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Last updated 24 September 2024.

Lebanon

Due to the current military action the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is advising against all travel to Lebanon.

Read the full travel advice here.

If you are a student and have any practical concerns or questions, you can contact our Student Welfare team by emailing support@sheffield.ac.uk.

If you are a member of staff and you have concerns, or require support, you can speak to your line manager or contact our HR teams*. You may also want to explore the wellbeing resources* on the Staff Hub. In addition, The Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre is available to staff and provides a listening ear and pastoral support to all people whatever their identity, religion, belief, or no belief. For colleagues with line management responsibilities, please offer support to colleagues who may be affected. You might also find it helpful to refer to the 'looking after the wellbeing of others' section on our supporting staff in times of change page*, also on the Staff Hub. There is also some general advice on wellbeing support in response to conflict, crisis or natural disaster.

*staff login required

Israel Gaza conflict

Information and support for those affected by the Israel Gaza conflict

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.