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University of Manchester postpones Winter Graduation due to ‘increased risk of COVID’ from Omicron variant

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The University of Manchester has postponed its Winter Graduation ceremonies due to the “increased risk” of Covid-19. The events were due to take place next week, but university bosses have taken what they describe as an ‘extremely difficult’ decision to postpone until next Spring.

Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell and Chair of the Campus Management Group, Nalin Thakkar, have apologised to staff and students. READ MORE: UK Covid cases surge in biggest daily rise in almost a year Successful candidates will receive degree certificates by post.

Graduates who had already registered to attend a ceremony, as of December 10, will have the costs of their gown hire covered by the university.

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