Your updated timetable

I wrote to you on Monday to update you on the University’s response following the UK Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday of further restrictions aimed at managing COVID-19.

As I indicated on Monday, the University will move most teaching to online only, with effect from 4 November 2020 until the end of the Autumn Term on 18 December 2020. Only teaching for which a face-to-face component is deemed essential will be delivered in person.

For all students, your updated teaching timetable will be available from Wednesday 4 November 2020 to reflect the changes.

Your updated timetable will cover the rest of the Autumn Term.

If you are studying a course where it is absolutely essential for teaching to be delivered face-to-face, your Department or School will also contact you by 10am on Wednesday 4 November.

If you have any questions about your timetable, please read our frequently asked questions. Your Department or School can answer any questions or provide more information about your timetable or your course.

Your departmental timetable provides information for all modules and the times, days and weeks that associated teaching events are scheduled. You can use this timetable to see when teaching is scheduled while you are waiting for your personal timetable to be updated.

Supporting you to succeed

We have developed a range of materials to support you when learning online. Please contact our Skills for Success team.

Our Student Services Hubs for Colchester, Southend and Loughton are operating in-person, phone, email and live chat facilities and can provide information on our range of mental health and emotional support services. The Students’ Union Advice service is also available for you.

If you need to quarantine and/or self-isolate at any point during the academic year, we have developed a full programme to support you. Please remember to let us know by email to ensure appropriate support can be provided at covid19@essex.ac.uk.

I want to thank you for patience and understanding as we work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. I wish you all the best with your studies during this term.