Easter opening times

For students still on campus and in accommodation during the Easter period, a list of the services available at the University are outlined below including study spaces, support and catering. At the bottom of the page there are also links to local services including shops, banks, public transport and healthcare providers.

You will still be able to login to the MyUoB app and use the intranet to access all of your normal online services throughout the Easter vacation. 

The University is closed from Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April. A majority of campus services will also be closed but some may be open or reduced as detailed below.

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 Library and Study Spaces

The Main Library will remain open 24/7 up until 22:00 on Thursday 17 April.

The Main Library will be closed from Friday 18 April - Tuesday 22 April. 24/7 opening will resume from 08:00 on Wednesday 23 April.

The Barnes Library study spaces will be open when the Medical School is open. The Barnes Library high demand collection will be closed from Friday 18 April - Wednesday 23 April inclusive.

For full library opening information including opening times of the other Libraries on campus, see library opening hours. 

The remote service 'Just Ask' will also be available throughout the vacation. 

All other study spaces on campus will be closed Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April inclusive.

Westmere PGR Hub

Westmere will remain open for PGRs as usual over the Easter period (06:00-22:00 daily).

 Aston Webb Student Hub

The Aston Webb Student Hub will be closed from the Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April. The Hub will re-open again on Thursday 24 April at 09:00.

Apart from the above dates the Aston Webb Student Hub will run as normal where students can drop in at any time during our opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00-17:00, Wednesday: 10:00-17:00, Thursday to Friday: 09:00-17:00.

If you are unable to attend in person and require a student ID card, please complete our request form.

During the University closed period, students will still be able to access the extensive studenthelp knowledgebase and submit an enquiry online.

Any enquiries or ID card requests submitted during the closed period will be responded to as swiftly as possible upon our return.

 International Student Team (IST)

The International student team in Aston Webb Student Hub will be closed from the Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April. The Hub will re-open again on Thursday 24 April at 09:00.

Apart from the above dates the Aston Webb Student Hub will run as normal where students can drop in at any time during our opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00-17:00, Wednesday: 10:00-17:00, Thursday to Friday: 09:00-17:00.

Should you wish to receive visa and immigration advice you can:

Log and enquiry online: www.studenthelp.bham.ac.uk

Request a Triage Appointment online: Your triage appointment will be delivered via Zoom.

Attend a visa workshop: Workshops will be delivered via Zoom and advertised on our webpage.

 IT Service Desk

From 17:00 on Thursday 17 April until 08:30 Thursday 24 April, IT Support will only be available via the telephone line 0121 414 7171 or via our Live Chat Service available through the IT Service Portal.

There will be no in-person suppoprt during this time.

More information and contact details can be found on the IT Service Desk. 

Sport & Fitness

Sport & Fitness 

  • Friday 18 April: 07:00-20:00
  • Saturday 19 April: 07:00-20:00
  • Sunday 20 April: 07:00-20:00
  • Monday 21 April: 07:00-20:00
  • Tuesday 22 April: 07:00-20:00
  • Wednesday 23 April: 07:00-20:00 

All other dates will be operating as usual.

Tiverton Gym 

  • Friday 18 April: 08:00-20:00
  • Saturday 19 April: 08:00-20:00
  • Sunday 20 April: 08:00-20:00
  • Monday 21 April: 08:00-20:00
  • Tuesday 22 April: 08:00-20:00
  • Wednesday 23 April: 08:00-20:00

All other dates will be operating as usual.

Please refer to the website for more information.

 Living

The Student Living Hub in University Centre, will be closed from the Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April. The Hub will re-open again as normal on Thursday 24 April at 10:00.

All accommodation receptions will be open as normal throughout the Easter vacation. 

For out-of-hours assistance in our residences, the Vale Village reception will be open 24/7 as normal. Out-of-hours calls to Selly Oak and Pritchatts Park receptions will be diverted to the Vale reception and a member of staff will be able to attend Selly Oak and Pritchatts Park receptions if necessary.

There is also security who can be contacted by phone 24/7 on 0121 414 3000 for non-emergencies and on 0121 414 4444 in emergencies.

Food and Drink on campus

Food Fellows are responsible for the food and drink at the University. 

Browse our out-of-semester opening times for all our outlets and cafes.

.At the Vale, you can buy fresh ingredients, ready meals and bathroom essentials from the new Grab and Go vending machines 24/7.

 Multi - Faith Chaplaincy

St Francis Hall will be closed from Friday 18 - Wednesday 23 April. It will re-open again on Thursday 24 April at 08:00.

 Local services

Please see below for links to opening hours for healthcare providers, banks, public transport and shops for the Easter period. Please note, Friday 29 March (Good Friday) and Monday 1 April (Easter Monday) are bank holidays so some places may be closed.

Healthcare

South Birmingham GP Walk In Centre is open 365 days a year 08:00 - 20:00, no appointment necessary. The telephone number is 0121 415 2095 and the address is 15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JG.

The Accident & Emergency department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (next to the Medical School) is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Urgent and out of hours Support

For information on other support available including mental health support, please visit the urgent suppport page .

Supermarket opening times

Please follow the links for opening times and more information about the store.

Transport

Service amendments to London Midland trains are available via National Rail.

Local bus amendments are available via National Express West Midlands.

Banks on campus

External ATMs should be available 24/7.

City centre shopping centres

The bank holiday opening hours for the Bullring and Grand Central are 10:00-19:00. 

Colleges

Professional Services