River Safety

In Durham City and at Queen's Campus we are very lucky to have the natural beauty of the River Wear and River Tees and to be able to use them for water sports activities, but it is important to remember that rivers can be dangerous.

Take care at all times around the rivers but especially avoid walking along riverbanks during hazardous weather conditions or after nights out drinking.

Never act carelessly near the rivers. Students who recklessly endanger their own lives (and those of others) in this way are also likely to be committing a disciplinary offence that could have serious repercussions for their studies.