Every university’s first and foremost priority is the wellbeing and security of its students, personnel, staff, and community. Amid the coronavirus, all the academic institutes are closed for the time being. In these crucial times, almost every university has shifted to online classes so that virus doesn’t become a hurdle in the way of education. The educational institutes all around the world are shut down for days, weeks or probably even longer. Students, as well as educators, are learning remotely from home to prevent the novel virus.
These are the top 5 universities in the world that are combating with the coronavirus in the way of education.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the leading university of the world. MIT is one of the first university that decided to take their enormous classes online in the midst of coronavirus fears. All the major events of the university have been cancelled. But the campus currently remains open for visits by prospective students.
Stanford University, USA
Ranked as one of the top universities, Stanford University has shifted its classes online temporarily. Stanford has decided that their course work will be completed on time virtually. Educators will keep teaching until the quarter’s end on June 10, taking in-class tests and out-of-class assignments all through the semester. Labs leading insignificant research have been closed down and has halted recruiting its staff positions.
Harvard University, USA
Harvard university is also one of the most prominent varsity of the globe.It has transitioned to virtual classes for their graduate and undergraduate programs. Harvard has advised its students not to return to the campu afterr their breaks. To minimize the threat they urged their students to study and work remotely. Moreover, it has stated that more than 25 people gathering is prohibited inside the campus. Students living inside the campus are advised not to roam around and has given strict instructions to stay inside their dorms.
Oxford University, UK
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities of the world,in this challenging circumstances, Oxford university has closed all its buildings but their research building, where all the vital research takes place, is open and secure. Classes are conducted at Zoom and Microsoft team. Moreover, Oxford university encourages its students to take advantage of its vast array of digital reading material that is accessible online.
California Institute of Technology, USA
Caltech has cancelled its all in-person classes and shifted their spring term online. The campus is open for its essential work but students aren’t allowed to come for the time being. Caltech’s functions and activities have been stopped amid the virus. Caltech is also offering Student Counseling Services to its students who are facing anxiety, depression, and stress because of coronavirus.
