Estates: Latest news
Estates Awards 2026: Celebrating excellence across the university
Colleagues from across Estates came together on Friday 27 March for a sparkling evening at The Slate to celebrate this year’s Estates Awards.
Guests enjoyed a red‑carpet welcome, live music and a special message from Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President.
Campus Cleaning Services welcomes four new ‘cobots’
Campus Cleaning Services has welcomed four new robotic ‘cobots’ as part of a trial to support cleaning teams across the University.
The robots are already creating a buzz on campus, taking on large floor‑care tasks while staff focus on detailed cleaning.
This innovative approach blends human expertise with smart technology to enhance service quality in high‑traffic buildings.
Notice of Permit Office closures: Easter Bank Holiday 2026
The Permit Office will be closed from Thursday 2 April and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April 2026 for the Easter Bank Holiday period.
Please make sure you submit planned work permit requests early and know who to contact for emergency permits.
Estates’ Grounds team scores an industry double win
The University of Warwick’s Estates’ Grounds team is celebrating a remarkable double success after winning two national honours at the 2026 Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards.
The team was named University & College Grounds Team of the Year, while also securing a win for the Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year.
Lynchgate car park: Lift unavailable on 7 April
Due to essential works on the electrical distribution panel, the lift in the Lynchgate car park will be out of service on the 7 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.