Chancellors, professors, administrators, and students from 50 universities across the United Kingdom have united to extend their heartfelt support to Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. The academic community expressed solidarity with the residents of Wuhan, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in times of global health crises.
“We are keen to offer any assistance at all to support you at this time,” said Professor Anthony Forster, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex. His message reflects the growing concern among British universities for the well-being of their students and colleagues affected by the outbreak.
Simon Bradbury, Pro Vice-Chancellor International at De Montfort University, echoed these sentiments, stating that British universities “have been watching the coronavirus with concern.” The collaborative effort highlights the close ties between UK institutions and China, particularly as one in every three non-EU students in the UK is from China.
The show of support underscores the global nature of education and the interconnectedness of academic communities. As the world faces the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the solidarity from the UK’s academic sector serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility in addressing global health issues.
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UK universities' message of support for coronavirus-hit Wuhan
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