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Free electrical safety tests

Posted on 23 October 2023

Charging your phone or laptop in the Library? Using electrical items in kitchens on campus? Get your electrical items safety tested free of charge!

Get any electrical item that you're likely to use in a public area safety tested for free with our student PAT testing sessions.

This could include phone chargers you use in the Library, laptops you use in a lecture or anything you use in the kitchen in your accommodation. 

You can attend any of the following sessions regardless of which college you are part of:

30 Oct: Fairfax House 8.30-11am in the Common Room/TV room
31 Oct: Wentworth College 2-4pm in the Reception
1 Nov: Vanbrugh College 4-6pm in Vanbrugh Common Room adjacent to the dining room/games area
2 Nov: James College 4-6pm in Roger Kirk Centre Dining area 
7 Nov: Alcuin College 9am-12 Noon in Alcuin D The Vedge
8 Nov: Derwent College 3-6pm in Derwent DBar/Common Room
9 Nov: Halifax College 3-6pm in JJ's

If you have a disability and are unable to attend a session or unable to bring any items to a session, please contact the Helpdesk on extension 5555 and we will arrange a separate visit.