THE Students Union nightclub, The Old Fire Station, will only allow entry to those who have received both doses of a coronavirus vaccine, Bournemouth University has confirmed.

In line with government guidance, The Old Firestation will only allow students who have been double jabbed to enter the nightclub.

A spokesperson for Bournemouth University said: “In line with all night clubs nationally, students will need to have had both vaccinations to attend the Students’ Union night club.

“We also continue to work closely with Public Health Dorset, BCP Council, Arts University Bournemouth and AECC University College to support public health within the local community.”

Students heading to universities in Bournemouth next month can also expect a return to in-person teaching and a push on getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

A full return to in-person teaching, with online learning only where it will “improve student experience” has been adopted by both BU and AUB.

With a wide range of Government schemes in place to promote the vaccine, both universities are urging students to get vaccinated before they return to the conurbation to help stop the spread.

Regular at-home testing is also being encouraged with testing kits being distributed across campus.

The BU spokesperson added: “We are asking students to get tested before they arrive in Bournemouth, so that they don’t unknowingly bring the virus to their new households.

“We will also be supporting continued testing throughout the coming months with collection points for home test kits on our campus, with extensive messaging to promote these facilities to students and staff.

“All students can expect on-campus teaching for their course with our buildings and services open and accessible.

“We are delighted to be able to welcome our students back to campus and provide them with a more complete university experience than over the last 18 months.

“The BU community is enriched by their presence and we will continue to take any necessary measures to support the health and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors to our sites.

“A full risk assessment for all activity on our campuses has been carried out and we continue to follow all government guidance around events.

“In line with all night clubs nationally, students will need to have had both vaccinations to attend the Students’ Union night club. We also continue to work closely with Public Health Dorset, BCP Council, Arts University Bournemouth and AECC University College to support public health within the local community.”

An AUB spokesperson said: “We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to AUB for the forthcoming term.

“Earlier this year, students keenly embraced an opportunity to take their first COVID-19 vaccination jab at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), and heading into the new academic year, we continue to encourage all students to act responsibly to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This includes good hygiene practice, regular testing, self-isolation, and the use of face coverings.

“We are currently working with local partner organisations including Public Health Dorset, Dorset HealthCare University Foundation NHS Trust, Bournemouth University and AECC University College, to provide ongoing COVID-19 services for our community, including vaccination and testing.

“Our covid-19 risk assessment has been updated and on campus measures at AUB include the encouragement of face covering use in indoor areas (unless medically exempt), continued good hygiene and cleaning standards across campus, good ventilation in all areas, and capacity limits on selected rooms.

“AUB’s Student Services Team will continue to assist all self-isolating students, both in AUB halls and living privately, with appropriate accommodation, health and wellbeing advice and support.

“Teaching at AUB predominantly takes place in-person and on-campus, but a blended approach towards lectures remains in place, and the university will continue to review measures to maintain a covid-safe environment for our community.”