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Coronavirus icon illustrationCoronavirus (COVID-19) Advice & Guidance

We make every effort to provide all of our students with any updated information, the advice below is subject to change on the basis of UK Government policy.

If you are a Richmond staff or faculty member, click here to visit the dedicated portal.

Updated: 23 August 2022

Latest UK Government advice

Travelling to the UK?
All remaining Covid travel restrictions have now been lifted for passengers entering the UK.

As of 18 March, all travellers to the UK no longer need to complete a passenger locator form and unvaccinated travellers do not need to test for Covid before and after arrival in the UK.

Tested positive?

  • People with Covid are no longer legally required to self-isolate
  • Guidance remains in place for those who test positive to stay at home and avoid contact with others for at least five full days

You can find more UK Government approved information here.

For more information on travelling to the UK visit our Important Information for Students webpage.

Please do not enter University buildings if you feel unwell or have Covid symptoms.

Safety first, wellbeing assured

We appreciate that the COVID-19 situation has made studying at university more challenging and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely, listening carefully to the questions and concerns we receive from students.  The health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority.

When it comes to managing COVID-19 at the University, we’ve had very low numbers of students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.   Plus we have very high vaccination levels among students and staff – 98% of those students who returned to campus as residents in September 2021 were double vaccinated (this figure was 85% of the wider off-campus student population), as were 88% of staff and faculty.

Vaccination levels are also high in the UK generally –with nine in 10 (91%) of those aged 12 or over in the UK having had a single jab and eight in 10 (84%) having had a second vaccination.  More than 37 million boosters, or third doses, have been given so far.

This means the UK has one of the highest vaccination levels in the world – comparative figures for the US are 212 million people have been double vaccinated, that’s 64% of the US population; in France 53 million people have been double vaccinated, 78% of the population.

(All figures current as of 1 February 2022)

Confirmed cases among staff and students

Our University’s priority is the safety of staff and students. To ensure we are being as transparent as possible, we are publishing regular updates on known confirmed cases among staff and students.

  • We have been informed of 57 employees who have tested positive for Coronavirus
  • We have been informed of 133 students who have tested positive for Coronavirus

These are cumulative figures for positive tests among employees and students since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Update on campus services

  • In-person Student Affairs support will be available at the Chiswick Park campus and at 37 High Street Kensington when both open
  • Registry Services will be available at the Chiswick Park campus, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm, Kensington is by appointment only
  • Please refer to the Library calendar for details of online support and staffed opening hours at both Chiswick Park and 37 High Street Kensington
  • Finance Department is available to contact via email studentfinance@richmond.ac.uk or via telephone Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm on +44 (0) 20 8332 8334. Request student refunds and refund queries via email refunds@richmond.ac.uk. Details on how to pay can be found here.
  • Other offices and departments will be available both in-person and online

We would like to thank all of our students for their persistence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The education of our students and their safety remain our top priorities.

If you have any questions on what steps are being taken at the University to keep everyone safe, please contact studentaffairs@Richmond.ac.uk or our Recruitment team on enquiries@richmond.ac.uk.

Vaccinations

We are encouraging people to get vaccinated. This is free and available by appointment through your local doctor’s surgery if you are registered with the NHS or through a walk in clinic for anyone 18+ years of age.

See here for more details.

Testing

The rules for Covid testing have changed in England. 

It is now only possible to qualify for a free Covid test if:

  • you are eligible for Covid-19 treatment as recommended by your GP
  • you are being admitted to the hospital
  • you work for the NHS or in adult social care
  • your GP has asked you to get a test

If you do not fit any of the categories above, you can still order and pay for tests online or visit a clinic. You can find a list of walk-in and bookable clinic appointments, pharmacies and other retailers by location using the NHS Track and Trace search function HERE.

Travel in the UK

Face coverings are no longer required to be worn on Transport for London services including buses and trains in London.

Trains, trams, buses and stations are cleaned with hospital-grade cleaning substances that kill viruses and bacteria on contact and provide ongoing protection.

Independent testing by Imperial College London, which has been carried out monthly since September 2020, taking swabs of touch points in stations, buses and air samples in ticket halls, found no trace of coronavirus on the public transport network.

If you have any questions about travel in London and the UK, please email studentaffairs@richmond.ac.uk.

Richmond awarded independent certificate of assurance for COVID-19

We are delighted to announce that Sodexo, who are responsible for facilities management at the University, have been awarded a Certificate of Assurance from Bureau Veritas for implementing appropriate measures, policies and procedures, in accordance with local and national guidelines and WHO guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

These high standards help to minimise the risk posed by COVID-19 at the University. The Sodexo team manages the cleaning, security, catering, reception, maintenance and energy procurement at Richmond.

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Richmond Theatre Society

We know how stressful uni can be– with countless hours of work to do it, occasionally you just need to let out some steam. Through exciting activities and events we encourage students to de-stress while developing teamwork and problem solving skills and most importantly having fun!

Some of our notable events include movie/musical nights, themed events and weekly Karaoke nights.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Theatre and performing arts industry has taken a heavy toll so starting this year, we aim to host a variety of fund-raising events in which part will be donated to the West End Theatre Support fund.

Chair: Sheila Mancilla
Contact: raiultheatresociety@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @raiul_theatresociety

Royal Richmond

This club will give proper coaching and will teach the techniques need to play cricket with proper guidance and intelligence. The aim is to produce full squad of cricket, and to debut our university cricket team to league matches.

Chair: Shaunak Jani
Contact: 000102888@richmond.ac.uk

MATRIX

Matrix is a new ‘incubator’ initiative that has been launched by Richmond Business School, it will be available to all Richmond’s students, staff and alumni. Visit MATRIX webpage.

Chair: Axelina Eriksson
Contact: matrix@richmond.ac.uk
Webpage: MATRIX

Nine Pentacles

The mission of the club is to bring a sense of peace, balance among the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of an individuals life. We will be practising and reading tarot cards, meditation, manifestations, moon rituals, learning about crystals.

Chair: Semphung Limbu
Contact: 000107767@richmond.ac.uk

SM@RT

Students who are interested in Math!

Art Society is about providing a place and time for students during university life to create art, develop their techniques and portfolios, create bonds with fellow artists in the school, and build skills that will benefit their careers after university.

Chair: Amanda Falcon Ramirez & Maitreya Ravenstar
Contact: artsociety@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @richmond_art_society

Women of Richmond

Our mission is to have events to network with alumni and other inspiring women in leadership. Creating a bridge between the students at Richmond and the professional world while empowering women. Also, Students at Richmond come from diverse backgrounds and have unique experiences, women in leadership society aim to be a place where students can also network with each other.

Chair: Zhanae James
Contact: 000100054@richmond.ac.uk
Social: womenofrichmond

United in Diversity

United in Diversity is RAIUL’s LGBTQIA+ Student Society. Its goal is to provide a safe and inclusive space for our university’s LGBTQIA+ students. We organize events such as film screenings, game nights and other social events.

Chair: Jonathan Cassanova
Contact: 000099907@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @raiul_unitedindiversity

Richmond Stags Football Club

This club aims to create a full functioning squad of football players, and will be competing in a league throughout the academic year hoping for the best league finish possible.

Chair: Yara Mansour and Ali Toema
Contact: 000097253@richmond.ac.uk

Richmond Psychology Association

RPA exists to promote/support mental health across Richmond University, as well as provide educational talks and events focused around psychology.

Chair: Mya Chopra-McFarlane
Contact: 000094874@richmond.ac.uk

Richmond Dance Club

Dance club brings people together who would love to spend their free time exploring dance in different styles.

Chair: Sabina Novicka
Contact: 000105041@richmond.ac.uk
Social: richmonddanceclub

Richmond Book Club

Read and discuss books!

Chair: Tamar Dimbert
Contact: 000097730@richmond.ac.uk

One World, Many Cultures

Our main goal is to provide a community for those who feel like they don’t really belong in a ‘national’ society and to take pride in our hybrid identities and values. Most of all, we are here to promote the fun that can sometimes lack because of the pressures of uni life!

We hope to provide a safe space for you to be yourself, shake off the imposter syndrome through organising social events and will be collaborating with other societies to ensure you really get a taste of what Richmond society life is really like!

Chair: Zhanae James
Contact: 000100054@richmond.ac.uk

Korean Culture Society

The society is open to everyone regardless of how much you already know about Korean Culture.We aim to create a vibrant and welcoming environment that provide a opportunity to share your love and interests in Korean Culture. It can be K-pop, Kdramas, beauty and fashion, language, food or history.

Chair: Rabia Zulfiqar
Contact: 000102453@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @RichmondKoreanSociety

Her Campus

Her Campus is an online magazine at Richmond which is part of a global community of other chapters. We create written and social media content, host events and most importantly have fun while getting to know our female student community.

Chair: Olivia Fox
Contact: 000097249@richmond.ac.uk
Social: @hcatrichmondlondon

Green Project

We’re a team of dedicated tree-huggers who hope to contribute to sustainable living on campus and in the London community.

Chair: Sabrina Fielden
Contact: 000101456@richmond.ac.uk
Social: raiulgreenproject

Great British Baking Society

We are a society who finds laughter and joy in watching the Great British Bake Off! We love providing baked goods for the people in our community who are volunteering as well as donating money from our bake sales to the local charities we support.

Chair: Amanda Einberg
Contact: 000096872@richmond.ac.uk
Social: raiul.baking

Film Society

Weekly or biweekly movie nights, discussions on upcoming movies, movie trivia, movie/tv show theme week, voting polls on favorite/least favorite characters.

Fashion Society

Fashion Society aims to bring together like minded students to discuss the latest trends and come together to create something unique. Fashion society is inclusive to all no matter how much experience you have. If you like to create, talk, or even just wear cloths fashion society is the place for you.

Chairs: Raphaella Pope and Bella Hoffman
Contact: 000101253@richmond.ac.uk

Economics & Investment Banking Club

Economics and Investment Banking Forum aims to provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge and experience in Finance, Economics and Investment Banking fields, hopefully increasing their future career perspectives. Our club is open to all students so everyone has the opportunity to explore their fields of interest and contribute to the club’s direction. Currently, we are mostly focused on Investment Banking (M&A’s) and Corporate Finance aspects such as market research, financial analysis, business valuation and financial modelling.

Chair: Marcin Stryjecki
Contact: economicsinvestmentbankingforum@richmond.ac.uk

Coding Society

Code is the language of the modern world. The coding society is here to give a better understanding of coding and a beginner level of skills. Coding skills are good for your career prospects and more job roles now require them. And as a little bonus, coding skills attract higher wages.

Chair: Tamilla Zohdi
Contact: 000092728@richmond.ac.uk