University opening hours this Christmas
Teaching ended on Friday 11 December 2020 and restarts on Monday 4 January 2021 (though the first weeks of teaching will be online only for the majority of students, following a government announcement).
Most University offices are closed from midday Friday 18 December until Monday 4 January. Security will be available to support with University emergencies by calling 023 9284 3333 and IT support is available 24/7 52 weeks a year on 023 9284 7777.
Here are changes in place over the festive period:
University services over Christmas
| Service | Opening and closure times |
|---|---|
| Academic Skills Unit (ASK) | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu 9.00am - 5.00pm Fri - 9.00am - 12.00pm (online services only) Re-open Mon 4 January |
| Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC) | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu 10.00am - 4.00pm Fri - 10.00am - 12.00pm (online services only) Re-open Mon 4 January |
| Chaplaincy | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu 9.00am-5.00pm Fri - 9.00am-12.00pm Re-open Mon 4 January Chaplains are on-call 24/7 throughout the Christmas break - contact them by calling the security lodge on 023 92843418 or emailing chaplains@port.ac.uk. The prayer rooms are currently closed. |
| Campus cafes | Week beginning Mon 14 December Park, Portland, Eldon and Cafe Coco closed The Hub and University Learning Centre open Mon - Thu 8.30am to 2.30pm, and Fri 8.30am - 12.00pm Library coffee shop will remain open 10.00am - 2.00pm every day other than Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. |
| Careers and Employability Service |
From Mon 7 December to Friday 8 January all services will be available online only.
The week beginning Mon 11 January the Careers and Employability Centre will be open: Mon - Fri 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
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| UoP Global |
Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon – Thu 8.30am – 5.00pm Fri – 8:30am – 12.00pm Re-open Mon 4 January
UoP Global will also be hosting Christmas Socials for students over the festive break. |
| Library | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu 9.00am - 8.00pm Fri - 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat - Sun Closed Week beginning Mon 21 December Mon - Wed 9.00am - 5.00pm (Reception desk will be staffed to provide basic face to face services) Thu - Sun Closed Week beginning Mon 28 December Mon - Thu 9.00am - 5.00pm - No library staff on site, security staff only. You will be able to use the study space and use the 24/7 chat service. Fri - Sun Closed Re-open Mon 4 January with term time hours (8.00am - 12.00am midnight, Mon - Sun) |
| MyPort Hubs | Week beginning Mon 7 December Anglesea, Eldon, Lion Gate, Milldam, St George’s, University Learning Centre (available online only) MyPort Richmond and MyPort Nuffield (available face to face and online) Mon - Thu 8.30am - 5.00pm Fri - 8.30am - 4.00pm Week beginning Mon 14 December Anglesea, Eldon, Lion Gate, Milldam, St George’s, University Learning Centre (available online only) MyPort Richmond and MyPort Nuffield (available face to face and online) Mon - Thu 8.30am - 5.00pm Fri - 8.30am - 12.00pm |
| Nursery | Week beginning Mon 14 December - open to pre-booked children Mon - Thu, 9.00am - 2.00pm Fri - 9.00am - 11.45am Re-opens 8.45am Mon 4 January |
| Sports & Recreation | St. Paul's Gym (closed at weekends) Wed 2 - Thu 17 December, 9.00am - 5.00pm Fri 18 December, 9.00am - 12.00pm Mon 21 - Tue 22 December, 9.00am - 5.00pm Wed 23 December, 9.00am - 12.00pm Langstone Sports Site Wed 2 - Thu 17 December, Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 10.00pm, Sat - Sun, 8.30am - 6.00pm Fri 18 December, 9.00am - 12.00pm Spinnaker Sports Centre Closed for sport services until Monday 4 January due to being used as a Covid testing centre. Saturday 19 December - Sunday 3 January: All facilities closed. Activities scheduled throughout the Christmas period on the UOP Sport Facebook page. We will be offering free gym access to all students until Friday 18 December regardless of whether a membership is held. |
| Student Finance | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu, 9.00am - 5.00pm Fri, 9.00am - 12.00pm Re-open Mon 4 January |
| Student Housing | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu, 8.30am - 5.00pm Fri, 8.30am - 12.00pm Re-open Mon 4 January |
| Res Life team | Until Wed 23 December Mon - Sun, 11:30am - 8.00pm Mon 28 Dec - Mon 4 Jan Accessible by email reslife@port.ac.uk and by calling the security lodge. Re-open Mon 4 January |
| Student Wellbeing Service | Closes 12.00pm Fri 18 December Re-opens with normal hours Mon 4 January |
| Students’ Union and shop | Week beginning Mon 14 December Mon - Thu, 9.00am - 3.00pm Fri 9.00am - 12.00pm Re-open Mon 4 January |
