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Introduce yourself and tell us about your program of study.

My name is Valeriia Balatska. I'm a first year student and I am from Ukraine. I'm studying Information Technology. In our course, we are focusing on the programming. Also we are studying about the computer architecture, algorithms and data structures. There is quite a lot of Math and Physics, so overall it's a really good course.

What is the most interesting for you?

For me personally, the most engaging subject is programming itself, because I enjoy the process of coding and find great satisfaction in seeing the results.

Why did you choose Poland and Lodz University of Technology? 

I chose Poland because nowadays Poland is a country which evolves at the extreme rate, and I choose this university based on the excellent reviews I heard. Also TUL offers various interesting programs, and the mobility semester particularly caught my interest as I was exploring what university offers. I just love how engaging the student life here is -  a lot of different interesting activities.

Have you already chosen the destination of your mobility? 

I'm not sure yet, but probably Germany or maybe Switzerland somewhere there.

What have you gained thanks to your studies?

It has been not a long period of time, but I can already say that I feel like I'm more flexible. The first week of university has been dynamic, we had various team-building projects that allowed me to interact with many new people, making the start of university life smoother. Also, I feel that my professional skills are growing even though it's been only two months of studies. I am excited about the knowledge I've gained so far.

And do you enjoy your time here?

Yes, absolutely. This is a really lively city with a soul.

Valeriia Balatska from Ukraine

Information Technology

Year of studies: I

The adventure of studying biotechnology is one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
I can discover the biological processes used on an industrial scale.
-student of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences
Piotr Krzyżanowski

First of all: biotechnology

What do we associate the term Biotechnology with? Certainly with the dynamic development of such fields as genetic engineering, medicine, environmental protection, agriculture or computer science... Are you thinking about starting studies that are related to science? Do you want to explore and discover biological processes that are used on an industrial scale and take up active work in a laboratory under the guidance of the best-qualified people with many years of experience?

My first association - Lodz University of Technology! Taking up studies at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences was so far one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

You're probably wondering: Am I sure I can manage? Is it surely the right choice? I had the same concerns as you. I was wondering if the career path I want to take is definitely the right one, taking into account that in high school I was in a class with a strictly humanistic profile. The beginnings are always difficult, but it is common knowledge that hard work always brings fruitful results, so it is worth taking a risk!

My first day in college

Being on my first day at university I felt slightly lost and unsure. I think that all the people sitting in the same room as me that day had similar feelings. However, being in our faculty more and more, I liked it more and more. If I were to go back in my memory to all the subjects that were in the program, then at this point I can say that everything I learned had some kind of explanation and was used in later years in subsequent courses. It was hard with some subjects... really hard... but we all managed to do it. The lecturers at our university have an individual and respectful approach to each student and are always there to help when we have a problem. If there anything you don't understand – talk to the lecturer during office hours! They will be happy to explain it to you again.

What is best for me?

Surely it is knowledge. Not only content-related but also practical. Hundreds of hours spent in the laboratory, which have made me precise, methodical, and prepared me for later work in my profession, these are the most valuable things you can get by studying biotechnology. Studying biotechnology is a well-planned and balanced curriculum, discussing and implementing state-of-the-art technologies during classes, and a wide range of optional classes. In addition, you can choose an interesting specialization that will allow you to decide on your future job profile.

What after graduation?

There are so many possibilities that it would be difficult to replace them, so if you feel that you will prove yourself as a Biotechnologist, do not hesitate and submit an application!

P.S. We have delicious food in the faculty canteen :)

A showcase of the field of study:

Studying biotechnology is one of the best decisions I have ever made. This course is a well-planned and balanced curriculum, discussing and implementing the latest technologies during classes, and a wide range of additional classes. Hundreds of hours spent in the laboratory, which have made me precise, methodical, and prepared me for my future career, are the most valuable things you can get by studying biotechnology. You can also choose an interesting specialization that will allow you to decide on the profile of your future work. If you feel that you will prove yourself in the role of a biotechnologist, do not hesitate and submit an application to the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences.

Piotr Krzyżanowski

As part of the work on combating CVID-19, the Government of the Republic of Poland prepared three draft regulations on restrictions, orders and bans in connection with the occurrence of the epidemic. These are three variants of restrictions that will be applied depending on the development of the situation. They concern:

• the so-called the accountability stage (it will be valid from November 28 to December 27),
• the stabilization stage, i.e. the return to the division of Poland into three new zones - red, yellow and green (from December 28 at the earliest - depending on the epidemic situation),
• national quarantine (which will be introduced as a last resort, when it will be necessary to immediately and drastically reduce the transmission of the virus in society).

Responsibility stage - from November 28 to December 27

Shops in shopping malls with a sanitary regime

The persistently high number of COVID-19 cases does not allow for far-reaching lifting of restrictions and limitations. From November 28, however, the possibility of shops and services in shopping centers and retail parks will be restored under strict sanitary regime.

There will be a limit of people in shops and shopping malls - a maximum of 1 person. on 15 m2. Remember that in public spaces you have to cover your nose and mouth. When entering the store, disinfect your hands or use protective gloves during all shopping.

Winter holidays from 4 to 17 January
The study break across the country will last from January 4 to January 17, 2021 and will replace the previous winter holidays. However, this year's holiday will be different from the others. Children and youth will stay at home due to the prohibition of organizing trips for winter holidays.

The government supports the tourism industry. Entrepreneurs who operate in the winter tourism industry can also count on help. They will receive compensation to help ease the effects of the crisis.

Other rules and limitations - responsibility stage

Moving

• distance of 1.5 m from other people;
• restrictions on the movement of children and adolescents under 16 years of age. From Monday to Friday (on school days), from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, they can move only with a parent or legal guardian.

Cultural events and cinemas

• Activity suspended

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 15m2
• obligation to keep a distance of min. 1.5 m from other people and covering nose and mouth.

Meetings and events

• The meeting may be attended by max. 5 people.
• Events organized at home - with the participation of max. 5 people. This limit does not apply to people who live together.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Ban on organization

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Activity suspended

Education

• Remote learning for students of all grades of primary and secondary school.

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Hours for seniors - from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00

Hotels

• Suspended activity, except for business guests, athletes and medics

Gastronomy

• Only "to take" and "to deliver"

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Functioning in a sanitary regime - min. 1.5 m distance between stations

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Activity suspended

Competition and sporting events

• Without audience participation

From December 28, the stabilization stage - depending on the epidemic situation, a gradual return to the red, yellow and green zones is possible

When the number of cases decreases, there will be a return to the division into zones: red - voivodeships with the highest number of patients, yellow and green - voivodeships with the lowest number of patients. What rules will apply in the zones?

RED ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 19 thousand

Moving

• distance of 1.5 m from other people;
• restrictions on the movement of children and adolescents under 16 years of age. From Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 16:00, they can move only with a parent.

Cultural events and cinemas

• 25 percent seats occupied by the audience - when every fourth seat is made available in the audience, alternate rows.

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 15m2
• obligation to keep a distance of min. 1.5 m from other people and covering nose and mouth.

Meetings 

• The meeting may be attended by max. 5 people.
• The distance between gatherings cannot be less than 100 m.
• Events organized at home - with the participation of max. 5 people. This limit does not apply to people who live together.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Ban on organization

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Activity suspended

Education

• Students of primary school grades 1-3 - full-time education

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 15m2
• Hours for seniors - from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00

Hotels

• Suspended activity, except for business guests, athletes and medics

Gastronomy

• Only for takeout and delivery

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Functioning in a sanitary regime - min. 1.5 m distance between stations

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Activity suspended

Competition and sporting events

• Without audience participation;

YELLOW ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 9.4 thousand

Moving

• No restrictions

Cultural events and cinemas

• 25 percent seats occupied by the audience - when every fourth seat is made available in the audience, alternate rows.

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 50% of the number of seats, either
• 30% of the total number of seats and standing positions, while leaving at least 50% of the seats unoccupied in the vehicle.

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 7m2

Meetings 

• The meeting may be attended by max. 25 people.
• The distance between gatherings cannot be less than 100 m.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Limiting the number of guests - max. 50 people

Trade fairs and events

• Online only

Theme parks

• Limited number of people - max. 1 person / 7m2

Education

• Hybrid teaching

Shops and shopping malls

• Limited number of clients - max. 1 person / 7m2

Hotels

• Activity without limits

Gastronomy

• Open from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• No restrictions

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Gyms and fitness clubs - 1 person / 7m2
• Aquaparks - max. 50 percent occupancy

Competition and sporting events

• 25 percent seats taken by the audience

GREEN ZONE
When the average daily number of cases over 7 days reaches approx. 3.8 thousand

Moving

• No restrictions

Cultural events and cinemas

• 50 percent seats taken by the audience

Collective communication
Restrictions on the number of people in public transport:

• 100% of the number of seats, either
• 50% of all seats and standing places

Religious worship

• Limiting the number of people in churches - max. 1 person on 4m2

Meetings

• The meeting may be attended by max. 100 people.

Weddings, communions and consoles

• Limiting the number of guests - max. 100 people

Trade fairs and events

• Limiting the number of participants - max. 1 person / 4m2

Theme parks

• Limited number of people - max. 1 person / 4m2

Education

• Hybrid teaching

Shops and shopping malls

• Activity without limits

Hotels

• Activity without limits

Gastronomy

• Activity without limits

Hairdressing and beauty salons

• Activity without limits

Gyms, fitness clubs and water parks

• Gyms and fitness clubs - 1 person / 7m2
• Aquaparks - max. 50 percent occupancy

Competition and sporting events

• 50 percent seats taken by the audience

Have you already had COVID-19? Donate your plasma and become an honorary donor

If you have had COVID-19 and have recovered, plasma from your blood can be of great help to other patients who are struggling with the disease. Plasma can be collected from people:

• at the age of 18 - 65 who have had SARS-CoV-2 infection,
• after recovery, at least 28 days have passed since symptoms disappeared or 18 days after the end of isolation,
• after meeting the basic eligibility criteria for blood donors specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Health of September 11, 2017 on the conditions for collecting blood from candidates for blood donors and blood donors (Journal of Laws of 2017, item 1741).

Important! Plasma can be donated at the earliest 28 days after recovery from confirmed previous COVID-19 disease or 18 days after the end of isolation.

Do you meet these conditions? Donate your plasma and become an honorary donor! You will help others and you will gain:

• 2 days off from work
• discount for rail and city transport
• medical consultation package - cardiologist, neurology, pulmonologist, etc.

Source: www.gov.pl

Announcement No. 20/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 12 November 2020

Announcement issued on the basis of the Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 9 March 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and control of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at Lodz University of Technology.

In connection with the government's decisions to take the necessary measures in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 virus, on the basis of: Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 6 November 2020 amending the Regulation on the establishment of certain restrictions, orders and prohibitions in connection with the occurrence of a state of epidemic (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1972) introducing from 7 to 29 November 2020 a restriction on the operation of public and scientific libraries, (https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/zasady-organizacji-zajec-na-uczelniach-w-z…) The operation of the TUL Library and its branches is suspended from 14 November 2020 to 29 November 2020, with the exception of services provided remotely as follows:

1. From 14 November 2020 (Saturday), the Library's office hours are cancelled. Ordering and borrowing books from the library and its branches is suspended. Books already ordered can be picked up in the library on Monday November 16, 2020 from 10:00-13:00.

2. Books can be returned only via the returns box located outside the Main Library - building B22. The returned books will be removed from the reader's account on the following day between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Returns of books borrowed in the branch libraries are made through the returns box in the Main Library. 3. Clearance slips will be signed after sending them by e-mail to oou@lib.p.lodz.pl, provided that the borrowed books are returned.

4. Fees for overdue books are suspended.

5. The open areas of the Library and its branches remain closed.

6. Electronic orders are introduced for scans of necessary fragments of materials from printed collections of the Library. Accepting orders for scans of materials should be sent to oou@lib.p.lodz.pl between 9:00-14:00 Monday to Friday. Orders placed after 2 p.m. or during holidays will be processed on the next working day.

7. Information about services, procedures and scientific information will be provided only in a remote form by telephone 42 631-20-73 between 9:00 and 14:00, by e-mail oou@lib.p.lodz.pl or opi@lib.p.lodz.pl,communicators: Messenger via Facebook, "Ask the librarian" - available from the main page of the Library from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 21:00 and on Saturdays between 10:00 and 14:00.

8. Remote use of the electronic collections of the TUL Library made available by ŁRBC CYBRA http://cybra.lodz.pl/dlibra, the Repository of TUL Employee publications CYRENA http://repozytorium.p.lodz.pl/ , purchased electronic source services http://bg.p.lodz.pl/wykaz-zrodel is encouraged.

9. Applications for bibliometric analyses should be submitted only by e-mail to oze@lib.p.lodz.pl.

10. Further information will be provided in subsequent announcements.

11. This announcement comes into force on November 12, 2020 and is effective from November 14, 2020 to November 29, 2020.

New steps in the fight against coronavirus - the final stage before a national quarantine

The most important changes

• Distance learning in grades 1-3 of primary schools - from November 9 to November 29;
• Extension of distance learning in grades 4-8 of primary and secondary schools - until November 29;

Warning! Children of medics and uniformed services will be provided with care in schools.

Important! Each teacher will be able to refinance PLN 500 for the costs of electronic equipment necessary for distance learning.

• Closing of cultural institutions: theaters, cinemas, museums, art galleries, community centers, music centers - from November 7 to November 29;
• Hotels available only to guests on a business trip - from November 7 to November 29;
• Limiting the functioning of shopping malls and large-format stores. Service points, shops with food, cosmetics, toilet articles and cleaning products, medical and pharmaceutical products, renovation and construction products, articles for animals, newspapers remain open;
• Other trade: in shops up to 100 m2 - 1 person / 10 m2, in shops over 100 m2 - 1 person / 15 m2 (unchanged) - from November 7 to November 29
• Churches: 1 person / 15m2 - from November 7 to November 29

The current security measures are extended until November 29:

• from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., children up to 16 years of age must move under the care of a parent or guardian
• in public transport, 50% of seats or 30% of all seats are occupied
• suspended activities of swimming pools, aquaparks, gyms
• sporting events without audience participation
• suspension of sanatoriums
• suspension of stationary activities of eateries and restaurants with the admission of delivery or take-out activities
• limiting public gatherings to max. 5 people
• ban on organizing meetings and events
• restricting the movement of people aged 70+ (except for professional duties and meeting the necessary needs of everyday life)

Source: www.gov.pl

Announcement No. 19/2020 of the Rector of TUL of 2 November 2020 issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of TUL of 9 March 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and control of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at TUL

Rules of conduct in case of an accident during remote work or training using distance learning methods and techniques.

1. An employee, student or PhD student who has suffered an accident during remote work or training using remote learning methods and techniques, if his health allows it, is obliged to immediately inform the Occupational Health and Safety Section by phone and/or e-mail about this fact and:

1. in the case of employees– the immediate superior;
2. in case of students and doctoral students – the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs (the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs, referred to in this Announcement, should also be understood as the Director of the College for college students, the Director of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology for doctoral students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School and the head of doctoral studies for participant’s doctoral studies).

2. Immediately after receiving information about the accident, the immediate supervisor of the employee who has suffered an accident or the appropriate Vice-Dean for Student Affairs is obliged to report the accident on the appropriate forms:

1. for students and doctoral students according to the template "Reporting an accident of a student / doctoral student during training with the use of distance learning methods and techniques" constituting Appendix 1 to the ordinance;
2. for employees according to the template "Reporting an employee accident during remote work" constituting Appendix 2 to the ordinance.

The completed form should be submitted to the Occupational Health and Safety Section in person, by internal mail or by sending a signed scan to the e-mail address: rah@adm.p.lodz.pl.

3. Each accident occurring during work or training with the use of distance learning methods and techniques will be considered individually by the accident investigation team.

4. The accident investigation team will determine the circumstances and causes of the accident each time, and will also draw up a post-accident protocol for the employee / student / doctoral student. The protocol will assess whether the incident meets the definition of an accident and may be considered an accident at work of an employee / an accident during the student's / PhD student's education.

5. The Announcement shall enter into force on 2 November 2020.

prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik

Rector of TUL 

New security rules across the country

From October 24, the restrictions in the red zone will apply throughout Poland. Additionally, new safety rules in the field of education, economy and social life will be introduced. They will be:

• covering grades 4-8 of primary schools with distance learning;
• between 8 am and 4 pm children up to 16 years of age must move under the care of a parent or guardian;
• suspension of the sanatoriums with the possibility of completing the last stays started before October 26;
• suspension of stationary activities of eateries and restaurants with the admission of delivery or take-out activities;
• max. 5 people from outside the common household during events, meetings and gatherings in public spaces (except for business meetings). This also applies to assemblies within the meaning of the Act on Public Assemblies;
• restricting the movement of people over 70 years of age - with the exception of performing professional activities, meeting the necessary needs related to current affairs of everyday life or participating in a holy mass or religious rites.

Warning!

In Poland there are previously established limits and restrictions for the red zone, including in the scope of religious events taking place in the church, there is an obligation to cover the mouth and nose, with the exception of persons worshiping in religious ceremonies, the limit is 1 person per 7 m2, keeping the distance not less than 1.5 m.

Let's stay at home and follow the rules

The scale of the spread of the coronavirus depends on us. Therefore, it is important to adhere to the established sanitary restrictions and regimes. We recommend everyone to stay at home whenever possible. Let us limit leaving home to the absolute minimum, in addition to working or satisfying the necessary needs related to the current affairs of everyday life.

DDMS + A recommendation

Effective fight against the coronavirus is possible thanks to compliance with the basic rules of conduct. We extend the DDMS principle to DDMS + A, that is:

• Distance
• Disinfection
• Mask
• STOP COVID - ProteGO Safe application
• Airing

Maintaining social distance, min. 1.5 m, frequent hand washing and disinfection as well as covering the mouth and nose are the basic activities that reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. It is also worth ventilating the rooms in which we stay, especially in workplaces or educational institutions.

The STOP COVID application - ProteGO Safe also supports the fight against the threat. It is completely safe, free and voluntary. The more people use it, the faster and more effectively we will reduce the pace and extent of the spread of the coronavirus.

Source: www.gov.pl

Announcement No. 18/2020 of Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 16 October 2020

Announcement No. 18/2020 of Rector of TUL of 16 October 2020 issued on the basis of the Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of TUL of 9 March 2020 on special measures related to the prevention, counteraction and combating of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at Lodz University of Technology.

As a consequence of introducing additional restrictions, orders and bans in Poland in connection with the COVID-19 epidemic, I would like to inform you about my decision to introduce the following conditions for the organization of classes for all forms and levels of education at Lodz University of Technology until further notice:

1.  Lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, project classes, seminars, foreign language classes, physical education classes and consultations take place only remotely, i.e. without the direct presence of students at the University facilities.
2. Diploma exams are held exclusively in a remote mode.
3. In justified cases, when obtaining the learning outcomes provided for in the given study program absolutely requires the presence of students at the University, it is allowed to carry out the practical part of laboratory classes in direct mode on the premises of the University. The decision in each such case will be made by the dean responsible for the realization of the given study program.
4. In the case of classes conducted by organizational units other than the leading faculty for the study program, the decision is made by the dean of the leading faculty in consultation with the head of the unit or units running the course.
5. In special and justified cases, it is possible for students to conduct research on the premises of the University in order to complete their theses. The decision in this matter is made by the appropriate dean, at the written request of the student, after obtaining a positive opinion of the supervisor and the consent of the head of the unit where the research is conducted.
6. Teaching classes and research work of the students, which are carried out on the basis of the decision of the Dean in direct contact with the University, must be organized in accordance with current decisions, recommendations and guidelines of the State Sanitary Inspectorate authorities and other relevant state administration entities, as well as ordinances and announcements of Lodz University of Technology. The Dean is responsible for the proper organization of classes and conditions for the realization of studies for the graduates.
7. The students referred to in this Announcement should be understood as students, participants of doctoral studies and PhD students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology, participants of postgraduate studies, courses, trainings and other forms of education.
8. The Dean referred to in this Announcement is also understood to be the director of the college for study programs of the college and the director of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology for the classes conducted for doctoral students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology.
9. The Announcement comes into force on October 17, 2020.

Prof. dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Jóźwik

Rector of Lodz University of Technology

New security rules across the country

New security rules will apply across the country from Saturday, October 17th. The exceptions are restrictions on weddings and other family celebrations - they will apply from October 19.

Yellow zone (the whole country, except counties from the red zone):

• eateries may be open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. Every other table may be occupied. After At 21:00 take-away meals only;
• limiting the number of people in public transport - 50% may be occupied seats or 30 percent. the number of all places;
• from 19.10 - limited number of people at weddings and other celebrations - max. 20 people, no possibility to dance;
• religious ceremonies may be attended by max. 1 person on 4m2;
• public assemblies may be attended by max. 25 people;
• hybrid teaching applies in universities and secondary schools;
• sporting events without audience participation;
• in cultural events max. 25 percent seats taken by the audience;
• suspended activities of swimming pools, aquaparks and gyms.

Red zone:

• limiting the number of people in shops to 5 people per 1 cash desk;
• from October 19 - ban on the organization of special events (weddings, consoles and others);
• during religious ceremonies no more than 1 person per 7m2,
• public assemblies may be attended by max. 10 people;
• in universities and post-primary schools, distance learning (excluding practical classes).

In addition, the same safety rules apply in the red zone as in the yellow zone:

• eateries may be open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. Every other table may be occupied. After 21:00 only take-away meals available;
• limiting the number of people in public transport - 50% may be occupied seats or 30 percent. the number of all places;
• sporting events without audience participation;
• in cultural events max. 25 percent seats taken by the audience;
• suspended activities of swimming pools, aquaparks and gyms.

New districts in the red zone

From Saturday, October 17, the list of districts that will enter the red zone is expanding. A total of 152 districts qualified for it, including 11 voivodeship cities.

Łódzkie voivodship: Bełchatów, Łowicz, Łódzki eastern, Pabianicki, Pajęczański, Piotrkowski, Radomszczański, Wieluński, Brzeziński, Łódź, Piotrków Trybunalski and Skierniewice districts.

Stay safe - follow the DDM principle

Our health depends on mutual responsibility. Everyone has an influence on how quickly an epidemic is brought to a halt. How can we do this? It is enough to apply the DDM principle, thanks to which we protect ourselves and others:

D for distance

D for disinfection

M for a mask

Keeping distance min. 1.5 m from other people, frequent washing of hands with soap and disinfection, as well as covering the mouth and nose in public spaces - these are the basic activities that reduce the risk of coronavirus infection.

The fight against the threat is also supported by the STOP COVID application - ProteGO Safe. It is completely safe, free and voluntary. Importantly, the more people use it, the faster and more effectively we will reduce the pace and extent of the spread of the coronavirus.

Source: www.gov.pl

Announcement No.17/2020 Of the Rector of TUL of 14 October 2020 issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of TUL of 9 March 2020 on specific measures related to the prevention, counteraction and combating of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at TUL

Information procedure for employees, students and PhD students of Lodz University of Technology in relation to the prevention, counteraction and combating of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

I define the following information obligations for employees, students and PhD students of Lodz University of Technology in the event that they have a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result or come into contact with a person(s) with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result:

1. A positive test result for SARS-Cov-2 for an employee/student/PhD student:

1) an employee/student/PhD student who has received a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result should immediately undertake the following steps:

a) inform about the event the District State Sanitary Inspector (contact information on https://psselodz.pl/) and follow their instructions,

b) inform the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology by phone and/or e-mail about the event (in the case of a student/PhD student respectively the relevant Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs) and forward the decision of the District State Sanitary Inspector of the compulsory quarantine. The Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs referred to in this Announcement should also be understood as the Director of the College for students of the College, the Director of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology for PhD students of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology and the Head of Doctoral Studies for doctoral students;

2) the direct superior or the Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs should immediately undertake the following steps accordingly:

a) prepare a list of employees/students/PhD students of Lodz University of Technology who have been in contact with the infected person from the date of the positive test result and notify them,

b) instruct employees who have had contact with the infected person from the date of the test to perform work remotely, and if, due to the nature of the work, it is not possible to perform it remotely, the direct superior is obliged to instruct the employee to self-isolate in home conditions and provide the relevant information together with the decision of the District State Sanitary Inspector to the e-mail address of the Payroll and Accounts Department akp@adm.p.lodz.pl,

c) instruct students/PhD students who have had contact with the infected person from the date of the test to attend only those classes that are conducted remotely,

d) decide to temporarily change the mode of direct classes attended by employees/students/PhD students who have had contact with the infected person from the date of the test to a distance mode,

e) provide the Anti-Crisis Staff with information on the actions taken, including the prepared list of contacts with a person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (name, surname, contact phone number) in an e-mail sent to office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl

3) assigning to remote work/learning, changing the mode of learning of a given class to a remote one or recommending self-isolation in home conditions shall be issued once for a period of up to 10 days from the date of the first contact with the infected person, which took place after carrying out a positive test.

2. Direct contact - a case of direct contact of an employee/student/PhD student with a person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2:

1) an employee/student/PhD student who has had direct contact with a person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 should do the following without delay:

a) inform the District State Sanitary Inspector about the event (contact information at https://psselodz.pl/),

b) inform the direct supervisor at Lodz University of Technology by phone and/or e-mail about the event (in the case of a student/PhD student respectively the relevant Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs) and forward the decision of the District State Sanitary Inspector of the compulsory quarantine.

2) the direct superior or the Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs should immediately undertake the following steps accordingly:

a) prepare a list of employees/students/PhD students of Lodz University of Technology who have been in contact with the person referred to in point 2 from the moment of contact and notify them

b) provide the Anti-Crisis Staff with information on the actions taken, including the prepared list of contacts (name, surname, contact phone number) in an e-mail sent to office.vrector.students@adm.p.lodz.pl,

c) instruct the employee who have had contact with the person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 to perform work remotely, and if, due to the nature of the work, it is not possible to perform it remotely, the direct superior is obliged to instruct the employee to self-isolate in home conditions and provide the relevant information together with the decision of the District State Sanitary Inspector to the e-mail address of the Payroll and Accounts Department akp@adm.p.lodz.pl,

d) instruct a student/PhD student who has had direct contact with a person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 to participate only in those classes that are taught remotely,

e) decide to temporarily change the mode of direct classes attended by employees/students/PhD students who have had contact with the person who was tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 to a distance mode,

3) the direct superior or, as appropriate, the Vice-Dean for Students’ Affairs for persons who have had contact with the person referred to in point 2, from the moment of their contact with the infected person may likewise:

a) instruct the employee who has had contact with the person referred to in point 2 to perform work remotely, or if, due to the nature of the work, it is not possible to perform it remotely, the direct superior may request the employee to self-isolate in home conditions (it is recommended to order remote working or advise self-isolation in home conditions),

b) instruct the student/PhD student who has had contact with the person referred to in point 2 to attend only those classes which are conducted remotely (it is recommended to order to attend only those classes which are conducted remotely),

c) decide to temporarily change the mode of direct classes attended by employees/students/PhD students who have had contact with the person referred to in point 2 to a distance mode,

4) assigning to remote work/learning, changing the mode of learning of a given class to a remote one or recommending self-isolation in a home conditions shall be issued once for a period of up to 10 days from the date of the first contact of an employee/student/PhD student of Lodz University of Technology with the person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, which took place after carrying out a positive test.

3. Indirect contact - a case of contact of an employee/student/PhD student with a person who is in quarantine (without a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result):

1) an employee/student/PhD student at Lodz University of Technology, having become aware of contact with a person who is in quarantine (without a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result), should immediately inform the direct superior at Lodz University of Technology by phone and/or e-mail about the incident (in the case of a student/PhD student respectively, the appropriate Vice-Dean for Students’ Affairs);

2) the superior of the employee who has had contact with the person in quarantine (without a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result), may order the employee to perform work remotely, or if, due to the nature of the work, it is not possible to perform it remotely, the direct superior may request the employee to self-isolate in home conditions (it is recommended to order remote working or advise self-isolation in home conditions),

3) the Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs may instruct the student/PhD student who has had contact with the person in quarantine (without a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result) to attend only those classes which are conducted remotely (it is recommended to order to attend only those classes which are conducted remotely),

4) the Vice-Dean for Students' Affairs may decide to temporarily change the mode of direct classes attended by employees/students/PhD students who have had contact with the person in quarantine (without a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result) to a distance mode,

5) assigning to remote work/learning, changing the mode of learning of a given class to a remote one shall be issued once for a period until the end of the quarantine of the person referred to in point 3.

4. The Announcement shall enter into force on 14 October 2020.

prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik

Rector of TUL