On Wednesday 28 October, the Federal Council announced the new measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the main impacts for the UNIL community ? Summary.
New measures, what is changing at UNIL? Summary
Distance learning :
Continuation of the recording of planned courses in rooms equipped for type A and B live recording and broadcasting: teachers are requested to continue to teach these courses from these rooms. Teachers who for special reasons would like to broadcast their lessons from another location are requested to ask for permission from their Dean or the Management of their school.
Help for students : The helpdesk is at your disposal for any technical problems and for the loan of computer equipment.
In addition, the social, guidance and student support services continue to operate.
Website of the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME)
Website of the Guidance and Careers Service (SOC)
Website of the Registration and Enrolment Service
Wearing of the mask is compulsory in the buildings as well as on the outside of the buildings. Hand hygiene and distance rules must always be applied.
Access to campus buildings : Opening of the buildings only with the Campus Card, for any member of the UNIL community.
Teleworking recommended for administrative and technical staff : If the activity allows it and if coordination can be ensured, teleworking is recommended and possible up to 100%.
Defense of theses : They are authorised in the presence of up to 10 people. The co-modal formula is also authorised to allow the participation of additional people at a distance, if desired.
The libraries remain open: A maximum number of people can be present. Wearing a mask is compulsory. All BCU information here.
Catering service: Cafeterias are subject to the same conditions as all restaurants, i.e. four people per table, wearing of the mask while on the move, tracking with the Social Pass smartphone application.
Sports: Sports activities that do not involve physical contact, carried out individually and in groups of no more than 5 people are allowed outdoors, with mask or respecting the required distance.
Find more detailed information in an interview with Rector Nouria Hernandez.