Reduce varsity students' workload to safeguard mental health - groups

Published: Jul 11, 2021 11:55 PM | Updated: Jul 11, 2021 11:54 PM

University administrators have been urged to reduce overall students' workload and prevent burnout by managing the impact of online learning on their mental health.

This followed the reported deaths of two university students last week, while at home and going through online classes as campuses remain shut.

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