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Summer switch-off

With summer holiday season beckoning, University staff are reminded to switch off this summer.

Switch off for summer poster

Before leaving the office before a period of annual leave, staff should remember to switch off lights and equipment to help the University save energy and money.

Simple steps

Where relevant, University employees should:

  • switch off lights in single-occupancy rooms before leaving
  • shut down PCs, switch of monitors and printers and turn off at the plug if not being remotely accessed
  • ensure no equipment is left on standby
  • unplug all non-essential items