WLV Student: Festive Break
Sent by email to all students on Wednesday, 15 December. View the email here: WLV Student: Festive break
Welcome to WLV Student - your student newsletter with the latest updates and news from the University.
As we approach the festive break and move into the winter months, it is more important than ever that everyone is doing all they can to keep each other safe. This festive edition of WLV Student includes:
- A message from Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Julia Clarke.
- Library opening hours.
- Support for students.
- How to stay Covid-safe over Christmas.
- Looking after your personal safety.
Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
I want to assure you that support remains available for students to access during the festive break.
I hope that you will all manage to have well-deserved rest over the holiday period and that your time with friends and family is as special as circumstances allow. We look forward to seeing you all again in January, and as always, we will keep you up to date with any changes to our plans for next semester.
I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Stay safe, be kind.
Professor Julia Clarke
Festive break at WLV
Staying local or on campus over the winter break? If so, check the information on the Festive break at WLV webpage to find out what facilities, services, and events are available at the University.
Visit the Festive break at WLV webpage
Request a Welfare Check
If you would like someone from the University to stay in touch with you by phone or email over the festive break, you can request a welfare check.
Request a Welfare Check
Our latest student update
Sent by email to all students on Friday, 10 December, the latest student update included guidance for teaching and on-campus examinations following new Covid-19 measures.
Find out more about the latest Covid 19 measures
Library opening hours
Whilst some University services will pause over the Christmas period, you can still come on to campus, use a study space and PC, do some printing, and get access to remote library support.
When you need IT support – try the portal
If you are looking for IT support, why not try the portal where you can raise a call for support, help yourself to information and find the latest updates.
Find out more about the IT portal
Wellbeing support and advice
Coping in a crisis
Self help resources
All students can access online mental health and wellbeing support 24/7 through Togetherall – an online community monitored by trained professionals. If you need advice or extra help, please check our self-help resources webpage or complete the mental health and wellbeing support registration form.
Please remember that if you are struggling financially, hardship funding is available.
Find out more about the student support services available to you here: www.wlv.ac.uk/support.
Find Student Support
Staying Covid-safe over the festive break
- Get vaccinated: Getting both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and your booster when eligible gives you the best protection against coronavirus. We encourage all students and staff to get vaccinated as soon as possible. You can find more information on getting your vaccine on our Covid-19 vaccination webpage.
- Test regularly: All students should take a rapid lateral flow test before leaving for the holiday period and one again before returning. Everyone should continue to test themselves regularly at home, especially if you’re accessing the campus and socialising with friends. More information is available on our Testing webpage.
- Self-isolate when required: If you test positive for Covid-19, you must self-isolate and not come to campus for ten days. Additionally, if you are not fully vaccinated, you must self-isolate for ten days if you are a contact of someone with Covid-19. Visit our Covid-19 reporting procedure webpage for more information.
- Wear a face-covering: We strongly advise everyone to wear a face-covering on all parts of our campuses. They are also mandatory in some public places, including shops and libraries. Please continue to wear your face coverings if you can do so.
- Stay safe: We all must do everything we can to reduce the risk of spreading the virus and try to keep each other as safe as possible over the festive period. This includes staying home if you feel unwell, washing hands regularly and meeting outdoors or letting fresh air inside where possible.
Visit our Coronavirus webpages
Collect a Christmas dinner if you're in accommodation
All University accommodation students can collect a Christmas meal on 23 December 2021.
Wolves Wellbeing Day on Thursday 16 December
Feeling stressed and a little overwhelmed as the festive break approaches? Wolves Wellbeing Day is a day of virtual events to help you take a breather.
Find out more about our Wolves Wellbeing Day
Looking after your personal safety
Our Personal Safety webpages contain lots of helpful information for students on keeping yourself safe when on campus and in the community. Including top tips, safer walking routes, how to contact our Security team and reporting an incident or safeguarding concern.
Visit our Personal safety webpage
COMING SOON: ASK@WLV
In January 2022, the University will launch ASK@WLV, a new first point of contact for all student queries and support. This new service will replace your Faculty Student Services.
Find out more about ASK@WLV
Chaplaincy Christmas Appeal
The Chaplaincy at the University of Wolverhampton has launched a Christmas Fundraising Appeal, collecting funds to support disadvantaged students and communities this December.
Find out more and make a donation
For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.