Students who became infected with coronavirus after starting university say an outbreak in their accommodation was 'inevitable'.
It comes as an expert has warned the UK government could be forced to tell university students to remain on campuses during the Christmas break, Authorities are worried about the risk of spreading Covid-19 into students' local communities when they return home.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has not ruled out the possibility that university students would have to stay away from home over Christmas if major outbreaks continue on campuses.
Outbreaks in university accommodation in Scotland have prompted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government to take emergency action.