By Gavin Mackintosh-
A Uk university has mandated all of its students to be double jabbed.
Hartpury University and College, in Gloucester, has ruled that all students need to be double-jabbed if they want to participate in sports or reside in halls of residence.
A statement published on its website about Covid-19 measures in the 2021-2022 academic year said: “Our expectation is that all eligible students will engage and take up their vaccinations as soon as they are given the opportunity
The university also stated that from the new academic year in September, unvaccinated students will also be prohibited from participating in sports and social activities.
“In order to benefit from the most effective protection against Covid-19, it’s a mandatory requirement that all eligible students in on-site residential accommodation will engage in the Covid-19 vaccination programme and have both doses of the vaccine when made available to them.”
It continued: “It’s highly likely that eligible students who aren’t vaccinated will be limited in terms of access to student social events and venues on the Hartpury campus, amongst other limitations.
“This is in line with the national picture, where vaccination proof may be required in the autumn for entertainment/hospitality for all adults.”
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It continued: “It’s highly likely that eligible students who aren’t vaccinated will be limited in terms of access to student social events and venues on the Hartpury campus, amongst other limitations.
“This is in line with the national picture, where vaccination proof may be required in the autumn for entertainment/hospitality for all adults.”
Hartpury said the requirement does not apply to students who cannot have the vaccine due to medical exemptions.
In a “frequently asked questions” section of the website marked “Why should I have a Covid-19 vaccination?”, it says: “This isn’t just about you. Many of our family and friends have conditions preventing them from developing an effective immune response to vaccination.
“This makes them highly vulnerable to Covid-19. The vaccines help limit transmission of the virus and you’ll protect others by having your vaccine as soon as you’re eligible.”
The Uk government recently planned to mandate al students wanting to attend lectures to be vaccinated if they wanted to attend lectures, but were forced to backtrack in the end due to contractual obligations to students.