Health and safety

The UAL position is to continue to strongly encourage the following on campus and in halls of residence:

• Use of face coverings for staff and students unless they are exempt
• Frequent hand-washing and use of sanitiser stations
• Maintaining social distancing where it makes sense to do so (e.g. in crowded or less well-ventilated spaces)
• Regular testing (ideally twice a week) for staff and students
• Continuing to observe the UAL Community Pledge
• Taking personal responsibility to act sensibly

We also encourage you to participate in the NHS vaccination programme.

You'll find more guidance below.

Deep cleaning

All of our sites have undergone a deep clean in preparation for your arrival. This includes

• all classrooms
• workshops
• learning environments
• canteens and shops

We have an enhanced cleaning regime in place and there are additional sanitisation measures in place around our buildings.

Preparing our spaces

All across the University, you’ll find signage reminding you:

• to keep your distance
• to wear a face covering
• where you’ll need to wait for others to finish before you can proceed. For example, in a queue or some smaller spaces.

We’ve installed hand sanitising stations across the university to help you keep your hands clean and to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Travelling in London

You must continue to wear a face covering when using public transport.

This applies on the Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail networks; Dial-a-Ride services; the Emirates Air Line; and the Woolwich ferry.

Transport for London (TfL) also expects and recommends the continued use of face covering in taxis and private hire vehicles by both drivers and passengers unless they are exempt.

Read TfL's guidance on face coverings.

It’s important to plan your journey before leaving home, as some routes and lines are operating with reduced capacity.

UK government travel restrictions

Strict travel restrictions have been implemented by the government for arrivals into England. This includes requirements for both testing and quarantine when arriving from many destinations. It is essential that you carefully review the government guidance before making any travel arrangements.

Review requirements if you are travelling from a country on:

Please note the university cannot cover the costs you incur as a result of any travel restrictions or requirements.

Related documents:

Coronavirus Risk Assessment (PDF 146KB)