** Update 4 July 2025: We are pleased to announce Café Nero has reopened today on our Canterbury campus after finalising the new lease arrangements.**

Following the recent closure of Blackwell’s Bookstore on our Canterbury campus, we want to update you on the temporary impact this will have on the adjoining Café Nero outlet.

As previously shared, Café Nero operated under a commercial arrangement with Blackwell’s and was not managed by the University. Now Blackwell’s lease has ended, Café Nero will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 1 July.

We are currently working with Café Nero to finalise new lease arrangements so they can continue operating on our campus. These are expected to be completed shortly and once in place, Café Nero will reopen. We will confirm the reopening date as soon as possible.