In Memoriam - Queen Elizabeth II
The University of Warwick joins with communities around the world to express our deep sorrow at the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Like many universities in the UK, the University of Warwick was granted its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and our flags are at half-mast to pay our respects and honour her memory.
Pictured above: HM The Queen visiting the University of Warwick in 1970
Information for students
Learn more about how activities on campus may alter during the national mourning period.
Information for staff
Learn more about how the work of the university and activities on campus may alter during the national mourning period.
Book of Condolence
This is a space for members of staff, students and alumni to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, and to share your sympathies and condolence messages.
FAQs for our community
The below FAQs aim to provide practical information for our community on what to expect during the national mourning period. Take a look at the Information for students and Information to staff pages for further FAQs.
Most of our businesses on campus will be closed, or operating at reduced opening hours, on Monday 19 September as a mark of our respect for the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen.
Yes, campus will remain open during the national mourning period. We will observe the two minute silence and Bank Holidays as they are announced.
Please see the FAQs below which advise on what will be open on campus on Monday 19 September.
Yes, we will join with communities across the UK by observing the official national silence.
Rolling news coverage will be playing on the Big Screen on our piazza, and staff and students are welcome to attend to watch and pay your respects.
Most of the cafes, bars and restaurants will be closed on Monday 19 September with the following exceptions:
- Pret will be open from 10am-4pm in line with their stores across the UK
- Caffè Nero at the Sports and Wellness Hub will be open from 8am-7pm in line with their stores across the UK (the Caffè Nero at the Faculty of Arts building will remain closed).
Rootes Grocery Store will be open with reduced hours on Monday 19 September. The store will be open from 12.15pm to 6pm
Yes, the Sports and Wellness Hub will be open, and operating to regular bank holiday opening hours – 7am-8pm.
The Tennis Centre will be open 8am-6pm
Warwick Arts Centre, including Benugo, will be closed on Monday 19 September. Customers with pre-booked tickets for 19 September will be contacted.
No – the Warwick Employment Group will be closed on Monday 19 September.
Yes, Conferences will be operating as normal on Monday 19 September.
Press contacts
For media enquiries please contact the Corporate Communications Team:
+44 (0)2476 151512