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<p>We have always been committed to getting students back onto campus as soon as the
public health situation allows. At every stage, we have prioritised students’ education
and helping students to meet their learning outcomes, which is why students on creative
and practical courses or practice-based courses have been able to return to in-person
teaching since March.</p><p>We understand that, in some universities, teaching may
have concluded by 17 May. However, the wider experience outside the classroom is also
important and we know that students are keen to get back to campus and universities
are keen to have them back. We want to enable this as soon as the public health situation
allows, even if some universities have concluded teaching.</p><p>A return in line
with step 3 of the roadmap allows time for students to receive some teaching, engage
with cocurricular activities, take part in face-to-face careers support and in activities
to build employability skills. As students return to campus, there will also be more
opportunities for universities to provide mental health support for them.</p><p>For
many students, teaching does not end in May. For example, postgraduate students, both
taught and research, will continue their studies throughout the summer, as will some
students on some healthcare courses or who start at different times throughout the
year. It is also open to universities, as autonomous institutions, to put on teaching
outside of their normal term dates, if they consider this appropriate to fulfil their
duties to their students.</p>
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