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Student support - Easter Break
The University will be closed for the Easter Break from 5:00pm on Thursday 1 April 2021 until 9:00am on Monday 12 April 2021. The McClay Library will be operating on reduced hours. Please click on their link to find out more about their opening hours.
If you are in need of urgent support during this time, you should get in touch with the following contacts below:
- On-Campus Accommodation: Email accommodation@qub.ac.uk or call 028 9097 6040 (Elms BT1); 028 9097 6441 (Elms BT2); or 028 9097 4525 (Elms BT9).
- Private Accommodation: Queen's Security 028 9097 5099 or email security@qub.ac.uk
- Wellbeing out of hours: Inspire Student Helpline 0808 800 0016 (24 hours a day, 7 days per week); Your GP or local Accident & Emergency. The GP out of hours number for the University area is 028 9079 6220. Out of Hours for other areas can be found here.
- Food & support with essentials: Advice NI Community Helpline - call 0808 802 0020 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
- Covid-19: Covid Self-Reporting Tool
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A WELCOME FROM QUEEN'S - 2021
A very warm welcome to all of our new students, and welcome back to those who are returning. Your student days with us will be among the most life changing, academically rewarding and enjoyable times of your life. Watch our short welcome video to hear how we will make that happen.
Professor David Jones, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students) at Queen's University
Book a free COVID-19 test
By taking a test when you don’t have symptoms, you will help play your part in maintaining a safe campus for everyone.
All students and staff should get tested before coming on to campus for any reason and then arrange regular testing twice a week or as often as possible for as long as you are on campus. In the first instance, you should arrange two tests no less than three days and no more than seven days apart.
Learning and Studying
Using MS Teams, Canvas, being a digital learner - where do you begin?
Familiarise yourself with our resources on the core technologies you will be using, as well as how to enhance your digital learning skills!
Self-Isolation & Quarantine
You are not alone
We are here to support you throughout your self-isolation period. Find out about the available support we have put in place for you, as well as ways to keep occupied and use your time well
Given the changing nature of the pandemic, these commitments are subject to the guidelines that may be in place at the time. For example, if restrictions are increased/eased in the future then facilities and services may not be delivered as described.