'All in this together': integrated thinking on macro and micro levels in UK HEIs during the Covid-19 crisis - insights from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

Universities have a unique place in society. They are not only centres of creative thinking and innovation but they also fulfil many additional roles, providing leadership, advice and support. As a result, academics and scientists are the nation’s powerhouses of knowledge and are playing a critical role in the global response to the pandemic, informing decision-making through their expertise.