Our region continues to be subject to amber and yellow warnings for wind and rain overnight and into Thursday as Storm Ciarán approaches.
It seems likely there could be localised disruption to public transport and travel routes on Thursday morning in the worst affected areas, and a significant number of schools have now announced they will be closed tomorrow due to the severe weather, which will place unplanned childcare commitments on some colleagues. People are advised to check with their transport operator for any updates before travelling, and to travel with care avoiding, where possible, exposed or wooded areas while strong winds persist.
Currently, we intend to keep the University open as fully as possible and continue to place a high priority on an in-person student experience. However, we recognise that in some cases, it will be more appropriate to work, teach and study online tomorrow, Thursday 2 November. This will avoid the need to travel to our campuses until the impact of the storm recedes. If you are unable to teach in person, please let your students know.
Our campus facilities will remain in operation, including the Hartley Library and the Student Hub.
We will continue to monitor the situation overnight.
If you are impacted by school closures, please reach out to your line manager to discuss options.