Message from the UK Government to Vice Chancellors

A letter from Michelle Donelan MP, Minister of State for Universities, to University Vice Chancellors, sent on 2 November 2020. Dear colleagues, I write following the Prime Minister's announcement on Saturday, outlining the new national restrictions due to come into place on 5 November 2020. Thank you to those of you who have already shared your questions with me. I want to reassure you that I recognise the implications of this decision for universities, students and staff. I spoke to Universities UK and mission groups yesterday and I shall continue to work as closely as possible with the sector to support you - as always, my door remains open and I am happy to meet virtually on a one-to-one basis. We are in the process of finalising guidance on what these new restrictions will mean for Higher Education and this will be available shortly. This guidance will make clear that: We are prioritising education to limit the gaps in students' academic journey and lives.