A number of services, including the buses, Medical Centre and Student Wellbeing, will have reduced opening hours or service over the Spring Break which runs from 23 March - 14 April 2024.
The majority of university servicesÌýwill also be closed for the Easter weekend bank holidays from 29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril 2024, except for the libraries which areÌýopen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Opening hours for core Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó services are below:
Achieve@Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó
The Achieve team will be available throughout the spring break, Monday to Friday,Ìý9am -Ìý4:30pm, apart fromÌýthe Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril). You can contact the team by emailing [email protected]Ìýor via the AskÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó phone number -Ìý01202 969696.
Additional Learning Support
TheÌýÌýoffice inÌýDLG17, ground floor of The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus,Ìýwill be open for drop-ins from Monday to Thursday, 9am - 2pm and 3pm - 4pm, but closed for the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril). You can contact the team by calling 01202 965663 or emailÌý[email protected].ÌýAny appointments booked with staff will carry on as normal.
AskÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó
Ìýwill be open during the spring break as below, but closed for the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 March - 1ÌýApril). You can contact the team by calling 01202 969696, or email [email protected], or check the . Opening hours at The HubÌýin Poole HouseÌý(Talbot Campus) and Helpdesk at Bournemouth Gateway Building (Lansdowne Campus) are:
- Monday toÌýThursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 4.30pm.
Please note: AskÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó willÌýbe unavailableÌýon Wednesday 10ÌýApril, between 1.30pm - 5pm.
Buses
There will be a reduced UNIÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»óS service from Monday 25 March, with normal services beginning again on Monday 8ÌýApril. Ìý
The UNIÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»óS service willÌýnotÌýoperate on the bank holidays – Friday 29 March,ÌýSunday 31 March and Monday 1ÌýApril. Check out the full bus timetables on theÌýÌýor download theÌýÌýfor easy access.
CareersÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó
TheÌýÌýwill be available in the Careers Zone inÌýPoole House, on Talbot Campus, over the spring break, Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm. But closed for the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 March - 1ÌýApril).
At the Careers Zone in Bournemouth Gateway Building, on Lansdowne Campus, the placements teams will be available as follows:
- Health & Social Sciences Short & Sandwich Placements Team, Wednesday 27 March, 9am - 11am
- Health & Social Sciences Short & Sandwich Placements,ÌýWednesday 3ÌýApril, 9am - 11am
- Business School Postgraduate Placements Team, Monday 8 April, 11am - 1pm.
You can stillÌýÌý- Mondays through Fridays (except bank holidays). We have appointments face-to-face on TalbotÌýCampus, or via teams/zoom or phone.ÌýÌýis also available 24/7 to search for jobs, resources and advice. Please contactÌý[email protected]Ìýfor any queries.
Faith & Reflection
TheÌýFaith & ReflectionÌýspace on the first floor of Talbot House will be open over the spring break from 8am - 8pm, Monday toÌýFriday, butÌýclosedÌýfor the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril).ÌýYou can also chat to us via Zoom; contact us onÌý[email protected]Ìýor call 07928 129767.
Libraries
Both libraries will be open 24/7 during the spring break. Staffed service at the helpdesks, online chatÌýand phone enquiry serviceÌýwill be available 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday,Ìýexcept on the bank holidaysÌý(29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril).ÌýDuring this time we will be operating an out of hours telephone service, which is available 24/7 between 29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýAprilÌý– 01202 965959. Check online for fullÌýlibrary opening hours.ÌýÌý
The Library’s e-journals and e-books are all available off campus, using your Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó username and password. Check out ourÌýlibrary guideÌýon logging into e-resources from off-campusÌýfor more detail.ÌýAlso, theÌýÌýhas lots of resources and online tutorials to help you brush up on skills such as revision and exam techniques.Ìý
Medical Centre
The Student Medical Centre will be closed for the spring break, but theÌýÌý(TMC) at 63 Kinson Road isÌýopen 8am - 6.30pm, Monday -ÌýFriday. Call 01202 965378 to book an appointment or get advice. You can also visit the NorthbourneÌýSurgery at 1368 Wimborne Road, . Out of hours advice and guidance can be found on ourÌýurgent medical and wellbeing supportÌýpage.
MusicÌýfacilities
The University Music practiceÌýrooms will be open as normal,ÌýbutÌýclosedÌýfor the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril).Ìý
Please contactÌý[email protected]Ìýfor any queries.
Residential Services
The main office will be open as usual during the spring break butÌýclosed over Easter weekend bank holiday (29 March - 1ÌýApril). All halls of residence will have a member of staff available 24/7 over the period and/or an emergency telephone number for you to contact a member of staff. If you are unsure what this is please speak with your local accommodation team.
If you're living inÌýUnilet accommodation, you should continue to use your usual out of hours support and call the main Poole House reception number (01202 524111) for emergencies.
If you’re livingÌýin private accommodation, including a property arranged through LettingsÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó, you should have an out of hours numbers to call, so contact your landlord or agent direct if youÌýhaven’t or are unsure.
SportÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»óÌý
SportÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó facilities will be open during the spring break, as per the hours listed below, butÌýclosedÌýfor the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril).ÌýOpening hours are:Ìý
- Monday - Friday: 7.15am - 8.30pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 6pmÌý Ìý
There willÌýalso be a reduced timetable for group fitness classes during the holidays - find out more on theÌý.
Student Wellbeing
The Student Wellbeing office will be closed for the duration of the spring break and there will be no drop-in sessions running. There will be a reduced appointment based service on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those already registered with Student Wellbeing.ÌýOut of hours advice and guidance can be found on theÌýurgent medical and wellbeing support page or you can contact the Student Assistance Programme, a free 24/7Ìýconfidential helpline and online resources.
SUÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó Advice
During the spring break isÌýopen for enquiries Monday toÌýFriday,Ìý10am - 4pm, in the Student Centre, 2nd floor, on Talbot Campus. The teamÌýalso offers drop-in sessions from 11am - 12pm, Monday - Friday. They will beÌýclosedÌýfor the Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril). At Lansdowne Campus you can find the team in the Bournemouth Gateway Building, 3rd Floor, room 301c, on Thursdays between 8am - 4pm.
For more information you can get in touch/ book an appointment by callingÌý01202 965 779 or emailingÌý[email protected].
University Retreat
The University Retreat is aÌýdrop-in service for any student who needs face-to-faceÌýmental health support. If you feel that you'reÌýpotentially approaching a point of crisis, then this service is here to support you. You don’t need an appointment; simply come in and talk to one of our friendly team.ÌýThe University Retreat will be open over the spring break, including the bank holidays, as follows:Ìý
- Monday 25 March - Saturday 30 March, 2pm - 9pm (Friday 29 April, 10am - 4pm)
- Monday 1 April - Saturday 6 April, 10am - 4pm
- Monday 8ÌýApril - Saturday 13 April, closed - see The Retreat below for further drop-in locations.
Bournemouth Uni Food outlets
For more information about Bournemouth Uni Food catering, please visit theÌý. The following outlets will be available to all colleagues and students across Talbot and Lansdowne campuses during these hours,ÌýbutÌýclosed over Easter weekend bank holiday (29 MarchÌý- 1ÌýApril):
- Starbucks, Atrium: Mon - Fri from 8:30am until 4pm
- Costa, Fusion Building: Mon - Fri fromÌý8:30am until 4pm
- Hot food counter, Fusion Building: Mon - Fri from 12pm until 2pm
- Costa, Bournemouth Gateway Building: Mon - Fri from 8:30am until 4pm.
ÌýExternal resources
While the university services are closed over the springÌýbreak, you may find the following external services helpful if you need immediate support: Ìý
- Ìý(24/7 mental health helpline)
- ÌýÌý
-  (if you need urgent immigration representation).  Ìý
-  (the non-emergency number to contact the NHS) Ìý
-  (the non-emergency number to contact the police if it is less urgent thanÌýaÌý999 call) Ìý
-  o°ù  (for urgent emotional support) Ìý
-  (for anxiety, depression, stress, mental health and wellbeing) Ìý
- Student Assistance ProgrammeÌý(free 24/7Ìýconfidential helpline and online resources)
- Ìý(for wellbeing resources and advice from Student Mind)Ìý
- Ìý(mental health support from 4.30pm-midnight every day)
-  (if you have experienced sexual abuse) Ìý
-  (for concise and student friendly guidance on all aspects of international student support including immigration) Ìý