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Coronavirus: Perth College to end face-to-face teaching as of Friday

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Perth College will stop face-to-face teaching from Friday in a bid to tackle the outbreak of  coronavirus.

Staff and students at the institution were informed on Monday that the college would move to virtual learning as of 5pm on March 20 until further notice meaning students can work from home.

Other services, including the library, student support and resource centres, will remain open.

The decision will affect all University of Highlands and Islands campuses.

A spokesperson for Perth College said: “The wellbeing of students, staff and visitors to our many campuses across the university partnership is our priority.

“All 14 principals of the university and the colleges and research institutions which make up the university partnership met this morning  to coordinate a response to the current coronavirus  pandemic.

“The partnership has subsequently decided to suspend face-to-face teaching at all centres from 5pm on Friday 20 March to help reduce the risk of spread of coronavirus within our community.

“This arrangement will continue until further notice.

“This suspension will cover all further education, higher education and community programmes.

“Students should therefore not attend any classes in person after this Friday until told otherwise.

“This includes lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and seminars.”

“Campus buildings, including residences, student support and library services and resource centres, remain open and staff continue to work on site. However, there is currently no overseas travel permitted for students or staff. Only essential course-related travel within the UK will be allowed.

“These are unprecedented times but we’re planning carefully to ensure students can continue their studies, including examination arrangements, with as little disruption as possible.”

A spokesperson for University of Highlands and Islands said: “We have decided to suspend the delivery of face-to-face teaching from 5pm on Friday March 20 to help reduce the risk of spread of coronavirus within our community.

“This arrangement will continue until further notice.”

One student at the college agreed with the decision but thought it should have come sooner.

He said: “It’s long overdue. We can do so many things online.

“Safety first until it all blows over.”