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Unrest in Europe, advice and support for staff
The University is aware of the current unrest and demonstrations affecting parts of France and parts of Europe and is monitoring the situation.
A message has been sent to studentsLink opens in a new window known to be studying in France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal advising them to remain vigilant, follow local advice, avoid areas of unrest, and move to a safe location if the area becomes unsafe.
In line with the University’s Travel Risk Management PolicyLink opens in a new window staff are asked to:
- Maintain up-to-date and accessible contact information for students and staff travelling on University business or study.
- Keep in contact with staff and students known to be in Europe through normal contact channels.
- Share any ongoing messages about welfare and provide guidance.
- Respond promptly where a student or member of staff reports being affected or needing support.
- Where there is a significant or actual threat to someone’s wellbeing, please contact Community Safety on +44 (0)24 7652 2222 and notify the Risk and Resilience Team through the established incident-escalation arrangementsLink opens in a new window.
If departments issue additional welfare-check messages, please email businesscontinuity@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window so that contact and responses can be centrally monitored.
Further updates will be issued if the situation escalates or official advice changes.