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Director of estates appointment at Bath Spa University

Paul Smith has been appointed as the new Director of Estates at Bath Spa University (BSU). Smith, who commenced in his new role at the end of March 2026, will lead the strategic management and development of the institution’s estate, ...

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Edinburgh College becomes first college in Scotland to fully decarbonise one of its campuses

Edinburgh College recently advanced its net zero goals after becoming the first college in Scotland to completely decarbonise one of its campuses. Working in partnership with renewable energy experts Vital Energi, and funded through the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficiency Grant ...

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Procurement director appointment at Homes for Students

Helen Ogden has been appointed to the role of Procurement Director at Homes for Students (HfS). Ogden joins the business with over 18 years of experience in procurement and energy strategy within the real estate industry. In her new role, ...

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Applications open for CHSA’s 2026 Bursary

The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university. Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during ...

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apetito is transforming university catering in Loughborough

apetito has launched its new Hot Grab & Go concept pilot at Loughborough University. Designed to revolutionise the delivery of hot food across campus, the initiative ensures staff & students have access to nutritious, convenient meals wherever they are. By ...

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Homes for Students to manage Imperial College London’s postgraduate accommodation portfolio

Homes for Students (HfS) has been appointed by Imperial College London to manage its postgraduate only accommodation, GradPad, as the university further invests in upgrading its portfolio of 1,172 beds. Homes for Students, under its sister brand Prestige Student Living, ...

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Wilson Vale appointed catering partner at St Cross College, Oxford

Wilson Vale has been appointed as the new catering partner at St Cross College, one of Oxford University’s leading graduate colleges and will manage its full catering provision from January 2026, including the Dining Hall, student café and bar, as well as ...

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BaxterStorey enrols at the University of Oxford

BaxterStorey has won a five-year catering contract at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford – the university’s largest-ever building project. The partnership will see BaxterStorey provide a comprehensive range of hospitality and dining ...

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Lodestone House retains college catering deal in Hertfordshire

Lodestone House has been awarded a five-year contract extension with Bishop’s Stortford College, an independent co-educational day and boarding school for 3-18-year-olds in Hertfordshire. The renewed partnership, which first began in December 2020, will see Lodestone House continue to cater ...

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Lucy Jeynes appointed first female chair of governors at South & City College Birmingham

Lucy Jeynes, a respected figure in the facilities management sector and founding Director of Leamington-based Larch Consulting, has been appointed Chair of Governors at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB). Over a 35-year FM career, Jeynes has advised major organisations ...

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