Universities having to adapt fast to the coronavirus crisis

With a shift to online teaching as some institutions cancel lectures, there are fears that disadvantaged students may be missing out

UK universities are racing to ensure that the coronavirus does not prevent final-year students from completing their degrees. But experts say a sudden shift to online learning is a "huge challenge" for both institutions and students.

All universities have been treating the coronavirus as a major emergency for some weeks. Last week the London School of Economics, University College London, Durham University, Manchester Metropolitan and Loughborough became the first to close down class teaching and move online.

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