The University recognises the terrible impact of conflict and violence in Iran, and our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and those who are concerned about family members, friends, or colleagues.
We offer our deepest sympathies to all those affected, and we have directly reached out to those who have indicated they are domiciled in the region to offer support.
As part of our current support offer, anyone with an @bath email address has access to Crisis24 Horizon. This free service provides 24/7 alerts of threats and disruptions, country risk analysis, and actionable safety and security advice. To access the service, visit the Crisis24 Horizon login page, register as a new user, create a password, and verify your account using the link in the verification email.
As an inclusive international community, we’d ask everyone to continue to be supportive of one another. If you have concerns, either for yourself or others, please remember our Support and Report online tool, the SafeZone app, and the availability of the Security team at all University sites on campus and in the city. You may wish to look at our #NeverOk online toolkit for some guidance.
Student support available to you through the University
- our Student Support and Wellbeing Service; you can speak to an Advisor on weekdays from 9am-5pm at the 4 West Roper Centre, with no appointment necessary, or by emailing studentsupport@bath.ac.uk
- our “Be Well - Talk Now” service, which provides free, confidential advice and support by phone from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. From within the UK, please call 0800 028 3766; from outside the UK, please call +44 800 085 2570, or visit our Be Well - Talk Now page for more information
- help is also available from The SU’s Advice and Support Centre, and from The Independent Advisors for PGR students (for PGR students only)
- the Chaplaincy staff are available to talk with anyone who has been affected, in total confidence. You can email chaplaincy@bath.ac.uk, or Ian Spence our Coordinating Faith Leader at ids37@bath.ac.uk.
Staff support available through the University
- our Health Assured Staff wellbeing support and Assistance Programme services offer free and confidential counselling support for staff either in-person, by phone or online
- the 24/7 online and phone-based Education Support Partnership service, which is an independent counselling service. Staff can contact them directly by phoning 08000 562561 or by emailing support@edsupport.org.uk
- f you’re concerned about a student who may have been affected, please call Student Support on 01225 384321.
Travel
The UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) regularly updates its guidance on travel to countries in the region. Please visit the FCDO Iran travel advice - GOV.UK for further information.
All staff and students planning international travel on University business are expected to follow University travel guidance and to seek approval from the International Travel Group before travelling to any country on University business where there is a UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advisory against travel.
We will publish updates to this message as needed.