A detailed study on the impact of remote learning in response to COVID-19 and lockdown based on the lecturers’ perspectives is described. The study uses a thematic analysis of the qualitative method with the use of questionnaires. Several questionnaires were set and distributed to several lecturers in different fields of study. The study has revealed that it is without gainsaying that Remote learning in response to COVID-19 and lockdown has its pros and cons. Nevertheless, respective researchers in their fields of study acknowledge that such challenges do not entirely deviate from the already existing problems of formal teaching and learning. As such, universities are left with the responsibility to tailor themselves in such a way that whether in a [in]formal environment, teaching and learning must suit those who facilitate teaching as well as the students who are meant to benefit from their respective programs which they are registered for. It therefore concluded that informal learning could be possible but its effectiveness will be limited to a certain extent. In the meantime, those fields that require practical activities are affected mostly. As a result, there will be fewer demonstrations that could be done online, while the remaining could be done after the lockdown or when the pandemic is under control or has a cure.

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