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University services over the holidays

Find out what's open - and when - during holiday periods

University opening hours over the Easter break

Here’s when different services will be closing during the Easter break. 

Term resumes on Monday 15 April 2024. All academic year dates are available on MyPort.

Security will be available to help with University-related emergencies by calling 023 9284 3333 and IT support is available 24/7, 52 weeks a year on 023 9284 7777.

Upcoming opening hours

Here are the full changes in place over the holiday period.

Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and on Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Holiday hours remain the same except for the closure over the Bank Holiday weekend (29 March to 1 April 2024).

Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and on Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Holiday hours remain the same except for the closure over the Bank Holiday weekend (29 March to 1 April 2024).

Library, Chimes, Portland, Park and Eldon - closed between Friday 22 March 2024, reopening as usual on Monday 15 April 2024.

The Hub is open between 8.00am and 3.00pm, with the exception of bank holidays.

The Terrace is open between 8.00am and 17.00pm with the exception of bank holidays.

Normal service will resume in all cafes from Monday 15 April 2024.

Over Easter we still open at 9.30am and close at 4.00pm, but we will be closed for an hour over lunch time between 12.00pm and1.00pm (25th March - 12th April).

Chaplains - on campus throughout the Easter Break except on Bank Holidays.

Chaplaincy Lounge - open as usual except for the Bank Holidays.

Islamic Prayer Rooms - open 24/7 up until the end of Ramadan, with Iftars taking place daily.

Out of hours support - call 02392 843418 and ask for Res Life.

The UoP Global service will be available during normal working hours, closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

The Library Building is open 24/7 as normal throughout the Easter break.

Library staff are available between 8:00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 11.00am to 3.00pm Saturday and Sunday during the break EXCEPT on Easter weekend when it will be security only from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

Reception Desk opening times are available on the Library website.

The MyPort Hub service will be available during normal working hours, closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

The Res Life team will be available during normal working hours, closing at 8.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Out of hours welfare support will be available as normal.

Ravelin Sports Centre

  • Friday 29 March: 8.00am to 6.00pm
  • Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March: 7.00am to 9.00pm
  • Monday 1 April: 8.00am to 6.00pm

Langstone Sports Site

  • Monday 25 until Thursday 28 March: 9.00am to 9.00pm
  • Friday 29 March: closed
  • Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March: 9.00am to 2.00pm
  • Monday 1 April: closed
  • Tuesday 2 until Friday 5 April: 9.00am to 9.00pm
  • Saturday 6 until Sunday 7 April: 9.00am to2.00pm
  • Monday 8 until Friday 12 April: 9.00am to 9.00pm
  • Saturday 13 until Sunday 14 April: 9.00am to 2.00pm
  • Monday 15 April onwards: Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 10.00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9.00am to 6.00 pm

For full sports facilities opening times, visit the Sport and Recreation website.

The Student finance team will be available during normal working hours, closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

The Student Housing team will be available during normal working hours, closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

The Student Wellbeing Service will be available during normal working hours, closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024 and remaining closed up to and including Monday 1 April 2024. Normal service will resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Union Shop and Reception - Wednesday 27 March to Friday 12 April 9.00am to 3.00pm. Closed for Bank Holidays.

The university bus services will stop on Friday 22 March 2024, to resume on Monday 15 April 2024.

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