Manchester University Sparks Backlash With Plan to Keep Lectures Online

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University of ManchesterManchester University sparks backlash with plan to keep lectures online

Manchester University has pledged to continue in-person teaching for lectures with an 'interactive' element such as question and answer sessions.

The University of Manchester is facing a mounting backlash from students after becoming the first to unveil plans to keep its lectures permanently online with no reduction in tuition fees.

More than 3,000 students have signed a petition condemning the redbrick university for its plan to offer only seminars in person - with lecture halls to be left vacant even after the pandemic. Prof April McMahon, vice-president for teaching, learning and students, also ruled out offering a tuition fee discount.

However, Manchester pledged to continue in-person teaching for lectures with an "interactive" element, such as question and answer sessions.

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