Travel to many countries is now advised against, including non-essential travel to or through the UAE (including Dubai). Please check the updated guidance before any travel. British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE (including Dubai) are specifically asked to register with the Foreign Office.
If you are in the region and currently affected, you should read and follow statements by the Foreign Office on their website. For a number of regions this includes advice to ‘shelter in place’ due to the level of risk. If you are a national of a country other than the UK, you should check and act on the relevant guidance from the government of your own country.
Staff in one of the territories above should make their line manager or School Head of Operations aware.
Students and doctoral researchers in one of the territories above should let their School know and email the University (Academic Registry) at the following address: exchanges@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
You are advised not to travel to or through the Middle East unless it is essential, due to escalating tensions and military activity.
If you were planning on travelling for University business, you are unlikely to be covered by the University’s insurance and must not travel without seeking further guidance from your Service or School and the University’s insurance team.
If the travel was personal, you should still follow the Foreign Office’s advice and check your personal insurance, which may no longer cover your travel.
Anyone already in the Middle East should follow the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office advice and register their presence to receive direct updates in case evacuation flights are required.
We recognise that the unfolding events are distressing for many in our community, and some colleagues and students may be personally affected. We know many colleagues and students are from or have family in the region, our thoughts are with those affected by the conflict.
Support for Staff
Colleagues can access emotional support through our Employee Assistance Programme. Please note this service is also available for your immediate family members (e.g. spouses/partners, and children aged 16-24 in full-time education, living in the same household).
Should you need some time away, we would like to draw attention to our compassionate leave arrangements.
Support for students
Student Services (Email: studentwellbeing@lboro.ac.uk, Tel: 01509 222765) offers a range of support, including mental health and wellbeing and advice specifically for international students. One-to-one support with an advisor is also available. If you would like to access this support, please complete the online referral form.
If you feel your studies are being affected, you can contact your Academic School and/or Personal Tutors so that we can provide the right support to you. If you wish, you can also submit an individual Mitigating Circumstances claim to explain how you have been impacted by recent events. More information on this can be found in the Student Handbook.
The University Chaplaincy (Email: chaplaincy@lboro.ac.uk, Tel: 01509 223741) offers a space for quiet reflection. University Chaplains are here to listen, to care and to help all staff and students. No appointment is necessary.