London currently has a local Covid alert level of high (often referred to as Tier Two)
There are now new restrictions in place in London which you should be aware of. You can learn about the new restrictions on the UK Government website.
The change in alert level also has an impact on our activity and spaces. We’ve outlined these below:
Cafes
- Bloomsbury Cafe, Print Room Cafe and Gordon's Cafe remain open for takeaway only.
- Our cafes remain card-payment only.
- Please download the NHS COVID-19 App and scan the venue QR code on entry.
Bars
- The Institute Bar and Phineas remain open, closing at 22:00 (final orders at 21:30).
- Our bars are table service only, please order drinks (and food) via our app.
- NEW. When sitting indoors, the maximum group size is six and everyone in the group must be from the same household. For students, a household is defined as a group you share a bathroom / kitchen with. You may be asked for proof of address.
- When sitting outdoors (The Institute Bar only): maximum group size is six but groups from multiple households can sit together.
- Please download the NHS COVID-19 App and scan the venue QR code on entry.
Gym
- Remains open with social distancing measures in place.
- Please download the NHS COVID-19 App and scan the venue QR code on entry.
Shop
- The Hanger remains open with social distancing measures in place.
- Please download the NHS COVID-19 App and scan the venue QR code on entry.
All of our venues are operating in a Covid-secure way, and you are expected to wear a face-covering when on campus. See the opening times and details of all of our venues here.
In-person sporting activity
- All organised sport and physical activity that is run by our sports clubs is exempt from new restrictions and will continue as planned, including the new Team UCL sports leagues featuring teams from across the university.
In-person society activity
- Indoor in-person society activity will continue to take place. More information here.
- Outdoor society activity will continue as planned, in-line with the ‘Rule of Six’.
General
UCL’s campus is safe and complies with the latest Government restrictions. Scheduled face-to-face education will continue as planned. Libraries, study-spaces, outdoor meeting spaces and museums will remain open and continue to be accessible.
- Read UCL's latest update
- Book a study space
- Find out how to keep safe on campus
- If you have symptoms of coronavirus, report it using the Connect to Protect tool.