An investigative study into the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the educational experiences of University Students living in Kirklees

Posted by Dawn Beaumont Cockcroft on 2026-09-07

This research explores students' experiences during COVID-19 and offers valuable insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers.

Researcher Wiktoria Idzikowska provides the summary:

The Coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the lives and physical, psychological, emotional, and social well-being of young people continue to be a pressing issue in today’s world. This article explores the experiences of a small group of students in higher education, focussing on the effects that the pandemic had on their lives and educational experiences. The purpose of this study was to better understand the extent to which these students faced challenges, how this impacted their daily lives and the effects this had on their education. Participating young people were encouraged to reflect on their lived experiences in a an attempt to help build a clearer picture of how the Coronavirus pandemic affected their educational experience. The findings presented in this article aim to inform the professional practice of policymakers by highlighting the importance of young people being seen as experts in their own lives, to receive better tailored support in the event of future pandemics or similar events.