WLV Student: January 2022

Please be aware that this information was shared with students by email and correct at the time of sending. For the latest Covid-19 guidance, please visit our coronavirus webpages: www.wlv.ac.uk/coronavirus. If you are a student who has a query or needs support, please log a helpcall with ASK@WLV in e:Vision (www.wlv.ac.uk/evision).

Sent by email to all students on Wednesday, 19 January. View the email here: WLV Student: January 2022. 

Welcome to WLV Student - your student newsletter with the latest updates and news from the University.

• A message from new Interim Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ian G. Campbell
• Launch of new student support service, ASK@WLV
• Vaccine pop-up at City and Walsall Campus
• Up to date Covid-19 guidance 
• Face-covering exemption cards
• Information for new and returning students 
• The latest student news 

Message from the new Interim Vice-Chancellor

Dear students,

I want to start by welcoming everyone to the new semester of your studies. Whether you're new to the University or returning, I hope you have a fantastic term.

I also want to introduce myself as the new Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton. I look forward to meeting some of you over the next 12 months, and I'd like to thank everyone for doing all they can to keep our campuses safe throughout the pandemic.

I was drawn to the University of Wolverhampton because of its strong reputation for being the University of Opportunity, its commitment to student success and transformational education, and its partnerships with the local region. But above all, I admire the energy and resilience of the University and its community, the willingness to overcome barriers and give things a go.

I am spending my first few months listening to staff and students to understand more about the University as we move through these continued challenging times. I want to encourage any students who have something they'd like to share with me to email: vcfeedback@wlv.ac.uk. 

Thank you, and stay safe.

Professor Ian G. Campbell
Interim Vice-Chancellor

Launch of ASK@WLV

ASK@WLV is now the first point of contact for all student queries and support, replacing Faculty Student Services. Our friendly and dedicated team of advisors are there to help you get the support you need to make the most out of your time at university.

Find out more about ASK@WLV

Face-coverings on campus and exemption cards

The government has stated that face coverings should be worn when moving around campuses and in teaching settings. All students, staff and visitors should wear a face-covering when on campus if they can.

Read more about face-coverings

Covid-19 vaccine pop-up at City and Walsall Campus

Next week, students and staff have the chance to get their jab at a vaccine pop-up at City Campus and Walsall Campus.  Open to all students and staff, and you do not need to book an appointment. Just come along at any time. 

Find out more about vaccine pop-ups

WLV Welcome on Canvas

Open to new and returning students, this online induction includes lots of useful information to help you get to grips with university life, like how your teaching and learning works, IT and library facilities, support for your wellbeing and everything the Students' Union has to offer.

Find out more about Canvas

Free Wi-Fi on campus - set it up before you travel in!

You can set up all your devices with the free University Wi-Fi before you travel onto campus. Doing this in advance means your devices will automatically connect as soon as you arrive at the University. 

Find out how to install eduroam

Student Check-In

Student Check-In provides an online system for all students at the University to register their attendance at timetabled sessions. Students can access it using their phone, tablet or laptop and the MyWLV app.

Find out more about Student Check-in

When you need IT support – try the IT Portal

If you are looking for IT support, why not try the portal where you can raise a call for support, help yourself to information and grab the latest news.

Go to the IT portal

Look after your personal safety

Visit our Personal Safety webpages

Book a Wellbeing Check

Final year Medical Science and Clinical Practice student Olivia Simpson is giving all students an opportunity to book a free Wellbeing Check. Appointments take place every Thursday and can be booked online.

Find out more about Wellbeing Checks

Covid-19 guidance for testing, self-isolating and reporting

Before coming to campus, please familiarise yourself with the guidance for Covid-19 testing, self-isolating and reporting.

Find out more about Covid-19 policy

Keep your contact details up to date

Your contact details must always be kept up to date. Please ensure that where you live now (even if only temporary) is recorded in your term-time address (this may, or may not be, the same as your permanent home address).

• Log in to your e:Vision
• Select the My Details on the home page menu.
• Select the View/Edit Personal Information.
• Use the Edit buttons to update each section

Go to e:Vision

Join a Reflections on Culture workshop

This University is looking for students to join a Reflections on Culture workshop and talk about their experience of studying at the University of Wolverhampton. The workshops are taking place virtually online and on campus. 

Find out more about Reflections on Culture workshops

Participate in study to understand the impact of Covid-19

Students were invited to complete a survey as part of a study to understand the social, physical and mental impact of Covid-19 on people from UK diverse ethnic communities. 

Join the volunteer cast for the Birmingham 2022 opening and closing ceremonies

Created in Birmingham, the ceremonies will showcase voices, cultures and talent from right across the West Midlands who will be represented on an international stage through the lens of innovative broadcast, cutting-edge technology, and spectacular creative production.

Social sport programme