COVID 19 - letter of the Rector of TUL to all employees and students

Dear all, employees, students and doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology

I have repeatedly expressed my wishes and, at the same time, my hidden desire to return to normal work, face-to-face education and to at least try to forget about the coronavirus threat as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the current situation does not make it possible to fulfil these wishes in full. The virus is still very aggressive, mutating and taking more lives.

I would like to remind you that in accordance with the sanitary regulations in force in the country and at the university, which establish certain restrictions, orders and prohibitions in connection with the pandemic state, in the buildings of Lodz University of Technology there is an obligation to cover your mouth and nose with a mask at all times. This obligation applies to the University employees as well as all students and doctoral students. I am sorry to note that recently, despite a serious deterioration of the epidemic situation, this obligation is not strictly observed by all members of our academic community.

I would like to point out that failure to perform this duty and to comply with the orders is a violation of the Work Regulations and Study Rules of Lodz University of Technology.

I am determined to maintain the direct, face-to-face mode of education and research as the most effective and natural way of functioning of the university. Therefore, I appeal to you to behave responsibly and rationally, so that when working on the premises of the University you minimise the risks and keep in mind your safety and the safety of other members of our community. I would like to ask all employees of Lodz University of Technology to set a good example to their colleagues, students and doctoral students by their behaviour and compliance with the sanitary safety rules in force, as well as to react actively to cases of violation of the rules, which constitute our common safety.

I recommend that employees and students of our University undergo protective vaccination against COVID-19, and that vaccinated persons receive a booster dose of the vaccine. I would like to remind you that the vaccinations can be done in the PoliClinic Medical Centre of Lodz University of Technology Foundation, located on the premises of our University.

I am convinced that acting in the spirit of joint responsibility and maintaining safety, we will be able to continue our work and study in an optimal, direct way on the premises of the University.

Wishing you good health,

Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, DSc, PhD, MSc,

Rector

Lodz University of Technology