URGENT - Extension of restricting the functioning of the University

Announcement of the Vice-Rector for Education on the extension of restricting the functioning of the University of 7 April 2020.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In accordance with Ordinance 21/2020 of 9 March 2020 and 22/2020 of 11 March 2020 and Announcements 1/2020 of 11 March 2020 and 2/2020 of 13 March 2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, the suspension of direct teaching and restrictions on the functioning of the university are valid and binding until 14 April 2020.

At present, by virtue of the law, the minister responsible for higher education and science is competent to temporarily restrict the functioning of universities in Poland. In view of the course of the epidemic, the decision is expected in the coming days which will extend the current period of restrictions on the functioning of universities.

It is anticipated that after 14 April 2020 all restrictions and regulations specified in the above mentioned Ordinances and Announcements of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Announcements and Information of the Vice-Rector for Education, the Vice-Rector for Students’ Affairs and the Crisis Management Centre of TUL will continue to apply.

This refers in particular to conducting education using distance learning techniques and methods, handling student and doctoral matters, handling material assistance for students and doctoral students, accommodation in TUL Student Dormitories and detailed regulations regarding the provision of work by employees as well as the principles of communication and functioning of the university campus.

The scope of restrictions and regulations indicated above, and also their duration being dependent on the decision of the minister responsible for higher education and science, will be confirmed by an appropriate communication from the Rector of Lodz University of Technology.

Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, DSc, PhD, MSc,
Vice Rector for Education
Head of the TUL Crisis Management Centre