Opinion: Students want to be Covid-safe but the government keeps letting them down

It would be inexcusable to allow Covid to run wild on campuses once again. Students, staff and all other members of university communities deserve better

University campuses are unique places; places where students can put their ideas to the test, make lifelong friends and work hard towards achieving their dreams. Unsurprisingly, National Union of Students survey results show students want to be on campus, with the vast majority reporting that they were keen to get back in person when safe to do so, to enjoy the world class experience our universities offer.

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