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Last updated 19 November 2024.

Snow, Tuesday 19 November 2024

The campus is open to all students and staff today, Tuesday 19 November.

However, due to the snow overnight (particularly on high ground and in rural areas), we are aware there may be some disruption to travel and that some schools may be closed.

If you are travelling to campus, please check the weather and travel information before you set off. If you experience any travel delays or have any issues please speak to your manager or department.

If your child's school is closed or if you have other unforeseen caring responsibilities, please speak to your manager and/or refer to our time off for emergency caring responsibilities policy (staff login required).

General guidance about adverse weather conditions

Israel, Gaza and the Middle East conflict

Information and support for those affected by the conflict in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East

Protests on campus

We respect the right of our students to protest peacefully and within the law.

While we encourage and support the right to freedom of speech, this is never an excuse for bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any other act prohibited by law, and the University will not tolerate any instances of such behaviour. Guidance for students who want to protest at the University of Sheffield can be found here (internal link).

If you experience or witness any incidents, please report them straight away. You can do so via Report and Support, either anonymously or using your name.

You can also report an incident on the SafeZone app.

Alternatively, you can contact Security Services directly:

via email: security@sheffield.ac.uk
via phone: 0114 222 4085 (non-emergency number)

Safety and security on campus

We continue to work closely with the police and security advisers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community of staff and students.

We keep our procedures and practices under continual review in the light of local and national guidance.

While we have not been advised of any further security measures at this time, we will be closely consulting with relevant bodies and preparing in readiness for any further actions that may be needed.

We will also continue to work closely with our Students’ Union, multi-faith chaplaincy and other groups who share our common and unwavering commitment to the values of community cohesion, tolerance and respect.

RUN HIDE TELL

In the unlikely event of a safety threat, such as a terrorist attack, remember to RUN HIDE TELL.

Whilst there are no specific threats to the University, the UK’s national threat level is 'substantial'. It is important to be prepared and know how to protect yourself if the need arises.