On 17 March, the Government recommended that universities and university-colleges switch to distance education from 18 March, due to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus.
The University has been preparing for the transition of educational activities for some time and preparedness for this is generally very good. The conditions look different at each faculty due to the methods and characteristics of various education programmes. In the main, however, there will be no campus-based teaching or examinations. This represents a challenge but is also an opportunity for strengthening the digitalization of education.
The University is now focused on securing its operations and ensuring that community healthcare resources are safeguarded. University facilities are not closed and can be used. Libraries and common study areas will remain open. However, opening hours may be affected.