Update - Wednesday 4.20 pm

* Campus expected to be open as normal tomorrow (Thursday).  Website will provide updates by 7.00 am.  See also separate news item on events later this week.*

Fresh falls of snow meant public transport severely disrupted this morning, and some car parks closed, campus services affected.

Almost all services on campus have been running today, but some with limited numbers of staff.

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Public transport to and from Brighton starting to return to normal with buses and trains (as at 1.20 pm) now running.

Students should note that some teaching may have been affected without notice if were staff are stuck on roads, trains or buses coming onto campus.  We apologise if this was the case.

The fresh falls of snow overnight - and continuing snow fall first thing this morning - meant some car parks have had to be closed again this morning and care needed around campus.  All car parks had been cleared of snow yesterday - the fresh fall of light snow overnight had resulted in a covering across campus of around 1-2 cm by 6.00 am, and then continuing falls added to this.

Re-clearing of roads and other car parks has been taking place so they can be used.  By 1.00 pm all car parks reported to be re-open on campus - not all snow cleared from around parked cars however, so take care when leaving.

Similarly, the entrances to buildings, the exit from Falmer station and subway and all links between residential buildings and steps had been cleared - and work started again on clearing those as premises staff arrived in.   However, as staff were delayed coming on to campus this clearance work has taken more time.

Campus users should take care when driving and walking around campus.

Falmer Station steps warning:  The steps down from Falmer Station have been very icy - people are strongly advised to keep to the slope which has been cleared by the University and should be much easier to navigate.  These areas on the south side of the A27 are not University property or responsibility.

Travel conditions from different parts of Sussex may of course vary - as reports suggest some local roads are being affected with this new fall of snow, with accidents on some main routes as well.  BBC Sussex website currently provides comprehensive links to transport information.

Public transport (4.00 pm update)

Latest information on trains as at 1.20 pm (fresh from our staff who've been down to check out Falmer Station) is that services into Brighton and Lewes are now running, with a few delays and reduced service to Lewes.  Ticket enforcement officers were also in attendance!  Latest timetable information here.

Buses have also been affected. The number 25 bus from central Brighton is able to reach campus entrance again and is now (4.20 pm) travelling on to campus.   Number 28 and 29 is running normal route from Brighton past campus and through to Tunbridge Wells (via A26).  See updates on Brighton buses.  Big Lemon bus is also running and comes to campus from Brighton.

Services update (4.00 pm update)

Normal term-time services should be in operation on campus - however restricted public transport will have restricted the opening of some services, with a few services closing early today. 

• Library open - and will remain open tonight, as normal, since 24 hour opening operates during term time
• Both Sports Centre and Falmer Sports Complex open - but will close early at 8pm
• Downs Restuarant will be operating a lunch service
• Baguette, Bramber House - normal opening hours
• Coffee Shop, Bramber - normal opening hours
• Cafes normal opening hours:
  • Library
  • Bridge
  • Dhaba
  • Doctor's Orders
  • Falmer Sports Cafe
  • Silverstone (EDB) - but will close early
• Conference Office and Conference Centre open.
• McColls in Bramber House - normal opening hours
• Union Shop in Falmer House - normal opening hours
• Union Store in York House - normal opening hours
• Union News in Bramber House - normal opening hours
• Counselling open but apppointment times were delayed as staff had difficulty getting into work. Please check appointment availability with reception on 01273 678156 or by e-mailing counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk . No evening appointments will be available today (Wednesday) as Counselling (PCS) will close at 5.00 pm.
• Childcare operating only from the Creche, Norwich House today. Babies and Toddlers in the Baby Room and Pre Nursery and Nursery children in the Pre Nursery room. CLOSING AT 4pm today to allow people to start their journey home in daylight.
• Post Office in Bramber closed

• Language Learning Centre is closed

• IT Services open with limited services, but laptop setup appointments postponed for today. CheckITS Latest News item for updates http://www.sussex.ac.uk/its/news/story?anchor=1263373322

• Careers and Employability open - but with limited staff
• Student Progress and Assessment open - but with limited staff
• Admissions Office open - but with limited staff
• Student Support Office open - but with limited staff.  Will close at 2.00 pm

• The Sussex Regional Access Centre will also close at 2.00pm.

 Service providers can email internalcomms@sussex.ac.uk to have updates added here.

Students have already been give notification on revised exam and assessment arrangements, where deadlines have been extended and exams deferred to next week .

Weekly campus tour

The weekly campus tour for potential students and their families today (Wednesday) has been cancelled and all those booked on have been notified.  If there are any unexpected drop-in visitors to Sussex House for the tour, then colleagues in Student Recruitment Services will be available.

Teaching and School Offices (11.00 am update)

With severe disruption to public transport, it is likely that some teaching has been affected today, if staff were unable to reach campus.  We apologise to students in any situation where notice of cancellation cannot be given if staff are stuck on roads, trains or buses.

As many School Offices as possible will be open - but with very limited staffing numbers in most. They will be aiming to collate updated information for students on teaching in their schools.

Sciences:

• Informatics - open
• Engineering & Design - open
• Maths and Physics - open
• Psychology - open
• LifeSci - open

Social Sciences:

• BMEc is open
• ESW is open
• Global is open
• LPS is open

Social Sciences:

• English is open
• HAHP is open
• MFM is open.

Safety on campus

With this fresh fall of snow, extreme care needs to be taken in driving and walking around campus.

In an emergency call 24 Hour Security on 01273 678234.