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Using University Property to Combat Coronavirus

Monday, 27 April 2020

While coronavirus (COVID-19) is placing all sorts of pressure on our daily business and personal lives, there are plenty of signs that many people are doing their bit in these difficult times. Good Samaritans are everywhere.

Using University Property to Combat Coronavirus

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Construction Law - Managing Your Space

Monday, 27 April 2020

The latest AUDE - Estates Management Report 2019 highlights that repair and maintenance accounts for 32.6% of our universities' property costs. Energy is 18.7%, cleaning 18.7% and security 7.8%.

Construction Law - Managing Your Space

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education Procurement Public Sector

Essential Supplies and Services - Procurement Relief for Extreme Urgency

Thursday, 23 April 2020

The Cabinet Office's procurement policy note (PPN) confirms that the "extreme urgency" exemption can be used as one of the tools to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Essential Supplies and Services - Procurement Relief for Extreme Urgency

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Morrisons Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

We regularly advise Higher Education clients on issues surrounding data breaches. This week's decision from the Supreme Court in the Morrisons saga will therefore come as a welcome relief.

Morrisons Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach

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Coronavirus - 5 Ways to Protect Your University Against Cyber Attacks

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

The UK has seen some incredible acts of kindness over the last few weeks as we rally together during this uncertain time. But unfortunately, amongst the generosity, there are cyber criminals working to exploit this situation.

Coronavirus - 5 Ways to Protect Your University Against Cyber Attacks

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Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for the higher education sector.

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

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Coronavirus - Summary of Immigration Changes Affecting Universities

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

Amongst the raft of guidance issued by the government dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, universities will be keeping a close eye out for announcements affecting their international students and employees.

Coronavirus - Summary of Immigration Changes Affecting Universities

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Coronavirus - How Can the Job Retention Scheme Help Higher Education Institutions?

Friday, 27 March 2020

The Job Retention Scheme will enable employers to retain staff who are not required to work for the foreseeable future, who may otherwise be made redundant.

Coronavirus - How Can the Job Retention Scheme Help Higher Education Institutions?

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Guidance on Working From Home - How to Stay Compliant

Friday, 27 March 2020

With a significant proportion of the population working from home for the foreseeable future, organisations are having to adapt to new ways of accessing systems and communicating.

Guidance on Working From Home - How to Stay Compliant

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Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider

Friday, 20 March 2020

As coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) continues to dominate the headlines, we explore its effect on commercial properties, whether a university is either a tenant or landlord, and answer your most frequently asked questions.

Coronavirus and Commercial Leases - What Universities Need to Consider

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Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

With Higher Education Institutions moving to online teaching and allowing staff to work from home and more staff self-isolating and social distancing, there has been significant disruption to normal working patterns.

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

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Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has created an unprecedented challenge for education providers, with the rapid move to online learning, previously considered second rate, now becoming the norm.

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

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Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students

Friday, 20 March 2020

Higher Education Institutions will need to consider the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their international staff and students who are sponsored under Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the Points-Based System.

Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students

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Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?

Friday, 20 March 2020

With the increasingly challenging steps being taken by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Higher Education Institutions are becoming alert to the risk of events being cancelled and contracts going unfulfilled.

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?

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Is Your University Prepared for New Changes to Employment Law?

Wednesday, 29 January 2020

On 6 April 2020, several significant changes to employment law will come into effect. We have outlined key changes to the law which universities need to be aware of, and further developments later in the year.

Is Your University Prepared for New Changes to Employment Law?