Christmas and New Year at the University of Dundee

Wishing all our students and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Winter break – Christmas and New Year

Friday 22 December 2023 17:00 GMT to Wednesday 3 January 2024 09:00 GMT

All buildings will be closed except those listed below. There will be library services available through the Christmas period.

If you are an applicant you can find out how to avoid delays to your application.

On-campus emergencies

The University Security Team will be on duty throughout the holiday period and can be contacted in case of any on-campus emergency.  

Students and staff can contact any of the services below as required:   

  • Campus Security Emergencies: telephone 01382 384141  
  • Campus Security Office: telephone 01382 385850  
  • University Residences (Sanctuary) emergency repairs and security: 24 hour mobile number 07776 298 696  
  • NHS 24 (Doctor):  telephone 111  
  • Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance): telephone 999  
  • Police Scotland (non-emergency): telephone 101  

Student Services 

The Global Room and other key locations will be open until 17:00 on 22 December and then closed until 09:00 on 3 January, 2024. 

The Enquiry Centre will be open until 17:00 on 22 December and then closed until 10:00 on 3 January, 2024.

Students staying in University residences over the festive break will receive communications directly about the contact points there which continue throughout the festive period. 

Information and resources

If you have a minor illness, you can visit a pharmacy for advice: Pharmacy services in Scotland (nhsinform.scot) 

If you feel you require  urgent mental health  input  please contact the following for support: 

  • Your GP 
  • NHS 24: Tel 111 
  • Breathing Space: Tel: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thur 18:00 - 02:00, Fri 18:00 - Mon 06:00) 
  • Samaritans: Tel: 116 123 (24 hr Freephone number) Email: jo@samaritans.org 
  • Shout: Text 85258. In a crisis? Get help 24/7 from our Team of Crisis Volunteers 

In Dundee, Hope Point is open 24/7 for people in distress: 

  • Freephone 0800 955 0008 
  • Text 01382 604123 
  • In person at 4 South Ward Road 

They can offer you practical and emotional support if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, or if you’re reaching a point of emotional distress and overwhelm. 

Libraries

There will be library services available through the Christmas period.

Main Library

The Main Library is open every day with the following opening hours:

  • Open 09:00 to midnight from 23 December to 2 January. 
  • Open 08:00 (09:00 weekends) to midnight from 3 January to 14 January. 
  • Open as normal from 15 January.

Ninewells Library 

  • Open 24/7 to those with swipe card access.

Kirkcaldy Library 

  • Closed from Saturday 23 December to Tuesday 2 January. 
  • Open as normal from 3 January. 

DJCAD Library

  • Closed from Saturday 16 December to Tuesday 2 January. 
  • Daytime opening weekdays 3 January to 12 January. 
  • Open as normal from 15 January. 

Online library services continue to operate to support your studies. Further information about Library opening hours.

DUSA 

DUSA building closes at 16:30 on 22  December until 08:30 on 8  January.   

The Premier shop closes at 14:00 on 22  December until 08:00 on 8  January. The shop will be running reduced opening hours in the week leading up to 22  December, and from the week commencing 8  January.  

Institute of Sport and Exercise 

Festive opening hours for the holiday season: 

  • Friday 22 December, 07:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday 23 December to Wednesday 27 December – Closed.

In a change to normal practice, this year ISE will open on a trial and restricted basis during the festive period: the Swimming Pool, Gym, Hall 2, Strength Hub and Squash Courts will be available for customer use on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 December from 09:30 - 15:30. 

Saturday 30 December to Tuesday 2 December - Closed.

Wednesday 3 January open 10:00 to 21:30. 

Thursday 4 January – regular opening hours resume. 

Riverside will be closed from Monday 18 December 2023 and will reopen on Monday 15 January 2024.  

Chaplaincy Centre 

The Chaplaincy, including the coffee shop, will be closed from 14 December, reopening on 15 January 2024. The Chaplain can be contacted via Security if urgently required. 

Botanic Garden 

The Botanic Garden is open 10:00 - 15:30 during the festive season except the following days: 

  • Christmas Day (25 December) 
  • Boxing Day (26 December) 
  • New Year’s Day (1 January 2024) 
  • 2 January 2024