Aberdeen University suspends face-to-face teaching due to coronavirus
The university will remain open but scheduled lectures and other teaching cancelled.
Aberdeen University have suspended face-to-face teaching amid coronavirus outbreak.
The uni say they've been planning for this step and feel students will continue to benefit from effective teaching.
A University of Aberdeen spokesperson said:
“The health, safety and wellbeing of our community is paramount, which is why the University is escalating its efforts to mitigate the consequences of Coronavirus COVID-19.
“In line with current advice from the Scottish and UK Governments, the University will remain open and continue to deliver learning and teaching and undertake our other activities. We have, however, decided that the time has now come for the University to suspend face to face teaching.
“We have been preparing for this for some time, and now feel that we are able to take this step while ensuring that learning and assessment for our students can be continued effectively.”