Universities told to scrap non-essential exams by National Union of Students

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 31st Mar 2020, 11:45 BST
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Non-essential university exams should go the same way as GCSEs, A-levels and AS-levels, a union has said.

The National Union of Students (NUS) said "student welfare must come first" and said institutions must come up with "flexible solutions".

The union is calling for all non-essential formal first and second exams to be cancelled, but says it is "vital" that final year students get a choice.

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It comes after GCSE, A-level and AS-level exams in 2020 were scrapped by the Government as part of its Covid-19 response.

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Claire Sosienski Smith, NUS vice president (higher education) said: "In the current climate, student welfare must come first. It is vital that there are no compulsory exams this year.

"Many students are unable to engage with their learning fully, due to a variety of factors, including lack of equipment to support distance learning, caring commitments, stress, anxiety and precarious housing.