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

University concern over the increase in students expected to defer

Universities fear a drop in admission numbers as many A-level students are expected to defer their degrees. Social distancing rules and online classes will mean the September intake will have a vastly different experience than previous years. Sheffield University has told us it could suffer a significant financial blow as uncertainty rises over the impact