MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has confirmed that it will make a full return to face-to-face teaching when the new academic term begins next month.

In a statement issued, SQU urged everyone to take the COVID—19 vaccination before the semester begins. “In line with the recent decisions of the Supreme Committee, the University has decided that the study for the academic year 2021/2022 will be on the campus in the presence of all students,” SQU said.

“With the return of students for the fall semester of 2021, the precautionary and preventive measures require taking the vaccine to enter the university, either for students or academic , technical and administrative staff. Accordingly, the university urges everyone to take the Covid-19 vaccine , and adhere to the terms of the university’s guideline for precautionary measures to limit the spread of the pandemic,” the statement added.