Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Universities UK is coordinating national efforts to respond to many of the challenges facing universities including student and staff health and welfare, admissions issues, and the longer-term impact on universities. 

These pages offer information and resources for universities on Covid-19, answers to frequently asked questions, and details of how universities can help their communities during this difficult time.

Please always follow the government guidance and follow the latest updates for your nation at gov.uk/coronavirus (England), nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19 (Northern Ireland) gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ (Scotland), gov.wales/coronavirus (Wales).

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Safety, Health and Wellbeing

The top priority for all universities remains the safety, health and wellbeing of the entire university community, including mental health and those at risk of abuse.
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Supporting the national effort

Universities are providing skilled workers, equipment and contributing to research on Covid-19. Find out how they can help the local and national response.
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International

FAQs on the way the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the international work of UK universities, their international students, staff and partners and international students looking to study in the UK in the near future.
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Reports and briefings

Find Universities UK analysis on the response to the pandemic and the needs of the higher education sector.
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FAQs and links to relevant bodies

FAQs covering the Covid-19 outbreak, including how universities are supporting students remaining in halls of residence, and what will happen to exams and assessments.
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Admissions

The implications for universities relating to UK school qualifications and admissions following school closures and the cancellation of exams.

News

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UUK response to government's plan to ensure students can travel home for Christmas

11 November 2020
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UUK response to government plans for enhanced asymptomatic COVID testing for universities

10 November 2020
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Universities UK response to UK government lockdown guidance for universities

3 November 2020
The UK government has published new guidance for higher education institutions concerning the lockdown in England, which confirms that face-to-face teaching can continue where possible.
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A commitment by Universities UK to students’ wellbeing

6 October 2020
Universities UK has published a new checklist to guide universities that are supporting students who are self-isolating.