Staff across the University met today to review the impact of the current and forecast adverse weather conditions. It was decided to suspend teaching tomorrow – Friday 2 March 2018.
Nevertheless, the University remains open in order to support those students living on the campus with essential life services (e.g. water, food, heat and light) and to provide both students and staff on campus with the access to the information and services they need to study, research and work.
Student and staff safety is absolutely paramount, and we have taken this decision to ensure staff and students are not put at risk. When moving round the campus please do so with care as there is a large accumulation of snow on the ground, which we are unable to clear completely. Staff are working hard to clear pathways to key buildings.
For students working on campus, the University remains open and the following key services will be available to support you tomorrow:
- The Library will open at 9am (a normal 24 hour weekend service will also be operated)
- Student Wellbeing will be open between 9am and 4.30pm
- Student Support Centre will be open between 9am and 4.30pm
- ICT Helpdesk between 9am and 4.30pm
- Accommodation Services 9am and 4.30pm
For further updates on what is open please monitor social media accounts: @unilincoln and facebook/universityofLincoln.
We understand that you may be concerned about rescheduling of lectures and deadlines regarding submissions. Please be assured that all teaching and contact time will be rescheduled and any concerns should be discussed directly with your tutors or school office. If you do come onto campus tomorrow, please ensure you make your safety a priority.
We anticipate that the University will be operating as usual from Monday onwards – please check your University email, Blackboard, and the University website in case this changes.
Most importantly, keep warm, stay safe and have a good weekend!
Kind regards,
Julian Free, Deputy Vice Chancellor