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Closures and partial closures of car parks: Tuesday 22nd September - Sunday 27th September
To support the arrival of students moving onto campus, the following car parks and residential car parks will be closed or partially closed in September 2026 (excluding blue badge holders & EV charging):
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- Lakeside, Sherbourne & Heronbank: Thurs 24th - Sun 27th
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We would encourage general users to park in adjacent to the Professor Lord Bhattacharyya building,Link opens in a new window and staff or visitors to park in the Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window during this period, as the surrounding areas and roads may get busy.
Fleet, service and delivery vehicles will be required to follow instructions provided by operatives on the ground to ensure there is minimal disruption to the process whilst allowing the vehicle drivers to continue with their duties. This may include parking locations or temporary one-way systems in place.
Please share this update with your teams and with any colleagues who may not have regular access to a PC.
Power outage across campus now resolved
Update: We have now resolved a power outage which affected multiple parts of campus this afternoon (Wednesday 2 September).
Westwood Way road closure from Thursday 10 September for 3 days
Westwood Way will be closed for its full length from Thursday 10 September for approximately 3 working days.
The closure is required to allow Coventry City Council to carry out carriageway road marking works. Vehicle access will be restricted during the works, with a diversion route in place. Pedestrian access will not be affected.
Drivers are advised not to park on Westwood Way while the works are taking place. If you experience any access issues, please speak to the traffic management operatives on site.
Permit Office Closure: May Bank Holiday 2026
Please note, The Permit Office will be closed for the May Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May 2026, reopening on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
If you require a permit for Monday 25 May or Tuesday 26 May, please ensure your request is submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Estates excellence recognised with double success at AUDE Awards
Two Estates teams have been recognised at the 2026 AUDE Awards. The Interior Design, Furniture & Equipment (IDFE) team earned bronze for the AUDE Reaching Higher Award, thanks to its innovative Furniture and Equipment Donation Initiative.
The Estates Information and Systems (EIS) team took home silver for AUDE鈥檚 Estates/Facilities Team Award, having led on several digital transformation projects that have reshaped how the University manages space, assets, maintenance and campus navigation.