COVID-19: Scotland's colleges and universities

Author: Lynne Currie

PDF Published: Monday 01 Mar 2021 (SB 21-15)

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- Summary
- 2021 COVID-19 guidance
  - Essential staff and student attendance
  - Phased return of staff and students
    
    Timetable for return of students
    
    International and overseas students
- COVID-19 impact on students
  - Housing
    
    Students returning home
  - Student attainment and progression
    
    Mitigation measures
    
    Online learning
    
    Dental students
  - Mental health and wellbeing
  - Summary of COVID-19 student support funding
- COVID-19 financial impact on institutions
  - Colleges
  - Universities
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