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# Covid-19: Birmingham universities hit by coronavirus outbreak
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/covid-19-birmingham-universities-hit-by-coronavirus-outbreak/
- Published: 2020-10-08T16:42:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:02:55.000Z
- Author: Anisah Vasta
- Tags: Education, Health, News, Universities, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

**There has been a rise in positive coronavirus cases amongst university students in Birmingham with over 500 cases in total.**

**Birmingham City University**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/bcu-building.jpg)

(Credit: Birmingham City University)

Birmingham City University (BCU) confirmed there has been a total of **160** positive cases between September 14 and October 7\. **125** of the students were off campus, **33** on campus and **3** members of staff.

**University of Birmingham**

On Tuesday, University of Birmingham reported a total of **307** students tested positive for coronavirus between September 30 and September 6\. **155** of these students where on campus two days prior to getting tested positive.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/uob-jpeg.jpg)

(Credit: University of Birmingham)

A University of Birmingham spokesperson told Birmingham Eastside:

"*The University has a robust internal track and trace system which is triggered if any student or member of staff reports that they have tested positive for COVID-19\.* 

*For students in University accommodation, there are already arrangements in place to provide food and support to those who need to self-isolate should they be needed. While some students are self-isolating, no area of the University is in lockdown.* "

**Aston University**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/aston-university.jpg)

(Credit: Aston University)

Aston University has reported 59 positive cases amongst 15,000 student base and two staff members testing positive for the virus.

The positive test results came as a seven day aggregated number of reported cases.

An Aston University spokesperson said:

"*The staff and students affected are self-isolating in accordance with public health guidance and are being fully supported by the University*.

*We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, taking appropriate action as necessary.*"

To find out what Covid restrictions are in your local area click on the BBC's tracker [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk).