University Responses to Covid-19
Louise Bena
Latest university responses added – 6th July
If you’re trying to figure out what’s going on at university in September, you’re not alone!
96% of universities have confirmed their intentions for their teaching delivery in the next academic year:
With no clear government guidance (UCU), it is a challenging time for those setting policies for universities. The Office for Students (OfS) have advocated for students to be given as much information as possible to help guide their choices. StudentCrowd is all about helping students to make decisions. In the next few weeks we want to bring as much clarity to the situation as we can.
We have collated all of the information available to support you as you decide where to study. Below, you will find a list of all the universities and their declared intentions for 2020/21, as well as all the dates for their virtual open days. Over the next few weeks, we’ll keep this information up to date.
Click on the university name below to find out more about their plans for September.
If you notice that we need to update some information, let us know at support@studentcrowd.com.
UNIVERSITY COVID-19 RESPONSE  | University | Status | Teaching Mode | Online Open Day | Teaching Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Aberdeen Source: abdn.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | On-campus from August | The University of Aberdeen will take a blended learning approach with on-campus teaching with appropriate social distancing measures for those able to attend in person and online learning so that they can enable all students to commence their studies online and transition to on-campus study when circumstances allow. |
| Abertay University (Dundee) Source: abertay.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | Working towards a blend of online and face-to-face teaching, but the timings for any activity on campus will be dictated by government guidance. |
| Aberystwyth University Source: aber.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | The University’s aim is to carefully adapt the campus so that it can deliver as much in-person teaching as safely as possible. Its plans include; a well-prepared, socially distanced campus, a programme of socially inclusive and physically distanced welcome activities and flexible teaching provision on-campus with both in-person and online teaching delivery. |
| Harper Adams University Source: harper-adams.ac.uk | Preparing for Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 22nd July | They are developing ways in which they can continue to provide courses should COVID-19 measures remain in place, or if there are further Government restrictions needed at any point. These methods are likely to include teaching in small groups where social distancing can be safely applied and the use of online resources and blended teaching, where some provision (primarily large classes) may be online. |
| School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Source: soas.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | All lectures and seminars will be delivered online in Term 1 combined with on-campus appointments with academics and student support. They are hoping to transition to on-campus teaching from Term 2 and if government guidelines are relaxed during Term 1, they will aim to be as flexible as possible in adapting to those new guidelines. |
| Richmond American International University in London Source: richmond.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th July | Combination of online and on-campus teaching. Planning to commence on-campus teaching on 2 Nov, dependent on the outcome of lockdown and social distancing measures. |
| London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Source: lse.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | Small in-person classes, seminars, tutorial groups, as well as Harvard style teaching sessions, will run on campus where possible, all in socially distanced environments. Whilst lectures will be delivered online. |
| University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Source: uhi.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Nov | Their approach will combine video conferencing and remote learning technologies as well as face to face teaching where possible and appropriate. |
| University of St Andrews Source: st-andrews.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | Planning for a combination of online and face-to-face learning (small groups socially distanced). |
| University of East Anglia (UEA) Source: uea.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Seeking to provide as much face-to-face, interactive teaching as is safely and practicably possible and expecting to deliver content from large lectures digitally. |
| Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Source: aru.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th July | Plans in place to return to face-to-face tuition, supported by online technologies. |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Source: courtauld.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 22nd July & 26th Aug | Will return to face-to-face small group teaching from September 2020 and lectures will be delivered online. |
| Glasgow School of Art Source: gsa.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day & live chats taking place on website | A hybrid model of delivery will likely be in place at the start of Semester 1, with some activity on campus, some across the city and some delivered digitally. |
| Leeds Arts University Source: leeds-art.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 7th & 8th July | Face-to-face teaching will continue wherever possible and when not possible teaching will be online. |
| University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Source: uca.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | Aim to deliver as much teaching as possible on campus, while keeping in line with public health advice. Where practical lectures, classes and seminars will be put online. |
| Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) Source: nua.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from October | A mix of online lectures, seminars and tutorials alongside physical access to the studios and workshops and related teaching on campus. |
| University of the Arts London (UAL) Source: arts.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Oct | A mix of on-campus and online activities |
| Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) Source: aub.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from September | Have delayed some academic start dates across the Autumn Term in line with Government advice. Studio-based teaching and learning will be prioritised. Where this isn’t possible, contingency plans have been put in place for online delivery. |
| Aston University Source: www2.aston.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day videos on website. | Blended learning approach that combines both online and on-campus teaching |
| University of Northumbria at Newcastle Source: northumbria.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 8th, 15th, 30th July | Students will have access to digital hubs, classrooms, laboratories, studios and clinics, and the University Library. And, as social distancing rules relax the opportunities for face to face learning will be stepped up. |
| Bangor University Source: bangor.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 8th July | Planning for a combination of online and face-to-face learning. |
| London South Bank University Source: lsbu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | Delivering lectures online in semester one. Depending on advice from the UK Government, and where they think it’s safe to do so, they plan to enhance this remote delivery with some on-campus provision. |
| Bath Spa University Source: bathspa.ac.uk | Preparing for Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from September | Making plans for a number of scenarios, including a blend of online and face-to-face teaching depending on government guidance in place in September. |
| University of Bath Source: bath.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website. Live chat events on 16th & 30 July | Face-to-face small-group teaching and research supervision will be complemented by high quality online activities where necessary, particularly large group lectures. This will be subject to conditions prevailing at the time and always with the health and safety of students and staff as the first priority. |
| Leeds Beckett University Source: leedsbeckett.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Virtual open day activities on website | Looking at using online technologies and small group teaching. |
| University of Bedfordshire Source: beds.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 30th July | They will be offering an online learning experience blended with on-campus teaching and activities wherever possible. |
| Queen's University Belfast (QUB) Source: qub.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Blend of online and face to face, dependant on the social distancing rules in place at the time. |
| Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) Source: bishopg.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 10th July, 14th Aug | Delivering programmes through a mixture of both face-to-face seminars and online learning activities, such as online lectures, guided study tasks, and tutorials. |
| Birkbeck, University of London Source: bbk.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day activities on website | Offer the 'full Birkbeck experience' - but may require some online virtual classrooms and social distancing. |
| University of Birmingham Source: birmingham.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Preparing to teach both on-campus and online to ensure studies are not delayed. |
| Birmingham City University Source: bcu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | They will be teaching their programmes on campus from September but introducing some changes - smaller group teaching and managing buildings differently to allow social distancing. |
| University College Birmingham Source: ucb.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Oct | Dual delivery with first year students on most HE courses able to study their first semester remotely, and join the campus when they can. |
| University of Bolton Source: bolton.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug | Poviding a fully operational campus environment supported with virtual and online learning tools. |
| Bournemouth University (BU) Source: bournemouth.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 11th July | They are aiming for a mixed mode of teaching with on-campus specialist teaching resources from September, and generalist resources, such as the library, also available for use by all students. |
| BPP Source: bpp.com | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 7th, 13th, 14th July, 3rd, 4th, 27th Aug, 1st Sep | Classes will be delivered via the Online Classroom Live platform if a face-to-face option isn’t feasible. |
| Bradford College Source: bradfordcollege.ac.uk | Not yet specified | Not yet specified | Virtual Q&A 15th July | Not specified |
| University of Bradford Source: bradford.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual experiences on website | Courses will be delivered through a combination of educational technologies and face-to-face teaching on campus. |
| University of Brighton Source: brighton.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | Delivering academic programmes through a planned blend of socially distanced campus-based teaching and enhanced digital learning. |
| University of Bristol Source: bristol.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Date in Sep to be announced | Face-to-face small group teaching and mentoring with new innovative and engaging online teaching and learning. |
| UWE Bristol Source: uwe.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | There are three teaching blocks throughout the 20/21 academic year. Courses will be taught during two of them. Once per year students will also take part in an online-only teaching block with personalised support. The university is putting actions in place to ensure facilities across all of their campuses can be accessed safely and respecting social distance requirements. |
| Oxford Brookes University Source: brookes.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual tour on website | Large lectures will be delivered through high-quality, online learning. However, students will be on campus for individual and small group learning with your peer group. |
| Brunel University London Source: brunel.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual activities on website | Dual delivery where programmes will run in parallel tracks online and on campus, and students will be able to move between the two tracks, depending on travel or lockdown restrictions. |
| University of Buckingham Source: buckingham.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 11th July | Planning to run their courses simultaneously online and in-person. |
| Buckinghamshire New University Source: bucks.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from September | Buckinghamshire New University has announced its plans for all students to receive a blend of face-to-face teaching and online learning across all its courses from September, when its new academic year will begin on schedule. Work is already underway across the University’s campuses to create a COVID-safe environment in time for the new academic year. |
| Glasgow Caledonian University Source: gcu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Blended approach of online and face-to-face teaching. |
| University of Cambridge Source: cam.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day has taken place | Developing a blended approach to teaching and learning, and to enhance traditional teaching methods. Lectures will be online for the next academic year. |
| Canterbury Christ Church University Source: canterbury.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 9th July | They are aiming to provide as much face-to-face learning and teaching as possible, supported by online learning and teaching. |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Source: cardiffmet.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day videos on website. | All students will benefit from small group, peer-assisted and individual learning programmes. In adopting a blended learning approach they are able to ensure that all student learning outcomes will be met in full. See updated statement on a proposed cap in numbers for English-domiciled students studying at universities in Wales. |
| Cardiff University Source: cardiff.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day has taken place | Large lectures will take the form of high-quality and enhanced online learning activities. Where social distancing requirements can be met, on-campus engagement will likely take the form of small-group teaching. |
| University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Source: uclan.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day have taken place | Planning that it will be a blend of online learning and face-to-face learning, where safe and necessary to do so. |
| University of Chester Source: www1.chester.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from October | A blended learning experience of face-to-face teaching and online teaching. |
| University of Chichester Source: chi.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual experience on website | Working hard to plan for multiple scenarios. Aim is to get students back to campus and back to normal as soon as possible whilst adhering to the latest UK Government guidance on safety. |
| City, University of London Source: city.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | May temporarily start programmes online until such time that teaching can take place in person, or combination of both face-to-face and online, depending on restrictions. |
| Leeds City College Source: leedscitycollege.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Virtual Open Day taken place | Not specified |
| Colchester Institute Source: colchester.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 21st July | Teaching and learning will be a mixture of on-campus delivery and working in the digital space to supplement in-person teaching. |
| Imperial College London Source: imperial.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 14th - 18th July | The autumn semester will be a combination of on-campus (in-person) and remote learning (online). |
| University College London (UCL) Source: ucl.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 20th - 25th July | With the safety of their community paramount, UCL’s campus will be open to welcome students to London from the start of term on 28 September with enhanced safety measures - based on the latest UK guidance as well as the expertise of UCL’s researchers |
| King's College London (KCL) Source: kcl.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 20 - 25 July | Intention is that small group teaching activity such as seminars will be delivered on campus. Large teaching events such as lectures will be delivered online for at least the first semester. |
| St Mary's University College Source: stmarys-belfast.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Unknown | Planning for 3 scenarios, expected that blended learning will be the most likely case in September. |
| London School of Commerce Source: lsclondon.co.uk | Not yet specified | Not yet specified | Unknown | Not specified |
| Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Source: rcs.ac.uk | Preparing for Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | Dual delivery based on current guidance. Hoping to re-open the campus for teaching in what is likely to be a modified way for the start. |
| Coventry University Source: coventry.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 10th, 11th July | Hoping most courses provide at least five hours of on-campus timetabled learning per student each week during each semester/block, with the remainder delivered online. |
| University of Cumbria Source: cumbria.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from August | The planned approach is that courses will be delivered in a blended mode, using a mixture of online learning with face-to-face sessions as appropriate and where it is safe to do so on campus. |
| University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru) Source: southwales.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Online Open Days available on website | To prioritise student safety, from September to December, the University will deliver blended learning, combining virtual and on-campus delivery. Some face-to-face activities may be delivered on campus from September, such as lessons taught in specialist facilities. |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Source: uwtsd.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug | Expecting to return to face-to-face teaching and / or online delivery in September. Further information will be available in due course and will be guided by government directives. |
| De Montfort University (DMU) Source: dmu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | On-campus only Sept | Large-scale lectures will be delivered in an online format for the whole of the academic year. For other teaching they are planning and considering whether it will be online or face-to-face. |
| University of Derby Source: derby.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | On-campus contact time in small teaching groups, tutorials, practical and laboratory sessions and online and remote alternatives to large lectures during the first semester. |
| Guildhall School of Music & Drama Source: gsmd.ac.uk | Preparing for Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Unknown | Not specified |
| University of Dundee Source: dundee.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | 31st Aug, 26th Sept | At the start of term they will be able to offer courses in a blended mixture of online and face-to-face teaching, to allow for the greatest flexibility in student learning depending on what public health guidelines are in place. |
| Durham University Source: dur.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Date in Oct to be announced | Planning for a combination of online and face-to-face learning. |
| University of East London (UEL) Source: uel.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | UEL will be offering a dual delivery model. They have created a Covid-secure environment where students can learn on the university's campuses and flex between online delivery as if they were there in person. |
| Edge Hill University Source: edgehill.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from August | Intention is to deliver face-to-face teaching to all students in small groups from the start of term. In addition students will have online learning materials a mixture of scheduled and on demand content. |
| Edge Hotel School Source: essex.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Many courses will now be taught in a way that blends face-to-face classes with a range of online lectures, teaching, learning and collaborative support. |
| University of Edinburgh Source: ed.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | The University of Edinburgh will be open and ready to teach at the start of the new academic year, delivering high-quality education to its students. The University intends to use a hybrid approach – a blend of on-campus teaching with online elements that allows everyone to continue with their studies. |
| Edinburgh Napier University Source: napier.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | They will be providing a blended learning experience. Teaching will take place on campus wherever possible and all modules will be available for remote access. |
| University of Essex Source: essex.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Many courses will be taught in a way that blends face-to-face classes with a range of online lectures, teaching, learning and collaborative support. |
| University of Exeter Source: exeter.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct Start | Blended learning | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sept | Whenever it is safe to do so, the university will be offering face to face teaching on our campuses and providing digital learning resources. |
| Falmouth University Source: falmouth.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | Planning primarily for a flexible, blended delivery in September. This means that content that can be delivered via digital platforms will be, but also access to on-campus facilities and resources that will follow 'Covid secure' guidelines. |
| St George's, University of London Source: sgul.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Online learning | Working on virtual activities | The majority of teaching will be online until at least the end of December, including lectures, small group teaching, seminars and personal tutor meetings. Only essential, hands-on, skills-based teaching and assessment will take place on-site. |
| University of Glasgow Source: gla.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | A combination of remote learning and on-campus learning, supported by use of on-campus study spaces and contact with Adviser of Studies and Lecturers. |
| University of Gloucestershire Source: glos.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Expect that some of the first semester will require a combination of online teaching and on-campus activity. |
| Glyndwr University Source: glyndwr.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual experiences on website | Teaching for all students in semester one will be a blended mix of online and face-to-face teaching. |
| Goldsmiths, University of London Source: gold.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th July | Will deliver a mixture of in-person and online learning in the autumn term |
| Robert Gordon University (RGU) Source: rgu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Blended delivery of safe on campus teaching and digital learning. |
| University of Greenwich Source: gre.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 18th July | Main lectures online for the autumn term and students will be able to attend seminars on campus. |
| Sheffield Hallam University Source: shu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Videos and talks from virtual open day are on their website | Planning a mixture of face-to-face campus-based and online teaching for the first semester of the 2020/21 academic year. |
| Hartpury University Source: hartpury.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus 25th July | Plan to teach students face-to-face as much as possible within Government guidelines, combined with online lessons and academic delivery. There will be a phased approach with getting students back to campus, new undergraduate university students will arrive on campus in September, whilst second and third-year university students will enrol online in September and physically return to campus later in October. |
| Heriot-Watt University Source: hw.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Preparing to start the academic year with high-quality online support and learning in place and, if possible depending on health and wellbeing conditions, some face-to-face activity on campus. |
| University of Hertfordshire Source: herts.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | Emphasis on face-to-face teaching following national safety guidelines to provide a COVID secure environment. Where required, they will also be using technologies to deliver rich and high-quality teaching through guided-learning and live, interactive sessions to give the best possible student experience. |
| Royal Holloway, University of London Source: royalholloway.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Offering limited spaces for on-campus tours on 15th July | They have adapted all courses to combine face-to-face and online teaching and for selected courses, have introduced the option of a January start date. |
| Liverpool Hope University Source: hope.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day taken place | They will endeavour to make their small group teaching face to face wherever possible. Learning will be supplemented by the University’s Virtual Learning Environment and online teaching where necessary. |
| University of Huddersfield Source: hud.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Sep - date to be announced | Aim to deliver as much face-to-face teaching as possible, supported by online teaching where necessary. |
| University of Hull Source: hull.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 10th, 11th July | Delivering a combination of online and face-to-face activity |
| York St John University Source: yorksj.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug | Large group lectures will be replaced with online alternatives, and smaller practicals, seminars, tutorials and personal tuition sessions will be delivered in line with physical distancing guidelines on campus. |
| Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Source: ljmu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | The university will be presenting all courses with a mix of online and face-to-face teaching. |
| Kaplan Open Learning Source: kaplanpathways.com | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended Learning | Unknown | Dual delivery using digital learning until face-to-face study can return. |
| Keele University Source: keele.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th, 16th Aug | Offering seminars, laboratory practicals and placement activities in their usual settings, complemented by online delivery, to replace large group teaching. Have implemented a 5 stage alert system to define studying for 2020/21 |
| University of Kent Source: kent.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day has taken place | The majority of their teaching and services will be delivered in a blended way – both online and in person. Online lectures will be complemented with face-to-face and/or online interactive sessions. Lecture theatres will be used for smaller face-to-face group-based activities. Lab classes, and other activities where you physically need to be there, will take place in strict compliance with health and safety requirements. |
| Kingston University Source: kingston.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 16th July | Lectures will likely remain online for some time but there will be access to campus for smaller group learning, practical working – such as studio and lab-based work – and using the libraries. |
| Lancaster University Source: lancaster.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 11th July | Planning for a combination of online and face-to-face learning. |
| University of Law Source: law.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Multiple routes | Selection of online events | Depending on the circumstance, the university has different learning routes planned out. Blended learning, online learning and if students are allowed to return back to campus. |
| University of Leeds Source: leeds.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 29th June - 10th July | Developing plans for blended learning. If this situation changes and they have to make alternative arrangements, including flexibility with start dates, they will write to notify you. |
| Leeds Trinity University Source: leedstrinity.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Semester 1 is likely to be provided via a blended approach which combines on-campus teaching in small groups and online learning and teaching. |
| University of Leicester Source: le.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day experiences online | Face to face, on-campus study with flexible digital learning. |
| University of Lincoln Source: lincoln.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 10th, 11th July | It is their intention that teaching will be delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and online sessions. |
| University of Liverpool Source: liverpool.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Aim is to provide every student with a mix of face-to-face teaching in smaller group classes and laboratories (not large lectures) and virtual teaching sessions. |
| London Metropolitan University Source: londonmet.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start (delayed start date) | Blended learning | 7th, 8th, 9th July | Developing dual delivery to comply with any social distancing and other Government guidance that may apply at the time. If unable to do that safely then will plan to offer the first semester online (where appropriate) so students can make a start from home, then join on campus for the second semester. |
| Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) Source: qmul.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Oct | From September to January, they will be offering an inclusive blended learning approach. |
| Regents University London Source: regents.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | If it is possible to return to campus in the autumn then they will. If not, they are working towards a tailored online experience for all Regent’s students that will flow back into campus life. |
| University of West London (UWL) Source: uwl.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | All students, on all courses, at all levels will be provided with a minimum of 4 hours of scheduled activity on campus, each week. Additionally, all face-to-face teaching sessions will be provided online. |
| Loughborough University Source: lboro.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Face-to-face tuition, laboratory practical work (where this is relevant to the degree) and where there are large groups of students in a lecture, it is likely that Government guidelines will require online delivery in the first instance. |
| Manchester Metropolitan University Source: www2.mmu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from October | Changed all programmes to deliver one unit at a time to be more flexible and to support students and reduce risk and stress. Units will be taught one after another, using a blend of online and on campus teaching, flexing the blend throughout the year as circumstances change. |
| The University of Manchester Source: manchester.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | In semester 1, large lectures will be delivered online and supported with timetabled activity to structure student's study week. Students will still have safe, face-to-face contact with academics through seminars, tutorials, practicals and other teaching activities on campus. Exactly how this works will depend on UK Government advice, especially on social distancing, at the time. |
| Queen Margaret University (QMU) Source: qmu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Starting mid-September in line with the currently published academic calendar, with such delivery anticipated as being a blended delivery. |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Source: stmarys.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | Intending to deliver as much teaching in-person where possible and only using online where they must. |
| Middlesex University Source: mdx.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual experiences on website | Planning to start teaching through a mix of online virtual and face to face teaching. Also the option to move between blended learning and fully online virtual learning. |
| Newcastle University Source: ncl.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Where possible, seminars, tutorials and lab work will continue to be taught on campus face to face and preparing for all larger-scale lectures to be online for semester one. |
| Newman University Source: newman.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Oct | Lectures will be delivered online in semester 1 whilst teaching and learning activities, such as seminars, workshops and practicals, will be on campus. |
| University of Northampton Source: northampton.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug, 26th Sep | Courses will be offered online until the restrictions are lifted. |
| Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Source: ntu.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | Will be offering a mixture of on-campus, in-class teaching alongside online learning whilst following all Government advice. |
| University of Nottingham Source: nottingham.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Virtual open day on website | Campuses expected to be open, unless circumstances change |
| University of Stirling Source: stir.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 19th September, 24th Oct | They are working towards a blended approach with a mixture of online learning and safe campus-based learning experiences. |
| University of Strathclyde Source: strath.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | A blend of campus-based activities, where it is safe to do so, supported by our online environment and services. |
| University of Roehampton Source: roehampton.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug | A mixture of in-class, on-campus sessions with online learning and teaching. Smaller group teaching on-campus, with larger group teaching online. |
| University of Warwick Source: warwick.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 6th - 10th and 13th - 17th July | Classes expected to start in the week of October 5 2020. This will be done through a blend of face-to-face and online learning. |
| University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Source: uws.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | Both on-campus and online delivery of learning and teaching, in line with the Scottish Government’s four-phase plan for coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown. |
| University of Wolverhampton Source: wlv.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th Aug | Social distancing to be in place on campuses and monitored as needed. A blended learning approach for semester one which will become a regular part of programmes; |
| University of Worcester Source: worcester.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | Envisage running many in-person lecture programmes, often with smaller groups, strictly respecting physical distancing guidelines, with simultaneous online broadcast where possible and appropriate. |
| University of Plymouth Source: plymouth.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | On-campus from Sep | Anticipating an operational campus with lectures, face-to-face tutorials and seminars. If needed, options for remote access or online and blended learning will be available. |
| University of Sussex Source: sussex.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 28th - 30th July | Adopting a blended approach with a mixture of remote learning and safe campus-based learning experiences. |
| University of Portsmouth Source: port.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 31st Oct | Teaching that is normally delivered in person in lecture theatres or other large group settings will be delivered online. Portsmouth’s campus will be open for in person activity, where possible, for delivery of small group teaching including studio-based learning, laboratory sessions, tutorials, seminars, and other events that can be safely accommodated with social distancing. |
| University of Salford Source: beta.salford.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Oct | Online enhancements will sit alongside face to face delivery and practice based delivery. They're working hard to give as much face to face teaching as they can whilst ensuring everyones safety on campus. |
| University of Southampton Source: southampton.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Aiming to provide a significant face-to-face component to education as prevailing conditions at the time allow, combined in their new blended approach with active independent and group online learning. |
| University of York Source: coronavirus.york.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | They want to deliver as much teaching and learning on campus as possible. This will be combined with as much online support as they need to keep people safe. Exactly how they deliver courses will depend on UK government guidance on social distancing at the time. |
| University of Sunderland Source: sunderland.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 15th August | Planning to use traditional campus-based methods, supported by online provision. |
| University of Suffolk Source: uos.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day on website | An on-campus experience for all. Supported through online learning |
| University of Westminster Source: westminster.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Selection of online events | Aiming to ensure that elements of practical teaching that cannot be delivered online will go ahead on campus. |
| University of Winchester Source: winchester.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Sep | They are putting in place a range of appropriate social distancing measures to ensure students and staff are safe. They will be delivering a combination of small group, on-campus sessions with large group teaching taking place online. |
| The University of Sheffield Source: sheffield.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 11th July | Face-to-face teaching in small groups, where social distancing may still be maintained, supported by digital delivery. |
| University of Surrey Source: surrey.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day highlights on website | Intention that teaching will be delivered via a deliver a hybrid model of teaching, with face-to-face delivery for most seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions, supported by online learning and assessments. Lectures will be recorded and available online. |
| University of Oxford Source: ox.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual open day experiences on their website | Face-to-face teaching and research supervision will be complemented by high quality online activities where necessary. This will be subject to conditions prevailing at the time and always with the health and safety of students and staff as the first priority. |
| The Open University Source: help.open.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Not yet specified | Unknown | Working to ensure that the majority of services are unaffected, including registration for modules that begin in October 2020. |
| Ravensbourne Source: ravensbourne.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | 12th Sept | Some classroom sessions will move online to allow the more practical elements that require access to specialist spaces or equipment to continue to be available on site. |
| Solent University Source: solent.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | They will be offering a mixture of on-site and in-class teaching alongside a programme of online learning. |
| Staffordshire University Source: staffs.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Aug | All lectures during first semester to be delivered virtually – plan to welcome students onto campus in a phased manner, delivering a selection of on-site activities – such as teaching in smaller groups and enabling access to specialist equipment and labs – within a COVID-secure learning environment. |
| Swansea University Source: swansea.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | Virtual Open Day on website | A blend of online and face to face teaching. |
| Teesside University Source: tees.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus from Oct | Doing a hybrid teaching model. This means students can expect to spend some time on campus and some time learning online, in line with current Government social distancing restrictions. They are planning for on-campus teaching to prioritise modules or activities that can't be delivered online and are working hard to give students access to the specialist facilities and resources that are a key part of their education. |
| Ulster University Source: ulster.ac.uk | Confirmed Sept/Oct start | Blended learning | On-campus only from Sept | Prepared to deliver lectures and other teaching online for Semester One. Some on-campus activities will take place, based on a robust local risk assessment, and priority will be given to using campus spaces for practice-based learning activities including lab work. |