By Beds SU
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
As we move ever closer to the Christmas break it’s the perfect time to tell you about the important closing and reopening dates across Beds SU and the wider University.
Beds SU
We will be closing our offices on Tuesday 19 December and reopening on Thursday 4 January 2024. This includes the support services we provide. If you need support during this time please see the links to external support agencies at the bottom of this article.
The Metro Bar and Kitchen, Luton will close at 6pm on Friday 15 December and reopen on Monday 8 January 2024 at 9am.
The Hub, Bedford will be closed from Thursday 14 December and reopen W/C 22 January 2024.
The SU reception at Bedford will be closed from Friday 15 December and reopen on Monday 8 January 2024.
The University of Bedfordshire
The University closes at 12.30pm on Friday 22 December and reopens on Tuesday 2 January at 9am. All Campuses will be shut throughout this period.
Library Christmas opening times
Luton - OPEN Saturday 23 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024, 10am - 4pm. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Bedford - CLOSED Saturday 23 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Aylesbury - CLOSED Saturday 23 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Milton Keynes - CLOSED Saturday 23 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Student Information Desk (SiD)
SiD will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22 December and open on Tuesday 2 January at 9am.
From Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 January SiD will be open until 5pm each day. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday 8 January.
International Office
The International Office will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22 December and open on Tuesday 2 January at 9am.
Tree House in Luton and Bedford
The Tree House will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22 December and open on Tuesday 2 January at 9am.
If you require immediate support, email please treehouse@beds.ac.uk
You can find out more about the University’s closing and opening dates for the Libraries, Student Information Desk (SID), International Office, the Tree House and catering outlets on this link.
Medical Support
If you require emergency support from the Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance services please contact 999. For out of hours medical queries contact NHS England at 111.
External Support Services
- Student Minds - Mental Health support over the festive period
- SANEline– Mental Health helpline
- Samaritans – Free helpline offering listening and support for all
- Talk to Frank – Drug and Alcohol support
- Beat Eating disorders – Service that helps people with eating disorders
- Rape Crisis – Charity working to end sexual violence and abuse
- Men’s advice line – Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
- Food support in Luton - support with groceries, a hot meal, or warm spaces in Luton
Please note that in the UK, Christmas Day - December 25 - is a public holiday and all supermarkets and most other non-essential services will be closed. Check your local stores for their opening times over the festive period.
We hope you enjoy the break!