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Announcement No. 1/2022 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of January 10, 2022 issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of March 9, 2020, on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and combating COVID-19 at Lodz University of Technology

I introduce the following rules of conduct applicable to employees, students and doctoral candidates of Lodz University of Technology in the event of a suspected and a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 virus infection:

Chapter 1

DEFINITIONS

§ 1

For the purposes of this Announcement, the following definitions are introduced:

1)    immediate superior - in the case of an employee - Rector / Dean / Director / Head of an organizational unit of Lodz University of Technology, while in the case of a student / doctoral student - the appropriate Deputy Dean for student affairs;

2)    Vice-Dean for Student Affairs - Vice-Dean for student affairs, college Head for college students, Head of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology for doctoral students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology, and Head of doctoral studies for participants in doctoral studies;

3)    close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus:

a)    being in close proximity (face to face) with a sick person, less than 2 m away for more than 15 minutes,

b)    direct physical contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, e.g. a handshake,

c)    direct contact without protective measures with the secretions of a person infected with COVID-19, e.g. touching a used tissue, exposure to coughing of a sick person,

d)    staying in the same room as a person infected with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes, e.g. in a lecture hall, conference room, office room;

4)    close contact person - a person who had close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the 3 days preceding the day of ordering a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the infected person;

5)    quarantine - isolation of a healthy person who was exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is imposed by authorized entities (State Sanitary Inspectorate);

6)    isolation at home - isolation of a person who has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, imposed by authorized entities (State Sanitary Inspectorate);

7)    self-isolation at home - self-isolation of a person at home, due to symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as a result of an order issued by the immediate superior. Self-isolation at home takes place in the period from receiving the order issued by the immediate superior until the referral / registration for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test;

8)    remote work - performing work specified in the employment contract outside the place of its permanent performance, e.g. at home;

9)    learning with the use of distance learning methods and techniques - learning with the use of methods and techniques using infrastructure and software ensuring synchronous and asynchronous interaction between students and teachers;

10)  self-observation - activity consisting in self-observation of one's health condition, in terms of possible symptoms of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, by people from close contact who have not been quarantined by the sanitary services.

Chapter 2

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT ACADEMIC TEACHERS

§ 2

An employee with symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection

1.    An employee who develops symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection should immediately perform the following actions:

1)    inform the immediate superior, if possible without contact (by phone and / or e-mail), about the suspected virus infection;

2)    no later than within 24 hours, contact your primary care physician to arrange and undergo a medical consultation / visit and / or register for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test via the portal: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/save-for-coronavirus-test.

2.    The immediate superior of the employee should immediately perform the following actions:

1)    instruct the employee to contact a doctor as soon as possible (no later than within 24 hours) in order to arrange and undergo a medical consultation / visit, and / or self-register for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test via the portal: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/zapisz-sie-na-test-na-koronawirusa;

2)    order the employee to self-isolate at home and to reduce contact with others to a minimum (household members);

3)    order the employee to perform work remotely, if the employee's health condition and the nature of the work performed by them allow it.

3.    An employee referred to self-isolation at home is entitled to full remuneration in the period from the onset of symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection to the time of referral for the test.

§ 3

An employee referred for a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee referred for a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following actions:

1)  inform the immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail about the ordered SARS-CoV-2 virus test;

2)  provide the immediate superior with information on close contact people from Lodz University of Technology that they had contact with during the 3 days preceding the day of ordering the test;

3)  perform a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus;

4)  stay at home until the test result is received (in the period from being referred for the test until the test result is received, the employee is quarantined by the sanitary services);

5)  may apply to the immediate superior for consent to perform remote work.

2.    The immediate superior of the employee should immediately:

1)  order the employee to work remotely, if the employee has applied for it and if the employee's health condition and the nature of the work performed by them allow it;

2)  establish a list of employees / students / doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology who are close contact people for the employee (the list should include names, surnames and contact telephone numbers of the indicated people).

3.    An employee referred for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test, in the period from being referred for the test to the receipt of the test result, is entitled to remuneration under the rules for payment of sickness benefits, and in the case of performing remote work in that period, the employee is entitled to full remuneration.

§ 4

An employee who has tested positive for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee who has tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  follow the recommendations of doctors and sanitary services;

3)  If the health condition and the nature of work allow it, while being in isolation at home, they may perform work remotely upon their request and with the consent of the immediate superior (then, during the period of remote work, the employee is entitled to full remuneration).

2.    An employee referred for isolation at home by sanitary services, whose health condition or the nature of work excludes the possibility of remote work, is entitled to remuneration under the rules of payment of sickness benefits during the period of isolation at home.

3.    The employee's immediate superior should perform the following actions:

1)  immediately provide information on the positive test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, obtained for the employee referred to in paragraph 1, to the Crisis Management Centre of  Lodz University of Technology, onto the following email address: office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl;

2)  upon a written request of the Crisis Management Centre of Lodz University of Technology, submit the list referred to in § 3 (2)(2) of this Announcement to: office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl ;

3)  immediately notify the immediate superiors of the people included in the list referred to in § 3 (2)(2) of this Announcement that they had close contact with a person who has tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and should follow guidelines set out in Chapter 5 of this Announcement;

4)  issue a decision on performing work remotely in the period of isolation in home conditions, if the employee has submitted such an application;

5)  within 3 working days from the moment the employee returns to work, provide information on how the employee performed work during the quarantine and isolation at home to the Analysis and Accounts Section of Lodz University of Technology, to the email address: akp@adm.p.lodz.pl (the information is transferred by sending a completed form annexed to this Announcement). The information should not be provided if the employee did not work during the full period of the quarantine and isolation at home.

§ 5

An employee who has tested negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee who has tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  return to work according to the currently applicable rules.

2.    The immediate superior of the employee should, within 3 days from the moment the employee returns to work, provide information on how the employee performed work during the quarantine period (from the day of issuing the referral to perform the SARS-CoV-2 test until receiving the result of the test) to the Analysis and Accounts Section, onto the email address: akp@adm.p.lodz.pl (the information is transferred by sending a completed form annexed to this Announcement). The information should not be provided if the employee did not perform work during the full quarantine period.

§ 6

Employees assigned to work remotely are obliged to prepare a daily report on their activities in accordance with the scope of duties resulting from the position held, and to send it to their immediate superior via the university e-mail.

§ 7

An employee as a close contact person

1.    A person in close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the actions specified in § 19 1) of this Announcement.

2.    The immediate superior of a person in close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the actions specified in § 20 (1) of this Announcement.

Chapter 3

ACADEMIC TEACHERS

§ 8

An employee with symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection

1.    An employee who develops symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection should immediately perform the following actions:

1)  inform the immediate superior, if possible without contact (by phone and / or e-mail), about the suspected virus infection;

2)  contact his/her general practitioner within 24 hours at the latest to arrange and attend a medical consultation/visit and/or register for a SARS-CoV-2 test through the portal: https://www.gov.pl/web / gov / save-for-coronavirus-test.

2.    The immediate superior of the employee should immediately perform the following actions:

1)  order the employee to self-isolate at home and contact a doctor as soon as possible (no later than 24 hours) in order to arrange and undergo a consultation / medical visit and / or self-registration for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test via the portal: https : //www.gov.pl/web/gov/zapisz-sie-na-test-na-koronawirusa;

2)  order the employee to self-isolate at home and to minimize contact (household members);

3)  order the employee to work remotely during self-isolation at home only if:

a)    the health of the employee allows it;

b)    the nature of the work performed by the employee allows it;

c)    during the period of self-isolation at home, the employee, according to the current plan, was to conduct teaching activities based solely on conducting classes with the use of distance learning methods and techniques and / and scientific activity can be carried out remotely on those days.

3.    In the event of failure to meet the conditions set out in 2 (3), and therefore the employee's inability to work remotely during self-isolation at home, the employee is obliged to make up for the planned classes on other dates.

4.    An employee referred to self-isolation at home is entitled to full remuneration in the period from the onset of symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection to the time of referral for the test.

§ 9

An employee referred for a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee referred for a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the following actions:

1)  inform the immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail about the ordered SARS-CoV-2 virus test;

2)  provide the immediate superior with information on close contact people from Lodz University of Technology that they had contact with during the 3 days preceding the day of ordering the test;

3)  perform a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus;

4)  stay at home until the test result is received (in the period from being referred for the test until the test result is received, the employee is quarantined by the sanitary services).

2.    An employee may request the immediate superior to consent to provide remote work during a quarantine period only if:

1)    their state of health allows it;

2)    the nature of the work performed by them allows it;

3)    on the days referred to in the employee's request to work remotely, according to the current plan, the employee was to carry out teaching activities based solely on teaching using distance learning methods and techniques and/or the scientific activity can be carried out remotely on those days.

3.    An employee placed in quarantine by the health services who is unable to perform remote work during that period due to failure to comply with any of the conditions set out in 2 is entitled to remuneration resulting from the rules of payment of sickness benefits.

4.    The immediate superior of the employee should immediately:

1)  order the employee to work remotely if the employee requested it (remote work application) and only after meeting the conditions specified in 2;

2)  establish a list of employees / students / doctoral candidates of Lodz University of Technology who are close contact persons for the employee (the list should contain names, surnames, contact telephone numbers of the indicated persons).

5.    An employee referred for a SARS-CoV-2 virus test during the period from the time of referral to the test until receipt of the test result shall be entitled to remuneration in accordance with the rules for the payment of sickness benefits, and if remote work is performed during this period, the employee shall be entitled to full remuneration.

§ 10

An employee who has tested positive for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee who has tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  follow the recommendations of doctors and sanitary services.

2.    An employee may apply to the immediate superior for consent to provide remote work during the period of isolation at home only if:

1)    their state of health allows it;

2)    the nature of the work performed by them allows it;

3)    on the days referred to in the employee's request to work remotely, according to the current plan, the employee was to carry out teaching activities based solely on teaching using distance learning methods and techniques and/or the scientific activity can be carried out remotely on those days.

3.    An employee, referred to home isolation by the sanitary services, who cannot perform remote work during this period due to failure to meet any of the conditions set out in 2 shall be entitled to remuneration under the rules for the payment of sickness benefits.

4.    The employee's immediate superior should perform the following actions:

1)  immediately report an employee's positive SARS-CoV-2 test result to Lodz University of Technology Crisis Management Centre at the following address office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl;

2)  at the written request of the Crisis Management Centre of Lodz University of Technology, submit to the address office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl the list referred to in § 9 (4)(2) of this Announcement;

3)  immediately notify the immediate superiors of the persons included in the list referred to in § 9 (4)(2) of this Announcement, that they had close contact with a person who tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and should follow the guidelines set out in Chapter 5 of this Announcement;

4)  order the employee to work remotely if the employee requested it (remote work application) and only after meeting the conditions specified in 2;

5)  within 3 working days of the employee's return to work, provide information on the employee's work during the quarantine and home isolation period to the Accounting Services at akp@adm.p.lodz.pl (the information is provided by sending the completed form attached to this announcement). Information should not be provided if the employee did not work during the full period of quarantine and isolation at home.

§ 11

An employee who has tested negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    An employee who has tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  return to work according to the currently applicable rules.

2.    The employee's immediate superior should, within 3 working days of the employee's return to work, provide information on the employee's work during the quarantine period (from the date of the SARS-CoV-2 test referral until receipt of the test result) to the Accounting Services at akp@adm.p.lodz.pl (the information is transferred by sending the completed form attached to this announcement). The information should not be provided if the employee was not working during the full quarantine period.

§ 12

Rules on remote working for academic teachers

1.    Remote work during self-isolation in a home environment is possible on the instruction of the immediate superior.

2.    Remote work during quarantine and isolation at home is possible only at the employee's request and with the consent of the immediate superior. The employee is obliged to attach to the application the current schedule of classes during the period of quarantine / isolation at home and a proposal for the implementation of this plan.

3.    Remote work is possible only on the day when the teaching activity of the employee applying for remote work is based solely on conducting classes with the use of distance learning methods and techniques and / and it is possible to conduct scientific activities remotely on that day.

4.    During the employee's self-isolation at home, quarantine and home isolation, the immediate superior cannot give consent or issue an order to perform work:

1)    in a mixed manner (i.e. stationary and remote on one day);

2)    remotely in a situation where at least one class conducted by the employee was planned that day as stationary.

5.    In the case of remote work during self-isolation at home, quarantine, isolation in home conditions, the employee receives full remuneration.

6.    Employees assigned to work remotely are obliged to prepare a daily report on their teaching, scientific and organizational activities in accordance with the scope of duties resulting from the Work Regulations at Lodz University of Technology and send it to their immediate superior via the university e-mail.

§ 13

An employee as a close contact person

1.    A close contact person with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the activities specified in § 19 (2) of this Announcement.

2.    The immediate superior of a close contact person with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the activities specified in § 20 (2) of the announcement.

Chapter 4

STUDENTS / DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

§ 14

Student / doctoral candidate with symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection

1.    A student / doctoral candidate with symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection should immediately perform the following steps:

1)  inform the immediate superior, if possible without contact (by phone and / or e-mail), about the suspected virus infection;

2)  contact a doctor within 24 hours at the latest to arrange and attend a medical consultation/visit and/or register for a SARS-CoV-2 test through the portal: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov / sign-up-for-coronavirus-test;

3)  if the state of health allows it, participate only in classes conducted with the use of methods and techniques of distance learning (absence from classes conducted during the period of referral by the immediate superior for self-isolation will be excused);

2.    The immediate superior of the student / doctoral candidate should immediately perform the following activities:

1)  instruct the student / doctoral candidate to contact a doctor as soon as possible (no later than 24 hours) in order to arrange and undergo a consultation / medical visit and / or self-registration for the SARS-CoV-2 virus test via the portal: https: // www.gov.pl/web/gov/zapisz-sie-na-test-na-koronawirusa;

2)  instruct the student to self-isolate at home and to limit contacts to a minimum (household members);

3)  if the health condition of the student / doctoral candidate allows it, order the student / doctoral candidate to participate only in classes conducted with the use of distance learning methods and techniques.

§ 15

Student/doctoral candidate referred for SARS-CoV-2 test

1.    A student / doctoral candidate who has been referred for the SARS-CoV-2 virus test should immediately perform the following steps:

1)  inform the immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail about the ordered SARS-CoV-2 virus test;

2)  provide the immediate superior with information about people from close contact at Lodz University of Technology, with whom he had contact during the 3 days preceding the day of ordering the test;

3)  perform a test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus;

4)  stay at home until the test result is received (in the period from the test referral to the test result, the student / doctoral candidate is quarantined by the sanitary services);

5)  if the state of health allows, participate only in classes conducted with the use of distance education methods and techniques (absence of a student / doctoral candidate during classes during quarantine will be excused).

2.    The immediate supervisor of the student / doctoral student should:

1)  if the health condition of the student / doctoral candidate allows it, order the student / doctoral candidate to participate only in classes conducted with the use of distance learning methods and techniques;

2)  establish a list of employees / students / doctoral candidates from Lodz University of Technology who are close contact persons for the student / doctoral candidate (the list should contain names, surnames, contact telephone numbers of the indicated persons);

3)  all students/doctoral candidates belonging to a student/dean group and University employees taking classes together with the student/doctoral candidate, in the period of 3 days preceding the occurrence of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the student/doctoral candidate, shall be treated as persons in close contact and taken into account when establishing the list referred to in 2.

§ 16

Student / doctoral candidate with positive result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus test

1.    A student / doctoral candidate who has tested positive for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  follow the recommendations of doctors and sanitary services;

3)  if the state of health allows it, while in isolation at home, participate in remote classes for the period specified in 2 (5), while in the case of extending the period of isolation at home, participate only in classes conducted with the use of distance learning methods and techniques (the absence of a student / doctoral candidate during classes conducted during isolation at home will be excused).

2.    The immediate superior of the student / doctoral candidate should perform the following activities:

1)  immediately provide information about the positive result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus test of the student / doctoral candidate to the Crisis Management Centre of Lodz University of Technology at the address office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl;

2)  at the written request of the Crisis Management Centre of Lodz University of Technology, submit to the address office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl the list referred to in § 15 (2) (2)of this Announcement;

3)  immediately notify the immediate superiors of the persons included in the list referred to in § 15 (2)(2) of this announcement, that they had close contact with a person who tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and should follow the guidelines set out in Chapter 5 of this announcement;

4)  decide that the classes of the student/dean group, in which, during the 3 days preceding the referral for the SARS-CoV-2 virus test, a person with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 virus infection participated in the class will be for the period specified in section 2(5) conducted only remotely (regardless of the fact whether they were originally planned as stationary or remote classes). Classes are to be carried out on the dates provided for in the current weekly timetable. In cases where it is not possible to conduct classes using distance learning techniques, appropriate modifications to the timetable should be made by postponing of these classes to the period after the deadline specified in section 2(5);

5)  issue to the employees running the dean/student group referred to in section 2(4), classes in the stationary mode an order for an immediate, temporary change of the stationary mode of conducting all classes of the indicated group to the remote mode, with the use of distance learning methods and techniques. Changing the mode of classes is valid for a period of 10 calendar days from the date of issuing the order.

§ 17

Student / PhD student with negative result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus test

1.    A student / doctoral student who has obtained a negative result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus test should:

1)  immediately inform their immediate superior about this fact by phone and / or e-mail;

2)  go back to classes in line with the currently applicable rules.

2.    The immediate supervisor of the student / doctoral student should order the student / doctoral student to return to classes on the basis of the currently applicable rules.

§ 18

Student / PhD student as a close contact person

1.    A person in close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the activities specified in § 19(3) and (4) of this Announcement.

2.    The immediate superior of a person with close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus should immediately perform the activities specified in § 20 (3) and (4) of this Announcement.

Chapter 5

CLOSE CONTACT PERSONS

§ 19

A person who is in close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus

1.    A close contact person - an employee who is not an academic teacher:

1)    immediately informs the immediate superior about close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including a person who is not an employee / student / doctoral student at Lodz University of Technology;

2)    conducts self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, informs an immediate superior about them and follows the procedure described in § 2 of this Announcement;

3)    is in a quarantine imposed by sanitary services (State Sanitary Inspection);

4)    may apply to the immediate superior for the possibility of remote work during the quarantine imposed by the sanitary services;

5)    if the sanitary services do not impose quarantine on the person from close contact, then he or she performs work in a manner consistent with the order issued by the immediate superior;

6)    in the case of quarantine and not working during this time, he / she receives remuneration resulting from the rules of payment of sickness benefits, and in the case of benefits during the quarantine of remote work, he / she receives full remuneration.

2.    A close contact person - academic teacher:

1)    immediately informs the immediate superior about close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including a person who is not an employee / student / doctoral student at Lodz University of Technology;

2)    conducts self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, informs an immediate superior about them and follows the procedure described in § 8 of this Announcement

3)    is in a quarantine imposed by sanitary services (State Sanitary Inspection);

4)    may apply to the immediate superior for consent to provide remote work during the quarantine period only if:

a)    the nature of the work performed allows it,

b)    on the days referred to in the employee's application for remote work, according to the current timetable, he/she was to provide teaching services based solely on conducting classes with the use of distance learning methods and techniques, and research can be carried out remotely on those days,

c)    he / she will attach to the application the current timetable of classes assigned to be carried out during the quarantine period, with an indication of scheduled remote and stationary classes, and then indicate the days on which the implementation of remote classes in accordance with this timetable is possible during the quarantine period;

5)    the employee referred to in 2 directed to quarantine by sanitary services, who cannot provide remote work during this period due to non-fulfilment of any of the conditions specified in 2(4), is entitled to remuneration resulting from the rules of payment of sickness benefits;

6)    if the sanitary services do not impose quarantine on the person from close contact, then he or she performs work in a manner consistent with the order issued by the immediate superior;

7)    in the case of quarantine and not working during this time, he / she receives remuneration resulting from the rules of payment of sickness benefits, and in the case of benefits during the quarantine of remote work, he / she receives full remuneration.

3.    A close contact person - student / doctoral student (procedure in the case when the person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is another student / doctoral student of Lodz University of Technology):

1)    conducts self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, informs an immediate superior about them and follows the procedure described in § 14 of this Announcement

2)    is in quarantine, if it has been imposed by sanitary services (State Sanitary Inspection);

3)    participates in remote classes for the time specified in § 16(2)(5).

4.    A close contact person - student / doctoral student (procedure if the person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not another student / doctoral student of Lodz University of Technology):

1)    conducts self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, informs an immediate superior about them and follows the procedure described in § 14 of this Announcement

2)    is in quarantine, if it has been imposed by sanitary services (State Sanitary Inspection);

3)    participates in stationary classes, while, when quarantine has been imposed on him/her, participates only in didactic classes conducted with the use of distance learning methods and techniques (the student's / PhD student's absence during the classes carried out stationary during the quarantine will be excused).

§ 20

Immediate supervisor of a close contact person

1.    Immediate supervisor of an employee who is not an academic teacher should:

1)    immediately inform the person in close contact about the obligation to conduct self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, to immediately inform about this fact;

2)    in the event of reporting information about the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a close contact person, issue an order to proceed in accordance with the procedure described in § 2 of this Announcement;

3)    issue an order regarding the method of performing work (stationary work, remote work) if the sanitary service has not imposed quarantine on the person from close contact;

4)    if the person from a close contact is in quarantine, within 3 days of the employee's return to work, provide information on how the employee performed work during the quarantine period to the Accounting Services at the address akp@adm.p.lodz.pl ( the transfer of information is made by sending a completed form constituting an attachment to this Announcement). The information should not be provided if the employee was not working during the full quarantine period.

2.    The immediate superior of an academic teacher should:

1)    immediately inform the person in close contact about the obligation to conduct self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, to immediately inform about this fact;

2)    in the case of reporting information about the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a close contact person, issue an order to proceed in accordance with the procedure described in § 8 of this Announcement;

3)    in the event that the sanitary service has not imposed quarantine on the person from close contact, issue an order to perform work according to the currently applicable rules;

4)    if the person from a close contact is in quarantine, within 3 days of the employee's return to work, provide information on how the employee performed work during the quarantine period to the Accounting Services at the address akp@adm.p.lodz.pl ( the transfer of information is made by sending a completed form constituting an attachment to this Announcement). The information should not be provided if the employee was not working during the full quarantine period.

3.    The immediate supervisor of a student / doctoral student (applies if the person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not another student / doctoral student at Lodz University of Technology) should:

1)    immediately inform the person in close contact about the obligation to conduct self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, to immediately inform about this fact;

2)    in the case of reporting information about the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a close contact person, issue an order to proceed in accordance with the procedure described in § 14 of this Announcement;

c)    issue an order to participate in stationary classes, and if the student / doctoral student has been quarantined, issue an order to participate only in classes conducted with the use of distance learning methods and techniques (the student's / doctoral student's absence during classroom activities during quarantine will be excused).

4.    Immediate supervisor of a student / doctoral student (applies in the case when the person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is another student or doctoral student at Lodz University of Technology), should:

1)    immediately inform the person in close contact about the obligation to conduct self-observation, and in the event of the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, to immediately inform about this fact;

2)    in the case of reporting information about the appearance of symptoms characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a close contact person, issue an order to proceed in accordance with the procedure described in § 14 of this Announcement;

3)    issue an order to participate in remote classes within the time specified in § 16(2)(5).

Chapter 6

FINAL PROVISIONS

§ 21

The rules of conduct set out in this Announcement regarding participants of international exchange are subject to separate regulations.

§ 22

The regulations on the information procedure applicable to employees, students and doctoral students of Lodz University of Technology in relation to the prevention, counteraction and combating of the SARS-CoV-2 virus contained in the Rector's Announcements of Lodz University of Technology are repealed: No. 5/2021 of September 10, 2021, No. 8/2021 of October 27, 2021 and No. 9/2021 of October 28, 2021.

§ 23

The Announcement comes into force on January 10, 2022.

New limits of people

From December 15, the limits of people will be tightened:

• collective transport - max. 75 percent occupancy
• restaurants, bars and hotels - max. 30 percent occupancy by unvaccinated persons (increase of the limit possible only for vaccinated persons verified by the entrepreneur using the COVID-19 certificate)
• cinemas, theaters, sports and religious facilities - max. 30 percent occupancy by unvaccinated persons (increase of the limit possible only for vaccinated and verified persons with the COVID-19 certificate)

Additionally, it will be forbidden to eat and drink in cinemas during screenings.

Remote learning

• From December 20, 2021 to January 9, 2022, all primary and secondary school students will learn remotely.
• Nurseries and kindergartens will continue to function unchanged.

Closed clubs and discos

Clubs, discos and other places open to dancing will be closed from December 15 until further notice. The exception will be New Year's Eve (31.12-1.01). On this night, events can take place in a strict sanitary regime - max. 100 people (the limit does not apply to people who have the COVID-19 certificate).

Compulsory testing for coronavirus

From December 15, each person before arriving to Poland from outside the Schengen area will have to test for COVID-19. The test should be performed no earlier than 24 hours before departure. Importantly, vaccination does not release you from testing.

From December 15, the mandatory test will also apply to people who live with someone infected with COVID-19. Again, vaccination will not release you from testing.

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

 

Masters of Didactics will cooperate with students of our University interested in broadening their knowledge, implementation of an additional, interesting project. Students can receive individual tutoring support until the end of December 2022.

Short-term tutoring for one semester is an offer addressed to first- and second-cycle students who are interested in participating in free-of-charge individual or small-group tutoring sessions lasting about 6 months. Personalized tutoring allows for individualized work with both outstanding students and those struggling with learning difficulties. In this type of classes, individual experiences and personal skills of the student and the teacher are taken into account. Classes run with the tutoring method develop the academic, social and personal competences of each participant. Students can take advantage of this form of support after accepting an application sent on a project form to a selected tutor. The list of available tutors and the application form can be found on www.

 

The project office is located in the International Cooperation Centre, building A-16, floor I, office 110. You can contact us by phone: 42 638 38 75 or by e-mail: alina.wujcik@p.lodz.pl

Project Leader, dr inż. Dorota Piotrowska, TUL Prof., Director of the ICC

 

Accommodation rules in student halls of residence at Lodz University of Technology in the academic year 2021/2022

1. Accommodation procedures:

1) a student who has been given a place in a hall of residence is obliged to check in on the date indicated in the announcement of the Head of the Residential Campus of Lodz University of Technology on accommodation in student halls of residence in the academic year 2021/2022;

2) persons who cannot check in on the required date should notify the administrative staff of the student halls of residence by phone or e-mail. Contacts to individual halls of residence can be found on the website of Lodz University of Technology at: https://p.lodz.pl/studenci/osiedle-akademickie-pl;

3) students who apply for accommodation enter the hall of residence in which they have been allocated a place one by one;

4) only a person entitled to accommodation may enter the premises;

5) people waiting for accommodation may stay only outside the building of the hall of residence and are obliged to keep a minimum distance of 1.5 m between those waiting and to cover their mouth and nose with masks;

6) all persons entering the halls of residence are obliged to cover their mouths and nose and disinfect their hands, as well as follow the rules applicable to the residents of halls of residence during the COVID-19 epidemic;

7) in order to efficiently carry out the accommodation process, the student should prepare previously completed forms: questionnaire and statements, which are available on the TUL Student Self-Government website at: https://samorzad.p.lodz.pl/zakwaterowania;

8) the student should become familiar with the current Rules and Regulations of Student Halls of Residence at TUL Campus and the rules concerning the prevention of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. By signing the relevant declarations, the student undertakes to strictly comply with them. The student uses his own writing instruments;

9) Only people who:

a) do not have health complaints characteristic of SARS-CoV-2 infection (fever, cough, dyspnoea),

b) during the last 14 days, they had no contact with a person who was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 or with a person in quarantine,

c) are not in quarantine;

10) the person with the symptoms is not involved in the accommodation process and should immediately contact the GP. The person who finds out about the symptoms should notify the 

administration of the hall of residence in which the place has been granted in order to arrange an individual, later date of accommodation;

11) the administration may refuse to accommodate a person with symptoms.

2. Rules of using student halls of residence of Lodz University of Technology:

1) students are accommodated in single and double rooms;

2) residents are required to cover their mouth and nose with protective masks in all common parts of student hall of residence, maintain a social distance of at least 1.5 m and each time they enter the hand disinfection building with disinfectant liquid from contactless dispensers at the entrances to the buildings;

3) there are restrictions on the number of people who can stay in common areas at the same time, such as kitchens and kitchenettes, laundries, drying rooms and restrictions on the use of an elevator. Information on the permissible number of people in a given room will be placed in a visible place at the entrance to the room, e.g. on the entrance door and inside the room;

4) residents may use public spaces, such as: gyms, billiard rooms, fitness rooms, club rooms, recreation rooms, study rooms, drawing rooms, TV rooms, provided that the sanitary regime is respected. Staying in the above-mentioned rooms will be possible only after prior written notification of such intention to the Residents Council of a given Hall of Residence, which keeps a register of their use;

5) in halls of residence there is information on the necessity to strictly observe certain rules concerning hygiene during coughing and sneezing, hand hygiene, avoiding touching the mouth and nose with hands, and absolutely avoiding close contact with persons with respiratory symptoms. Students are required to familiarize themselves with the above-mentioned information;

6) parties and assemblies, as well as the reception of guests who are not residents of the student halls of residence, are prohibited on the Campus.

7) regular disinfection of common areas, surfaces such as handrails, buttons, lifts etc. is carried out in the student halls of residence;

8) if the nature of the case does not require personal contact with administration employees, students are recommended to contact them by phone or e-mail. Students are required to cover their mouths and noses when in personal contact with staff in the student halls of residence.

3. Rules of conduct in the event of a suspected infection of a student resident:

1) if the student notices disturbing symptoms (fever above 38oC, cough, shortness of breath and trouble with breathing, muscle pain and general fatigue, loss of taste and smell), the student should immediately notify the dormitory administration by phone or e-mail and contact a GP;

2) from the moment of noticing the symptoms of infection, the student is obliged to stay in his room and not leave it until he receives instructions from the primary care physician;

3) in the event of symptoms of acute respiratory infection, the student should take far-reaching precautions when leaving the room, cover his mouth and nose with a mask, do not touch generally accessible surfaces in the building. The room where the person suspected of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus stayed is out of operation until it is disinfected;

4) in the case of a referral by the relevant services for quarantine, the student should inform the administration of the student hall of residence about this fact and, taking all possible precautions, leave the dormitory and go to the place of permanent residence or place for quarantine.

4. The Announcement shall enter into force on 7 October 2021, with effect from 1 October 2021.

Students participating in the project will be tutored for up to three semesters. Their mentors will be experienced teachers who have developed their competences in the previous editions of the "Masters of didactics" program. Recruitment for personalized long-term tutoring will start at the beginning of the winter semester of the 2021/22 academic year.

The aim of the project is to implement a tutoring program into the university practice. It serves to raise the competences of the academic staff, which will allow for targeted support of particularly talented students.

Secrets of paper and the latest printing technologies. Student Dawid Jaskuła talks about studying Paper and Printing Technology.

I chose Paper and Printing Technology because ...

...while still at secondary technical school I decided to go to work. I ended up in a company producing greeting cards, where I had the opportunity to learn the basics of printing and visit a few friendly companies. While working there, I realized that this was the industry I wanted to work in. When choosing a course of study, I did not even consider another choice. It had to be printing. I admit that I was a bit scared by the unknown papermaking, but during my studies, when I started to learn about paper production, I realized that there was nothing to be afraid of. During my studies, I realised that papermaking was probably meant to be, because as a child I used to ask myself why toilet paper was soft when it was made from trees, which are very hard.

Studying Paper and Printing Technology...

... gives you a very broad spectrum of knowledge. A student has to deal with mechanics and chemistry, is not afraid of biology and physics, and even has to deal with geography to know on which areas coniferous forests and deciduous ones grow. Of course, you can't be an expert in everything, which is why there are two specialisations to choose from after the third semester. One focuses on paper and printing technology and the other on the construction and operation of machines used in these industries.

It is worth studying Paper and Printing Technology because ....

... these are very forward-looking, modern industries and there is a shortage of specialists in them, which means that there are no problems with finding a job after this major. This is a course where there is something for everyone. There is almost a family atmosphere in the classes, which makes you want to go to university. Paper and Printing Technology is a unique discipline that allows the teachers to have close contact with industry. The knowledge taught in the classes is therefore supported by practice.

In my free time ...

... I deal with my passion - papermaking. I am serious. Paper is a very interesting raw material, it can surprise you with its strength, but all it takes is water and it becomes useless. When I am not thinking about modern paper machine constructions or new applications for paper, I like to watch films, visit new places and spend time with friends. Studying Paper and Printing Technology gives you enough free time to do what you like.

What I value most about my field of study is ...

... the cross-sectional nature of the knowledge taught. I am a person who constantly asks myself how the world around me works. Thanks to the fact that the major is cross-disciplinary I can learn the basics of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. It is not a huge level of knowledge, but it is enough to cope with life and understand the world a little bit so that in the future you will be able to explain to your child why the sky is blue and grass is green.

After graduation ...

... I plan to work as a technologist or open my own business in the paper or printing industry. In the future, I would also like to invent a unique paper product that will change people's lives. As you can see, I have many plans, but thanks to the fact that the studies in paper and printing are conducted with great attention to the practical knowledge of students, I know that no matter what position I will have, I will be able to make at least a small contribution to building the paper or printing industry.

 

 

Biomedical Engineering is a field of study that allows you to satisfy a wide range of interests, including those that do not fit into a single field of science. Ewelina Pilatowicz, a second-year student of biomedical engineering at the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering at TUL, talks about her studies in this field.

I chose biomedical engineering because...

I have always been fascinated by the secrets of the human body, however I did not see myself at medical universities. I was definitely more interested in combining medical and technological knowledge, which can support treatment processes by introducing new solutions used in diagnostics and therapy. When I found out that I had the opportunity to study in English at Lodz University of Technology, I did not hesitate for a moment.

What is studying biomedical engineering like?

I won't lie that it is easy. The amount of knowledge we gain during our studies is huge. This translates into a lot of work, but over time, when a lot of things start to come together and form a whole, you can feel immense satisfaction. Studying at the International Faculty of Engineering is also a great opportunity to practice collaborative skills. Thanks to courses such as Problem Based Learning, we have the opportunity to test and develop our own qualities that will be useful later in our careers.

What I like most about my degree is...

...the interdisciplinarity. I have always been a person of many interests and I have finally found a place where I can develop all of them. In the course of our studies, we acquire knowledge in the fields of electronics and computer science, among others. This diversity of our competences increases our position on the labour market. Apart from daily English practice, we have the opportunity to choose to study an additional foreign language. As I am planning to go on an Erasmus programme to Spain, learning this language from the first year will make it easier for me to benefit from this stay.

 Biomedical Engineering should be chosen by someone who…

...is above all curious about the world. The knowledge gained in this major opens up many avenues. It is also an ideal choice for those who do not have a precise idea for their future, but want to do something interesting, useful for people, and also guaranteeing a job. As far as the future is concerned, studying at IFE prepares you very well to continue your education abroad, which I am considering.

 

Ewelina Pilatowicz, Poland
Biomedical Engineering student

Our first year student Ramiz Naghiyev has come to Lodz from Baku, Azerbaijan. Why has he chosen Lodz? What's his favorite Polish dish? What were his expectations from TUL? The answers to these and many other questions you'll find below.

 

How do you like Poland?

I like Poland a lot as I have a family ties to this country. My Great Grandma was from Lodz, and it made me happy to study here. Poland is one of my favourite European countries. Also, the cuisine is one of the best in my opinion – the food is delicious for example: Pierogi. I would like to add that the history of Poland is quite interesting as well and you can find a lot of castles throughout the country. The nature is completely outstanding! As there are abundance of forests and beautiful Mountains.

Why did you decide to cover so many kilometres to begin studies at TUL?

To be honest one of the reasons why I chose TUL were the rankings. TUL is one of the highest ranked Universities in Poland. For a long time, I had the idea of studying in Poland after I graduate from High School as I had family ties here. The other factors that drew me to this university was the fact that there were fields of study conducted in English language. I was very lucky to find the faculty that I wanted in the University catalogue. Before I have applied to TUL I attended a meeting where there were many advertisements of universities and the information about the campus life and quality of studies at TUL caught my eye. Also, the fact that Poland was not that far away made me choose this country.

What were your first impressions when you started your studies at TUL?

My first impressions were great. The first thing I did after coming to Lodz was to go and check out our university campus. When I started my studies, I met many great people that are my friends now. And the university staff is helpful and understanding, they have always answered all of my questions regarding the studies. My expectations were high before I came to TUL, and this university has exceeded my them.

 Why did you choose exactly this field of study?

Since my childhood I always had an interest in technology and since early age I started working on PCs and Laptops with my uncle. I had a dream of opening my own Software Company. It’s quite obvious for everyone that this field of study is quite hard, and it takes a lot of time and courage to understand everything but it’s worth every sleepless night. One of the most important steps was to get accepted to Computer Science. I am sure that with the help of TUL I will achieve my goals.

What kind of job would you like to get in the future?

I would like to have a job that is closely related to either Data or Software Engineering. Currently I am having classes that are related to Software and Data and it makes me much more interested in these fields.

 

Ramiz Naghiyev, Azerbaijan

Computer Science student

 

Modelling and Data Science combines issues from many areas of computer science. Student Piotr Skrobski tells us about his experiences of studying in English, which last year was a novelty offered by Lodz University of Technology.

I’ve chosen Modelling and Data Science because…

... I have been interested in computer science since I was a child. At first, I wanted to go for "regular" computer science. I even had the application ready to be sent out when, while browsing through the list of fields of study, I noticed something new. After looking at the curriculum, I decided that Modelling and Data Science would be my dream field. It combines many issues such as programming, physics, and high-level mathematics.

Modelling and Data Science is a new field of study that started last year. What is the first year like?

Although first-year curriculum contained quite predictable courses, such as introduction to programming, physics and mathematics, they were not boring. For example, in the introduction to programming we did not learn dry theory, but we did a lot of interesting projects, such as implementing a game in a graphical environment or simulating the development of a pandemic.

Modelling and Data Science is a field entirely taught in English at IFE. What opportunities does it open up for students?

This field places greater emphasis on projects, including those carried out in collaboration with foreign centres. For example, we will be carrying out an inter-departmental project within the modules during the second year. This year we’ve had an introduction to PBL, project-based learning. Within this course, we’ve learnt effective methods of group work, as well as information retrieval based on scientific articles.

Of course, this is only the beginning. Furthermore, the curriculum contains courses such as computer simulations, quantum computing, machine learning or artificial intelligence. We will see technologies that still sound like science fiction to many!

In your free time...

Studying Modelling and Data Science leaves a lot of free time to indulge your passions. I participate in meetings of the student research group where we create computer games and computer graphics. I appreciate it very much, because not only do I do something interesting, but I also consolidate the skills acquired during classes (programming, linear algebra, etc.). Of course, all study and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Even besides participating in the research group and learning modules, I also have time for my other interests, such as reading books or painting.

What I value most in my field is ...

... high level of education. The choice of courses is really interesting - it would be difficult to find another field that would combine them in such a way. There is also a good atmosphere between members of our group as well as between us and the professors.

After graduation...

I would like to work as a programmer. However, the field itself opens up many more options. In the future, one can find employment as a data analyst, data engineer or modelling specialist. However, I am optimistic and hope to find a job in a profession that does not exist yet but for which I will be well prepared after my studies.

 

Piotr Skrobski, Poland
Modelling and Data Science student