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SALFORD UNIVERSITY SUSPENDS TEACHING DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
 

Star date: 13th March 2020

SALFORD UNIVERSITY SUSPENDS FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING

Salford University has suspended face-to-face teaching, except for final year students and post grads... "In light of the rapidly changing global health situation, we have made the decision to suspend some face-to-face teaching from 16th March" states the University.

Students have reacted favourably, with one stating "Our government is not doing enough! Which is what many experts believe as well. Well done Salford Uni", while another wants the shut-down extended to final year students too.

Full details here...


Salford University is to suspend face-to-face teaching from Monday 16th March for all students except final year and post graduate attendees...

"In light of the rapidly changing global health situation, we have made the decision to suspend some face-to-face teaching from 16/3/20" the University has stated "Students and staff are asked to check their email as soon as possible for information on how this may affect them."

On social media, students have largely reacted favourably...

"I personally welcome the move to suspend classes, and our government is not doing enough! Which is what many experts believe as well" wrote Lisa "Well done Salford Uni. As a second yr student that has children and vulnerable family members in my immediate family it's a worrying time for us all. I cannot fault the uni for keeping us informed during this worrying time.

"I know all staff will now be working tirelessly to put a contingency plan in place for all students this effects" she added "Think we all need to remember that everyone that works at the uni all have families at home that I am sure they are just as worried about as we are."

Meanwhile, another student wanted the teaching suspension extended...

"I understand that this isn't for postgraduate and last year students" wrote Karishma "We are humans as well and need to be protected the same way. Please reconsider. It is becoming difficult to step outside home without panic."

Louise wrote
at 08:50:20 on 17 March 2020
Finally they have cancelled the Applicant Visit Day scheduled for Wednesday 18th March. And they have told staff to attend work tomorrow, contrary to the instructions of the Prime Minister. The so-called "leadership" at this university are incompetent and out of their depth. They should hang their heads in shame.
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Louise wrote
at 08:50:17 on 17 March 2020
No, they call them "Applicant Visit Days" but they are essentially open days. The next one is on 25th March and it is still not cancelled.
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white wrote
at 17:38:00 on 16 March 2020
Louise, are these the Open Days which will not be starting until June? If they are there is still plenty of time to assess the situation and cancel/postpone them later in the year. If this is the case your criticism seems unfounded.
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Louise wrote
at 05:49:53 on 14 March 2020
The university's strategy appears primarily to be an attempt to protect its finances and reputation (such that it is). The risk to the health of students and staff comes much further down its list of priorities. They have not even cancelled open days.
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