23 February 2011 Quake update: Lincoln University closed this week

Our care and concern goes out to our families and friends who have suffered loss in this earthquake.

The University will remain closed this week due to the regional impact of the earthquake, rather than direct impacts on University infrastructure. Our tentative intention is to shift Registration to Monday 28th February and Tuesday 1st March in order to begin lectures on Wednesday 2nd March. However, this will be confirmed later in the week.

There is no apparent damage to our buildings. As part of due diligence, engineers are due to complete inspection of our buildings as soon as possible. 

For those International students in transit, you can arrive at the University as planned. Accommodation and meals will be available, and staff support is present.

For all other students and staff, please stay at home until further notice.

There is a positive approach to ensuring that Lincoln University can return to normal in terms of teaching and research as quickly as possible.

We thank everyone for your support and continued contribution to the Lincoln University community.

Roger J. Field
Vice-Chancellor