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23 January 2021 |
Updates related to aysmptomatic testingFrom Monday 25th January it is vital that all students and staff back at University in person have two lateral flow tests per week. This is new and updated advice from the Department for Education. Twice weekly testing will help to break chains of transmission, identify asymptomatic infections and help further ensure safety on campus to help enable a return to more face-to-face teaching as soon as is possible. Read more in our Spring Term updates section. |
5th January 2021 |
National lockdown in England announcedFollowing the Prime Minister's national address last night which announced the lockdown, the Vice-Chancellor has written to all staff and students with information currently available. Staff and students should keep checking emails, portal intranet pages and the January updates section of the website. |
31st December 2020 |
Update on January term 2021The Vice-Chancellor has written to all students and staff following further guidance and updates from Government about the staggered return of students in January. You can read the update here in 'January 2021 - returning to University' |
30th December 2020 |
Changes to Tiers relating to University of Chester sites from 31st December 2020The UK Government has announced updates for the England tier system in terms of COVID-19 restrictions. As of New Year's Eve (31st December 2020), our Cheshire and Warrington sites move up into 'Tier 4 - Stay at Home'. Commercial Occupants of University can read the latest updates regarding access to sites here. In addition, our Shrewsbury and Birkenhead sites will then be located in 'Tier 3 - Very High Alert'. Wherever you are currently, please make sure you continue to follow all the guidance on local restrictions. We would also like to remind you that there will be a staggered return to University in January and that testing will be provided for all students. Please keep a check on this page for updates. |
23rd December 2020 |
Cheshire and Warrington to move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 on Boxing Day (26 Dec)Please note our Cheshire and Warrington sites move into 'Tier 3-Very High Alert' on Boxing Day (December 26), but Shrewsbury and Birkenhead) remain within 'Tier 2-High Alert' – please make sure you continue to follow all the guidance on local restrictions. |
21st December 2020 |
Update to students re. new UK COVID-19 restrictionsThe UK Government has introduced a new Tier 4: Stay at Home category for areas of the UK, which came into effect after midnight on December 20.
The University received clarification from the Government late last night (December 20) in a letter from the Universities Minister on what this means for students. In summary:
Information on COVID-19 is changing regularly. Please keep checking your University emails, the App, Portal and the website for updates.
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15th December 2020 |
Returning to campus plans for January 2021Over the last week the University's Registrar and the Pro Vice-Chancellor have written to all students and staff with more details about the staggered return of students in January (as per Government requirements) and also with details of the COVID-19 asymptomatic testing which will be offered to students on their return. Read more here in our 'January 2021 - returning to University' update |
4th December 2020 |
Tier 2 - High Alert and Plans for JanuaryThe University's sites all sit within Tier 2 and today the Vice-Chancellor has written to all staff and students with the latest updates and plans for January including updates on asymptomatic testing. |
20th November 2020 |
December and Christmas 2020The University has written to all students and staff about its plans for December and Christmas 2020 including face-to-face teaching and travelling home safely. |
23rd October 2020 |
Update Regarding Development Week/Travelling HomeWe are asking (non-commuter) students NOT to return to their parental/permanent home during Development Week (week commencing 2 November). They should remain at their term-time accommodation during this time. This is to keep everyone as safe as possible and reduce COVID-related risks. Please note that as permitted by Government rules for Education and Work, commuting staff and students can continue to travel to and from campus even if they live in a different tier location or area of local lockdown. |
7th October 2020 |
Information for Parents and Carers of Students |
18th September 2020 |
Warrington and Wirral SitesNew restrictions have been announced for Warrington and Wirral from Tuesday (September 22nd) University facilities in both locations remain open and operating within these restrictions. |