Business travel

Weather

Guidance on adverse weather when travelling

University policies

The University has an Severe Weather Policy which should be used when staff may be abroad on University business and their return is or may be affected by the weather.

Insurance

If you have taken out University travel insurance prior to your travels, the University Insurers will be able to help with accommodation, transport etc. Please contact them directly on the telephone numbers given when you received your insurance documents.

For any assistance, please contact the University Insurance Office.

Insurance Department

  • Finance Department

Contact details

Address

Street

Charles Stewart House
9-16 Chambers Street

City
Edinburgh
Post Code
EH1 1HT

Safety

You are advised to follow all safety instructions given by the Government or Emergency Planning departments of the country you are in to ensure you stay safe.

The Gov.uk website also published advice on how to avoid a tropical cyclone or cope if threatened by one.