The announcement we received in Trimester 2 2020 read:
“We know that the last few weeks have been difficult for you, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and subsequent lockdown, and many of you are concerned about online assessment. We are therefore pleased to announce that we will be implementing a No Detriment Policy that will safeguard the contribution of your academic performance this academic year.
The situation we are in is unprecedented, but our principal objective is to minimise the impact on our students whilst maintaining academic standards and the integrity of the credit and awards you achieve.
We know you have all been affected in different ways and the circumstances you find yourselves in will vary from person to person. Our approach will hopefully give you comfort in knowing that under the No Detriment Policy, the marks you will achieve for your Trimester 2 and (where relevant) Trimester 3 modules will not be impacted adversely as a consequence of the current conditions caused by COVID-19.”
The COVID-19 global pandemic, tier 4 restrictions across the country (aka lockdown) and the unprecedented times still continue. Therefore, it is only fair that we should be permitted to protect our degrees we have worked hard to achieve.
Universities promote that they care for their student’s mental health, if this is true they would provide us with the no detriment policy. Not all students have access to stable internet connections to get the most out of their online learning. International students may be stuck in their countries, unable to return to their university city and make use of the university resources. Home students may not be permitted to return to their university cities, whilst not having access to suitable learning environments, like a desk. All these factors can limit a student’s potential, thus we are proposing the no detriment policy should be reinstated for Trimester 2.
Updates
January 4, 2021
The administration remains silent regarding our request for a formal policy extension despite the mounting evidence of student hardship. Please continue to document your personal experiences within the comment section so we may present a comprehensive account of these challenges to the university board.
January 4, 2021
The momentum behind this petition highlights the widespread concern regarding our current academic circumstances. It is clear that many students feel these challenges require a formal response from the university administration.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2021
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THEY DID NOT GIVE ME A CHANCE WHEN MY WIFI WAS DOWN- I had All As in my other subjects
We have always been told that grades are risen by attending university remote learning has been very difficult especially for those with young children at home therefore there should be some allowances
This is essential for students who are less fortunate than others in these trying times. A policy such as this exists for these situations so it should be utilized.
This is extremely important for all students. We all struggling during this time and doing our best and our degrees should not be at risk because of something we have no control over
Students are helping hold up the education system and the nhs with their free labour placements but are basically getting shat on constantly by the government. No more.
As class rep, I support this policy change!!
Please consider this. This COVID times have been really hard on every student.
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The announcement we received in Trimester 2 2020 read:
“We know that the last few weeks have been difficult for you, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and subsequent lockdown, and many of you are concerned about online assessment. We are therefore pleased to announce that we will be implementing a No Detriment Policy that will safeguard the contribution of your academic performance this academic year.
The situation we are in is unprecedented, but our principal objective is to minimise the impact on our students whilst maintaining academic standards and the integrity of the credit and awards you achieve.
We know you have all been affected in different ways and the circumstances you find yourselves in will vary from person to person. Our approach will hopefully give you comfort in knowing that under the No Detriment Policy, the marks you will achieve for your Trimester 2 and (where relevant) Trimester 3 modules will not be impacted adversely as a consequence of the current conditions caused by COVID-19.”
The COVID-19 global pandemic, tier 4 restrictions across the country (aka lockdown) and the unprecedented times still continue. Therefore, it is only fair that we should be permitted to protect our degrees we have worked hard to achieve.
Universities promote that they care for their student’s mental health, if this is true they would provide us with the no detriment policy. Not all students have access to stable internet connections to get the most out of their online learning. International students may be stuck in their countries, unable to return to their university city and make use of the university resources. Home students may not be permitted to return to their university cities, whilst not having access to suitable learning environments, like a desk. All these factors can limit a student’s potential, thus we are proposing the no detriment policy should be reinstated for Trimester 2.
Updates
January 4, 2021
The administration remains silent regarding our request for a formal policy extension despite the mounting evidence of student hardship. Please continue to document your personal experiences within the comment section so we may present a comprehensive account of these challenges to the university board.
January 4, 2021
The momentum behind this petition highlights the widespread concern regarding our current academic circumstances. It is clear that many students feel these challenges require a formal response from the university administration.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2021
14 Comments
Zero face to face teaching makes learning difficult. We will face technical difficulties and wait 24 or more hours to have our questions answered via email.
THEY DID NOT GIVE ME A CHANCE WHEN MY WIFI WAS DOWN- I had All As in my other subjects
We have always been told that grades are risen by attending university remote learning has been very difficult especially for those with young children at home therefore there should be some allowances
This is essential for students who are less fortunate than others in these trying times. A policy such as this exists for these situations so it should be utilized.
This is extremely important for all students. We all struggling during this time and doing our best and our degrees should not be at risk because of something we have no control over
Students are helping hold up the education system and the nhs with their free labour placements but are basically getting shat on constantly by the government. No more.
As class rep, I support this policy change!!
Please consider this. This COVID times have been really hard on every student.
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Zero face to face teaching makes learning difficult. We will face technical difficulties and wait 24 or more hours to have our questions answered via email.