England has now gone into a second lockdown but what does this mean for University of Reading students? We understand this changing advice can be confusing but we want to make it as easy as possible to find all the information you need, when you need it.
A communication was sent to all students on how the University will respond to the latest Government advice for the four weeks of lockdown (5 November to 2 December, when it will be reviewed). You should have received this, if you cannot find this information – we have added the link in this blog.
So what does life look like at UoR over the next few weeks?
University of Reading
- Urgent COVID-19 update | 4 November 2020
- COVID-19 roadmap | 4 November 2020
- Letter from Minister for Universities on national restrictions | 2 November 2020
- Library update
To keep up to date with all University communications via email and on Essentials (Student life in Autumn 2020>>University updates)
Reading
Reading Borough Council has also offered an update regarding Reading and the lockdown – take a read to see what is happening in Reading.
Covid support line
To ensure that staff, students, parents and the local Reading community have accurate and up-to-date information about how the University is responding to COVID-19, we are launching a COVID-19 support line. It will operate seven days a week, launching at 10.30am on Monday, 2 November. From that time, people can call 0118 214 7813 from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 11am to 4pm at weekends.
Support
Alongside the support line, UoR teams are still operating – for information on how to contact support services please see our blog on handy contacts.
As well as our dedicated support services, we have several communities, departments and networks to help you feel supported, as follows:
- Togetherall – a free, online support community, available 24/7
- Student Space – Making it easier to find the support you need during coronavirus
- Supporting our Students -matching you to a fellow student or staff member (the choice is yours!) to help you feel a little more connected to our community, at a time when things are not quite normal.
- Life Tools – free webinars on practical topics such as time management and resilience
- Wellbeing Toolkit – a summary of our range of support resources
- RUSU Community Facebook Page
- RUSU Welfare Directory
- Chaplaincy
- Student Services News blog
- Student Life blog
- Peer support
Keep safe and keep connected!
UoR Student Services