Emergency situations
If you have an emergency overseas please get in touch with the University of Leeds as soon as possible.
Outside of normal working hours - please contact University Security Services on +44 113 343 2222. During normal office hours - please contact the Study Abroad Office on +44 113 343 7900.
In the unlikely event of an emergency such as natural disaster, war, civic unrest or a threat to your personal security we encourage you to:
Immediately after a situation arises
- Ensure the safety of you and those around you by raising the alarm, calling appropriate emergency service(s), and following local authority advice.
- Maintain regular contact with key people - your host university, the Study Abroad Office at Leeds and your family and keep them informed of your whereabouts and movements.
- Inform the British Embassy in your host country. Let them know your whereabouts and contact details, and follow advice on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about safe and no-go areas.
- Seek help locally if you need it, from your host institution (Accommodation, Study Abroad Office, Parent Department).
- Check email regularly – the University of Leeds will make contact using your Leeds email address.
- The University of Leeds travel and medical insurance policy includes emergency response and support. For contact numbers, see www.leeds.ac.uk/insurance/travel.htm.
- Keep a low profile and be cautious.
- If possible, avoid travelling alone.
Planning your response
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Make a decision in collaboration with embassy representatives, on-site coordinators and the Study Abroad office at Leeds. -
Communicate all decisions to key people (family, Leeds Study Abroad Office and your host university).
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If possible, keep everybody informed of your whereabouts, including your arrival at a safe location.
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Update your new contact details and address on Minerva so that you can be contacted easily.
Useful contact details and resources
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University Security Services emergency number +44 113 343 2222.
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FCO website for the latest travel advice and government warnings.
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British embassy or consulate contact information for individual countries.