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Providing peace of mind during darker evenings

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Last updated on 16 January 2025

If you’re spending early mornings or evenings on campus over the coming months, you may well be doing so outside of daylight hours.

Leeds is a great place to live, work and study, however it’s worth reminding yourself of the simple steps you can take to provide an extra layer of security and support, especially when it’s dark.

Fast and easy access to support

Make sure you’ve downloaded the SafeZone app, which works when you’re on campus. The app is free, easy to use and is linked directly to the Security team.

Through the app, you can ask for help, or share your location while on campus with the Security team, who will check-in with you to make sure you’re okay if they don’t hear from you.

How to use SafeZone

You can download the SafeZone app for iOS and Android.

To register, please use your University email address – personal email addresses will not work. Providing a photo when prompted is helpful so that responders can identify you.

Sharing your location through the check-in timer

The check-in timer feature allows you to share your location with the Security team. Set the timer, and if the team haven’t heard from you after it has run out, they’ll check in to see if you’re okay.

Extra patrols to keep you safe

The Security team are running an extra patrol, from 6am to 6pm until March, providing added visibility and help for anyone who needs it on campus. This patrol also includes regular checks on our halls of residence.

Contacting the team

You can contact the Security team by using the SafeZone app or by calling 0113 343 5494.

If it’s an emergency, you can reach the team by calling 0113 343 2222, or by calling 999.

Find out more about our Security team.

the great hall and garden covered in snow

January 2025 – cold weather update

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Last updated on 3 January 2025

A Met Office amber warning for snow is in place across Yorkshire and northern England from the evening of Saturday 4 January until Monday 6 January.

Latest update

Forecasters have said that snow is expected to lead to disruption during Sunday across northern England.

In the event of snowfall, campus is expected to be open, however anyone travelling to and from the University is advised to take extra care.

Clearing snow and ice on campus

Gritting and snow clearing services from the University’s Grounds & Gardens team and external contractors are on standby ahead of any snowfall.

Their focus is on making sure that core access routes are clear, as opposed to individual buildings.

You can report ice and snow that is affecting access routes by emailing our helpdesk.

Travelling to campus

If you work on campus, please make sure you’ve read the University’s procedure for working arrangements during adverse weather.

You can find updates on road disruption via Leeds City Council, updates on rail via National Rail and updates on buses in the Leeds area via First Bus.

Disruption updates

This page will be regularly updated in the event of overnight ice and snowfall. We’ll also be providing updates through our X and Instagram pages.

Contact us

To report snow or ice affecting core routes, you can email our helpdesk or by calling the team on: 0113 343 5555.

If you’re going to be outside over the next few days, make sure you’re wrapped up warm and take extra care.