Preparing for winter
Previous severe weather events have impacted on our communities in a variety of ways from flooding to power cuts. The University prepares for all events, focusing on student and staff welfare, and the running of our estate. Here is some advice so you can also be winter ready.
FAQs
- Do I have to come to work when there is severe weather?
- How will I find out if the University is closed?
- Who do I need to inform if I can’t travel due to adverse weather?
- Can I work from home?
- How long can I continue to work from home?
- I have dependent family members, what should I do?
- I have an underlying medical condition, what should I do?
- Is there a warm space on site?
Whilst the University expects staff to make every reasonable effort to be on campus to fulfil their duties, in hazardous conditions staff are not expected to take unreasonable risks which may compromise their health or safety or that of others.
Winter Planning
There are a number of steps you can take to prepare yourself in winter, travel in bad weather and for powering through power cuts.