Weather update
The Old College
22 December 2010
Adverse Weather Conditions
Update 11
2.00 p.m. Wednesday 22 December 2010
Subject to weather conditions not deteriorating, the University remains open as usual today and tomorrow, the last working day. Staff will return to work on 4 January 2011.
Please note that access to a few parts of the University estate remains problematic due to ice and snow. Great care should therefore continue to be taken when driving and walking.
Members of staff who are still unable to make it into work due to the weather are advised to consult the University’s Adverse Conditions Policy which can be viewed online at:
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/FINAL-adverse_conditions_policy_v7_draft-27-05-10.pdf
The University would like to thank all members of staff for their efforts over the past week in ensuring that services have been maintained despite the adverse weather conditions.
The situation will be reviewed over the Christmas and New Year break and any further updates posted here.
Update 10
2.00 p.m. Monday 20 December 2010
Subject to weather conditions not deteriorating the University will remain open as usual for the remainder of this week.
Please note that access to a few parts of the University estate remains problematic due to ice and snow. Great care should therefore be taken when driving and walking.
As of this morning a small number of areas on the University’s campuses are closed. These include some car parks and footpaths, and wherever possible these will be clearly identified.
Members of staff who are still unable to make it into work due to the weather are advised to consult the University’s Adverse Conditions Policy which can be viewed online at
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/FINAL-adverse_conditions_policy_v7_draft-27-05-10.pdf
The University would like to thank all members of staff for their efforts over the past four days in ensuring that services have been maintained despite the adverse weather conditions.
Update 9
5.00 p.m. Sunday 19 December 2010
The University will be open as usual tomorrow, Monday 20 December. However, access to some parts of the University estate is problematic due to ice and snow. Great care should therefore be taken when driving and walking.
Certain parts of the University’s campuses will be closed. These include some car parks and footpaths, and wherever possible these will be clearly identified.
Please note that the Buarth carpark (School of Art) will be closed but the position will be reviewed during the day. The concern here is with access from the public highway.
Members of staff who are unable to make it into work due to the weather are advised to consult the University’s Adverse Conditions Policy which can be viewed online at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/FINAL-adverse_conditions_policy_v7_draft-27-05-10.pdf
Please note that conditions on the University's campuses will be monitored over the coming days. No further updates are planned unless conditions change.
Update 8
9.00 a.m. Sunday 19 December 2010
Following a review of conditions on the University’s Penglais campus this morning the following facilities are open today, Sunday 19 December 2010.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
The Arts Centre will be open. The day’s programme includes two performances of The Wizard of Oz (2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.). Further details are available from the Arts Centre web site http://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/.
Residential and Hospitality Services
TaMed Da (Penbryn) is open, serving breakfast until 11.00 a.m., lunch from 12.00 until 2.00 p.m. and coffees until 4.00 p.m.
Hugh Owen Library
Please note that he Hugh Owen Library will now revert to the Christmas vacation opening hours which can be viewed at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/news/index.html
The next scheduled update will be provided at 5.00 p.m.Sunday 19 December 2010 by e-mail and via the University's news website www.aber.ac.uk/news.
Update 7
5.00 p.m. Saturday 18 December 2010
Further to the statement issued this morning, please note that this evening's performance of The Wizard of Oz takes place as scheduled in the Arts Centre at 7.30 p.m.
The next scheduled update will be provided at 9.30 a.m. Sunday 19 December 2010 by e-mail and via the University's news website www.aber.ac.uk/news.
Update 6
9.00 a.m. Saturday 18 December 2010
Following a review of conditions on the University’s Penglais campus this morning the following facilities are open today, Saturday 18 December 2010.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
The Arts Centre will be open. The day’s programme includes two performances of The Wizard of Oz (2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.). Further details are available from the Arts Centre web site http://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/.
Hugh Owen Library
The Hugh Owen Library will be open from 10.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/news/index.html
Residential and Hospitality Services
TaMed Da (Penbryn) is open, serving breakfast until 11.00 a.m., lunch from 12.00 until 2.00 p.m. and coffees until 4.00 p.m.
The next scheduled update will be provided at 5.00. p.m. Saturday 18 December 2010 by e-mail and via the University's news website www.aber.ac.uk/news.
Update 5
8.00 p.m. Friday 17 December 2010
The position with regard to the severe weather is being kept under close review. The availability of University facilities over the weekend on Penglais campus will be posted here at approximately 9.00am on Saturday, 18 December.
Update 4
10.30 a.m. Friday 17 December 2010
Please note that all academic and administrative buildings, the Arts Centre and the University Sports Centre will be closed today.
Specific arrangements are being made for residential students, details of which are being relayed to them directly by the Accommodation Office.
Updates will be provided by e-mail and via the University's news website www.aber.ac.uk/news.
Update 3
9.00 a.m. Friday 17 December 2010
Adverse Weather Conditions
Please note that the University is open. However, the Penglais campus is currently closed to cars.
Given the current weather conditions members of staff are advised to consult the University’s Adverse Conditions Policy which can be viewed online at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/FINAL-adverse_conditions_policy_v7_draft-27-05-10.pdf.
The policy states that:
Members of staff should make every effort to attend work in all circumstances, unless otherwise instructed by Aberystwyth University. However, Aberystwyth University is committed to the health, safety and welfare of its staff and does not expect staff to put themselves at significant risk when trying to attend work.
If an employee has specific concerns about their personal arrangements, they should discuss this immediately with their line-manager. Immediate line managers should decide on a case-by-case basis whether it is appropriate for employees in their department to leave work early.
When making this decision, managers will take into account the employee’s circumstances (for example distance from home, mode of transport, responsibility for dependants), the employee’s views and the needs of the University.
In the event of weather conditions deteriorating, updates will be provided by e-mail and via the University's news website www.aber.ac.uk/news.
Update 2
12.00 p.m. Wednesday 1 December 2010
The University remains open. In the event of weather conditions deteriorating, updates will be provided here. You may also wish to check the latest weather forecast for the Aberystwyth area.
Update 1
12.00 p.m. Friday 26 November 2010
Please note that the University remains open. In the event of weather conditions deteriorating, updates will be provided here.
Concerned members of staff who may need to leave work early are directed to the following information which has been taken from the HR Website Policy on Adverse Weather
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/FINAL-adverse_conditions_policy_v7_draft-27-05-10.pdf
If an employee has specific concerns about their personal arrangements, they should discuss this immediately with their line-manager. Immediate line managers should decide on a case-by-case basis whether it is appropriate for employees in their department to leave work early.
When making this decision, managers will take into account the employee’s circumstances (for example distance from home, mode of transport, responsibility for dependants), the employee’s views and the needs of the University.
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