University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

We have updated our corona guidelines. Subjects: premises, remote work, face masks, teaching, public examinations of doctoral theses. This is a summary. Always find our complete COVID guidelines on this page. 👇 https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/coronavirus-situation-at-the-university-of-helsinki?utm_source=Facebook-&utm_medium=social_owned&utm_campaign=korona *** Premises 🔹University premises will remain closed until 14 March 2021. 🔹As far as libraries, museums and UniSport are concerned, we will observe the recommendations of the coronavirus coordination group of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Remote work 🔹The recommendation to telecommute is continued until 30 June 2021. 🔹A stricter policy for telecommuting as much as is possible continues until 14 March 2021. 🔹The recommendation to wear a face mask is valid until further notice. Teaching 🔹Remote teaching continues until 14.3.2021. 🔹Only relevant response centres may grant permissions for contact teaching. 🔹Examinarium examinations can be arranged according to this spring’s teaching programme, provided that group sizes are kept as small as possible. Public examinations of doctoral theses 🔹will be arranged remotely until 14 March 2021 🔹are recommended to be planned as primarily remote until 30 June 2021 🔹may only be arranged on-site at special permission by the relevant response centre.

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

We have updated our corona guidelines. These decisions are valid from 30.11.2020 to 10.10.2121 due to the worsened COVID situation. This post is a summary. Always find our complete COVID guidelines on this webpage. 👇 https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/coronavirus-situation-at-the-university-of-helsinki?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_owned&utm_campaign=korona Premises 🔹University premises will be closed 🔹Electronic access rights of staff will remain operational 🔹On each campus, a building with porter services will be made available 🔹Wearing a protective face mask is required on University premises, unless you are alone 🔹Independent study facilities will be closed 🔹Think Corner will be closed 🔹Computer rooms will be close 🔹UniTube studios will be available Events, teaching, examinations 🔹No events or gatherings will be held on University premises 🔹This does not apply to necessary teaching and examination sessions permitted by response centres, or other absolutely necessary meetings of no more than 10 individuals Work 🔹Whenever possible, all work must be done remotely 🔹In laboratory work, a registration procedure is to be used, and work must be planned in observance of safety and security guidelines Public examinations of doctoral theses 🔹Public examinations cannot be held on site 🔹In online examinations, only specified (check our website) people may be present on site 🔹The maximum occupancy of individual rooms is 10 people Libraries 🔹Helsinki University Library locations will be closed, except the Kaisa House library 🔹Collection-based lending and returning services will be organised at Kaisa House and the National Library of Finland 🔹In other respects, the National Library will also be closed Museums 🔹The University Museum will be closed to the public until 20.12.2020 🔹The Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus will be closed to the public until 20.12.2020 🔹The Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden outdoor area will not be closed Unisport 🔹All of UniSport’s exercise and customer service facilities will be closed until 20 December 2020 The next info session for the University community on the coronavirus situation will be held on Monday, 30 November from 9.00 to 11.00.

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

Rector Sari Lindblom appeals to all members of the University community: Wash your hands, keep safe distances, avoid group gatherings and wear a protective face mask. We can fight the virus together!

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

We have updated our recommendation on the use of protective face masks. This update lists the main points. You can find the full update on our website. 👇 General: 🔹We strongly recommend using protective face masks for anyone who visits public University premises 🔹Safe social distancing must always be observed whenever possible to prevent exposure Teaching, studying, guidance & supervision: 🔹In contact teaching, independent study & guidance and supervision situations, mask use is recommended 🔹In laboratory teaching, mask use is required 🔹We will obtain the masks for teachers & students involved in contact teaching Traineeships: 🔹In traineeships, trainees should observe the safety and security guidelines of the traineeship organisation Research & other work: We recommend mask use when 🔹safe distances cannot be observed 🔹a large amount of people are present in the facilities Masks should be used in all research requiring personal contact. We provide the masks needed in the professional duties of our staff. We ask members of our community, visitors and partners to take the extended mask recommendation seriously and comply with it, unless there are special health-related reasons for not wearing a mask. The response centres will assist in interpreting the recommendation as needed.