The UK Government roadmap for the easing of restrictions, and the continued success of the vaccination rollout is a great cause for optimism. However, it is important that you, as an individual, keep up to date with current rules, and continue to take responsibility for adhering to the guidelines in place at the present time.
We know that the majority of you are taking this seriously and playing your part, but we are receiving a number of reports about incidents, including those attending and hosting gatherings.
Putting others at risk is always unacceptable and the actions of a few could have serious consequences for yourself, fellow students, University staff, and the wider community.
Respecting your community
It’s great living with friends but please remember that houses or flats with multiple occupants can easily cause disturbance to neighbours. Noise disturbance or anti-social behaviour can lead to a great deal of stress for those around you, so please try to think of others. You should:
- Continue to follow the latest Government rules, with indoor gatherings limited to 6 people or 2 households.
- Keep music, the TV volume and any other noise at a reasonable level at all times. If you like loud music, use headphones.
- Be aware of your surroundings when walking through neighbourhoods at night. Loud voices can easily carry and cause disturbance to those around you
- Keep your property clean and don’t dump rubbish. Make sure you know when your bin collection day is so you can do your bit to keep your neighbourhood clean and tidy.
Even with the easing of restrictions, social distancing is still very important, and you should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household, where possible.
The current situation is hard for everyone and we fully appreciate the effect it continues to have, but the safety of our University community remains our top priority and your co-operation with this is very much appreciated.
It is only by working together that the virus can be kept under control. The three key steps we can take as individuals – wearing a face covering, regularly washing our hands, and maintaining a safe distance from anyone from another household – make an enormous difference. Please continue to follow this advice.
Socialising safely
Liverpool is a welcoming and vibrant city, and as lockdown restrictions ease we are sure you will enjoy getting out more and exploring it, but make sure you do it safely, and in line with current rules.
Please do the right thing and play your part in keeping everyone – especially those who are most vulnerable – safe in our city.
Studying or working on campus
If you are studying or working on campus, or have returned to your community in Liverpool, you are regularly working or studying on campus in Liverpool, including in our Halls of Residence, you are now required to take regular quick-results lateral flow tests twice a week, making use of our on-site testing centre in the Sports Centre throughout the rest of the summer term.
Please continue to adhere to current public health measures to keep yourself and everyone safe, including wearing a face covering inside campus buildings, as well as outdoors on campus wherever maintaining a 2-metre distance may not be possible.
If you have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, it is vitally important that you obtain a test and isolate until the result is known. Tests for people with symptoms of COVID-19 can be booked here.
You can view these details on our dedicated campus safety hub.
Your conduct
Members of our University community who do not follow the restrictions and University guidelines should expect swift action to be taken, including warnings and disciplinary proceedings. This includes notification to your academic department. Serious breaches of COVID-19 restrictions can result in suspension from University accommodation and additional impacts on your academic studies and programme.
As a student you need to adhere to our Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline. You’ll also need to complete our mandatory citizenship module.
If you’re not familiar with the policy, make sure you take a look and read the document, as it outlines how we expect you to behave both on and off campus as a student at the University. It is important that you pay particular attention to Appendix I (PDF), which highlights what we consider to be non-academic misconduct.
Reporting problems
If you experience problems within your local community, whether it be noise, COVID-19 breaches or other anti-social behaviour, you can report this by emailing us on community@liverpool.ac.uk. You can also make use of the formal processes provided by Liverpool City Council.
Support available
The University’s Student Services team offer comprehensive support to all students across a number of areas including:
- Student Welfare Advice and Guidance
- Counselling Service
- Mental Health Advisory Service
- Advice and Guidance
- Disability Advice and Guidance
- International Advice and Guidance
- Money Advice and Guidance
The team provide support through video phone and email between 9am and 5pm each day. There are also a limited number of on-campus appointments available each day. You can contact the team for support.