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2mo ago

UCL Agrees £21 Million Payout to Students Over Covid Disruption

The deal was reached without an admission of liability under confidential terms.

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University College London’s reported settlement equates to about £3,200 per claimant
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Overview

  • Emails seen by the Financial Times indicate a total payout of £21 million, though UCL and the student lawyers did not confirm the figure.
  • The settlement covers a claimant group reported at about 6,500 students, which The Times calculated would equate to roughly £3,200 each.
  • Lawyers say they have sent pre-action letters to 36 other universities, with no proceedings issued and respondents denying liability.
  • The broader Student Group Claim includes more than 170,000 individuals from other institutions, and lawyers report about 30,000 new sign-ups since the UCL announcement.
  • Students argue they were entitled to compensation under consumer law given the lower market value of online teaching, while UCL says staff followed government guidance and maintained quality.