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There are two types of testing available through the University: Symptomatic testing is available for any student who has symptoms of COVID-19 (see below). Asymptomatic testing for resident students takes place each Wednesday. Non-resident students may now also register for asymptomatic testing.
Updated 23 November 2020
If you experience any of the following symptoms:
You must follow these steps:
1. Self-isolate and do not leave your accommodation except to get tested.
2. Inform the College that you are self-isolating by ringing the Porters' Lodge (whether you are living on-site or in private accommodation) at 01223 335900.
3. Notify your household that they will need to isolate until you have been tested.
4. Take a test either through the University Testing Process or an NHS approved test. Watch this video to see what it is like to get a test.
5. Complete the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form.
6. Read the support and guidance materials sent to you by the University COVID-19 helpdesk.
7. If an undergraduate, notify your DoS to arrange access to remote teaching and learning. Postgraduates should contact their Course Director or PhD supervisor.
8. If you will miss any in-person teaching, let your department and supervisor know that you are self-isolating.
Your University test results will be available within 24 hours via ‘MyChart’, a web-based application that enables access to results from your Addenbrooke’s electronic record. If your test is positive, you will be called by the Addenbrooke’s Hospital Occupational Health.
If you take the NHS test you will get a text or email when your result is ready. Most people get their test results the day after taking the test.
If your test is negative |
If your test is positive |
1. Let the College know your result. | 1. Let the College know your result (even if you do not live in college accommodation). |
2. Update your test results on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form. | 2. You must self-isolate for 10 days. |
3. Inform your household members they can stop self-isolating unless you have been advised otherwise. | 3. Inform your household members they must self-isolate for 14 days. |
If you have any queries about this process please contact the University COVID-19 helpdesk. | 4. Update your test results on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form. |
5. Provide contact details on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form in order to initiate track and tracing. | |
6. Read the additional support and guidance materials sent to you by the COVID-19 helpdesk. | |
7. Follow the advice given by the NHS Test and Trace Service and provide them with details of your recent close contacts. |
If you have concerns about your symptoms please contact the College Nurse, your GP or NHS 111 (out of office hours) for advice.
The Humanities Society organises regular talks during term time. During Lent term 2021, all talks take place as zoom webinars, make sure to register.
Up your writing game wherever you are! Virtual Shut Up and Write sessions are quiet times to write in a distraction-free environment. Protect your writing time and maintain an online community with other Wolfson students. Think of it as your writing oasis!
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In addition to making Wolfson greener, the Green Society organises fortnightly talks about a wide range of green issues (hosted as zoom webinars) during term time.
This workshop is a great opportunity to reflect on the demands and processes of university essay writing.