Important Update

Covid-19 testing

How do I get vaccinated

Taking the vaccine is the best way we can save lives, keep pressure off the NHS and get our lives back to normality.

Take regular tests

You should take regular tests 2-3 times a week. Collect home testing kits from ipoint in Student Central or visit the test centre in Oastler.

Reporting positive Covid tests

If you are a student or a member of staff and have had a positive test you MUST report report this to us. Please look at the new FAQs to familiarise yourself with what to do in case you need to report symptoms or a positive test in the future.

Covid-19 update

Staff information

Guidance and FAQ for staff about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Student information

Guidance and FAQ for students about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Staying safe on campus

Instructions for students, staff and visitors to campus

Take regular tests

Testing centre in Oastler

The University is operating a testing centre for staff and students who currently have no symptoms of Covid-19. You can book a test and learn more on the Test Centre webpage.

Collect home testing kits from Ipoint in Student Central

Free packs of COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests are available for staff and students to collect from the University for home testing. They are also available from the Students’ Union office.

Staff and students without symptoms of coronavirus can collect these testing kits from iPoint and pop-up distribution points around campus and take regular tests at home.

From Monday 6 September iPoint will be open from 8.00am until 6.00pm.

About one in three people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. By helping to identify more cases, we can help to keep our family, friends and University community safe.

How do I get vaccinated?

Covid-19 vaccination are now available to everyone over 18. If you have not been vaccinated yet please do arrange to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Please note all vaccinations are free of charge.

If you are registered with a GP or the University Health Centre you can arrange your vaccination with them or alternatively you can visit one of the centres available across Kirklees offering vaccinations. Details of these centres are regularly circulated to all students via email and you can also find regular updates here: COVID-19 vaccination programme | Kirklees Council (please choose the venue that is closest to you, to avoid travelling across the town). You can also book a vaccination at your nearest centre via the NHS website.

NHS England has published a Frequently Asked Questions document for students on Covid-19 vaccinations which you may also find helpful.
Taking the vaccine is the best way we can save lives, keep pressure off the NHS and get our lives back to normality. It is safe, quick and significantly protects you from Covid-19. Every vaccination matters, so the more people that take it, the safer we all are and the sooner we can get back to normality.

Staying safe - Instructions for students, staff and visitors to campus

We ask all campus users to remember you are part of the campus community and your safety and the safety of others depend on your actions.
Please observe our safe campus expectations:

It is expected that staff and students will be fully vaccinated.
All students, staff and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings indoors (unless exempt).
All staff and students should have the NHS Covid App operating on their mobile devices.
You must not be on campus if you are positive for coronavirus or are exhibiting symptoms, and you should inform the University of your positive test.
You must not be on campus if you have been instructed to self-isolate and must follow their isolation requirements you have received.
It is expected that staff and students without symptoms will get tested twice a week, either through the University testing centre in the Oastler building, or by picking up a home testing kit, available at iPoint in Student Central.

For more information about how the University can support you if you have no symptoms and wish to use the testing centre or want to arrange a vaccination, visit Covid-19 Testing Centre FAQ

While you are on campus you MUST:

Always use the hand-sanitizing stations when entering and leaving buildings.
Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds.
Swipe into timetabled teaching sessions with your student card.

View the poster (pdf)