More students choose local universities as Covid pandemic rages – The Guardian

StudentsFears over the impact of coronavirus are fuelling a longer-term trend towards studying nearer home
More final-year pupils than ever before are applying to local universities so that they can study closer to home, amid concerns that the impact of the pandemic may extend into the next academic year.
Year 13 pupils across the country are currently finishing their applications ahead of the 15 January deadline, after which universities are no longer required to consider applications equally.
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