Concerns over low student admissions mean university ‘clearing’ could be last hope

The clearing process could be the last chance for universities to entice new students before we see the full impact of COVID-19 on admissions in September. With many new students choosing to defer this year, there has been widespread concern that higher education institutions could lose substantial amounts of money.

Research project begins to improve volunteer services in case of coronavirus second wave

3 South Yorkshire universities are beginning a new research project to improve the structure of volunteering services after the initial response to the coronavirus pandemic. Experts at the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Hull will investigate successful initiatives as well as any faults in the current system so volunteers can react more effectively if there

COVID-19: Gambling addictions expected to increase

The NHS are expecting a rise in people seeking help for gambling addictions, after online betting reached an all-time high during lockdown. “We’re concerned about people who might develop more problematic patterns of gambling.” Dr Matt Gaskell, NHS Clinical Lead Dr Matt Gaskell is the Clinical Lead for the NHS Northern Gambling Service. He said: