 5000 students and The travel focus for the Sustainability Service staff completing it. The results showed that: in 2016-17 will involve increasing cycling • there has been an increase in staff amongst staff and students. This will be commuting using public transport achieved through a variety of ways such as • car sharing and walking to work have introducing a new staff bike hire offer at the slightly increased, however staff cycling Bike Hub and engaging with travel suppliers rates have fallen slightly to improve the public transport offer for staff • staff single occupancy car use has fallen 1% and students.

2 Facilities Directorate newsletter fdmatters SETTLING IN, THE NEW FACILITIES DIRECTORATE BUILDING HEALTH AND SAFETY new FD Support Team provide administrative MANAGEMENT support for the Estates Services departments and additional teams across the FD. This team looks after meeting room bookings, managing ACCREDITATION stationery, minuting meetings, general administration tasks and along with the OHSAS 18001 Helpdesk team, ensure the FD Building reception is staffed and run efficiently every day.

state Services will be undergoing OHSAS 18001 accreditation in November. OHSAS E18001 is the internationally recognised standard for health and safety management. In attaining this certification Estate Services will FD Support Services Colleagues have been assessed as demonstrating high levels of health and safety management across all their FD Helpdesk activities. Key areas that are assessed by OHSAS FD Helpdesk (formerly Estates Helpdesk) are as certification include: busy as usual dealing with all maintenance requests across the whole campus, as well as - Planning and risk assessment daily parking bookings. - Staff training and awareness - Communication of safety management systems - Response to emergency situations n June colleagues from various teams in - Residential Services Car Parking Team the Facilities Directorate moved into the - FD Health & Safety - Monitoring and continual improvement new FD building based opposite Bright - FD HR and People Development Car parking enforcement is now overseen by

I James Mortimer. As well as dealing with Beginnings Children’s Centre on Cloberry

Street. Three months in and everyone has Key Central Support Teams parking charge appeals, James also creates OHSAS 18001 is the internationally settled in comfortably. The teams based in the special parking codes for conference and events, “ “ new building are: There are three key teams within the FD maintains the systems behind parking recognised standard for health and Building that provide an essential support enforcement and will be responsible for permit service to colleagues in the building and across renewal. A new email has been created for those safety management - Estate Services: Capital Projects/Engineering the entire FD. wishing to appeal a Parking Charge Notice. and Energy/Operations/Planned Works/Design - Facilities Directorate Support & Helpdesk Colleagues in FD Support Services provide a Support Services Manager, Majid Khan said: The aim is for the whole FD to eventually - Estate Planning and Information central role to the whole of the Facilities “The move to the new FD Building has brought achieve OHSAS 18001 certification – - Sustainability Directorate. Lead by Service Manager Majid about new challenges but also new Residential Services and Commercial Services - FD Marketing & Communications Khan and team leader Eloise Barik, the Service opportunities to work differently and better. We already hold the accreditation and other areas - FD Finance, Performance & Business comprises of the FD Support Team, FD are adapting to the new environment and want of the FD will be assessed as soon as possible. Development Helpdesk, and Parking Enforcement. to ensure we provide the best support possible More information will be provided across - Commercial Services Formerly known as the Estates Office Team the to colleagues” Estates closer to the time.

Keeping the FD ACHIEVING CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE AND building clean SERVICE ISO 9001 and tidy olleagues from the Cleaning Team, Joselyn and Brian have been keeping Cthe new building clean and tidy. Joselyn and Brian start their shifts at 7am and ensure that the building is spotless every day. To help make their job even easier staff are reminded to dispose of waste correctly in the recycle SO 9001 is the internationally established bins provided and to keep the sink areas clear standard for quality management. As the of dirty cutlery and crockery. Iworld’s most widely recognized quality Joselyn (centre) with FD colleagues management standard, it outlines ways to achieve, as well as benchmark, consistent performance and service. Estate Services’ are currently undergoing a significant project to review and update all their processes and procedures prior to ISO 9001 quality FD Building Facts> management certification next year. • The new FD building has been designed and constructed to include features that will improve its sustainability. These include the carpet tiles Estate Services’ are currently that run throughout the new building which have been manufactured “ entirely from recycled materials and once they reach the end of their life undergoing a significant project

will be fully recycled into a new carpet product. to review and update all their

• There are low flush toilets, movement sensors for the lights and sustainable processes and procedures prior to heating and cooling systems, along with the installation of a bike shed and showers to encourage active travel. ISO 9001 quality management “ • Where possible, such as in meeting rooms, furniture has been reused* certification next year. • Over 2000 hot drinks have been consumed since the building opened! • Did you know 17 people can fit into a seating booth! The current plan is for master copies of all • The biophillic design elements of the building including planters help us procedures and processes to be held on EQMS, all to feel connected to nature which makes us more productive and the FD Electronic Quality Management System, creative at work. which is currently used for health and safety, and sustainability. If you would like to get *For more information on the Sustainable Construction Standard or Reuse involved in the quality management project for contact the Sustainability Service at [email protected]. Estates please contact Jo Firth.

3 fdmatters Facilities Directorate newsletter CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTS UPDATE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTS With a number of masterplan projects now complete and a few more approaching completion over the coming months, it’s rewarding to see the hard work of Estates PROJECTS COMPLETE colleagues coming to realisation.

Working closely with Abigail Harrison Moore them to continue to benefit from the unique The School of Fine Art, History and her team throughout the project has inter-disciplinary approaches to the subjects of Art and Cultural Studies ensured the clients’ needs were catered for that our School is celebrated for nationally from start to finish.” and internationally.

Project completed in July 2016 Abigail Harrison Moore, Head of the School

of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Our students are excited to be

he £7.6m year-long project involved a Studies said: “ complete refurbishment of the former starting or continuing their degrees School of Geography site, to create a “We are delighted with our new building. The in the amazing new studio, “ Tfirst class, inspirational learning environment sympathetic restoration of this historic for current and future students. Staff moved building, — linked through its architect, Paul workshop and teaching spaces. into the building on University Road in early Waterhouse, to the architectural style that August, with the building expected to be fully formed the beginnings of the University of operational for the start of term. Leeds one hundred years ago — has enabled the development of a School of Fine Art, “We are very grateful to the teams of builders, Paul Cook, Project Manager, Estates Team History of Art and Cultural Studies ready for architects and engineers who have turned our commented: “This has been a thoroughly the next one hundred years of excellent ideas into reality, and to the Estates team that rewarding project. We are incredibly pleased teaching and research. have made this possible. We thank the Vice with the significant transformation of the Chancellor, University Executive Group and original building to what it has become now - “Our students are excited to be starting or University Council for having the vision to which is a modern environment that will continuing their degrees in the amazing new invest in the future of fine art, history of art, enable the School to become a leading Centre studio, workshop and teaching spaces. cultural studies and museum studies teaching for art, heritage and critical humanities and Studying in this impressive space for art and and research. We look forward to welcoming culture in the UK. culture at the heart of the campus will enable colleagues and visitors to our new building.”

he £1m smart refurbishment of Botany rethink how we use our accommodation, School of Philosophy, Religion, History of Science and Arts House has created a new transformed including existing space in Michael Sadler Tspace for the School of Philosophy, and Baines Wing, to allow for improved Religion, History of Science and Arts. This facilities for our staff, undergraduate and new facility provides an inspired environment postgraduate students, and visitors. for Postgraduates and teaching staff to further enhance the School’s research capabilities. This new facility provides an The school is the only one of its kind enabling “

inspired environment for creative and critical future thinkers in higher

education. The new site will provide a Postgraduates and teaching staff dedicated space for students to continue to further enhance the School’s “ exploring philosophy, religion, and history of science in unparalleled depth and breadth. research capabilities.

Louise Hawksworth, School of Philosophy, Religion, History of Science and Arts Manager said: The refurbishment of Botany Up until now the School has been spread House is a huge step for the School of out over seven buildings, but now it feels Philosophy, Religion and History of Science like PRHSA has a home right in the heart and Arts. It means we have been able to of campus.

Astbury Biostructure September opening for Stay in touch Take a tour of the campus Laboratory PURE cafe, read more on Keep up to date on all campus development The scale of our campus developments can projects by signing up to the monthly now be seen via the website – take an £17m investment in the Astbury newsletter at campusdevelopments.leeds.ac.uk online tour of the website and access Biostructure Laboratory was back page. Facebook “f” Logo orCMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo followCMYK / .eps updates on @UOLCampusDev project information. completed at the end of the August. It A or Campus Development, University of will allow the University to remain at the Leeds. campusdevelopments.leeds.ac.uk forefront of research in the dynamics of cell structures and their ability to modify and treat disease. The investment work has comprised of the refurbishment of rooms and space to accommodate transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy equipment and the Krios Electron Microscopes.

4 Facilities Directorate newsletter fdmatters AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES he University of Leeds received two Scooping the Innovation Award for awards at the annual CUBO (College Excellence in Student Experience were TUniversity Business Officers) awards Residential Services. The award was held at Sussex University in June. presented in recognition of the efforts of Residential staff in setting up an exciting Congratulations go to two Facilities sustainability project at Devonshire Hall, Directorate teams – the Marketing team and where student and staff volunteers care for a Residences Team - who fought off strong brood of ex-battery hens provided by the competition from other universities to win the British Hen Welfare Trust. prestigious accolades this year.

Leeds were recognised for the Best Marketing Campaign for the Refresh card loyalty “Leeds were recognised for the campaign and were also joint winners of the Best Marketing Campaign for the Innovation Award for Excellence in Student

Experience. Refresh card loyalty campaign

and were also joint winners of Aimed at keeping customers on campus and business within the University of Leeds, the the Innovation Award for “ multi-channel promotional campaign for the Excellence in Student Experience Refresh card was a fantastic success and significantly improved loyalty to Great Food at Leeds cafes across campus. The CUBO awards recognise the “Very proud that the FD marketing team have achievements of those working in higher received recognition from our peers across the education commercial and residential sector for all of their hard work on the services and showcase a range of services all Refresh campaign and the fantastic impact dedicated to sharing innovation and best this has had on customer loyalty” – Sue practice whilst delivering an excellent student Pimblett, Facilities Directorate Marketing and service. Communications Manager. More Awards for Residential Services he recent CUBO award comes on top of at Lupton Residences; supporting the Leave four residential locations being awarded CONGRATULATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Leeds Tidy campaign in University Residences; TGold, by the Green Tourism Business improving the grounds at Central Village; and Scheme www.green-tourism.com in February; FOR AN AWARD WINNING YEAR! commencing the refurbishment of Montague assisting the University of Leeds to achieve ISO Burton, due for completion in Sep 2018. 14001 in March; and receiving a Platinum Award under the NUS Green Impact scheme in June. Residential Services is responsible for Residential Services is responsible

accommodating over 8,000 students each year, “ and seeks to reduce its environmental impacts for accommodating over 8,000

through its Living it Green brand. students each year, and seeks to This year has also witnessed the introduction of reduce its environmental impacts “ a food waste collection scheme at Central through its Living it Green brand. Village; continuing volunteering work on local Leeds reserves with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; working collaboratively on a Dig-In project with the Bardon Grange Walled Garden Project Visit: www.green-tourism.com for information.

An Event-ful Summer of Success EETinLEEDS having enjoyed yet programmes, Porters and Cleaning Services MAILROOM another busy summer for the maintain the wonderful facilities and The Mconference season, with major Edge give our guests a physical workout after events such as International Medieval their mental exertion. Every FD department CUSTOMER Conference 2016 and the Teach First is essential to running a successful event! Summer Institute , there are still many more to go and the team will have welcomed over There has been an overwhelmingly positive EXPERIENCE 30,000 delegates to the campus by the time response in our quest for feedback, with student activity resumes in September. visitors taking to twitter and letting the world know that the University of Leeds is a SURVEY world class destination! “There has been an overwhelmingly The MEETinLEEDS team would like to positive response in our quest for extend a special thanks to everyone, from

every department that has contributed to feedback, with visitors taking to another triumphant summer. It wouldn’t be

twitter and letting the world know possible without you! that the University of Leeds is a “ world class destination! he team at the mailroom want to know how they are doing when it However, it is not only the conference and Tcomes to delivering an exceptional events team that ensure the University offers service for you. Keep an eye out for a a fantastic delegate experience. The Great copy of their short, customer experience Food at Leeds team keep our customers well survey in the internal post and please give fed with excellent catering and service, PCB them some feedback. guarantee professional banners, posters and

5 fdmatters Facilities Directorate newsletter OUR IMPACT ON THE RIO 2016 GAMES e are proud of the impact the Finally our current student and Sports University has on world class sport. Scholar Kim Daybell will be flying the flag WOur students, staff and alumni have for Team GB in the Table Tennis. Kim is contributed to global sporting achievements for feeling confident going into the Paralympic many years and there has been more of the Games after taking a year out from his same this summer in the 2016 Rio Olympic and Medicine degree to focus on Rio 2016. Paralympic Games.

Triathlon stars Alistair and

confirmed their status as the sport’s pre-eminent “It is the culmination of 4 years of stars on the roads of Rio claiming gold and blood, sweat and tears to be silver in a highly convincing Olympic win. named as a GB Paralympian and “ The brothers, who are both University of Leeds it is such an honour. graduates, and who regularly train using campus facilities, performed strongly in the swim and the cycle sections of the race, before dominating the run and pulling away from the Kim Daybell: “It is the culmination of 4 pack to complete the last two laps almost alone. years of blood, sweat and tears to be named as a GB Paralympian and it is such an The third member of the TeamGB squad was honour. It is the biggest stage in sport and it Gordon Benson, who graduated from the feels amazing to be a part of the squad University this summer with a BSc in Nutrition heading out to Brazil. and was performing in his first Olympics. My aim for Rio is to be the best athlete I can Over in the pool Rebecca Gallantree competed be and do my country proud. Of course I will in the 3M springboard syncro and finished in be aiming to win a medal and I believe if I 6th position. perform on the day I will be able to achieve it.

Our students participating in the Paralympics Throughout my time at Leeds the University include Claire Cashmore, who is aiming to beat has provided me with the support and her silver medal from London and go for Gold backing to study and compete at the highest in the 100m Breaststroke SB8. level, I can’t thank them enough.” Another silver medallist from London 2012 is Feeling inspired? Karen Darke who will be competing once again in Hand Cycling. Laura Sugar our final Alumni If you’re feeling inspired by the Olympics will be competing in the 200m T44 visit www.leeds.ac.uk/sport to find out more classification at her first ever Paralympic games about all the opportunities, from after switching from Hockey just 4 years ago. volunteering to joining The Edge.

SALARY SACRIFICE EDGE MEMBERSHIP GET FIT, HEALTHY, FEEL RELAXED AND MAKE A SAVING! he University offers access to Edge For an example of how little you could pay and membership through salary sacrifice as for further information please visit: Tpart of its benefits scheme. http://sport.leeds.ac.uk/the-edge/ GRYPHONS ABROAD This means costs such as fitness membership To arrange signup onto a salary sacrifice Edge ine students and three staff members Shona “We’ve had a long lasting impact, not fees can be taken from your gross salary before membership please email: had the trip of a lifetime this summer, only teaching them new skills but also tax, therefore significantly reducing the amount [email protected] travelling to South Africa to change teaching them how to teach others.” that you, as a member, pay. N the lives of children who are less fortunate. The Gryphons Abroad team raised over £30k The project not only had an impact on the to deliver the projects in South Africa which students out in South Africa but also on our aimed to raise aspirations through sports students from Leeds. They have learnt how to leadership. adapt to new situations and gained a huge amount of confidence as well as developing One of the main projects the team delivered leadership skills, working with children and was teaching children how to ride bikes. The also how to effectively work as part of a team. children were given their own bike and taught by our Leeds students not only how to ride it “Being part of this team has been a life but also how to maintain it. The aim being to changing experience, I have gained in increase the number of children able to attend confidence and my leadership skills. I will school. Having access to their own bike and look at things differently and seize every having learnt the skills needed to both ride opportunity from now on!” Sophia and fix the bike means that they no longer he team at The Edge have launched a set your lunch break or after work, consisting of 45 have to walk two hours to get to school. This project shows the great opportunity’s of beginner and intermediate squash minute lessons running over a set of six weeks. Leeds Sport provides to ensure students have Tcourses; a great opportunity to hone “It was easy to see the kids grow with a great experience while here in Leeds as well your court skills or learn the basics of a new Rackets are provided, you just need to show up confidence as we worked with them” as developing their employability skills to sport with an expert squash coach. in your gym kit and you are ready to go! support their future careers. Book onto these exciting new courses in person The Leeds students also taught the students in The lessons are taught in groups of four and are at the Edge Reception or call 0113 343 9095. three South African primary schools how to After such a successful first year the Gryphons a great way to make new friends, have fun and create games, teach new skills and lead a Abroad programme will continue next year get fit whilst learning a new skill. Non-members of the Edge are also welcome to group of people. These invaluable skills will and the team are currently recruiting students sign up! You simply have to pay for use of be passed on long after The University to join them in South Africa 2017. The courses cost only £72 and are available on facilities at reception before each lesson. students have left.

6 Facilities Directorate newsletter fdmatters STAFF VOLUNTEER National Racketball WITH THE BROWNLEE FOUNDATION CHAMPION Paula Arrowsmith! ongratulations to Paula Arrowsmith of the FD HR Team, who took the title of CNational Racketball Champion, for her age group, at the National Racketball Championships in July. Paula is a member of the Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club and has held the national title for 3 years now. Paula has also represented in Children Take Part in FREE squash for a number of years. Did you know? Swimming Gala at theEDGE Racketball is played on a squash court with a larger bouncier ball and shorter racket than he fever that hit Leeds in the he Edge welcomed 150 primary school invited with five attending in total; Rosebank the ones used in squash. build up to the Series children to the hugely successful Mini Primary, Little London Community Primary, Tevent wasn’t lost on a team of staff TGryphon Swimming Gala in July. Quarry Mount Primary, Brudenell Primary from across Commercial and Campus Support and Blenheim Primary. Services, who spent time volunteering at one The gala was a finale event following the of the Brownlee Foundation school triathlon school swimming lesson term and was the days at the John Charles Centre for Sport. first of its kind in the area. The children taking part found it fun to put into practice The children taking part found it

The team worked with colleagues from Leeds their swimming skills learnt throughout the “ fun to put into practice their

Active Schools and the Brownlee Foundation term, in a fun and friendly environment. The to provide over 500 children, aged 6-12, with aim of the gala was to give the children a swimming skills learnt their first taste of triathlon. The day’s activities great experience and encourage them to throughout the term, in a fun “ catered for children of all abilities. This year, continue to participate in swimming. in particular, children with physical and and friendly environment. mental disabilities took part from the local Hosted by Sport and Physical Activity, the specialist inclusion learning centres. free event was jointly led by The Edge Aquatics team and Operations team, led by “I had a brilliant time volunteering today! Rachel Wilson (Aquatics Co-ordinator) and “It was amazing, the kids were great and the Seeing how much the kids enjoyed it, Jake Harrison (Swimming Teacher). Schools staff made sure everyone got change to take especially those that didn’t think they could from across the local community who come part.” Rosebank Primary School Head Teacher. do it at first has been really rewarding.” to The Edge for swimming lessons were

FD CHARITIES FACILITIES UPDATE STAFF RAISE AIM TO RAISE 12K MONEY FOR FOR EACH CHARITY CHARITY. n Sunday 12th June, Bob Douglass, Louis Hynes and Jo OHynes competed in the World YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE £3901 Triathlon in Leeds, aiming to give the CANCER RESEARCH UK £3523.68 Brownlees a run for their money and supporting the Katie Piper Foundation. The team raised £1600 and the proceeds will go towards a weekend of support, advice and activities for up to 12 people THOUSANDS RIDE THROUGH DON’T MISS THE NEXT currently trying to live with scars or FUNDRAISING EVENT burns. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The team would like to thank everyone who donated to this wonderful cause. his years Sky Ride Leeds was another refuel, Table Tennis England were giving riders Congratulations also to Graham Evans great success, not only helped by the the chance to play a game of Table Tennis. from Sport and Physical Activity who Tglorious weather in Leeds but also a While the sustainability team had over 50 recently completed a mammoth cycle trip number of staff from the Facilities Directorate. people stop to make their own smoothie using from Lands End to John O Groats. their famous smoothie bike and fruit donated Graham took part in the challenge to The event saw over 8,000 people descend on by Great Food at Leeds, and you could also raise funds for Macmillian Cancer the city centre where they were able to cycle a visit the ‘Bling your Bike’ stall. Support and Alzheimer’s Society. In total traffic-free route which included passing historic he raised a whopper £1800 – well done city buildings, such as the University, Town Hall Patrick Craig, the University’s Assistant Head of Graham, put your feet up now! and Civic Hall. Sport, says: “We are delighted to support this fantastic cycling initiative and welcome the Sky The University was one of three activation Ride participants who cycled through our zones together with Millennium Square and university campus. We hope that everyone had Woodhouse Moor which allowed riders to a great day and is inspired to continue taking watch mountain bike stunts, challenge family part in the future.” members in the sprint zone and learn about cycling opportunities in Leeds. A number of University staff came together to ensure the city wide event was a success, from The University’s activation zone was based on various services within the FD including Health the University precinct outside Leeds University and Safety, Sustainability, Sport & Physical Union and there was lots to do. Hugo was open Activity, Great Food at Leeds, Security Services selling coffees and ice cream for people to and Estates.

7 fdmatters Facilities Directorate newsletter SECURITY SERVICES JOIN COMMERCIAL AND CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES n July Security Services joined Commercial (research led-learning). and Campus Support Services (CCSS). IThe service, led by Malcolm Dawson, currently comprises of: four shift managers and The four main priorities of the

their respective teams; a dog team; residences “ team; Car Park Officers; administration team; a security service are: the protection of

specialist Crime Prevention Adviser; and a mix of contract security officers. people, the protection of property the protection of information and the “ The teams mission is committed to ensure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors, protection of the academic process on the campus in which they work and study, and in the halls of residence in which they live. Malcolm and the security team work in close The four main priorities of the security service partnership with a number of other services are: the protection of people (students, staff and across the Facilities Directorate and of course visitors); the protection of property (buildings, CCSS. Malcolm will now join the CCSS Senior contents, equipment and sensitive materials); the Management Team and we look forward to protection of information (electronic and paper welcoming the wider security colleagues into data) and the protection of the academic process our team.

WELCOME TO SUZANNE GLAVIN - HEAD OF SPORT NEW CAFE OPENS uzanne joins us as the University’s new Suzanne says: “I’m delighted to have been Head of Sport, following her role at Sport given the opportunity to undertake this IN WORSLEY SEngland where she was the Head of exciting role. I very much believe that sport Youth and Education. and physical activity can impact significantly on an individual’s well-being, character and IN SEPTEMBER! “We’re delighted to have appointed Suzanne ability to succeed in life, be that academically to become Head of Sport at the University,” or in a professional role. I’m looking forward says Stewart Ross, Director, Commercial and to joining the team and to using my Campus Support Services. “She brings with experience and skills to benefit students, staff her a very wide range of experience at national and the local community. I’m also keen to level with governing bodies, sports charities contribute to the overall success of the and agencies and, of course, from her latest University.” role in Sport England as Head of Youth and Education. Suzanne will lead our ambitious Suzanne has also worked as Director of strategy to become the number one University Development at British Cycling, CEO of a for sporting experience in UK higher education volunteering trust, a leisure consultant and – we’re currently ranked fifth- and we feel sports facilities manager. She is an ex- sure she will help take Leeds to the next level international rugby player and has coaching in its sporting performance.” experience.

WELCOME TO NEW IMPROVING RIO 2016 COLLEAGUES! ACCESSIBILITY A warm welcome to new colleagues that oming this September, a brand new café OLYMPICS QUIZ have joined the Facilities Directorate. ACROSS CAMPUS will be opening on Level 9 of the CWorsley Building. With a focus on The Marketing and Communications Team ead all about the projects taking place healthy, field-to-fork food options, PURE Put your Olympic welcome Liam Shrivastava, Great Food at to improve and further maintain knowledge to the test and stands apart from the other food outlets on Leeds Sales and Marketing Executive, along Raccessibility across campus in the latest campus with unique salad and sandwich take part in the Rio 2016 with this year’s interns Rebekah Leahy and edition of Access News. Download the combinations you will struggle to find quiz. A winner will be Jordan Griffin. New team members in the newsletter at: elsewhere. drawn on the 7 October and will Estates team include interior designer Nonsie www.leeds.ac.uk/estate_services/downloads Ncube and interns Laura Goodrick and James Serving up superfood fuelled smoothies and win cakes for up to 10 people. Hobkirk. The Sustainability Team is also fresh herbal infusion teas, the café follows a joined by two new interns Isabella Petersen- shifting trend towards health and wellbeing 1. Which country won the most medals in the Adams and Rebecca Ewan. amongst students and staff. With a special deli 2016 Olympics? salad alongside other delicious PURE products 2. Which sport made its debut at the 2016 Access News Summer Edition made fresh each day, the café provides

Olympics? Was it Rugby Sevens or bowling? Welcome to the second edition of Access News. Farewell to… This edition provides a focus on the University’s Access Partners, Turner & Townsend, an update on convenience food without compromising on 3. How many medals did team GB win at the campus-wide projects currently underway, and details of Residences Equality and Inclusion training day. By reading these stories – we hope you are reminded that we all contribute towards improving physical quality. olleagues gave a fond farewell to Dot accessibility on campus for students, staff and visitors – if you have ideas on how the Facilities Directorate 2016 Olympics? (Estates, Campus and Commercial Services, Residences and Sustainability) can continue to make Stokes and Dave Mara from the Estates improvements, let us know! 4. What colours make up the 5 Olympic rings? PURE will also feature a unique coffee blend Team, along with Gina Gabor and Working with partners to understand Tell us more about your role as an access 5. Which country held the first ever Olympic access requirements consultant C An access consultant’s role is wide and varied. Access Consultants, Turner and Townsend are specially commissioned by craft roasters Dark It is most commonly known that we audit existing Catherine Graves who left the Sustainability providing advice and guidance to the University games? properties and comment on where improvements Estates Team on ways to improve the physical can be made, but our role also covers: Woods of Huddersfield. Combining beans Service, following completion of their internships. campus environment to reasonably meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Advice has • Undertaking design appraisals on new schemes to covered work to existing environments along with assist with ensuring they are fully accessible for all, from India, Guatemala and Brazil, we expect new schemes. Email your answers to [email protected] by from day one of occupation; Have we missed anyone? Let us know and we Access News met with Richard Dryden (pictured • Writing design specifications specific to end-user PURE’s coffee to cause quite a stir on campus. below), Associate Director at Turner & Townsend, to needs for architects and designers to follow when the 7 October. discuss access related matters at the University. they are designing buildings; • Assisting with developing policy and procedures; will include in the next edition! • Consultation with end-users to assist with ensuring that their needs are understood and captured in ongoing improvements; Also promising a sociable and relaxed • Delivering training; this may be disability awareness training/understanding of disability legislation/undertaking audits. environment to meet, the café space has been The University of Leeds campus is vast and designed with style and function in mind. complex, how well are we doing to improve access your views matter! across campus? The University of Leeds is taking a considered approach to improving access to both curriculum and services, which should be applauded. There Email us your comments and feedback about FD Matters or send us your stories and are short-term plans to address specific issues, PURE is scheduled to open on Monday 12th and longer-term plans to improve access across the suggestions to [email protected] whole of the campus – again with the focus being September. Follow its progress at gfal.leeds. driven by access to curriculum and services. ac.uk and on twitter @GreatFoodLeeds

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