Wolverhampton students disapointed by poor communication after cyber attack on UK universities
Staff and students at Wolverhampton University can't access campus today.
Students at the University of Wolverhampton say many didn't realise the uni was closed because of a cyber attack until they turned up on campus.
The University of Wolverhampton has asked students and staff to stay at home today due to a cyber attack that is affecting several universities across the UK.
It tweeted there is "a systems issue across all our campuses".
It follows reports from several other universities, including Cambridge and Manchester, of cyber issues affecting their servers.
A University of Wolverhampton spokesperson said: “Late last night, the university became aware of an IT systems issue that has impacted our key systems and services across all campuses and sites including the University website.
“All our campuses remain open for students but, given this disruption, we have asked all non-essential staff to work from home today, as on campus teaching will be rearranged.
“Staff are working hard to minimise disruption and get systems back up and running.
“We are keeping staff, students and key partners updated on the situation.”
Gemma is studying glass and ceramics there - she says she doesn't know why non-computer-based courses can't go in.
She told us, she only found out after her friend sent a text message.
"It's frustrating and annoying. Not being able to access the facilities is aggravating. It's time I could've been completing stuff.
"Some people have had to travel ridiculous distance to get to the university and they've had to spend that money only to be turned away."