Road to Reopening @WLV

Our commitment to our students

Staff across the University are working hard to support students during the pandemic. There is a continued focus on making sure all of our campuses are Covid-secure and that we are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any local or national public health issues that may occur.

We are currently in Phase 2 and moving towards Phase 3 on our Road to Reopening @WLV. This means we have prepared our buildings and teaching spaces to begin welcoming students back to campus, in line with Government guidance.

The Government roadmap confirmed that students on practical or practise based courses who require access to specialist facilities can return to campus for in person teaching from Monday, 8 March. All other courses will continue to be taught online, and students should not return to campus unless they need to for health and wellbeing reasons or do not have appropriate access to a study space. Students are advised to check their timetable in the MyWLV app for the latest details.

Support is here for you, and our teams are ready to answer any queries you may have - we are here to help.

Professor Geoff Layer

Vice-Chancellor

THE ROAD TO REOPENING @ WLV

Phase 1: Lockdown

Most University buildings closed
Digital learning and assessment
Student accommodation available to those who need it
Small numbers of support staff on campus
Planning for reopening

Phase 2: Preparation for students returning

Reopening of some buildings: our research labs, for example.
Digital learning and assessment
Student accommodation available to those who need it
Planning and testing of social distancing
Increased number of staff on campus

Phase 3: Welcome

Larger numbers of buildings open including libraries, some social spaces and catering
Blended learning: mixture of face-to-face and digital
Student accommodation in use with social distancing
Continued use and review of social distancing
Larger numbers of staff on campus
Continued access from off-campus for students/staff who need to shield

Phase 4: Moving forwards

Working towards all buildings being open, including social spaces and catering outlets
Rebalancing of face-to-face and digital learning
Student accommodation in use in line with social distancing guidelines
Some staff on campus, some working remotely