Hot weather advice for UCL staff and students

UCL's Portico building under a blue sky, seen from a shadier part of the Quad - With temperatures forecast to rise to the high 30s next week, we advise students and staff to study and work at home where possible and take additional steps to stay safe. High temperatures of up to 30 degrees or more are forecast in London for several days next week, with a  red warning in place for extreme heat  from Sunday 17 July to Tuesday 19 July. Transport for London have advised customers to only travel if essential on Monday and Tuesday and have warned that they will be running a reduced service which could mean journeys will take longer than usual. For roles that do not require you to work or study on site , we advise you work from home on Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July when the highest temperatures are forecast. If you wish to come to campus because it might be cooler than working from home, you are welcome to do so with UCL open as normal, including the libraries and Student Centre. For staff for whom it is essential to work on site, we recommend you consider flexible working so people can work and travel at more comfortable times. If your role requires you to work in the direct sunlight, please do take cover and speak to your line manager about the best way to do this.