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COVID-19 Frequently asked questions

Current advice as of 23 January 2021

+–Is the university currently open?

All of the university’s campuses are currently closed to students and visitors and will remain so for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year. Teaching programmes are being supported by remote learning with assessments moved online. All current students will be able to graduate or progress to the next level of study subject to meeting the required academic standards.

+–Will summer award (graduation) ceremonies be going ahead?

Our summer ceremonies have been postponed and will be combined with our winter ceremonies scheduled for February 2021.

+–Will the university be re-opening in September?

We are planning for the controlled reopening of all our campuses for the start of the 2020-21 academic year on Monday 28 September, with teaching beginning from Monday 5 October 2020. This is with the exception of some courses in the schools of Education and Health Sciences where there is an earlier start date. 

+–Will campuses be safe?

We will be doing everything reasonably possible to ensure that our campuses and facilities are safe for our students and staff and comply with official guidance.

+–Does this mean students should go ahead and arrange accommodation?

Each of our students will need to make this decision based on their own personal circumstances. There is a range of support available from both the university and the Students’ Union when considering accommodation options.

+–Does this mean all timetabled teaching will be back on campus from September?

No. In order to facilitate social distancing we will need to limit the numbers of students and staff needing to be on campus at any one time. This means that some teaching, such as large classroom-based sessions, such as lectures, will need to continue to be delivered online. The balance of on-campus and remote learning will differ from programme to programme.

+–Will students be able to meet with their tutors?

All students should be able to book one-to-one sessions with their tutors, including face-to-face in spaces that enable social distancing to be maintained.

+–Will students be able to use the library and other learning facilities?

The way in which facilities and services (including libraries, student services and catering outlets) are physically accessed will comply with official guidance as it continues to emerge. Students will of course be able to continue to access our extensive online resources. We are continuing to enhance the online library collection with an increased selection of ebooks. Library staff will continue to support student learning.

+–Will placements still be going ahead?

Further information on the availability and management of placements will be provided over the coming months to ensure all arrangements are informed by the latest government advice.

+–Will non-teaching activities like societies be running?

Student societies will be running in a manner that reflects the relevant government advice at that time.

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