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Should We Hold Out Hope For Events?

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 Erin Boyle coronavirus pandemic, Director of Events and Services, events, raisin, semester 2

There is no denying that this has been a challenging year for events. We are all dreaming about our pre-COVID

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Navigating the Art of Virtual Socialising

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 Anna Harris coronavirus pandemic, Virtual Events

Adjusting to the “new normal” of online events has given rise to many alternative forms of socialising in the virtual

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Principal Mapstone confirms two COVID cases in St Andrews

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Tamara McWilliam Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, covid, NHS fife, Principal Sally Mapstone, University Covid code

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sally Mapstone confirmed that both a student and member of staff have tested positive for Covid-19. The cases are not related and it is thought that the infections were acquired outside of Fife.

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How To Be A Hero

May 3, 2020September 5, 2020 Joe Waters coronavirus pandemic, covid-19, generation, volunteer, work

At risk of coming across as the sort of commentator that one would reply “ok boomer” to in a repugnantly

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Students’ Association Raise Money for Charities Impacted by Coronavirus

March 30, 2020September 5, 2020 Tamara McWilliam charities, Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, covid-19, fundraising, national emergencies trust, NHS, NHS tayside, sabbatical officers, Sabbaticals, St Andrews Students' Assocation, tayside health fund

Collectively, over £300 has already been raised by the crowdfunders, with the NET appeal reaching 64 per cent of its £200 target and the Tayside Health Fund exceeding its £200 goal.

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Principal Issues Guidance Following Covid-19 Lockdown

March 24, 2020September 5, 2020 Tamara McWilliam Agnes Blackadder Hall, Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, covid-19, Covid-19 Coronavirus, lockdown, principal mapstone, University halls of residence

Students should not leave their residence for any reason other than those provided by the Government and should remain in their room, refraining from gathering with other residents as far as possible. Those who leave their flat or residence for a non-essential purpose or in a group are liable to be challenged by the Police.

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Online Teaching Will Allow Students to Be Assessed from Home

March 14, 2020September 5, 2020 Tamara McWilliam assessment, Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, credits, online teaching, remote learning, The University of St Andrews

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the University has assured students that they will provide teaching and credit assessment online should students

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University Releases Covid-19 guidelines

March 12, 2020September 5, 2020 Tamara McWilliam Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, covid-19, outbreak, pandemic, Principal Sally Mapstone, Spring Break

The information, sent via email to all students of the University, comes ahead of Spring Break and outlines the steps the University plan to take, having considered “expert medical advice and in close consultation with the Scottish Government”. You can contact the Coronavirus Helpdesk in the Advice and Support Centre, North Street, theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk, tel: 01334 464146.