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Keeping each other safe

What we are doing and what we require you do to keep each other safe in 2020/21

During these uncertain times it is more important than ever that we support and respect each other. This includes other students, University staff and members of the communities in which we live.

The University expects all students to act responsibly at all times, on and off campus. The safety of our students, staff and the wider community is paramount, however we also expect students to maintain the University's good name and standing at all times.

This semester we are introducing a set of Keeping each other safe principles, which set out the University’s clear expectations on student behaviour during the ongoing pandemic. These cover the behaviour we expect of students on campus, in student accommodation and in the wider community.

The principles below have been incorporated into the Brookes Behaviour guidance, which sets out expectations for students and the University and provides resources to support you. How the University will deal with breaches of conduct are detailed in the Student Conduct Procedures, to which all students agree to adhere to as part of their enrolment. The University will consider any reports of non-compliance and if it is deemed that any misconduct has occurred, penalties can be issued such as fines, unpaid community service and/or exclusion from facilities and services provided by the University.

New and continuing students are asked to familiarise themselves with the principles below.

How we will keep each other safe on campus

What we need students to do What the University will do
Maintain a social distance on campus Carefully plan all our teaching activity and support services to make social distancing possible
Wear face coverings whilst on campus and when travelling between campuses on public transport Have face coverings for sale on campus
Not question those wearing a sunflower lanyard to show they are exempt from wearing face coverings Provide lanyards for those students and staff who choose to indicate their exemption from wearing face coverings
Respect the adaptations made to your learning environment for your own safety Provide a safe learning environment and allow only essential visitors on campus
Adhere to one-way systems to ensure physical distancing Provide clear signage and safe routes for movement around campus
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water and/or sanitiser Provide sufficient supplies of soap and sanitiser
Clean personal spaces you have used in classrooms at the end of teaching sessions Provide sufficient supplies of cleaning materials, implement procedures and supply clothing to protect cleaning staff and other staff who support everyone on campus
Provide any necessary information for test and trace purposes Develop approaches to test and trace which are non-intrusive and easy to use
Support each other and be respectful of each other whilst on campus Have a behaviour policy to support students and ensure their safety and wellbeing

How we will keep each other safe where we live while at university

What we need students to do
  • Stay at home if you have any symptoms of coronavirus
  • Wear face coverings in any large shared areas or communal spaces
  • Behave reasonably and adhere to any government guidance when using any shared or communal spaces to ensure your safety and the safety of others at all times
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water and/or sanitiser and clean shared spaces/equipment after use
  • Be mindful of the needs of roommates and be respectful and courteous towards them at all times
  • Self-isolate and arrange to be tested if you have symptoms of coronavirus or have been contacted via NHS Test and Trace
  • Remember that whether on or off campus, you represent Oxford Brookes University in how you behave and what you do
  • Contact Wellbeing or the Brookes Union Advice Centre if you are concerned about yourself or about others
  • Provide any necessary information for test and trace purposes
  • Report a positive Coronavirus test result or if you are isolating as soon as possible 

How we will keep each other safe in the community

What we need students to do
  • Maintain a social distance in the community; avoiding large gatherings and adhering to measures in place for our safety
  • Wear face coverings in any communal spaces within the community and on public transport
  • Adhere to any government guidance when out in the community and using shared spaces
  • Walk or cycle when travelling within the community wherever possible
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water and/or sanitiser and clean shared spaces/equipment after use
  • Be mindful of the needs of those who live alongside you in the community and be respectful towards them at all times
  • Remember that even when off campus, you represent Oxford Brookes University in how you behave and what you do
  • Volunteer and take opportunities to support those in our community whenever you can
  • Contact Wellbeing or the Brookes Union Advice Centre if you want advice about the safety of our community
  • Provide any necessary information for test and trace purposes
  • Stay at home if you have any symptoms of coronavirus and inform the University