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General Guidance
The University offers insurance cover for hire vehicles from its providers and is available to staff & students through our (requiring a login)
When travelling overseas on University related business it is important that health, safety and cover matters are considered beforehand. All staff and students travelling overseas, including those attending conferences, undertaking field work and on work placements, are required to complete the on-line .
This on-line Form enables the applicant to receive free University Travel Cover (for the period of work) and includes health and safety information that must be considered to meet the requirements of the University鈥檚 for Overseas Travel.
Before completing the Form please familiarise yourself with the information relevant to your travel. This can be done by visiting the following sites:
- (FCO) 鈥 governmental advice on travel, potential danger areas and local practices
- 罢丑别听聽鈥 provides advice on overseas travel health considerations, including vaccinations. An alternative NHS site is available聽
- 聽鈥 a 鈥減ay鈥 service which will provide detailed health advice for travellers. Often essential when travelling to more remote locations
- HSS聽鈥 the University鈥檚 Health and Safety Department provide general and detailed advice on聽health聽and safety considerations for travellers
- UMAL Travel Cover Information 鈥撀
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The University has an Health and Safety policy which is worth reading.
Overseas Travel: you will need an Overseas Travel Cover Form and to complete the form you will need to have your Staff Number / Payroll number or Student number / Banner ID and the name of your College / School / department contact administrator.
Please note:
The University arranged travel cover provides for those with existing medical conditions for emergency treatment only; it does not provide cover for anyone who has received medical advice not to travel.
For travel bookings please visit the guidelines on the .
It is recommended that travellers scan a copy of their passport and email this to an easily accessible email account. This would allow for easy retrieval should your passport be lost or stolen.
For further information please contact our University Insurance Officer or
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