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Independent SAGE Winter-Spring Universities Transitions In The Context Of SARS-Cov-2
December 4, 2020 EducationEmergency Measures
The Department for Education ‘student travel window’ guidance published on 11th November 2020 iscurrently being enacted, between 3rd and 9th...
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Safer Winter Celebrations And Festivities
November 23, 2020 ChristmasMitigation MeasuresPandemic Policy
This brief report provides advice for making winter celebrations safer for oneself, one’s familyand the community. It provides practical suggestions...
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Independent SAGE Statement On University Winter Term 2020 And Winter-Spring Transitions In The Context Of SARS-Cov-2
November 4, 2020 EducationSafer Environments
On 31st October 2020, Boris Johnson announced new national restrictions in England starting on 5th November. This includes the suggestion...
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Statement On The Management Of NHS Test And Trace
October 30, 2020 Contact Tracing
It is the strong and unanimous view of Independent SAGE that implementation of a functional and effective Find, Test, Trace...
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Statement On Cuts To Laptop Allocation For Disadvantaged Pupils
October 26, 2020 EducationInequalities
Independent SAGE statement on cuts to the Department for Education allocation of laptops for disadvantaged pupils in England On 22nd...
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Remembering Professor Val Curtis
October 20, 2020 Group News
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Professor Val Curtis, a highly valued colleague...
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Independent SAGE Emergency Statement On Universities In The Context Of Rising SARS-Cov-2 Cases In Late September 2020
September 28, 2020 EducationEmergency Measures
Since Indepent Sage's initial consultation on University reopening at the end of August, the situation has changed significantly. Cases are rising rapidly, particularly in young adults, and there are reports of rapidly deteriorating situations on some university campuses as universities attempt to manage the multiple crises of transmission, infections, and student welfare. In light of this we have updated our recommendations. Read the full statement and recommendations here . This statement represents the considered view of Independent SAGE. We welcome additional evidence and views that might enable us to improve upon it.
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Independent SAGE Statement On The New UK Government Covid Measures Announced On 22nd September
September 28, 2020 Mitigation MeasuresPandemic Policy
Independent SAGE statement on the new UK Government COVID Measures announced on 22nd September We welcome the four nations agreement...
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Learning The Lessons From Reopening Schools In Scotland
September 4, 2020 EducationSafer Environments
In this brief report we set out a six point plan of actions for UK schools, learning from the initial weeks of term in Scotland. Click here for the full report .