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ViewCovid-19 ‘amplifies’ gap in mental health research, peers hear

Professor says there is an opportunity to ‘integrate research on mind, brain and body’

ViewCovid-19 cash for foreign university roils sector

Latest twist in JobKeeper scheme comes as Australian universities remain largely cut off from fund

ViewCanada backs socio-economic Covid-19 research in Africa

Projects to focus on economic policies, empowerment and accountability

ViewWHO hails ‘huge progress’ on global Covid-19 vaccine initiative

But US sits out as 64 other higher-income countries join equal access vaccine programme

ViewRoyal Statistical Society to review evidence gap for Covid-19 tests

Working group will review ‘lack of statistical evidence’ and advise on ways to fix this

ViewStudent numbers rise despite Covid-19 fears

Ucas data reveal increase in domestic and international undergraduates this year

ViewTrial evidence still missing as Covid-19 app set to launch

Health Foundation charity calls on government to publish results of pilots

ViewWelsh universities highlight their Covid-19 efforts

Vice-chancellors’ report provides case studies of research and practical support for communities during coronavirus pandemic

ViewUniversities launch their own Covid-19 testing services

As people scramble for limited public tests, higher education looks for alternatives

ViewCovid insecure

Staff have started reporting concerns about their universities’ pandemic plans

ViewWebsite detailing university Covid-19 outbreaks launches

Scholars aim to bring reports of outbreaks together in one place online

ViewCovid-19 testing head blames science advisers for problems

Dido Harding suggests Sage estimates are the reason surge in demand crashed system

ViewCovid-19 could worsen digital divide

Greater reliance on online access to facilities further disadvantages those with poor connectivity

ViewPeers hear of ‘surprising gaps’ in UK’s Covid-19 research

Scientists say there is need for more research into neurological effects of coronavirus

ViewSix months of No 10’s Covid briefings

Re-watching the conferences from March triggers an unsettling feeling of deja vu

ViewUCU to ‘name and shame’ institutions with Covid concerns

Union says it would back members considering industrial action over lack of preparedness

ViewUK ‘runs risk of falling seriously behind’ with Covid testing

Caution from scientists comes amid surge in demand and widespread testing shortages across the UK

ViewPM ‘seeks urgent support’ from universities for Covid testing

Boris Johnson has appealed for 400 academics to work in testing centres, reports say

ViewScotland’s students reminded of Covid-19 responsibilities

Principals tell students to prioritise public health as they come back to campuses

ViewCovid-19 outbreak feeds anti-science ‘infodemic’

New Zealand’s social media feeds are full of conspiracy theories, study finds

ViewSome universities turn to their own Covid-19 testing

Government guidance calls on universities to ensure ‘programmes are as reliable and effective as possible’

ViewScotland’s students told to avoid Covid tests for colds

Clinicians tell students not to take Covid-19 tests for cold and flu symptoms

ViewOECD warns of Covid-19 crunch for education budgets

Universities face ‘brutal’ recession, loss of international students and questions over value of online classes

View‘Confusing, expensive and silly’: new Covid-19 guidance published

Department for Education releases fresh guidelines for universities during the pandemic

ViewUK to help ‘vulnerable’ African countries cope with Covid-19

Twelve research projects will study pandemic challenges ranging from elections to education

ViewTuberculosis R&D could boost Covid-19 response

Similarities between diseases could lead to ‘positive synergy’, says advocacy group

ViewAfrican Covid-19 science ‘should focus on testing and partnerships’

US health expert says pandemic could help African scientists demonstrate value of science to governments

ViewUK’s chosen Covid-19 tests and vaccines received EU funding

Labs backed by government to deploy tests and vaccines succeeded in part through European financing

ViewBoris Johnson: Do not send Covid-positive students home

Social gatherings of more than six banned as prime minister promises guidance for universities