Students at the University of Lincoln have been told to return to campus later and study remotely, with the exception of certain subjects, and there will also be a 20% rent reduction for university-managed accommodation.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said university students would be prioritised based on their learning needs and will be offered two rapid tests upon their return.
The University of Lincoln encouraged its students to follow the national ‘stay at home’ advice to help reduce the risks from the new variant of coronavirus and start their term online until at least mid-February.
The majority of courses will be taught online except for medicine, subjects allied to medicine and health, education (initial teacher training), social work.
Another exception are courses which require professional, statutory and regulatory body assessments and/or mandatory activity which is scheduled for January and cannot be moved.
The students who are studying one of the above courses were advised earlier this month to return to face-to-face learning and must arrange an asymptomatic COVID-19 test on their arrival back to Lincoln.
The university has an asymptomatic testing site on campus.
Any student engaging in face-to-face teaching can meet in groups of more than their household as part of their formal education or training where necessary, but cannot meet socially.
However, any student who is unable to access online learning from their current location, such as because they do not have a suitable study space, or if mental health support is required, is permitted to move back to Lincoln to use these facilities.
The university, its library, Student Support Centre and Student Wellbeing Centre and Health Centre remain open.
20% rent reduction
In an email to students the university said: “We want to support students where we have the authority to do so, and as a result, for our residents in University-managed accommodation (Lincoln Courts, Longdales Lodge, The Gateway, Cygnet Wharf, Valentine Court, Viking House, and 179 High Street) we are reducing the second rent installment due this month (to be collected from January 20 onwards) by 20%.
“The government has indicated that they anticipate that all students may resume face-to-face learning at some point during February, which we do hope will be the case, but of course, many students are currently living in their residence in Lincoln.
“For anyone not in their university managed accommodation at the moment, please be assured that your possessions are secured and untouched in your rooms where you left them and that the buildings are being maintained.
“For students not in university managed accommodation, we will work with our Students’ Union to encourage accommodation landlords to be as flexible as possible. There is no legal obligation for any landlord to offer reductions but we hope they will respond, understanding the challenges students are facing at this time and act fairly.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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