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University eases COVID-19 restrictions from 25 May: What will change?

  • University / Central Administration and Rectorate
    22 May 2020
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    University

The University continues to ease COVID-19 related restrictions to facilitate a gradual and controlled return to campus.

As of 25 May, the maximum allowed presence of staff in University buildings increases from 25% to 40% of the normal daily occupancy, while continuing to respect social distancing rules.

Access to University premises by external visitors, including visiting researchers or visiting doctoral candidates, is not permitted until further notice, except for external contractors and consultants whose physical presence is absolutely required.

All classes remain in remote teaching mode until the end of the semester on 4 September. No in-person exams can be held on campus until further notice, with the exception of certain exams for students in Medicine.

The Luxembourg Learning Centre partially opens from 25 May. Access is reserved exclusively for University students and staff until further notice. In addition to the book pick-up point, 80 workspaces as well as eight computers are made available. The workspaces are accessible through a ticket system. The computers are primarily intended for students who do not have one. More information is available on the website.

Student services are provided as follows. It is recommended to prioritise contact by email.

  • Service des études et de la vie étudiante (Student Service (SEVE))
  • Office of Doctoral Studiesphdstudies@uni.lu
  • The Luxembourg Learning Centre see above or contact askalibrarian@uni.lu.
  • Campus Sport/Campus Art and Campus Well-being: Classes will remain in remote mode until the end of the term. However, outdoor sports activities of non-competitive nature without physical contact are permitted.
  • Career Centre: Student counseling continues. Students are requested to contact the Centre via email if possible. Workshops are available online as webinars.
  • Competence Centre: The Competence Centre’s onsite teaching activities are suspended. Some courses have switched to remote teaching. The Centre is in contact with all parties concerned and remains the point of contact.
  • espacecultures: Most activities will remain in remote mode until the end of the term, some are provided online.
  • Confucius Institute: All teaching activities are provided online.
  • Canteens and restaurants: All canteens and restaurants on University campuses are closed.

Conferences and events: The University of Luxembourg has cancelled in-person events until 31 July. Certain events are hosted virtually.

For further information please consult the FAQs on the University website.

These modifications follow an initial phase (4 – 24 May), in which the University gradually brought some activities back to campus. The new phase is scheduled to last until 30 June. This period may be prolonged as the situation in Luxembourg evolves.