Coronavirus Latest News
This page has been set up to provide the latest news and status of activity for our students, parents and partners with questions or concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) at our international colleges. It will be updated on a regular basis. (Last Updated 12:45 Friday, 6th November 2020).
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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
College Status: Our College will remain open and we’ll continue with our blended learning while awaiting further guidance.
Admissions Open: November 2020 / January 2021
The Government has announced a new national lockdown starting Thursday 5th November. The Government are still working on the specifics of how new restrictions will impact universities, however please note the university and campus will remain open. For the very latest and accurate local information please check the Leicester City and Leicestershire County Council websites.
DMU has shared guidelines for students planning to start or continue their higher education journey in 2021. Called Your DMU Future, this package of measures has all the very latest information. All students will be equipped with an easy-to-read guide which details the enhancements that have been put in place for safe campus living.
DMU is implementing thorough safety and hygiene measures across all buildings, including hand-sanitiser points, one-way systems, enhanced cleaning measures and more.
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BANGOR UNIVERSITY
College Status: The University campus will be open to students for the January 2021 intake, current classes are being delivered through a Blended Learning Model
Admissions Open: November 2020 / January 2021
The University campus opened in September to welcome both UK and International students and teaching is being delivered through a Blended Learning Model with a mix of face to face teaching and online delivery. Social Distancing measures are in place through-out campus and in University accommodation to keep students and University staff safe. Students who have not been able to arrive on campus due to Covid-19 have been able to request to begin their studies online and arrive on campus when they are able to.
The university has also provided information for international applicants and offer holders and what they are planning.
For more information, please read Bangor University’s dedicated Coronavirus Page here.
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: November 2020 / January 2021
The University of Dundee is continuing with planning to ensure the safe return of students to Dundee and on-campus activity. Updated guidance has been provided from the Scottish Government for universities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The university’s blended approach to teaching has been confirmed and will offer face-to-face on-campus activity with the option for a fully online experience, where the programme allows, if students cannot be on campus (this may not be possible for some courses with a stronger practical element).
When on campus you must follow the current requirements regarding physical distancing and wearing of face coverings. All staff and students will be provided with a pair of washable masks. Students will receive this in their Welcome Pack or from their School Office.
For more information, please read University of Dundee’s dedicated Coronavirus page here.
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UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: November 2020 / January 2021
The University will continue with the blended learning approach that they have taken to date. The only exception would be if either the students in the group or the staff were unable to continue to come in. At that point the university would make local adjustments to ensure that everyone still gets the learning that they need albeit in a different format.
The university will be flexible and will provide additional support as needed, and will provide be providing extra study spaces, will keep the library open and will run additional online study skills sessions to provide students with extra opportunities for learning and developing key skills.
For more information, please read the University of Greenwich’s dedicated Coronavirus page here.