A statement from Professor Paul Croney, OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive.
‘Details of the arrangements for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral have now been announced.
‘Her Majesty’s state funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, prior to her burial in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, Windsor Castle.
‘I can now confirm that the University will be closed on the day of Her Majesty’s funeral itself, to allow our students and colleagues the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty.
‘Most University operations, including all teaching activities and major events, will be suspended on the day of the funeral.
‘Some core services will be provided to support the arrival of new students for the start of the academic year, and the University Library will remain open.
‘Until then, we will continue to observe the period of national mourning, during which normal University operations will continue and both work and study will be unaffected.
‘In addition, the University will be observing a two-minute silence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in Campus Heart, on Thursday 15 September, at 11.00am.’
Professor Paul Croney, OBE
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive.
A statement from Professor Paul Croney, OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive.
‘Teesside University is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with all the members of the Royal Family at this incredibly difficult time.
‘Her Majesty leaves an extraordinary legacy as the longest-serving monarch in British history. Throughout her historic reign, Queen Elizabeth demonstrated tireless dedication and steadfast leadership in the service of the nation, acting with true generosity of spirit.
‘Queen Elizabeth saw education as a force for good. She was a proud supporter of our sector and celebrated the impact of higher education on students, the economy and wider society. Our University was proud to receive the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2014, for our achievements in supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship in the economy.
‘I will write to the Royal Family to offer our deepest condolences, on behalf of our University community.
‘Teesside University will now observe protocol and commence a period of mourning in line with other higher education institutions across the United Kingdom.
‘Normal University operations will continue during this period and both work and study will be unaffected, although some events may be subject to change.
‘I will provide further information about our plans to commemorate Her Majesty’s death in the coming days, and operational arrangements for the day of Her Majesty’s funeral itself.
‘Middlesbrough Council has opened books of condolence to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Colleagues and students who wish to pay their respects can visit the Central Library and the Town Hall Box Office to leave a message of condolence.
Alternatively, online condolences can be sent directly to Buckingham Palace via the Royal Family's website.’
Professor Paul Croney, OBE
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive.
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Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September and our University will now be closed on that day.
Some core services will be provided to support the arrival of new students for the start of the academic year, and the University Library will remain open.
Induction timetables are currently being updated to reflect these changes and you should log on to the Information Hub on e-Vision to view your up-to-date induction timetable.
If you are eligible to receive an iPad and had an appointment booked on Monday 19 September to collect it, this will have been cancelled and you will need to book a new collection time via your e-Vision portal.
International students who have booked a document checking appointment for Monday 19 September, these appointments will be rescheduled and you will be able to see your revised appointment in the portal once rescheduling has taken place. If this is no longer convenient, you can rearrange your appointment via the portal.
If you have any questions, please contact our Student Life team.
Please contact your course leader or school administration team if you have any questions or concerns about teaching arrangements during the University’s period of mourning and the day of Her Late Majesty’s funeral.
We know that this may be a sad and difficult time for many of you, so please reach out for support if you would like to talk to someone about how you are feeling. You can visit our mental health support webpage or contact our Student Life team to arrange an appointment to speak to someone.
If you would like to speak to someone about your feelings at this sad time, please contact our Occupational Health team.