University Responses to Covid-19
Louise Bena
Latest university responses added – 9th November 2021
What will university teaching look like this September?
Now that results are out, students are making plans for the upcoming year once more and many will be asking questions like “what will university look like in September?” “what covid measures are in place at universities?”
There have been so many twists and turns as the country has moved in and out of lockdowns, as well as changes in how students and higher education are prioritised.
For more than a year, StudentCrowd have been tracking how each university has been responding in this rapidly changing landscape. We have monitored week-by-week changes in teaching delivery in every university in the UK.
The table below outlines all the universities teaching delivery for 2021/22, as well as all the dates for their virtual open days.
We have also recently added quarantine provisions for students travelling to uni from outside the UK.
We update this information on a weekly basis.
Click on the university name below to find out more about their current teaching plans and quarantine support.
If you notice that we need to update some information, please let us know at support@studentcrowd.com.
UNIVERSITY COVID-19 RESPONSE  | University | Teaching Mode | Open Days | Teaching Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertay University (Dundee) Source: abertay.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Sep & 4th Nov. | The university is currently operating blended learning (a mix of in-person and online) in line with Scottish Government guidance. Most students can expect to be on campus for teaching each week and access to the University is currently fully open. Larger lectures take place online, complemented by a variety of in-person tutorials, study groups, peer-to-peer interaction and lab activity. |
| Aberystwyth University Source: aber.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 22nd Apr, 8th Jul & 14th Oct. | The university will no longer require individuals to wear a face covering in University buildings. Face coverings will become a personal choice and we ask that you respect each other's choices, whether you choose to continue wearing one or not. |
| Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Source: aru.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | Students who choose to study on campus will have lectures, seminars, practicals and workshops with peers, with weekly course materials, activities and support through their Canvas platform; with online MS Teams areas to support group, tutor, and individual study activities. Students can also choose to study online only in Trimester 2 (January-April 2022) if they prefer. |
| Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) Source: aub.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 23rd Sep, 4th Nov & 2nd Dec. | The university will be using a blended approach where possible in order to maintain campus safety and appropriate numbers on site, but a majority of our teaching is in-person and on-campus. |
| Arts University Plymouth Source: aup.ac.uk | Blended learning | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | A variety of learning and teaching methodologies are used to support the development of practice in the context of subject and/or cross-subject requirements and the specific module learning outcomes. |
| Aston University Source: www2.aston.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 7th Jul, 30th Sep & 18th Nov. | The university has a blended learning approach that will be adopted for all taught programmes at the University. You will study both in person (on-campus) and online, adopting the most appropriate form of learning for each task. From Monday 24 January face coverings are no longer required in teaching and learning spaces, but the university recommends students wear one in crowded communal spaces such as corridors and lifts. |
| BPP Source: bpp.com | Blended learning. | Selection of webinars available on website. | As the university begin to reintroduce face-to-face teaching, they want to provide students with the maximum choice and flexibility to suit their personal circumstances. For students who are unsure about returning to the classroom, the university will endeavour to ensure that they will be able to continue to attend classes online, completing their studies in a way that best suits. |
| Bangor University Source: bangor.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 20th Aug 8th Oct, 29th Oct & 26th Nov. | Lectures have continued online with some practical work happening face to face but only when it’s a mandatory requirement of the course, such as nursing. |
| Bath Spa University Source: bathspa.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 10th Jun, 20th Sep, 28th Oct & 25th Nov. | The university encourage the wearing of face coverings in enclosed and crowded areas indoors. Please be considerate of fellow students and if you are asked to wear a face covering, please do so. Some people may have a reason for being cautious and we should all respect one another. |
| Birkbeck, University of London Source: bbk.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | Teaching in person and on campus will restart in the week commencing 14 February 2022. This will be complemented by high-quality online support. When inside the building you will be required to wear a face-covering (unless medically exempt). |
| Birmingham City University Source: bcu.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | Large group lectures will be moved online for semester 1, but there will be teaching groups on the campus of around 30 people in size. Students will also be taught in subject bubbles to help contact tracing. You may need to wear a face-covering in your teaching room but the university will always make this clear if this is the case. |
| Birmingham Newman University Source: newman.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 22nd Apr. | The majority of teaching in September will be on campus, with some programme delivery taking place through online interactive sessions. |
| Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) Source: bishopg.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 1st Apr, 10th Jun, 7th Jul & 18th Aug. | BGU intends to deliver its courses through in-person teaching and learning without social-distancing restrictions. |
| Bournemouth University (BU) Source: bournemouth.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 22nd Apr & 17th Jun. | They will be running a blended model, meaning that your online learning will be complemented by face-to-face sessions where possible. |
| Brunel University London Source: brunel.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | The universities approach to learning and teaching prioritises interactive, in-person, on-campus teaching, such as seminars, group work and practical activities. These are complemented by lectures, which may be online, in person or both. Please check subject-specific information on how courses will be delivered. |
| Buckinghamshire New University Source: bucks.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | The university is delighted that everyone can all be together on campus again and enjoy the full student experience. |
| Canterbury Christ Church University Source: canterbury.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Canterbury Campus open day on 11th Jun. | The universities aim is to provide you with an outstanding education that includes significant on-campus teaching, supported by online activities. Each course will tailor its blended learning to the needs of its students and the requirements of your course. All students are asked to wear a face-covering when inside all University buildings unless medically exempt. |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Source: cardiffmet.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 7th Oct & 4th Nov. | The university will largely be taught face to face in non-socially distanced groups of up to 30 students. There will be some exceptions, for example in lab sessions where the use of PPE allows a greater number of students to come together safely. |
| Cardiff University Source: cardiff.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun & 1 Jul. | The university continue to deliver in-person teaching on campus including lectures, tutorials, seminars, lab work and workshops. Students can use all non-clinical teaching spaces at their full capacity this semester. |
| City, University of London Source: studenthub.city.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | They will be starting the year delivering most of your academic and social activities on-campus and in-person, combined with interactive quality online learning resources. |
| Coventry University Source: coventry.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 22nd Apr. | Since September 2021, they have returned to as much face-to-face teaching on campus as possible, subject to government restrictions and guidance. |
| De Montfort University (DMU) Source: dmu.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | DMU will focus their face-to-face teaching in small environments such as seminars and workshops while keeping large teaching sessions online through a mix of live and pre-recorded lectures. |
| Durham University Source: dur.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 16th & 17th Jun. | Durham University is planning a high-quality residential experience, including substantial in-person teaching and learning, for the Academic Year 2021/22. The exact mix of activities and modes of instruction, from lectures and tutorials to workshops and labs – will vary by course and year level. But all will offer high-quality teaching and ensure you benefit from the excellent academic experience which sets our graduates apart and that we know employers are looking for. |
| Edge Hill University Source: edgehill.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 17th Jun, 19th Aug, 4th Oct, 4th Nov & 25th Nov. | As a campus-based University with the delivery of an exceptional student experience, the university is continuing to do everything necessary to ensure that the campus is a safe, vibrant place for the full community to enjoy. |
| Edinburgh Napier University Source: my.napier.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 17th & 29th Oct. | The university will be offering as much face-to-face on-campus teaching in Trimester 1 as possible. This will be guided by Scottish Government guidelines and the course the pandemic takes in Scotland. You will be required to wear a face-covering when entering and walking around campus. |
| Falmouth University Source: falmouth.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 12th Apr & 27th May. | The university is committed to an approach to learning and teaching that maximises access to their fantastic in-person resources, while also harnessing the best of digital learning to deliver a more inclusive, creative, and flexible learning experience. |
| Glasgow Caledonian University Source: gcu.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 8th Sep & 7th Oct. | Blended learning is when teaching is delivered through a mix of face-to-face classes, lectures, seminars and/or labs, but also includes online delivery of a proportion of the teaching and learning activities. The exact mix will depend on the programme. |
| Glasgow School of Art Source: gsa.ac.uk | Not specified. | Virtual open day has taken place. | All student updates can be read on the Student Intranet. |
| Goldsmiths, University of London Source: gold.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | Interactive teaching activities (eg tutorials, seminars, workshops and practice-based) will be on campus in person. Non-interactive teaching activity (eg where the majority of the session is a teacher presenting information with little discussion or questioning from students) will be pre-recorded and delivered online in a suitable format. The university expect all students to attend teaching on campus, and are not be offering an option for students to study remotely at this time. |
| Harper Adams University Source: harper-adams.ac.uk | Not specified. | On-campus open days on 10th Jun, 7th Oct & 11th Nov. | Not specified. |
| Hartpury University Source: hartpury.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | The majority of your teaching will be onsite, with a maximum of two hours per week online. Assessments will be a mix of online and onsite, depending on the module. |
| Heriot-Watt University Source: hw.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Sep & 28th Oct. | The university is 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. |
| Imperial College London Source: imperial.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 28th & 29th Jun. | Teaching, research, and training will start on schedule and will be a combination of on-campus (in-person) and remote (online). |
| Keele University Source: keele.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 23rd Jun, 24th Jun, 19th Aug, 14th Oct, 15th Oct & 18th Nov. | No planned changes to the delivery of teaching and learning. |
| King's College London (KCL) Source: kcl.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-demand material available online. | In-person teaching will take place on campus from Monday 17 January as scheduled in timetable, unless a degree is specifically an online programme or is being delivered virtually in conjunction with an external agency. |
| Kingston University Source: kingston.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 22nd Apr, 14th Jun & 8th Jul. | Campuses and facilities are open and students have full access to a range of services on site, as well as online. The majority of teaching is taking place on campus, with some elements of online delivery where this enhances students' learning. |
| Lancaster University Source: lancaster.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 15th Jul, 16th Sep & 14th Oct. | For on-campus courses, the university expect most teaching to be in-person, with courses taught mainly in lecture theatres, labs and seminars as before the pandemic started. The university may retain some online teaching where student feedback has been especially positive about this mode of learning, but this will complement in-person teaching. |
| Leeds Arts University Source: leeds-art.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 21st Jun. | Teaching is on-campus with some limited online delivery where this has been proved to work best. Face coverings are no longer required within buildings but the university provide them for those who prefer to continue to wear them, and support them in doing so. |
| Leeds Beckett University Source: leedsbeckett.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun, 7th Oct, 28th Oct & 18th Nov. | Studies will be a mix of predominantly in-person, on-campus activities and classes, recorded video content and other online and digital materials supplied, reflecting what will maximise learning on a course-by-course level, as well as supporting more vulnerable learners. The delivery of lectures will either by in-person on-campus or delivered online, depending on your course, and will be recorded where possible and pedagogically desirable. Further detail on the mix of teaching and learning activities can be found in the course specifications. |
| Leeds City College Source: leedscitycollege.ac.uk | Not specified. | Open day has taken place. | Not specified. |
| Leeds Trinity University Source: leedstrinity.ac.uk | Not specified. | On-campus open days on 8th Jul, 30th Sep, 21st Oct, 18th Nov, 9th Dec & 13th Jan. | Not specified. |
| Liverpool Hope University Source: hope.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 23rd Jun, 24th Jun, 7th Oct, 28th Oct, 18th Nov, 29th Nov & 13th Dec. | Safety on campus include wearing a face covering, testing regularly, practicing good hand and respiratory hygiene and reporting positive test results. |
| Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Source: ljmu.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 16th Jun, 14th Oct, 8th Nov & 18th Nov. | The universities intention is to deliver ‘business as usual' during this academic year with face-to-face teaching. They expect all students to be in Liverpool for the start and continuation of their studies. Everyone must now wear face coverings, even when seated, when in communal spaces, such as offices, libraries, classrooms, and lecture theatres. |
| London Metropolitan University Source: londonmet.ac.uk | On-campus. | Aldgate campus open day on 18th Apr. Holloway campus open day on 25th Apr. | All teaching is currently happening in person. Students are required vaccine passports for large venues, more areas where masks are required and asking anyone who can to work from home. |
| London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Source: info.lse.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 19th Apr. | The university expects students to return for the start of Summer Term, Tuesday 3 May. However, they recognise that there may be some circumstances that mean students cannot come to campus to study on time as planned. |
| London South Bank University Source: lsbu.ac.uk | On-campus. | Open days have taken place. | The university is teaching in-person, on-campus at Southwark, Havering and Croydon. Some courses may supplement this with online learning and online resources as well. |
| Loughborough University Source: lboro.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun, 22nd Sep & 23rd Sep. | The university is planning for each student to have a mixture of in-person classes (including practical and laboratory work, where relevant to the course), live online interactive sessions, ‘on-demand’ pre-recorded lectures/resources, individual/group project work and guided independent study, supported by teaching staff and personal academic tutors. |
| Manchester Metropolitan University Source: mmu.ac.uk | In-person. | On-campus open day on 21st Jun. | The University is now fully back delivering all aspects in person. |
| Middlesex University Source: mdx.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 26th Apr. | The university is back on campus for teaching and learning and they'll continue to teach in person unless there are changes to government guidance. |
| Newcastle University Source: enquire.ncl.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 23rd Jun, 24th Jun, 30th Sep & 18th Nov. | All students studying on an on-campus programme will receive in-person teaching. The blended approach means that the university plan to deliver lectures and small group learning, teaching, and assessment through a combination of on-campus, in-person, and online methods |
| Northumbria University Source: covid.northumbria.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 23rd & 24th Jun. | Not specified. |
| Norwich University of the Arts Source: nua.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 23rd Jun. | The university's approach reflects the mix of in-person and digital interaction that has become the way that creative industries work—helping to prepare students for their future careers. |
| Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Source: ntu.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun, 1st Jul, 14th Oct, 4th Nov, 6th Dec & 20th Jan. | The university is teaching in-person wherever this is the most appropriate method and is in line with the latest Government guidance. The libraries, study spaces, Student Support Centres, Global Lounges, gyms, and cafes are all open. |
| Oxford Brookes University Source: brookes.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 1st Apr. | Subject to Covid rules in place at the time, the university will be delivering most class teaching, seminars and tutorials face to face. |
| Plymouth Marjon University Source: marjon.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 26th Apr. | The university will deliver 90% of all taught sessions face-to-face, on campus. |
| Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) Source: qmul.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 16th & 17th Jun. | On-campus education will mostly be small group teaching: seminars, tutorials and practical work, depending on the subject area. Having some material delivered online enables students to learn at their own pace, revisiting material when they want to, while staying in close and easy contact with other students and our world-leading academic staff. |
| Queen's University Belfast (QUB) Source: qub.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | The University is now planning to transition back to in-person teaching from Monday 31 January 2022. The arrangements that applied in Semester One will, in most cases, will be reinstated from 31 January. Modules will continue to be taught through a combination of in-person and online lectures and tutorials, depending on the programme of study. Individual schools will advise students on the details, but all students should plan to be on campus to engage with their studies. |
| Robert Gordon University (RGU) Source: rgu.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Aug, 28th Oct & 25th Nov. | RGU will continue to deliver blended learning with as much safe in-person and on-campus teaching as possible. Specific teaching arrangements will vary from school to school due to the wide range of subjects. Face coverings must be worn indoors. |
| Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Source: rcs.ac.uk | On-campus. | See website for course specific open day. | The university has been working carefully to develop their activity plans and are looking forward to a year of positive in-person activity on campus. All classroom-based activity is risk-assessed, so please adhere to all guidance on face-covering from your programme teams. |
| Royal Holloway, University of London Source: royalholloway.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | During their summer term, which begins on Monday 25 April, students will be returning for their exams and assessments which will be held on campus and online depending on the needs of each course. They will support people who choose to wear a face covering. |
| School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Source: soas.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | From September, the university aims to prioritise face-to-face teaching and academic activities on campus. Small group teaching will primarily take place in-person, on campus. Larger group teaching, such as lectures, will be delivered mainly online, through a mix of live and recorded content. You must maintain social distancing and wear a face mask. |
| Sheffield Hallam University Source: shu.ac.uk | Not specified. | Check online for course specific open day. | Not specified. |
| Solent University, Southampton Source: solent.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 15th & 22nd Apr. | They’re delighted to confirm that the next academic year will look much more vibrant on-campus. They have put plans in place to ensure all students have access to the learning facilities and specialist equipment they need, alongside a range of virtual teaching tools. Staff and students to wear face coverings for general movement around campus. |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Source: stmarys.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 22nd Apr. | Their aim is to adopt a face-to-face plus model. This means that face-to-face on-campus contact is at the heart of the student experience while the 'plus' reflects the enhanced use of complementary online elements. Wear a face covering in all communal areas and when moving around university buildings. |
| Staffordshire University Source: staffs.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Stoke-on-Trent campus open day on 10th Jun. Stafford campus open day on 17th Jun. | All on-campus courses will provide an exciting mix of learning and teaching approaches. The exact mix will vary for each course area, but all students will benefit from an active on-campus experience, with at least three days each week of scheduled on-campus learning and student experience activity. Students are no longer required to wear a face covering in any of the University or Students’ Union buildings. |
| Swansea University Source: myuni.swansea.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | All students are expected to return to campus in September to engage with the in-person teaching provision and research, a small exception has been made for international students who are unable to travel to Swansea. International students who are not able to travel to Swansea are advised to get there as soon as they possibly can. The University strongly recommends that you continue to wear a face covering in all indoor areas, particularly where social distancing is not possible. Face coverings must be worn by law in health and social care settings unless you are exempt. |
| Teesside University Source: tees.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | Teaching and learning is considered a critical activity and will continue in person. You can now choose whether or not to wear a face-covering on campus. |
| The Open University Source: help.open.ac.uk | Online learning. | N/A | For modules starting between September 2021 and August 2022, all tutorials and most day schools and residential schools, will be delivered online. From September 2022 they hope to deliver a mix of online and face-to-face tuition. |
| The University of Manchester Source: manchester.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 17th & 24th Jun. | The students will be learning through a combination of face-to-face, online and blended learning. This is not online teaching, but about augmenting your in-person lectures, seminars, labs, Q&As, discussions, and workshops with high-quality online materials for self-study. |
| UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) Source: uwe.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | UWE Bristol will be returning to its full vibrancy with necessary health and safety protocols in place. They continue to encourage people to wear a face covering when moving around indoors, particularly in crowded, enclosed spaces. |
| Ulster University Source: ulster.ac.uk | On-campus. | See various course insight events online. | They can confirm that normal operations will continue, with on-campus teaching resumed from 24th January. Libraries, sports centres, study spaces and student wellbeing services will remain open with all required mitigations in place. Students will be required to wear face-coverings both on campus and during classes. |
| University College Birmingham Source: ucb.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 1st Jul. | They will offer all of their teaching in a similar way to what they would have done pre-pandemic. This means that at least 75% of teaching will be face-to-face. Face masks/coverings are no longer mandatory on campus. |
| University College London (UCL) Source: ucl.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun & 1st Jun. | You will have a blend of face-to-face and online teaching and learning, designed to support you to progress and succeed academically. The amount of face-to-face teaching will vary from programme to programme and depends on the discipline and the stage you are at in your studies. |
| University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Source: uca.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 17th Jun & 21st Jun. | Where it has been shown to enhance learning and your student experience, individual courses will be delivering some of their activities online, but in the main teaching will take place on their campuses. The wearing of face coverings is strongly encouraged inside their campus buildings where 2m distancing cannot be maintained. |
| University of Aberdeen Source: abdn.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 29th Aug & 7th Oct. | They now expect all students, who have not yet returned to campus, to do so for the second half-session. There will no longer be a requirement to wear face coverings in University buildings. The exception to this is within their healthcare settings on their Foresterhill campus where coverings are still required within the teaching and training environment. |
| University of Bath Source: bath.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 16th Jun, 17th Jun & 9th Sep. | The timetabled in-person teaching, including labs and practicals, should continue as planned. Unless the situation changes, their expectation is that they will approach Semester Two using the same model for teaching as Semester One. Face coverings should be worn in study spaces and it is strongly recommended that they be worn indoors and when moving around University buildings. |
| University of Bedfordshire Source: beds.ac.uk | Not specified. | Bedford open day on 22nd Apr. Luton open day on 22nd Apr. | Not specified. |
| University of Birmingham Source: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 23rd Jun, 24th Jun, 7th Oct & 11th Nov. | Lectures will go ahead in person, these sessions will be recorded (where appropriate) so they are available to you even if, for example, you are self-isolating or unable to travel. Although restrictions have lifted, you can still play your part in helping to stop the spread of Covid-19 by wearing a face covering in busy areas on campus. |
| University of Bolton Source: bolton.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | All students can return to in-person on campus form of teaching. Face coverings are no longer essential or mandatory, but people are, of course, free to choose to wear them when in close proximity to others. |
| University of Bradford Source: bradford.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 7th Oct, 18th Nov & 13th Jan. | The University of Bradford are offering students a full on-campus experience. This means students can attend lectures on campus, meet friends to study and socialise, talk with tutors in-person and take part in a range of activities. You are encouraged to wear a face-covering indoors, particularly in crowded spaces, and teaching spaces such as lecture theatres. |
| University of Brighton Source: brighton.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | From semester 2 and beyond, students have returned to full in-person teaching, wherever possible. All students will have timetabled on-campus, in-person learning. It will no longer be mandatory to wear face coverings in any setting on campus, except where required as part of formal training on specific healthcare courses. |
| University of Bristol Source: bristol.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 16th & 17th Jun. | They plan to deliver as much in-person learning as possible, including lectures, seminars, and laboratories on campus. They’ll retain some of the more effective elements of blended learning that have been well received by students. They require all staff and students to wear a face-covering inside buildings on campus. |
| University of Cambridge Source: cam.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 6th & 7th July. | They are planning to provide as much in-person teaching as they possibly can. They expect to offer as normal the small-group teaching that is at the heart of the Cambridge experience: supervisions, practicals and seminars. |
| University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Source: uclan.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | They’re taking a measured and phased approach over the next few weeks to help deliver their plan for the majority of teaching to be on campus and in-person. |
| University of Chester Source: www1.chester.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 10th Jun, 4th Oct & 11th Nov. | The universities teaching will be delivered safely through the Chester blend which includes both online and in-person learning. Face coverings continue to be available free of charge across their sites for anyone that wishes to use one. |
| University of Chichester Source: chi.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 8th Oct, 28th Oct & 18th Nov. | The vast majority of its on-campus practical/workshop/laboratory sessions will return to normal face-to-face delivery. Some of its more populated lectures (with 50 students or more) will need to be moved to an online format to ensure they can accommodate everyone. Students should wear facemasks in communal and busy areas across the University. |
| University of Cumbria Source: cumbria.ac.uk | Blended learning. | See website for course specific open day. | They want to continue delivering face-to-face teaching in a safe environment. They ask you to make your own choice about wearing a face covering and respect the freedom of choice for staff and students who choose to wear a face covering on campus. |
| University of Derby Source: derby.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | Most of their teaching will be face to face, with plenty of interactive and applied learning. Large teaching sessions will continue to be delivered online. They strongly encourage the use of face coverings when indoors on-site. |
| University of Dundee Source: dundee.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Book campus tours online. | This year they will focus their efforts on providing blended learning with as much small group, laboratory, clinical, studio, placements, and fieldwork teaching as possible. Large classes, such as lectures, will be streamed and/or recorded for you to watch via our virtual learning environment. Everyone must wear a face-covering in certain indoor public places. |
| University of East Anglia (UEA) Source: uea.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 8th Jul, 9th Sep, 21st Oct & 18th Nov. | It is their intention to provide as much face-to-face teaching as possible, making the most of our campus for physical learning and using virtual activity to support this. Everyone is expected to wear a face-covering (unless medically exempt) when moving around inside buildings, in indoor public areas, work / research areas and teaching spaces. |
| University of East London (UEL) Source: uel.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 5th Apr & 10th Jun. | The curriculum is being delivered through their innovative Dual Delivery 2.0. DD2.0 Involves increased face-to-face learning and teaching - you will spend the majority of your timetabled contact hours on campus and the flexibility of live-streaming of on campus learning sessions (delivered at the same time). |
| University of Edinburgh Source: ed.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 16th Jun, 7th Oct & 28th Oct. | You will receive a mix of digital and in-person teaching, though the exact balance will depend on your School’s arrangements and their ability to hold in-person teaching. Large group teaching, such as lectures, will continue to be delivered digitally. Everyone on campus will continue to wear a face-covering in indoor spaces. |
| University of Essex Source: essex.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 25th Feb. | Teaching programmes will be delivered through a blended-learning model. The majority of learning opportunities will be available in-person as long as it remains safe to do so. The University requires the use of face coverings in all indoor spaces, such as student teaching spaces, study spaces, library, all circulation areas, toilets and kitchens, unless you are medically exempt. |
| University of Exeter Source: exeter.ac.uk | On-campus. | Virtual open day portal available online. | They're currently teaching on campus as much as possible and the majority of their academic colleagues are on campus to deliver in-person teaching. Some modules or sessions are being delivered online. After listening to students’ feedback they have taken some of the best aspects of online teaching that students really enjoyed last year to provide more flexible learning activities, such as making lecture material available online. |
| University of Glasgow Source: gla.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 15th Jun. | They intend to offer a blended approach. They hope to deliver a mix of online and in-person teaching. They’ll increase on-campus activities as it becomes safe to do so. It will no longer be a requirement to wear face coverings in public places. |
| University of Gloucestershire Source: glos.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun & 1st Jul. | The vast majority of our scheduled teaching and learning activities is in person on campus in Cheltenham and Gloucester. This will continue in 2022/23. While they do have some specialist blended learning programmes (which are advertised as such), most of their students are on campus for the vast majority, if not all, of their learning activities. They would like everyone to continue wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces. |
| University of Greenwich Source: gre.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | The next open day is 4th March, 2023. |
| University of Hertfordshire Source: herts.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | The balance may vary from programme to programme, but will include, in-person on-campus teaching, live online interactive teaching sessions, on-demand recorded sessions and personal tutoring through regular small group and one to one sessions. Face coverings are no longer mandatory in University buildings, but you can wear one if you wish to. |
| University of Huddersfield Source: hud.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 24th Jun, 30th Sep, 18th Oct & 18th Nov. | Their campus remains open. They will be continuing with students' timetabled sessions as normal and students should continue to attend scheduled sessions. All students, staff and visitors are advised to wear face coverings indoors (unless exempt). |
| University of Hull Source: hull.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 10th Jun & 8th Jul. | Their approach to teaching and learning will be campus based and digitally enhanced, and the majority of your teaching will be delivered in person. |
| University of Kent Source: kent.ac.uk | On-campus. | Canterbury campus: 22 Apr & 1st Jul. Medway campus: 24th Jun. | Teaching is delivered in person, on campus in line with the latest government guidance. Student facilities including the libraries, cafes, shops, cinema, study spaces etc. are all open as normal. |
| University of Law Source: law.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Check online for course specific open day. | Teaching and examinations will continue to be delivered on campus where this was already planned with room layouts moved back to their usual teaching format to support group working as appropriate. If you have examinations that are planned to be online these will continue to be online as notified. Whilst not mandatory, we strongly encourage everyone visiting the campus to wear a face covering in busy areas and teaching rooms. |
| University of Leeds Source: coronavirus.leeds.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 16th Jun, 17th Jun, 9th Sep & 14th Oct. | All students will have a substantial and sustained on-campus education throughout the 2021/22 academic year, with face-to-face teaching being the default for seminars, tutorials etc. Larger teaching activities will be online. You don’t have to wear a face covering on campus except for in clinical settings where NHS guidance may still apply. |
| University of Leicester Source: le.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 17th Jun, 8th Jul, 16th Sep, 7th Oct & 11th Nov. | They've returned to face-to-face learning in lectures, seminars and labs. They will encourage (but not require) the use of face coverings, especially in crowded settings. |
| University of Lincoln Source: lincoln.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 7th Jul, 8th Jul & 23rd Sep. | They have been prioritising face-to-face teaching sessions for their new and returning students in areas where they are the most valuable, such as seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions. Additional online opportunities have been introduced where they support learning and have been shown to be successful and popular. Students are encouraged to wear a face covering in the Library. |
| University of Liverpool Source: liverpool.ac.uk | Not specified. | Open days have taken place. | Not specified. |
| University of Northampton Source: northampton.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 22nd Jun. | The University returned to face-to-face teaching and a pre-COVID timetable from September 2021. The requirement for the compulsory wearing of masks inside University premises has been withdrawn. |
| University of Nottingham Source: nottingham.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 30th Jun, 1st Jul, 9th Sep & 14th Oct. | Wherever possible classes, seminars, labs and tutorials will be delivered in-person from the start of the academic year, however, in line with most universities, large-scale teaching will continue through a blended approach in Semester 1. Face-coverings are mandatory in all indoor areas on campus such as classrooms, lecture theatres, laboratories, social spaces and hopper buses - unless at least one-metre separation can be maintained. |
| University of Oxford Source: ox.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 28th Jun, 29th Jun & 15th Sep. | Now that the remaining COVID restrictions have been removed (apart from in hospital settings), they hope that you enjoy a return to more normal University life this term. They ask you to respect those who choose to wear a face covering. |
| University of Plymouth Source: plymouth.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 22nd Apr & 21st Jun. | They are planning a high-quality student experience, designed on the basis of in-person, face-to-face, teaching and learning activities, supplemented with digital resources. Students, staff and visitors on campus should wear face-coverings indoors within communal areas, and outside in crowded spaces. |
| University of Portsmouth Source: port.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 28th Jun, 1st Jul, 9th Sep, 7th Oct & 4th Nov. | They're planning for most of your learning to be face-to-face teaching but with some elements of online provision. |
| University of Reading Source: reading.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Register interest online. | Your teaching will be through a combination of regular face-to-face on-campus sessions and online learning. |
| University of Roehampton Source: roehampton.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 8th Jul & 9th Sep. | They fully intend to continue to provide on-campus, in-person teaching throughout 2022. Face coverings are required in most indoor spaces unless students are exempt. |
| University of Salford Source: salford.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | They are are delivering as much face-to-face teaching as possible while maintaining a controlled approach to activity on campus. There are some sessions that will be online - not because of the pandemic, but because students have told them that it’s the best way to deliver them. |
| University of Sheffield Source: sheffield.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 24th Jun, 8th Jul, 9th Sep, 21st Oct & 18th Nov. | Teaching will take place in person on campus for the majority of programmes. You are not legally required to wear a face covering. Please respect others' choices to wear face coverings. |
| University of South Wales Source: southwales.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | All of their existing Covid-related restrictions for learning and teaching have ended. This includes the removal of restrictions on the number of students that they can have in our learning and teaching facilities. All of their on-campus facilities and services are available. Face coverings are not mandatory, but individuals are welcome to wear them. |
| University of Southampton Source: southampton.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 24th Jun, 25th Jun, 10th Sep, 7th Oct & 8th Oct. | The University is delivering in-person on-campus teaching and student support. In-person teaching will be supplemented by online provision where they believe that this is in the best interests of their students. They recommend that colleagues and students consider wearing a face covering in crowded settings. |
| University of St Andrews Source: st-andrews.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 5th Apr. | Most classes, tutorials, seminars, and lectures of 35 students or less will continue to be taught in-person. Specific remote provision will be made for students who cannot be in St Andrews at this time. Most of their large teaching activities must remain online at the start of semester. They strongly encourage students to wear face-coverings when in company indoors. |
| University of Stirling Source: stir.ac.uk | Blended learning. | Open day has taken place. | Their general approach is to carry out as much in-person teaching as they can safely deliver. They plan to deliver an increase in face-to-face teaching, based on feedback and the progress made during the Autumn semester. |
| University of Strathclyde Source: strath.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 5th Sep & 7th Oct. | The university will return more extensively to campus-based teaching through blended learning for the 2021/2022 academic year, which will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face classes, lectures, seminars and/or labs, but also includes online delivery of a proportion of the teaching and learning activities. The exact mix will depend on the programme you are studying on. Face coverings are required when on campus inside buildings, including classroom settings, with the exception of those who are exempt from wearing them. |
| University of Suffolk Source: uos.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 1st Jul, 7th Oct, 11th Nov & 6th Jul. | The university plans for a full campus experience for our students this September, with a return to face to face teaching and on-campus delivery, enhanced with a rich blended experience of live streamed lectures and seminars. The University will not require face coverings. |
| University of Sunderland Source: sj.sunderland.ac.uk | Face-to-face teaching | See campus specific events online. | Most courses will be delivered as a combination of online lectures, seminars, and workshops with timetabled teaching and other activities on campus. Face coverings are no longer mandatory on campus, but they are strongly recommended in crowded spaces including the corridors and meeting points. |
| University of Surrey Source: surrey.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 24th Jun. | For the 2021/22 academic year, the university will continue to deliver hybrid education enhanced with a significant amount of face-to-face, on-campus teaching. Most lectures will be delivered face-to-face on-campus but they will be recorded and/or may be streamed, if appropriate. |
| University of Sussex Source: sussex.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 3rd Jun, 7th Oct & 21st Oct. | The University is pleased to have seen the main form of teaching return to in-person, on-campus, since September 2021. This is combined with online learning where students have found it enjoyable and beneficial. |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Source: uwtsd.ac.uk | On-campus. | Register interest online. | The health and safety of the University community is their priority. While it is no longer a legal requirement to adopt Covid mitigation measures on our campuses, they strongly advise those who display Covid symptoms or who test positive not to attend the University in person and to report their absence to their programme team. Their Student Hwb team is available to assist and to offer guidance on the range of support services we offer to our students. |
| University of Warwick Source: warwick.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 17th Jun, 24th Jun, 7th Oct & 21st Oct. | They'll continue with a blended teaching, learning and assessment model for the rest of this academic year. You’re strongly advised to continue wearing a face covering in teaching, learning and study spaces, for in-person exams, and when moving around office space (unless you are unable to due to medical reasons or a disability). |
| University of West London (UWL) Source: uwl.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 15th Apr. | The University is delivering in-person teaching through maintaining Covid-19 measures. They are encouraging students to wear face coverings when in University buildings, particularly when it is crowded. |
| University of Westminster Source: westminster.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 17th Jun. | It is their intention to remain on campus with facilities and resources open as normal. Students' learning experience on campus includes practical teaching, seminars and workshops, with full access to the universities resources and study spaces as well as online learning and activities. They are strongly encouraging face-coverings to be worn in all shared indoor spaces. |
| University of Winchester Source: winchester.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 1st Jul. | Assessments and teaching will continue face-to-face from 10 January. Students should continue to attend teaching in-person (with the exception of those on courses that are validated as distance learning. All campus services will be open as normal. The University will continue to encourage students and staff to wear a face covering during this transition period. |
| University of Wolverhampton Source: wlv.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open day on 19th Nov. | As long as Government guidance permits them to do so, the University of Wolverhampton plans to return to their normal levels of on-campus teaching as much as possible in the next academic year. Students should wear a face-covering and give everyone plenty of space when moving around communal areas and in crowded spaces on campus, including corridors, catering outlets and libraries. |
| University of Worcester Source: worcester.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open day on 22nd Apr. | The University remains open and in-person teaching continues as scheduled. Students should continue to wear a face covering in busy indoor spaces. |
| University of York Source: york.ac.uk | On-campus. | On-campus open days on 1st & 2nd Jul. | The university is planning for campus-based, in-person teaching in all academic departments with key safety measures in place. They strongly recommend that you wear face coverings during teaching sessions and when moving around buildings and communal areas on Campus. |
| University of the Arts London (UAL) Source: arts.ac.uk | Blended learning. | See course and college specific events online. | The University expects students to join them for in-person study as soon as possible. They will be implementing a mix of on-campus and online learning, with hopes to achieve a great student experience for all at UAL. |
| University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Source: uws.ac.uk | On-campus. | Ayr Campus open day on 7th Jun. Lanarkshire Campus open day on 10th Jun. | The University is committed to optimising students on-campus learning and teaching experiences in the new term. The focus will be on face-to-face and on-campus learning and teaching, adopting a ‘best of both worlds’ approach, using a social learning model to supplement your purposeful on-campus engagement with your academics and fellow students. |
| Wrexham University Source: glyndwr.ac.uk | Not specified. | On-campus open day on 10th Jun. | Facemasks are no longer a legal requirement in public indoor spaces except for healthcare settings, public transport and retail spaces. This means that facemasks are no longer required in public indoor spaces around our campuses, however, people are encouraged to continue to wear facemasks if they prefer. |
| York St John University Source: yorksj.ac.uk | Blended learning. | On-campus open days on 4th Jul & 19th Aug. | York St John University is fully open and lectures and other teaching activities in laboratories, studios and specialist spaces are being provided in person at their York and London campuses. Students are expected to wear a face-covering in teaching rooms and communal areas inside University buildings. |