Greenwich University Covid-19 Cases and Safety Plans

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Greenwich University Covid-19 Cases and Safety Plans
Target Audience: Greenwich Current Students, Parents and prospective applicants
Word Count: 293
Greenwich University has moved in speed to ramp up its Covid-19 safety policy after 20 cases were reported on the Campus in early October. Among the infected are 18 students and 2 staff members.
The University has undertaken several measures to ensure on-campus safety like hall monitoring and supporting the infected members. It also has enacted various policy modifications to accommodate the virus including switch to online classes which extends onto next year’s intake. The campus also has walk-in testing center serving the immediate community and enforcing Covid regulations.
As a way to cater for the in-campus infections, the institution established an assistance program with isolation halls, information support, and reduced hall fees. Commenting on the state of Covid-19 management, the University’s VC, Jane Harrington noted that the Campus safety policy is “continuing to monitor the local situation closely and to follow all government and Public Health England Advice”. The walk-in test center intensifies the regulations in the campus by enforcing the distancing regulations and travel restrictions.
Recognizing the challenge presented by Universities opening, the VC insisted on the prioritization of student and staff health for the Campus’ safety. Its policy's coverage of the 2021 intake reiterates the University's commitment to Covid-19 safety. The VC also noted that she was “pleased that the students who have tested positive are doing well” indicating the effectiveness of the university’s safety policy. It has also provided an information line for parents to keep in touch with the pandemic progress in the university.
The University of Greenwich Launches the 1890 Magazine
Target Audience: Greenwich Alumni, Staff, and Current and Prospective Students
Word Count: 253
The University of Greenwich has launched the First Edition of ‘The 1890’ this month which covers major events that have happened during the 2019/20 academic year.
The 1890, named after the years the University’s forerunner (Woolwich Polytechnic) is the Alumni Development Team’s project.
The magazine recognized several milestones in the University’s administration and alumni and faculty achievements like the establishment of the Black Excellence Portraits, the 2019 Nobel Prize win for Abiy Ahmed, published the 2010 Honor’s list, and other prizes. The magazine reflects on the development of the university, covering its infrastructural progress and community impact.
The launch of the digital magazine presents an opportunity for keeping track of its progression and partnerships, especially in the Covid-19 challenges. the analyzes how the alumni community has participated in the University’s progress through voluntary and financial support and the resulting impact on the current administration students. The magazine’s issue analyzes how the University has fared during the pandemic and the r...