With Covid-19 infections on the rise, two-thirds of the country’s student population have been forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. Those without access to laptops, wi-fi or reliable electricity will not be able to complete the academic year via online learning. John Schooling, Director at student accommodation group STAG African, has collated his thoughts on how well-designed, affordable student accommodation can provide a solution to the current crisis in the higher education sector. Click here to read the full op ed.