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University of Aberdeen fines students after Covid breach


By Alistair Whitfield

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The University of Aberdeen has fined several students for breaching coronavirus regualtions.

The incident is understood to have centred around the Hillhead Halls of Residence at the weekend.

A statement from the university said: "Breaches such as those that occurred at the weekend will not be tolerated.

"As a result of non-compliance with the guidelines, and by failing to take action following warnings from our staff, the students involved are being issued with a fine."

The University of Aberdeen had earlier postponed the start of the 2020/21 academic year.

Term was originally due to commence on September 7, but was pushed back to this past Monday.

The university has also made students sign a pledge stating that they "understand they have a duty to support the fight against Covid-19 more generally and specifically in local Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire communities".

At her daily news conference yesterday, Nicola Sturgeon addressed recent reports of coronavirus clusters at universities.

Speaking directly to students, the First Minister said: "It’s not yesterday that I was at university, but I still remember what an important stage of life it is and nobody wants you to be living under these restrictions.

"But it is important that you take care not put yourselves at risk and obviously not to inadvertently put other people at risk.

"What we’re asking you to do now is for the collective good of everyone but we do appreciate your sacrifices and thank you for it."

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