Bangor University is to suspend all ‘face to face’ teaching with immediate effect, following the outbreak of the UK Coronavirus Covid-19.
Due to the fast changing situation regarding Covid-19, and in line with many other universities, the University Executive has taken the decision to suspend all face to face teaching, until the end of the academic year.
Instead, from Monday 23rd March all teaching and other learning materials will be delivered online to enable students to continue their studies. This applies to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
The University is taking these steps for the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, students and the wider community. Whilst there is no expectation for students to leave the university, this transition week from face to face to online teaching provides an opportunity for students to return home should they wish, especially due to the ever changing travel situation. Students who return home will not be disadvantaged. This transition week also allows for staff to further prepare for online teaching. Postgraduate research students should contact their supervisor to discuss their studies.
In line with national regulatory bodies, students whose course involves professional placements (e.g. those in the College of Human Sciences) should attend placements as normal. Students will receive further advice from your School shortly.
The summer examination period is likely to be affected. Wherever possible end of year assessment will be conducted through alternative means. This may include essays or open book exams. Further information will be available in the next two to three weeks.
The University remains open as usual, including Halls and Libraries, and staff will be available to provide advice and pastoral care to students.
A further, more detailed update will be sent to students by the end of tomorrow.
Further information is available at:
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/governance-and-compliance/coronavirus-student.php.en
Or from the Students’ Union.
