The spokeswoman said on Tuesday the student had subsequently tested negative for coronavirus. “The university will always follow the advice of Healthline and guidelines provided by the ministry to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, students and staff.” Semester one classes at the university were set to start on Monday, leaving vice chancellor professor Dawn Freshwater to earlier describe the timing of the lockdown as “unfortunate” in an email to students. “...just as we are welcoming students for the start of semester one. I know there will be a sense of real disappointment among students and staff alike,” Freshwater said.