Following the UK Government’s announcement on local restriction tiers that come into place on 31 December 2020, we are writing to confirm arrangements at the University.

We recognise how much information we’re having to share about Coronavirus at the moment (and how exhausting this feels for many), so we’re just sharing key details to make sure you are up to date. We will share more practical guidance in the coming days, and update the stay safe webpages.

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Coventry and Warwickshire

Our region will operate under the Government’s “Tier 4 restrictions” from 31 December.

For students, this means

• no mixing of kitchen groups/households inside
• you can meet one other person in public spaces
• campus cafes, bars and restaurants will provide a takeaway service only. Online ordering is also available through CampusEats 

• the Sports Hub indoor facilities are closed but you can exercise outdoors. You can continue to do unlimited exercise alone, or in a public outdoor place with your household, support bubble, or one other person. Sports Hub FAQs.
• you must not leave your home unless you have a reasonable excuse (e.g. for work or education purposes)

Local restriction tiers: what you need to know from Gov.uk

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Teaching, research and services

Our end of Term 1 teaching plans are unchanged. In Term 2 we intend to continue to offer all students a blended teaching approach from the start of term on 11 January 2021.

We know how much students value the combination of face to face and online learning, and this continued commitment reflects our recognition that this blended model gives students the best possible experience of study at Warwick.

Whilst teaching and key service and research staff continue to work on campus, other staff should continue to work from home wherever possible in order to limit travel. This will help us to manage the numbers of people on campus and ensure appropriate social distancing.

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Wellbeing support

We are continuing our outbound wellbeing calls to all students who need to self-isolate, and we have a dedicated self- isolation support line too.

Staff can access wellbeing support sessions and resources through our Staff Wellbeing Hub and get confidential advice through the Employee Assistance Programme.

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What's open on campus?

Our blended learning model continues with a mixture of face-to-face teaching and online teaching. Research activities and key services also continue on campus. A range of study spaces and dwell spaces remain open including the Basecamp marquee on the Piazza.

Rootes Grocery Store is open and many of our cafes are open for takeaway only.

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Stay informed

We will continue to provide guidance and support to help you to understand and follow these requirements and keep our community safe. This includes regular updates via the website, via email, on digital signage and on social media.

Student Experience Ambassadors on campus will continue to provide guidance, and students can continue to get wellbeing support through the residential life team on campus, our student support helpline and dedicated support for students who need to self-isolate.

We also continue to work closely with public health and local authorities to ensure we can adapt our plans if we need to.

Thank you for your continued support to keep our community safe.