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With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.

Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.

Some key highlights include:

• Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
• Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
• A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
• Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes

We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost‑effective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay‑as‑you‑go choices may better suit individual travel patterns.

Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website:

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 Vice‑Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft.

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.

The University of ÌÇÐÄTV’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.

The Estates Abandoned Bikes initiative has reached an exciting milestone this month, with 94 bikes already collected and donated to charity.

It marks another strong step in an ongoing effort to make campus safer, tidier and more sustainable, while supporting meaningful social impact beyond the University.

Led by colleagues in Facilities Operations and the Building Fabric core team (known collectively as the Abandoned Bikes Team), the initiative tackles the growing number of unused and forgotten bikes across campus.