Dear all,
Government guidance regarding face coveringshas been updated.
From tomorrow and for the duration of the national lockdown until Wednesday, 2 December, Government advice is that face coverings should be used in all higher education learning environments. For staff performing teaching, this will include in any spaces where on-site teaching and assessments are taking place.
Once inside a learning environment, be that a laboratory, library or teaching space, face coverings should continue be used unless otherwise advised.
This is in addition to previous guidance that face coverings must be worn if entering the Hospital, public areas, and retail facilities on site.
Everyone must also wear face coverings in all common parts/spaces of the University which includes the main foyers, The Street, Library, Common Rooms, and Halls of Residence (but not individual flats).
For staff working in offices, where the area meets Covid-secure guidelines and 2m distancing can be maintained, you are not required to wear a face covering.
However, if 2m distancing cannot be maintained, face coverings must be worn in accordance with the Government 1m+ rule and new National Restrictions guidelines for Higher Education.
Further information can also be found as part of the University’s FAQs here.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Paul Ratcliffe
Chief Operating Officer