Information on the Northern Ireland Covid Vaccination Programme is available on the NI Direct website.

You can book your vaccination online. 

Just bring your photographic ID and proof of address (for example, a bill or letter from the University).

Further information

We recommend that for any information on vaccines, including frequently asked questions and myth busters, you look at the sources prepared by the Public Health Agency.

The more of us who are vaccinated the more it helps reduce transmission and the health consequences if you do catch the virus.

You can book your vaccination online. 

Just bring your photographic ID and proof of address (for example, a bill or letter from the University).

Registering with a GP

We recommend that, if you have not done so already, you register with a GP.

For information on how to register with a GP please have visit the MyQueen’s site.

While we strongly encourage all staff and students to take up the vaccine, it is not mandatory.

However, the more of us who are vaccinated the more it helps reduce transmission and the health consequences if you do catch the virus. It is therefore important to get vaccinated as soon as possible and before you leave for Queen’s if you can.

We strongly encourage all staff and students to take up the vaccine.

The more of us who are vaccinated the more it helps reduce transmission and the health consequences if you do catch the virus.

You can book your vaccination online. 

Just bring your photographic ID and proof of address (for example, a bill or letter from the University).

Find information on how to arrange an appointment or access a walk-in vaccination centre in England, Scotland or Wales:

• Scotland: www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine
• England: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
• Wales: https://gov.wales/get-your-covid-19-vaccination-if-you-think-you-have-been-missed 

View the schedule for on-campus walk-in vaccination clinics at Queen's.

As always, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our first priority and all the necessary measures are in place on campus. Students and staff must also adhere to University and public health guidance regarding Covid-19, taking personal responsibility to ensure that transmission is minimised.

A range of mitigation measures and precautions are in place on campus:

• On-campus vaccinations: Vaccination offers the most effective way to protect against serious illness from Covid-19 and we are encouraging all staff and students, who have not already done so, to register for vaccination as soon as possible. Queen's is working with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Public Health Agency to support and encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. To make this as easy as possible, we have arranged on-campus walk-in vaccination centres.
• Ventilation: We have a range of ventilation protocols in place on campus. This includes mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation or a combination of mechanical and natural ventilation.
• Social distancing:
  • While legal restrictions regarding the requirement to socially distance have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage everyone to continue to keep their distance as much as possible when moving around campus.
  • In some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Agency asks universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.
  • If you are a PhD student using work and laboratory space on campus, your School will advise you on the social distancing requirements in your workspace.
• Face-coverings: Students must wear face coverings as follows:
  • While legal restrictions regarding the wearing of face coverings have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage everyone to continue to wear a face covering in teaching, learning and study spaces, including the library. By wearing a face covering, you are showing your support and consideration for others together with playing your part to limit the transmission of the virus. Find out more about face coverings on campus here.

• Hygiene: Hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes are available across the campus. A number of external hand-washing stations are also available. Staff and students are encouraged to make use of these before entry to the building. 
• Download the StopCovidNI app.
• Signage and one-way systems: There is no longer a requirement to follow signage displayed regarding one-way systems, priority access, capacity numbers etc. However, in some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Agency ask universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.

As always, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our first priority and all the necessary mitigation measures are in place on campus.

• Vaccination offers the most effective way to protect against serious illness from Covid-19 and we are encouraging all staff and students, who have not already done so, to register for vaccination as soon as possible.
• Face coverings: 
  • While legal restrictions regarding the wearing of face coverings have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage all students to continue to wear a face covering during teaching sessions and when circulating around campus buildings including corridors and communal spaces. By wearing a face covering, you are showing your support and consideration for others together with playing your part to limit transmission of the virus.
• Cleaning: An enhanced cleaning regime is in place for teaching spaces.
• Hygiene supplies: Hand sanitiser and wipes are provided in teaching spaces.
• Download the StopCovidNI app.
• Scheduling: For larger teaching sessions, your lecturer or tutor may schedule the beginning and the end of the session to allow time for you to enter and exit in an orderly manner.
• Social distancing:
  • While legal restrictions regarding the requirement to socially distance have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage everyone to continue to keep their distance as much as possible when moving around campus.
  • In some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Agency asks universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.
  • If you are a PhD student using work and laboratory space on campus, your School will advise you on the social distancing requirements in your workspace.
• Ventilation: All lecture theatres, teaching spaces and laboratories on the campus are able to be ventilated using mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation or a combination of mechanical and natural ventilation.
  
  To support this, University heating systems will be carefully monitored and configured to help keep ambient temperatures comfortable for students and staff in naturally ventilated spaces during the winter months. When deciding what to wear on campus, we encourage you to consider that spaces will be ventilated.

No. Do not attend face-to-face teaching if you:

• have symptoms and are waiting for a test result
• have tested positive
• are required to self-isolate

Guidance on what to do if you develop symptoms is available on the NI Direct website.

Your health and safety is the University’s first priority so please do not let any concerns about your work or study stop you from following any of these steps or public health advice. 

• Vaccination offers the most effective way to protect against serious illness from COVID-19 and we are encouraging all staff and students, who have not already done so, to register for vaccination as soon as possible.

• Download the StopCovidNI app.

• All students and staff should continue to follow the latest public health and University guidance and continue to adhere to protective measures and sensible precautions to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19). 

• It makes sense to practice good hygiene and follow public health guidance on how to help prevent the spread.

Your wellbeing is the University’s first priority. Please do not let any concerns about your work or studies stop you taking this advice.

No. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.

In some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Agency ask universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice.

• While legal restrictions regarding the requirement to socially distance have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage everyone to continue to keep their distance as much as possible when moving around campus.
• In some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Agency asks universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.
• If you are a PhD student using work and laboratory space on campus, your School will advise you on the social distancing requirements in your workspace.

No. For now, students are free to sit on any seat in teaching spaces and we will advise staff and students if this changes.

In some teaching spaces, you will notice that we have signage in place which will only be used if the Public Health Authority ask universities and colleges to implement increased social distancing. We have done this in advance to minimise disruption to your teaching should we have to make this change at short notice.

PhD students using work and laboratory space on campus will be advised by their School on the social distancing requirements in their work space.

While legal restrictions regarding the wearing of face coverings have been removed and replaced with guidance, the University would encourage all students to continue to wear a face covering during teaching sessions and when circulating around campus buildings including corridors and communal spaces.

By wearing a face covering, you are showing your support and consideration for others together with playing your part to limit transmission of the virus.

The NI Executive have provided guidance regarding the use of face coverings here and you are asked to familiarise yourself with this guidance.

Medical and dental students who are on clinical placement must refer to and observe the HSC rules in place at this time.

You should continue to follow the guidance on the NI Direct website. 

Please regularly review and follow official guidance in relation to travel on the NI Direct website.

Please see the COVID-19 Erasmus and Study Abroad FAQs on the Careers website for information.

In line with guidance from NI Executive there are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland).

This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas. However, you will still need to follow their rules:

• Republic of Ireland: Current rules for travelling to Ireland

Please be aware that in order for University travel cover to apply, the travel must be approved in line with University procedures (see FAQs), which includes a suitable risk assessment being carried out. Travel cover will provide for Emergency Medical Treatment, including Covid-related treatment while overseas. However, there is no cover for any costs incurred in respect of Covid related issues; for example, cancellation, curtailment, isolation etc, and any such costs will be borne by the home School/Directorate.

This is a challenging and anxious time for students and in some cases, this may be exacerbated further by financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. 

International students who find themselves facing significant financial hardship during their studies, due to exceptional or unplanned circumstances can access the University’s own Hardship Fund.  The same application and assessment process as the Student Support Fund applies and includes providing copies of 3 months bank statement and evidence of accommodation cost, to demonstrate the financial hardship.  If a student meets the criteria, and demonstrates evidence of significant financial hardship, a one off payment will be made. 

You can apply to the University Hardship Fund online by logging into your Qsis Student Account at https://qsis.qub.ac.uk/      

To help keep you up-to-date with the latest support, information and updates, we continue to regularly update the information and support information provided on our COVID-19 (Coronavirus) FAQs website and MyQueen's website so please review these pages regularly.

Please follow public health advice published on the NI Direct website and the PHA website.

If you are a student who is concerned as a result of COVID-19, the University’s Student Wellbeing Service can offer support and guidance.

Please contact the Student Wellbeing Service by emailing studentwellbeing@qub.ac.uk.

A member of staff will get in touch with you directly.