Information from the university management - Transitional operation from May 13th, 2020

On May 06 the Federal Government and the State Premiers decided on far-reaching measures to open up Germany. Now it is necessary to open up the "environment University" - responsibly, in a controlled manner, with caution and and with a very limited presence. Therefore, we will stay our course until June 7, 2020, which means we will find digital solutions - if possible - and, if necessary, enable solutions "on site".

The university is thus entering a phase of transition. From May 13 onwards, in classroom teaching with up to a maximum of 20 people will be possible again on site without prior permission and under one’s own responsibility - as will in classroom examinations. As a prerequisite and a duty is always necessary to comply with the hygiene and protective measures against infections. Even room sizes limit this massively.. In principle, the semester should take place online.

All university employees who are able to carry out their work in the home office should continue to do so. However, those who wish to carry out their work "on site" can do so after careful consideration of the necessity. Of course, hygiene regulations and protective measures must be observed. Please make sure to observe the information on risk groups.

The exact specifications and recommendations can be found in the enclosed ”Regulations for Research, Teaching and Administration in Transitional Operation”. These are valid for the period from May 13 to June 07, 2020 - subject to the development of infection rates and short-term changes in state and/or federal regulations.

Here you will find research-specific additions to the regulations for research, teaching and administration during the transition period starting May 8th.

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