Fire at Arthur Vick - Residence 1 - Weds 19th November

Emergency services were called to a fire on campus at the Arthur Vick 1 residence block on Wednesday night (19 November) at around 9pm. The fire is now out. All students were evacuated and no injuries have been reported. Those affected were helped by the University to find alternative forms of emergency accommodation. All students are safe and have been temporarily relocated. Wellbeing services are providing support to those affected. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental and the building will be inspected later this morning.

If you have any concerns please contact the Employee Assistance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window (EAP), or you can access support through the Staff Wellbeing HubLink opens in a new window.  If students have any concerns please ask them to contact our wellbeing team through our wellbeing portalLink opens in a new window or by calling 024 765 75570, or speak to their personal tutor.