For the third successive winter the country is experiencing severe weather conditions. During the summer of 2010 staff attendance was also affected due to the “ash cloud” which resulted in disruption to air travel with some staff stranded overseas either on University business or on holiday.
The University’s current guidance on non-attendance at work due to unfavourable weather conditions has worked well for a number of years. However, it was necessary to update the guidance in the light of experience and the need on occasions to close the University.
Revised guidance has been approved by the Vice-Chancellor following consultation with the Chair of the Emergency Management Team and the campus trade unions.
It is hoped that the guidance will result in greater clarity for staff about attendance at the University in the event of major transport disruption or severe weather conditions.
Ian Cheetham
Director of Human Resources