Update: 12.30 on Thursday 24 February. We now have engineers on site who are undertaking the review of all buildings.
While the University may well be able to open in a physical sense next week the final confirmation is dependent on two significant issues. First, we are concerned about staff and students, their circumstances and ability to travel, particularly those outside Canterbury. The second issue is that decisions need to be made by Government and local agencies on whether the Canterbury infrastructure can support the opening of major institutions.
A further update will be provided after midday tomorrow.
Roger J Field
Vice-Chancellor