Snow Alert: weather update for staff and students
Students and staff are advised that, despite some light snow showers overnight, the University is operating fully today, Wednesday 23 January.
Page last updated: Wednesday 23 January 2013, 06:40
Snow update - the University is operating fully.
Students and staff are advised that, despite some light snow showers overnight, the University is operating fully today, Wednesday 23 January.
The examinations which were postponed on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 January have been rescheduled and will go ahead from today until Saturday 26 January 2013, as previously advised.
At the current time, all main roads into Guildford are gritted and clear, Arriva bus services are running as normal, as are the majority of rail services. Train users are, however, advised to check timetables before they travel.
On campus, our grounds staff teams have been working hard and conditions are passable. The car parks are largely clear but users are advised to take care for icy and snowy patches across the bays.
All staff and students are advised to take care during their commute and on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you prepare for your journey and that you wear warm, comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for icy and snowy conditions.
We will continue to monitor the weather situation throughout the week and will post any further updates to the University of Surrey website and SurreyNet. Please do check these sites periodically for the latest position.
Monday 21 January, 06:50
Snow update – the University is operating fully
Students and staff at the University are advised that normal operations including scheduled examinations will be resuming this morning, Monday 21 January.
At the current time, all main roads into Guildford are gritted and clear, Arriva bus services are running as normal, as are the majority of rail services. Train users are, however, advised to check timetables before they travel.
On campus, our grounds staff teams have been working hard all weekend and conditions are passable. The car parks are largely clear but users are advised to take care for icy and snowy patches across the bays.
All staff and students are advised to take care during their commute and on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you prepare for your journey and that you wear warm, comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for icy and snowy conditions.
We will continue to monitor the weather situation throughout the week and will post any further updates to the University of Surrey website and SurreyNet. Please do check these sites periodically for the latest position.
Further information:
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/students/
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/staff/
Sunday 20 January 2013, 20:25
Snow update for staff and students
Students and staff at the University are advised that normal operations including scheduled examinations are expected to resume tomorrow morning, Monday 21 January.
With further snowfalls expected and overnight temperatures expected to remain well below zero, the University will be reviewing its position early tomorrow morning and will post updates on the website at 7am. Students and staff are encouraged to continue monitoring the website in case we are forced to revise our position.
Our grounds staff teams have been hard at work over the weekend and the conditions on campus are as good as can be expected given the conditions. Those teams, supplemented by external contractors, will be on duty from early tomorrow so as to ensure that footpaths, roads and parking areas are passable.
All staff and students are advised to take care when driving or walking on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you wear warm clothing and footwear appropriate for icy and snowy conditions.
Further information:
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/students/
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/staff/
Sunday 20 January 2013, 10:45
Snow update: Examinations on Monday 21 January
Students and staff at the University are advised that at this stage examinations for Monday 21 January are expected to go ahead as planned and normal service to resume across the campus.
With further snowfall and bad weather forecast during next week, the University will be reviewing its position throughout the rest of the weekend and will post updates on the website. Therefore, students and staff are encouraged to continue to monitor the website in case we are forced to revise our position.
All staff and students are advised to take care when driving or walking on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you wear appropriate footwear for icy and snowy conditions.
Further information:
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/students/
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/staff/
Friday 18 January 2013, 12:15
Snow update – we are operating essential and faculty based services only
Heavy snowfall is causing disruption to roads and transport systems in Surrey and further bad weather is forecast for the rest of the day.
In line with our adverse weather policy, the campus will remain open for essential services only from 12.30pm today. Staff members who are unsure whether or not they are included in the essential services grouping should check with their line managers. The library will remain open until further notice, but with a reduced level of service – entrance to the library will be via the Level 1 Learning Centre entrance (using the stairs or lift beside Amigos).
All non-essential staff who are currently on campus are advised to return home as soon as possible and take action in line with the adverse weather policy. Staff who are driving home are asked to take extreme caution as there are currently reports of difficult driving conditions on the county’s roads.
Examinations planned for 12.30pm today will be going ahead. However, examinations planned for 3.30pm and 6.30pm today and all examinations on Saturday 19 January (including IELTS) have been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. At this stage, examinations for Monday 21 January are expected to go ahead as planned and normal service is expected to resume across the campus. Students are advised to keep an eye on the website for further updates.
Auditions at the Guildford School of Acting (GSA) planned for 12.30pm and 1.30pm today will be going ahead. However, auditions planned for 3pm and 4pm today and all auditions on Saturday 19 January have been postponed. The Saturday School on 19 January has also been cancelled.
Members of the public who were due to attend a Maths Masterclass on the University campus on Saturday 19 January are asked to contact the Royal Institute (the event organisers) directly for information about whether this is likely to be going ahead. Please call 020 7409 2992 or visit www.rigb.org.
All staff and students are advised to take care when driving or walking on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you wear appropriate footwear for icy and snowy conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and will post updates as required on the University homepage and SurreyNet. Staff and students are advised to visit these sites regularly to get updates on the latest situation.
Further information :
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/students/
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/staff/
Friday 18 January 2013, 06:55
Snow Announcement – adverse weather conditions expected imminently but the university will be operating fully until further notice
Although no snow has arrived in Guildford as yet, adverse weather conditions are expected imminently with snow showers forecast and temperatures expected to remain below zero.
Snow is expected this morning but, following an assessment of the forecast and in line with our adverse weather policy, the campus will be operating as normal.
Examinations for Friday and Saturday will be going ahead as planned so students are advised to leave home early and allow plenty of time to get to campus.
At the current time (7am), no problems are being reported by Arriva bus services in Guildford and roads in and around the area are still clear of snow. South West Trains is however running an amended timetable on most routes and staff are asked to check train timetables before setting out.
A number of parking bays in the Main Car Park have now been roped off to allow them to be cleared and kept free for examination staff who are expected on Saturday morning. Please observe the barriers that are in place and park elsewhere.
Grounds staff teams have taken steps to grit campus roads, paths and car parks but all staff and students are advised to take care when driving or walking on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you wear appropriate footwear for icy and snowy conditions and please come prepared for bad weather later on today.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and will post updates as required on the University homepage and SurreyNet. Staff and students are advised to visit these sites regularly to get updates on the latest situation.
Further information :
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/students/
www.surrey.ac.uk/alert/snowalert/staff/
Thursday 17 January 2013, 17:00
Snow Announcement – adverse weather conditions are expected imminently but the university will be operating fully until further notice
As you may be aware, adverse weather conditions are expected over the next few days with snow showers forecast and temperatures expected to plummet and remain below zero.
Some snow is expected early tomorrow morning but, following an assessment of the forecast and in line with our adverse weather policy, the campus will be operating as normal.
Examinations for Friday and Saturday will be going ahead as planned so students are advised to leave home early and allow plenty of time to get to campus.
Grounds staff teams are already gritting campus roads, paths and car parks but all staff and students are advised to take care when driving or walking on the university grounds. Please do ensure that you wear appropriate footwear for icy and snowy conditions.
Tomorrow morning, a number of parking bays in the Main Car Park will be roped off to allow them to be cleared and kept free for examination staff who are expected on Saturday morning. Please observe the barriers that are in place and park elsewhere.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and will post updates as required on the University homepage and SurreyNet. Staff and students are advised to visit these sites regularly to get updates on the latest situation.
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