Coronavirus: update on Q&A for students

Please find the latest Q&A.

If you have any more questions, please email them to: [e-mail]

Updated on 17 Feb 2020

Coronavirus: update on Q&A for students

Update: Ningbo has one new confirmed case on 15 Feb and one on 16 Feb.

Q: When is the online registration for Spring Semester?

A: The online registration tag for Spring Semester will be available at MyNottingham (https://mynottingham.nottingham.ac.uk/) from 3pm on 28 February 2020.  

Q: When is online teaching starting?

A: Online teaching will start on 2 March 2020

Q: Who should I contact regarding my online teaching?

A: Your Faculty Office/ module convenors will update you by 24 February regarding what to do, the various platforms we are using and what you need to do for online teaching. Please contact your Faculty Office/ module convenors if you do not hear from them by 24 February.

Q: Can I still change modules in the first weeks of the online teaching?

A: Module handbooks/ introductory lectures will be made available on Moodle by 24 February. Online teaching will commence on 2 March. You will have until 6 March 5pm to change your modules online.

Q: Who do I contact if I encounter issues during online teaching?

A: Please contact your module convenor for academic issues and the e-learning team for technical support. Email: [e-mail]

Helpline: (86) 574 88180000-8915

Q: Can I return to campus during online teaching period?

A: We do not have permission to reopen the university for students’ return at this moment. We will update you regarding return dates for students after we receive notification from the local government and have made the necessary arrangements for a safe return of students to campus. International students already on campus may remain on campus.

Q: What will happen if face-to-face classes resume but I am unable to return to campus due to travel restrictions?

A: UNNC will provide online support to the affected students if travel restrictions persist after face-to-face classes resume. We will continually assess the situation to ensure all students are fully supported in their studies and assessments in this semester.

Q: If I am prevented from returning to campus by travel restrictions imposed by the authorities beyond the online teaching period, can I apply for extenuating circumstances for those modules?

A: Yes. We will need evidence indicating you were unable to access materials, advice and/or unable to complete the work because of resources which could not be accessed online.   

Q: Will there be face-to-face classes this semester?

A: We will deliver all classes via online for the first four weeks with no face-to-face teaching. We will assess the health and safety risks and commence face-to-face sessions only when it is safe to do so and have received permission from the local government.

Q: How will we ensure quality of online teaching? What if I am not happy?

A: UNNC has set up feedback mechanisms at the school, faculty and university levels. We will assess the feedback from students and staff, and monitor the learning outcomes and quality of the online teaching. We will ensure all learning outcomes are achieved, either online or face-to-face. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to raise any issues.

Q: What about my lab sessions? Will they be online too?

A: We aim to deliver lab sessions in person on campus. Module timetables will be rearranged so that these sessions are later in the semester. Obviously we can only run such lab sessions once we have permission to reopen the campus for face-to-face teaching.

Q: How will assessment on my modules be affected?

A: We expect that the end of semester exams will go ahead - you will be informed nearer the time if this changes. For some modules, assessments during the semester are being altered or re-scheduled. Up to date details of your assessment will be provided on module Moodle pages by 24 February. You will be notified by your module convenor if assessments change.

Q: Will the University consider postponing exams and shortening the summer vacation?

A: As the situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID – 19) is constantly changing, the University is in the process of reviewing and making necessary adjustment to the semester arrangements. We will keep you updated.

Q: I am unsure whether I (or my lecturer from last semester) will be back on campus to give feedback on my examinations. How can I get feedback once the results are published?

A: At the moment, there are practical problems for staff accessing examination scripts from last semester. Your Faculty Office will inform you how and when feedback will be provided as the situation improves.

Q: How do I access textbooks for my modules?

A: The Library are assisting teaching staff to prepare e-textbooks and learning materials for online delivery starting on 2 March. Your module convenors should have updated you by 24 February regarding this.

Q: How can I access library resources?

A: NUsearch is the one stop entry point for your learning materials. Access to the online library is available via https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/library/finding-resources/accessing-electronic-resources.aspx. If you have difficulties in accessing e-resources, please email us at [e-mail].

Please also refer to previous Q&As. 

👉🏼Coronavirus: update on Q&A for students (14 Feb)

👉🏼Coronavirus: Q&A for students (12 Feb)

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