Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Coronavirus update from the Welsh Government

Latest coronavirus update from the Welsh Government (dated yesterday) is:

  • The Welsh Government announced an additional £40m for universities to support students facing financial hardship, helping the students most affected by the pandemic with expenses such as accommodation costs.
    • Universities will be asked to prioritise funding towards the most vulnerable students, as well as strengthening advice and support services for students.
    • With most students currently being asked to study at home, the funding will also be used to address ‘digital poverty’ among students, to enable better access to online learning, and costs incurred due to the need to self-isolate. 
    • The funding is in addition to over £40 million the Welsh Government has already provided to help universities this financial year, which has included £10m towards student hardship, mental health support and student unions.
    • https://gov.wales/40-million-extra-support-students-facing-financial-hardship
    • Watch Education Minister Kirsty Williams’ press conference: https://twitter.com/WelshGovernment/status/1351141108169003015 

Coronavirus in numbers

 

What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus

Where to find the latest information

o   Education Minister Kirsty Williams held today’s Welsh Government briefing. You can watch again at: https://twitter.com/WelshGovernment/status/1351141108169003015

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