03/05/2023

COVID-19

Status: 3 May 2023 – Information

after almost three years, the Austrian Federal Government has to a large extent withdrawn the measures on Corona. In regard to the context and the current developments, we would like to inform you that the COVID-19 related restrictive measures have also been lifted at the University for Continuing Education Krems with immediate effect.

The Rectorate continues to be very concerned about the health of staff and students and therefore the following health-related points remain valid:

  • In case you are infected with COVID-19, do not come to the University to provide protection for all staff members and students as well as visitors and guests.
  • Furthermore, the following still applies: Switch to the home office even if you are uncertain or show mild symptoms of illness. In case you feel unwell or the first signs of a cold emerge, please stay at home in agreement with your immediate superior until the symptoms have completely subsided.
  • Still recommended are general hygiene measures such as washing hands regularly and observing the respiratory hygiene (cough and sneeze etiquette).
  • The COVID-19 vaccination is still recommended. The necessity of a valid vaccination protection when hiring new employees or maintaining the vaccination protection is not applicable.
  • Information about (suspected) cases to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at is no longer required.

Please find general information relating to any COVID-19 topic on the Infowiki site under the section Employment Protection and Safety.

 

Status: 4 May 2023 – Information for students

After almost three years, the Austrian Federal Government has to a large extent withdrawn the measures on Corona. In regard to the context and the current developments, we would like to inform you that the COVID-19 related restrictive measures have also been lifted at the University for Continuing Education Krems with immediate effect.

The Rectorate continues to be very concerned about the health of students and staff and therefore the following health-related points remain valid:

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Status: 12 September 2022 – Information for students

As of 12 September 2022, students can again take advantage of the PCR testing services offered by our university laboratory as an additional service. Testing hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. 

Information on how to register and take the test: (Note: currently no more rinse tests are performed at the university).

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Status: 8 September 2022 - Information

Regarding COVID-19, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to offer PCR testing again at the University:

  • As of 12 September 2022, staff members and students can take advantage of the PCR testing services offered by our university laboratory. For more information, please refer to the Infowiki. (Note: currently no more rinse tests are performed at the university).
  • Self-tests will further on be available on the part of the university. Check the Infowiki for information on how the tests are distributed.

Please continue to send us, as before, information on all cases, even those suspected, to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 22 August 2022 - Information

Regarding COVID-19, the Rectorate has decided together with the ”Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

  • In case you are infected with COVID-19, do not come to the University to provide protection for all staff members and students.
  • In the event that you, as a staff member, have tested positive and do not show any symptoms, use the home office options in coordination with your immediate superior for the period of “Verkehrsbeschränkungen” (traffic restrictions). Please refer to the Infowiki page of Employment Protection and Safety for details.
  • Likewise, to enhance protection, all individuals subject to “Verkehrsbeschränkungen” (traffic restrictions) may only attend lectures or other University events digitally.
  • Furthermore, the following still applies: Switch to the home office even if you are uncertain or show mild symptoms of illness. In case you feel unwell or the first signs of a cold emerge, please stay at home in agreement with your immediate superior until the symptoms have completely subsided.
  • Regarding meetings it is still recommended to wear a FFP2 mask or to hold it digitally. In addition, self-test can be conducted on-campus prior to the meeting.

Please continue to send us, as before, information on all cases, even those suspected, to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 23 August 2022 – Information for students

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to ensure a high level of safety. We hereby send you information on the current status of COVID-19-relevant security regulations:

To protect all involved, do not come to the University if you are infected with COVID-19, even if you don’t show any symptoms.

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Status: 23 May 2022 - Information

Due to current developments throughout Austria, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

  • As of 1 June 2022, the 3G rule will be suspended until further notice. Thus, a 3G certificate is no longer required for employees as well as for students.

The other regulations last taken remain valid (see information dated 22 April 2022).

Furthermore, the following still applies: As a precaution, switch to the home office even if you are uncertain or show mild symptoms of illness: In case you feel unwell or the first signs of a cold emerge, please stay at home in agreement with your immediate superior until the symptoms have completely subsided.

Likewise, please continue to send us information on all cases, even those suspected, to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at - this is also for insurance reasons.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 23 May 2022 – Information for students

In relation to the ongoing developments across Austria, we hereby send you information on the COVID-19 relevant security regulations at the University for Continuing Education Krems, which come into effect on 1 June 2022:

For attending classroom teaching, the 3G rule will be suspended until further notice. Thus, a 3G certificate is no longer required. 

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Status: 22 April 2022 - Information

Due to current developments throughout Austria, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

  • As of 1 May 2022, more than one person per office is possible again. Yet, to reduce the number of contacts, the previous extended home office conditions remain in place up to 15 May 2022 (a separate IDM application is not necessary). Thereafter, the university’s general framework conditions regulating home office and mobile working apply (see Infowiki).
  • Wearing an FFP2 mask outside one's office is recommended.
  • PCR testing at our university laboratory for staff and students continue until 30 April 2022. Self-tests are available as before.
  • Complying with the 3G rule (gruenerpass.gv.at and testung.at) continues to apply on-site for the time being.
  • Classroom teaching also follows the 3G rule for the time being. It is recommended to wear a FFP2 mask during lecture and in the library. The mask can be taken off at seat.
  • Regarding meetings it is recommended to wear a FFP2 mask and to self-test prior to the meeting or to hold it digitally.
  • Public events (conferences, symposia, graduate ceremonies, etc.) can again be held on-campus. Indoor use of an FFP2 mask is recommended. Employment Protection and Safety will provide further information.

Furthermore, the following still applies: As a precaution, switch to the home office even if you are uncertain or show mild symptoms of illness: In case you feel unwell or the first signs of a cold emerge, please stay at home in agreement with your immediate superior until the symptoms have completely subsided.

Likewise, please continue to send us information on all cases, even those suspected, to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at - this is also for insurance reasons.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 22 April 2022 – Information for students

In relation to the ongoing developments across Austria, we hereby send you information on the COVID-19 relevant security regulations at the University for Continuing Education Krems, which come into effect on 1 May 2022:

For attending classroom teaching, the 3G rule (vaccinated, recovered or tested - gruenerpass.gv.at as well as testung.at; the validity periods are: PCR test 72h, antigen test by authorized body 24h and controlled self-test 24h) continues to apply for the time being. It is recommended to wear an FFP2 mask during lectures and in the library. Yet, the FFP2 mask can be taken off at seat.

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Status: 15 March 2022 - Information

Due to the current situation pertaining to COVID- 19, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

  • The following safety regulations with extended home office options (see information of 23 February 2022) will apply until 30 April 2022. Now compliance with 3G rule (gruenerpass.gv.at as well as testung.at) applies instead of the previous 2.5G rule.
  • It is recommended to further hold public events (such as conferences, symposia, graduate ceremonies etc.) virtually. Any exceptions are possible with prior approval from the deans, subject to compliance with 3-G and mandatory wearing of FFP2 masks.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 15 March 2022 – Information for students

Due to the present situation pertaining to COVID-19 the safety regulations currently in place at the University will further apply until 30 April 2022 for the time being.

Instead of the previous 2.5G rule, the 3G rule (vaccinated, recovered, tested – see gruenerpass.gv.at as well as testung.at) applies to attendance at on-campus lectures as well as the wearing of an FFP2 mask during a lecture.

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Status: 23 February 2022 - Information

In accordance with the current measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government and due to the developments throughout Austria, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

As of 1 March 2022, the following safety regulations with extended home office options will apply at the University due to the current COVID-19 situation. Depending on developments in March, we will give you information about any additional possibilities and re-adapted safety regulations as of 20 March 2022.

  • Up to and including 20 March 2022 the previous home office options remain in place (a separate IDM application is not necessary.). On-campus activities may be performed in compliance with the safety measures (2.5G rule, wearing a FFP2 mask outside one's office) and one person per office.
  • Regarding teaching in the summer semester 2022, classroom or hybrid teaching will be enabled. The course director has to decide on the respective regulations. Until 20 March 2022 classroom teaching follows the 2.5G rule (vaccinated, recovered, PCR-tested) instead of the previous 2G rule including the wearing of the FFP2 mask at the seat.
  • Meetings should generally continue to be held digitally. Yet if on-campus meetings are necessary, they must be conducted in compliance with the 2.5G rule. It is recommended to wear an FFP2 mask and to use a self-test before the meeting.
  • Up to and including 20 March 2022 public events (conferences, symposia, graduation ceremonies etc.) must continue to be held virtually.
  • Campus Sport activities as well as occupational health promotion activities may again take place in compliance with the 2.5G rule.
  • Business trips in Austria and business trips abroad are possible again, in compliance with the general regulations on prevention and taking special care.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The safety regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Regarding the specifications the most current information is valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 23 February 2022 – Information for students

For the upcoming summer semester, more classroom or hybrid teaching is once again possible at the University for Continuing Education Krems in compliance with COVID-19 relevant safety regulations.

Until 20 March 2022, the 2.5G rule (vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested) will apply instead of the previous 2G rule when attending on-campus lectures.

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Status: 13 January 2022 - Information

In accordance with the current measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government and with regard to the ongoing developments across Austria, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing and set new regulations:

  • The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (1-person per office maximum; see information dated 19 November 2021) in compliance with the high safety regulations is extended up to and including 28 February 2022.
  • The regulations made up to now for basic online teaching and exams taken digitally (see information dated 19 November 2021) remain in force until 28 February 2022.
  • Now, important meetings can only be held on-campus in exceptional cases, if not digital feasible and absolutely necessary. In doing so, the strict adherence of the 2G rule applies as well as the wearing of a FFP2 mask throughout the entire meeting. An additional PCR test is recommended. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the proper use of the FFP2 masks.
  • Regarding the current official regulations on defining contact persons, Employment Protection and Safety will provide information and details.

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 13 January 2022 – Information for students

We hereby inform you that due to the ongoing developments throughout Austria classroom teaching as well as exams will be generally and further on held digitally up to and including 28 February 2022.

Courses that can only be held in classroom on didactic grounds (as in certain cases in the medical, psychotherapeutic, or artistic fields) may continue on-campus, if safety regulations can be complied with (2-G rule and mandatory wearing of an FFP2 mask).

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Status: 10 December 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government the Rectorate has decided together with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing and set new regulations:

  • The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (1-person per office maximum; see information of 19 November 2021) in compliance with the high safety regulations is extended up to and including 16 January 2022.
  • To increase safety for students and staff, the regulation was made, that only persons who are vaccinated (except for those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons) will be hired when recruiting new staff members. Recruitment and HR Development will provide further information on this matter.
  • Important meetings can only be held on-campus if the 2G rule is strictly adhered to and with an additional PCR test. People without a PCR test are required to wear a FFP2 mask throughout the entire meeting.

As usual, we will keep you updated in due time about new regulations as of 17 January 2022, in particular concerning the progressing developments throughout Austria and thereof resulting prospects of an increased presence in research, teaching, and administration.

The current regulations of the Rectorate and Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Please find all regulations and information in the Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 10 December 2021 – Information for students

Classroom teaching as well as exams will be generally held digitally up to and including 16 January 2022.

Courses that can only be held in classroom on didactic grounds (as in certain cases in the medical, psychotherapeutic, or artistic fields) may continue on-campus, if safety regulations can be complied with (2-G rule and mandatory wearing of an FFP2 mask).

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Status: 19 November 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following new regulations. The regulations are valid from Monday 22 November 2021 until 12 December 2021.

  • The University for Continuing Education Krems switches back to general online mode of operation (teleworking). With immediate effect, teleworking is approved for the entire staff of University for Continuing Education Krems for the duration of the curfews regulation decreed by the authorities until 12 December 2021. An additional IDM application is not necessary. Teleworking shall be favored for activities that do not involve on-campus presence. It is possible to perform necessary activities on-campus, in strict compliance with the safety regulations and a maximum of 1 person per office. Superiors are required to ensure the general online mode of operation (teleworking) as well as the functionality of the respective organizational unit on site at the same time. The entire staff is still authorized to enter the building. Please adhere to the consistent compliance with obligatory wearing the FFP2 mask outside your own office. Enclosed you will find a confirmation of the university, which you can show if necessary on your way to work. The PCR testing services offered by our university laboratory for staff and students remains in place.
  • Classroom teaching and exams must be taken digitally. Courses that can only be carried out on-campus due to didactic reasons (e.g. in certain cases in the medical , psychotherapeutic or artistic field) may continue to be held in classroom, if the current security regulations can be complied with. In this case, the 2G rule continues to apply, however, always wearing a FFP2 facemask as well as sending prior information to the Vice-Rectorate for Educational Affairs/Academic Continuing Education (vizerektorat.lehre@donau-uni.ac.at) is mandatory.
  • In general, personal contacts should be reduced to the absolute minimum. All kind of meetings are always to be carried out digitally. If on-campus meetings are necessary, then only in strict compliance with the safety regulations, 2,5G rule and with wearing a FFP2 facemask during every contact.
  • Until further notice, all public events (conferences, symposia, graduation ceremonies etc.) are required to be held virtually.
  • Campus Sport activities take place exclusively in a digital form.
  • Business trips are only possible under exceptional circumstances.
  • Staff members with childcare obligations can take advantage of the “Kinderbetreuungszeiten”. This is also possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personalmanagement site in Infowiki. For employees with a COVID-19 risk certificate, for whom home office or presence is not possible, there are options for leaves of absence. Please contact DLE Personalmanagement.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information on the regulations and relevant information in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. 

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 19 November 2021 – Information for students

As reported in media, the Austrian Federal Government has announced to impose far-reaching measures to contain the corona pandemic. 

From Monday 22 November 2021 until 12 December 2021 classroom teaching and exams must be taken digitally.

Due to this, there will neither be any on-campus courses at University for Continuing Education Krems in this time period; this also applies to lectures that are held off-campus (e.g. in the context of cooperation courses).

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Status: 17 November 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government and due to the current development, the Rectorate has decided together with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following new regulations, which apply as of 22 November 2021:

  • The 2G rule (vaccinated, convalescent) applies to class-room teaching. In cases where an all person 2G rule is not possible, a switch to online or hybrid teaching will be made. The relevant regulations are to be made by the course director. If you have any questions about this, please contact Employment Protection and Safety via arbeitsschutz@donau-uni.ac.at or the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000).
  • Until further notice, all public events (conferences, symposia, graduation ceremonies etc.) are required to be held virtually.
  • Business trips are only possible under exceptional circumstances.

To reduce the number of contacts, it is possible to temporarily use vacant offices or seminar rooms upon agreement with the respective colleagues. Moreover, we would like to point out the opportunities for homeoffice and mobile working which our framework conditions offer.

For support, the links below provide information on the current vaccination opportunities (including, in particular, third dose vaccination) in Lower Austria (https://notrufnoe.com/impfung/) and the city of Vienna (https://impfservice.wien/).

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 17 November 2021 – Information for students

As of 22 November 2021 the following COVID-19 relevant safety regulations pertaining to teaching at our university will apply:

The 2-G rule (vaccinated, recovered) applies to all persons attending classroom teaching. 

In case you are unable to comply with the 2-G rule, please contact your course director, who will then decide whether to switch to online or hybrid teaching.

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Status: 5 November 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government and due to the current development, the Rectorate has decided together with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following new regulations:

  • As of 15 November 2021, the 2.5G rule (vaccinated, recovered, PCR-tested) applies for staff, students, and external visitors. The antigen tests are no longer valid. Employment Protection and Safety will provide further details.
  • As of 8 November 2021, staff and students will be able to use the PCR testing services offered by our university laboratory. Again, Employment Protection and Safety will be providing more detailed information.

For support, the links below provide information on the current vaccination opportunities (including, in particular, third dose vaccination) in Lower Austria (https://notrufnoe.com/impfung/) and the city of Vienna (https://impfservice.wien/).

On this occasion, we would as well like to remind you of the consistent compliance with wearing the obligatory FFP2 mask outside your own office.

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety. 

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations of Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 5 November 2021 – Information for students

As of 15 November 2021, the 2.5G rule (vaccinated, recovered, PCR-tested) applies for attendance of on-campus lectures. The antigen test is no longer valid. The PCR test is currently valid for a maximum of 72 hours.

As of 8 November 2021, students will be able to take advantage of the PCR testing services offered by our university laboratory. Scheduled testing times are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 10:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 9:45 (note: updated).

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Status: 22 September 2021 - Information

As determined before the summer, normal operation in compliance with COVID-19 relevant safety regulations as well as simultaneous planning and application of hybrid/online models is planned for teaching in the winter semester 2021/2022 in order to continue to be best prepared for all situations. The COVID-19 relevant safety regulations relate in particular to the continued consistent application of the 3-G rule (vaccinated, recovered, tested) for all courses in attendance and for all employees at the University.

The following new regulations have been decided on:

  • In accordance with the regulations taken by the Austrian Federal Government, the obligation to wear an FFP2 mask outside of one's own office instead of a simple mouth and nouse mask (MNS mask) now applies again.
  • Similarly, in line with the legal framework, staff members with childcare obligations can again take advantage of the “Kinderbetreuungszeiten” if necessary. Please find the respective application form on the HR Management site in Infowiki.  

At this point we would like to emphasize the further improvement and expansion of the seminar room infrastructure on the highest level. Here we have again invested in the most modern technologies, expanded the didactic methods and thus further intensified an already existing strength of the university. The Service Center for Teaching Innovation and Digital Competence Development (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=50825415) and the Tech Support Team (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Tech+Support) are available at any time in this regard.  

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations (especially the consistent application of the 3-G rule) of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.  

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

In addition, we would like to inform you at this point about the possibility of vaccination without registration directly at the campus:

On October 1, 2021, a vaccination bus will be at campus Krems from 10:00-18:00. All information can be found at: https://notrufnoe.com/impfbus/ 

 

Status: 21 September 2021 – Information for students

For the upcoming winter semester, the University for Continuing Education Krems is planning to maintain its normal on-campus operation as far as possible in compliance with COVID-19 relevant safety regulations. At the same time - as before - hybrid/online models are as an option planned in order to ensure the best possible progress of your studies in all situations.

The 3G rule (vaccinated, recovered, or tested) currently applies to attending on-campus courses. In general, wearing a FFP2 face mask is compulsory in the university’s buildings. During an on-campus course, the FFP2 mask may be removed at the assigned seat.

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Status: 4 August 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures taken by the Austrian Federal Government and with regard to the ongoing developments across Austria the following new regulations have been decided on:

As of 09.08.2021 regarding the 3-G rule, tested, recovered or vaccinated, vaccination now applies from the first day of the second vaccination. For vaccinations where only one vaccination is necessary, the regulations remain unchanged.

The regulations last taken remain valid (see information dated 1 July 2021).

The University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 1 July 2021 - Information

In line with the measures gradually lifted by the Austrian Government as well as the developments in particular concerning public areas (resumed basic operation of the public administration/federal service et al.) and in accordance with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and with the responsible areas of the university the following regulations have been decided on:

As of 5 July 2021, the general on campus operation for staff members resumes at the University for Continuing Education Krems in compliance with the 3-G-rule.

The condition for this is to follow the 3-G-rule (tested, recovered or vaccinated - as of day 22 of initial vaccination) and to ensure that the offices are occupied in a safe manner. If this cannot be guaranteed due to the number of persons and safety regulations, teleworking may be possible and necessary in deviation from the current guidelines. In accordance with the regulations taken by the Austrian Federal Government, it is now required to wear an MNS mask outside one’s own office (FFP2 masks can still be worn). Meetings can be held again on the basis of adapted safety regulations. Employment Protection and Safety will provide separate information on the revised and adapted safety regulations. The health of all university members remains an absolute priority and this stance will of course be consistently pursued.

The regulations made to date on basic digital teaching and exams taken digitally remain in force beyond 4 July 2021 until further notice. Courses that cannot be substituted digitally will continue to be held in classroom, for which, as before, individual security concepts are decisive. For the winter semester 2021/2022, normal operation on campus is expected to be carried out in compliance with COVID-19 relevant security regulations. However, as in the past, dual/hybrid/online models are planned in order to be prepared for all situations in the best possible way.

Conferences and events can be also held again based on individual safety concepts and within the framework of the legal possibilities. Details on this, again will follow through Employment Protection and Safety.

University for Continuing Education Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19) or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 9 June 2021 - Information

As the Austrian Federal Government has lifted the restrictions and particularly with regard to the ongoing developments across Austria, the Rectorate has decided together with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" as well as with the responsible areas of the university to set the following regulations:

  • The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (see information dated 27 January 2021 and 16 November 2020) in compliance with the high safety regulations remains valid up to 4 July 2021.
  • However, as of next Monday, 14 June, it will be possible to use offices by two people, provided that partition walls are installed in the office and compliance with the 3-G rule (tested, recovered or vaccinated - from the 22nd day of the first vaccination) is ensured by both persons present.
    It is also possible to hold important meetings on site in strict compliance with the 3-G rule (tested, recovered or vaccinated - from the 22nd day of the first vaccination). To this Employment Protection and Safety will deliver information.
  • Business trips in Austria and business trips abroad are possible again, in compliance with the general regulations on prevention and taking special care. This does not apply to areas which are subject to travel warnings or where regional quarantine regulations may lead to adverse circumstances. Please find currently valid travel warnings here: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reisewarnungen/  (german version)
  • The entrances to the buildings of Danube University Krems are open again on a regular basis.
  • The general online mode of operation concerning classroom teaching and examination remains in place. Courses that cannot be substituted digitally will continue to be held in classroom, for which individual safety regulations generally apply.

As before, we will keep you updated in a timely manner on any regulations applied from 5 July 2021, particularly with regard to the ongoing developments across Austria ("green passport", etc.) and the associated new options.

At the same time, we would like to point to the next staff information event to be held online on 24 June 2021 from 10:00-12:00 (you can find the zoom link in the event announcement email).

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki  or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 19 May 2021 – Information for students

The general online mode of operation concerning classroom teaching and examination remains in place. Courses that cannot be substituted digitally will continue to be held in classroom, for which individual safety regulations such as maintaining the minimum distance, wearing a FFP2 mask and compulsory testing generally apply. As usual, your course director will provide you with more detailed information if necessary.

Loaning from the library is still possible. Additionally the University Library provides a limited number of places for studying in the open access area.

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Status: 10 May 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures currently issued by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing regulations:

  • The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (1-person per office maximum; see information dated 27 January 2021 and 16 November 2020) in compliance with the high safety regulations remains valid up to 4 July 2021. At the same time, it is pointed to the possibility of being on campus again to a larger extent if rooms are available, and in compliance with safety regulations.
  • The regulations last taken on the general online mode of operation concerning classroom lectures and examination remain valid.

Furthermore, the University continues to provide self-tests. It is recommended to perform the test, if possible, when working on campus (Please find information on the application and dispensing of the tests on our Infowiki) FFP2 masks are also still available (more information on our Infowiki).

As before, we will keep you updated in a timely manner on any regulations applied after 4 July 2021, particularly with regard to the ongoing developments across Austria ("green passport", etc.) and the associated new options.

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki  or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 29 April 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures currently issued by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing regulations as well to set new regulations:

  • As of 3 May 2021, digital non-substitutable classroom lectures can be held again in compliance with the high safety regulations. To this Employment Protection and Safety will deliver information.
  • The reading room of the University Library will also reopen on a limited basis as of 3 May 2021 in compliance with the high safety regulations. To find further information, please visit the University Library section on the website.

The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (see information dated 27 January 2021 and 16 November 2020) in compliance with the high safety regulations remains valid up to 16 May 2021.

In the context of ongoing developments, we will inform you in due time about the new regulations that will apply from 17 May 2021.

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.  

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.  

The current regulations issued by the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki (infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19) or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 16 April 2021 – Information for students

Online teaching continues to run smoothly and in full value for the ECTS credits; on this occasion, we would like to thank you very much for the many positive feedbacks you have given us, but also for your suggestions, which are regularly incorporated into the didactic and technical development of our online courses.

Nevertheless, we would have liked to inform you about the prospect of lifting the current strict standard which are required to hold on-campus lectures for the time after Easter. Unfortunately, the status of current infections, but especially the situation the intensive care units face in Austria’s eastern parts of the country, is still sobering, so that the province of Lower Austria (as the city of Vienna) recently decided to extend the "Easter Lockdown" up to and including May 2. Of course, the University of Continuing Education Krems adheres to these measures and puts health protection for its students and faculty first. Unfortunately, the reading room of the University Library has to remain closed until May 16, 2021 for the time being. The library's loaning is still possible.

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Status: 15 April 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures currently issued by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing regulations as well to set new regulations:

  • The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (1-person per office maximum; see information dated 27 January 2021 and 16 November 2020) in compliance with the high safety regulations is extended up to 16 May 2021.
  • All digital non-substitutable classroom lectures are to be cancelled or postponed until 2 May 2021.
  • Staff members with childcare obligations can take advantage of the "Kinderbetreuungszeiten" foreseeable until 25 April 2021. This is again possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personal site in Infowiki. Along with the regulations for educational institutions, there may be time adaptations, which will be announced in the Infowiki.
  • Unfortunately, the reading room of the University Library has to remain closed until 16 May 2021. Loaning from the library is still possible.
  • Business trips are only possible under exceptional circumstances.

For support, the links below provide information on the current status of the planned central vaccination centers of the province of Lower Austria (https://notrufnoe.com/impfung/; https://noe.orf.at/stories/3098327/) and the vaccination service of the city of Vienna (https://impfservice.wien/).  

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.  

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.  

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 7 April 2021 - Information

In accordance with the current measures of the Austrian Federal Government the most recent regulations are extended up to 18 April 2021.

Next week, the Rectorate will reassess the situation together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university and, as usual, provide you with information about the next steps in a timely manner.

 

Status: 30 March 2021 - Information

Until 18 April 2021, the measures last taken and currently valid continue to be applied in principle (online mode of operation, 1-person limitation per office).

In accordance with the measures currently issued by the Austrian Federal Government the following new and additional regulations apply as of 1 April 2021:

  • All digital non-substitutable classroom lectures are to be cancelled or postponed until 11 April 2021.
  • Unfortunately, the reading room of the University Library is again closed until 11 April 2021.
  • Staff members with childcare obligations can take advantage of the "Kinderbetreuungszeiten" foreseeable until 11 April 2021.  This is again possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personal site in Infowiki.
  • Campus Kids is open for emergency operation. The colleagues concerned have received the information on the conditions directly.
  • Furthermore, the university provides self-tests. It is recommended to perform the test, if possible, when working on campus. To this Employment Protection and Safety will deliver information.

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.  

As before, we will keep you updated on new developments.  

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19) or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 25 February 2021 - Information

The Rectorate is continuously monitoring together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university the situation and has decided to extend existing regulations as well to set new regulations as below:

The most recently introduced measures in which the wearing of FFP2 masks and keeping a minimum distance of 2 meters to other persons are mandatory will be extended until further notice.

The general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (see information dated 16 November 2020 and 27 January 2021) in compliance with the high safety regulations remain valid up to 18 April 2021.

As of 1 March 2021 the following new measures apply:

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on current developments.

The safety regulations issued by the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information summarized on our Infowiki (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19) or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 27 January 2021 - Information

In accordance with the measures taken by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided in coordination with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university to extend existing regulations as well to set new regulations:

  • The currently valid general online mode of operation including the possibility of on-campus presence (see information dated 16 November 2020) in compliance with the high safety regulations and the accompanying measures are extended up to and including 18 April 2021.

In addition to the previous safety regulations, the following measures apply (for the time being up to and including 14 February 2021):

  • The minimum distance is extended to at least 2 meters from other persons.
  • It is mandatory to wear an FFP2 mask during every personal contact as well as outside one's own office.

Employment Protection and Safety will provide separate information on FFP2 masks as well as on the possibility of voluntary antigen self-tests, making both available.

The students will be given information about the current framework conditions. The specifications made so far for digital teaching and testing remain basically unchanged

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.

As before, we will keep you updated on the matter.

The safety regulations issued by the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information summarized on our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to provide us with information on (suspected) cases per email to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 27 January 2021 – Information for students

Danube University Krems is also in a special and challenging situation. However, it is our declared ambition to support you, dear students, in your progress of studies in the best possible way and to keep possible delays as small as possible, or to avoid them by innovative or even individual solutions.

As you know, Danube University Krems has suspended all courses with attendance until April 14th due to official regulations. However, where possible and reasonable, these are partly carried out in online teaching, a catch-up of failed attendance units is of course planned. For further information please contact your course director.

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Status: 15 January 2021 - Information

Until 31 January 2021, the measures last taken and currently valid continue to be applied in principle (online mode of operation, 1-person limitation per office).

The Rectorate is continuously monitoring together with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university the situation and will decide on new regulations in time by the last week of January.

Due to the adapted measures for nursery schools (Kindergarten) and schools by the Austrian Federal Government the existing regulation for staff members with care obligations will be extended for the time being until kindergartens and schools are opened: “Kinderbetreuungszeiten” (defined time periods for child care) is possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personal site in Infowiki. Campus Kids is open for emergency operation.

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and ensures a high level of safety throughout the security measures of the Employment Protection and Safety.  

As before, we will keep you updated on the matter.  

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all relevant information on our Infowiki (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19) or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 23 December 2020 - Information

In the upcoming weeks, the Rectorate will, in coordination with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university, monitor the situation and, if necessary, analyze further measures and decide on appropriate regulations.

The regulations, most recently stipulated, remain basically valid until 31 January 2021.

Staff members with childcare obligations can take advantage of the "Kinderbetreuungszeiten" for the period from 7 January to 17 January 2021. This is also possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personal site in Infowiki. Campus Kids is open for emergency operation. The colleagues concerned have received the information on the conditions directly.

On this occasion, we would like to point to the next staff information event on 14 January 2021 from 10 am-12 noon, which again is held online (beforehand you will receive the zoom link per email.)

As before, we will keep you updated on the matter.

The current safety regulations issued of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information summarized in our Infowiki or on this webpage. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend. Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 3 December 2020 - Information

In accordance with the measures issued by the Austrian Federal Government, the Rectorate has decided in coordination with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the university the following regulations:

The general online mode of operation with the possibility of on-campus activities in compliance with the high safety regulations as well as the associated measures (see information of 16 November 2020) are extended until 31 January 2021. The childcare regulations will be adjusted due to kindergartens re-opening their regular operation and compulsory schools both starting next Monday; the colleagues concerned will receive information directly and via Infowiki.

Thus, Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and caution as well as plannability. At the same time, we would like to highlight that the last weeks have proven - as in the spring - that the online mode of operation of the university is working very well. Therefore, we are taking this opportunity to thank explicitly all staff members for their continuous commitment and conscientiousness, and in doing so for their valuable contribution, not only to the university, but also to society as a whole.

On this occasion, we would like to point to the next staff information event on 14 January 2021 from 10 am-12 noon, which again is held online (beforehand you will receive the zoom link per email.)

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information on the regulations and relevant information in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 16 November 2020 - Information

The Rectorate has extended existing and made new regulations in accordance with the currently issued measures of the Austrian Federal Government, in coordination with the “Management Team COVID-19 Operations” as well as with the responsible areas of the University. The regulations are valid until and including 6 December 2020.

Danube University Krems switches back to general online mode of operation (teleworking). With immediate effect, teleworking is approved for the entire staff of Danube University Krems for the duration of the curfews regulation decreed by the authorities. Teleworking shall be favored for activities that do not involve on-campus presence. Superiors are required to ensure the general online mode of operation (teleworking) as well as the functionality of the respective organizational unit at the same time. For necessary on-campus activities, a maximum of 1 person per office still applies. The entire staff is still authorized to enter the building. Here you will find a confirmation of the university, which you can show if necessary on your way to work.

The specifications made so far for digital teaching and testing remain unchanged. Courses that can only be carried out on-campus due to didactic reasons (e.g. in certain cases in the medical or artistic field) may continue to be held in classroom, if the current security regulations can be complied with. In this case, however, wearing a facemask at all times as well as sending prior information to the Vice-Rectorate for Educational Affairs/Academic Continuing Education (vizerektorat.lehre@donau-uni.ac.at) is mandatory.

In general, personal contacts should be reduced to the absolute minimum. All kind of meetings are always to be carried out digitally. If on-campus meetings are necessary, then only in strict compliance with the safety regulations and with wearing a facemask during every contact.

Events and conferences are still only possible in digital form.

Business trips are still not possible.

The library remains open just for loaning only.

Staff members with childcare obligations can take advantage of the "Kinderbetreuungszeiten”. This is also possible on a daily or hourly basis combined with home office. Please find the respective application form on the DLE Personal site in Infowiki.

Campus Kids is open for emergency operation. The colleagues concerned have received the information on the new conditions directly.

The current regulations issued by the Rectorate and the safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information on the regulations and relevant information in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 4 November 2020 - Information

According to the general recommendations of the Austrian Federal Government the Rectorate has decided in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the university's responsible areas to extend existing and agreed on new regulations, which are valid until the end of the year for the time being:

  • On-campus operation continue to apply in principle. Superiors are required to ensure on-campus operation in the respective organizational unit. Due to the current situation developing in general, it has to be ensured at the earliest manageable time that no more than one person per office is present. Teleworking is to be used for this purpose in coordination with the superior. You will find details of the procedure here.
  • Classroom teaching and exams shall be carried out online if for didactic reasons feasible. Courses which for didactic considerations can only be held in person (e.g. in certain cases in the medical or artistic fields) may continue to be held on-campus - provided compliance with security regulations is ensured. Postponing courses or examinations shall be avoided as far as possible. The course directors and students have already been informed about the new regulations (see information for students of 2.11.2020). Online teaching has already proven very successful in the past summer semester, as the results of the student survey have shown. We thank you in advance for your commitment.
  • The buildings of Danube University Krems are only accessible with a staff member/student card. Visitors can still be welcomed by appointment and in compliance with the security regulations. External lecturers are able to access.
  • On-campus events are not possible.
  • Business trips are only permitted in exceptional cases. Under no circumstances are business trips permissible to areas for which travel warnings exist or where regional quarantine regulations may lead to adverse circumstances (see the currently valid travel warnings).
  • Excursions are not possible.
  • The courses offered by Campus Sports and “Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung” are cancelled.

For the time being, the regulations remain in force until the end of the year. The situation will be reassessed at the end of November.

Until further notice, the current safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information summarized in our Infowiki or on this webpage. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at the weekend.

Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 2 November 2020 - Information for students

As reported in media, last Saturday the Austrian Federal Government has announced to impose far-reaching measures to contain the corona pandemic. Among other steps, from tomorrow on (Tuesday, 3 November), digitally non-substitutable lectures shall switch to online teaching. Due to this, there will neither be any on-campus courses at Danube University Krems from this day on, provided that the online format is meaningful in sense of didactics; this also applies to lectures that are held off-campus (e.g. in the context of cooperation courses). However, lectures out of didactic reasons needed to be held in classrooms (e.g. in certain cases in the medical or artistic field) may still to be given on-campus, yet according to the compliance with the security regulations.

We will continue to provide distance learning in full quality and ECTS-value over the upcoming weeks - as we did in the last summer semester, with over 80% of our students rating the online teaching  as "very good" or "good".

You will shortly receive detailed information on how your forthcoming lectures will be held in November, and your respective course director will immediately inform you about further developments.

 

Status: 30 October 2020 - Information

Danube University Krems continues to act with great care and with its current safety regulations in the area of Employment Protection and Safety, it already guarantees a very high level of safety.

The Austrian Federal Government has announced to convey information on possible further steps to be taken in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Accordingly, the Rectorate will analyze in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the university's responsible areas further measures in the upcoming week and, if necessary, decide on appropriate regulations.

As before, we will keep you updated on the matter.

Until further notice, the current safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force. You will find all information summarized in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with cases suspicious of infection or after having had contact with such a case, the phone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is available - even at weekends. Please continue to send general inquiries or such relating to any COVID-19 topic to the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.

 

Status: 18 September 2020 - Information

The Rectorate has made in accordance with the recommendations of the Austrian Federal Government in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the responsible areas at the university, the following new regulations in compliance with the official framework conditions:

From next Monday, 21 September, wearing a facemask is obligatory in the buildings’ corridors outside the offices, instead of the previous recommendation, and due to the current developments. Using washable, reusable facemasks is possible. If necessary, disposable facemasks can be obtained at the library's foyer, the Service Center for Students or in the area of the ÖH-Lounge.

The safety regulations issued by Employment Protection and Safety continue to apply.

Questions concerning the procedure for dealing with suspicious cases or after contacting suspicious cases, a telephone number extension 7000 (or 02732 893 - 7000) of Employment Protection and Safety is now available - even at weekends. Please continue to use the email address kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at when you have general inquiries or such relating to COVID-19 topics.

At this point, we would like to remind you again of the most important hygiene regulations:

  • Keep a distance of at least 1m
  • Clean/disinfect hands regularly and thoroughly 
  • Air rooms regularly

In addition, meetings should preferably be held online, or on-site with only a small number of people and in compliance with the maximum limits set for the respective room. 

The following still applies: even if you have very slight symptoms of illness, switch to teleworking as a precaution: if you feel unwell or feel the first symptoms of a cold, please stay at home in consultation with your superior until the symptoms have subsided completely.

The regular on-campus operation continues to apply in principle. Yet, given the general development, the possibility of increasingly using teleworking exits until 31 December 2020 in coordination with the superior. For persons with a COVID-19 risk certificate, teleworking is selectively possible, if offices with multiple occupancy cannot be safely adapted, and in case of short-term care obligations. In addition, based on the agreement with the respective employees, superiors can enable more teleworking individually (details on the procedure). The superior is responsible for maintaining the basic on-campus operation of the respective organizational unit.

It is recommended to reduce business trips. However, it is still not possible to travel to regions for which travel warnings exist or where regional quarantine regulations may lead to adverse circumstances (see currently valid travel warnings).

Excursions to higher risk areas (traffic light level "orange") are not possible.
Holding events with external guests attending is only possible, if the number of persons in the room is within the same limits as for teaching (see overview of seminar room occupancy) based on legal regulations, and with the prior approval of Employment Protection and Safety.

You will find all regulations and information summarized in our Infowiki, or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Please continue to direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before. 

Finally, we would like to thank you for your commitment and the successful cooperation in preparing for the teaching in the winter semester 2020/2021, which is progressing very well. The university’s seminar rooms have mostly already been adapted for the planned scenarios (dual, hybrid or entire online operation).

 

Status: 9 September 2020 – Information for students

Danube University Krems will provide teaching in accordance with the legal regulations and following the "COVID-19 Guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research for a secure university operation" in the winter semester 2020/21.

On these bases, there are different scenarios possible, even including class-room teaching - yet under certain conditions. A comprehensive COVID-19 prevention concept will be sent to you, in good time before the semester starts. It is based on the Ministry's guidelines for an adaptive university operation on the "Corona traffic light" system (green-yellow-orange-red) the Ministry of Health issued.

The following didactic variants are available for university teaching, depending on the applicable "traffic light level":

  • Class-room lectures
  • Dual lectures (class-room teaching simultaneously with live transmission from the lecture-room)
  • Hybrid scenarios (such as blended learning) or
  • Only online teaching.

Your responsible course director will inform you in time about the specific didactic scenario, and the exact modalities of class-room, dual, hybrid or online teaching. In any case, Danube University Krems is well prepared for all variants ahead, in order to ensure full quality teaching for the coming academic year.
Although there will be a certain challenge in the winter semester to deal with - as in the previous semester, when most of the teaching took place online - I am not only looking forward to possibly meeting on campus again, but also to the many stimulating ideas and extra flexibility in time and place, that will arise from the new, innovative teaching formats.

If you have any questions or further suggestions, your course directors as well as the Vice-Rectorate for Educational Affairs / Academic Continuing Education will be happy to answer them personally and assist at any time.

 

Status: 4 September 2020 - Information

Today, the Austrian government officially started the operation of the “Corona traffic light” system, and presented related measures.

As for Danube University Krems, the current safety regulations of the Employment Protection and Safety remain in force (https://infowiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Sicherheitsbestimmungen+COVID-19). These already predominantly correspond to the traffic light system’s level "yellow".

At the beginning of August, the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching/Academic Continuing Education issued guidelines for teaching in the winter semester 2020/2021.

An adaptation of the university's lecture halls and seminar rooms for all kinds of scenarios (dual, hybrid, or entire online operation) is in place for the start of the semester. A specification of the guidelines, with reference to the respective traffic light status as well as to the current recommendation by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research from end of August, is in preparation.

You will find all regulations and information summarized in our Infowiki, or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Please continue to direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before.

 

Status: 30 June 2020 - Information for students

An eventful summer semester 2020 is coming to an end. COVID-19 caused unprecedented situations and many challenges; nevertheless, digital teaching was able to be carried out in almost all curricula. Not only the long-time experience of Danube University Krems with blended learning formats but also thanks to the exemplary cooperation of our lecturers and the commitment of our students, this was made possible. We would therefore like to take this opportunity to congratulate you warmly as well thank you for the numerous positive feedbacks you expressed.

The results of an evaluation our Office for Quality Management and Teaching Enhancement conducted showed that about 80 per cent of you rated the preliminary switchover from classroom teaching to digital teaching as very good or good (source: internal evaluation of 125 courses). The positive aspects given range from "additional learning effects" to "new methodological skills".

Apart from digital teaching and exams taken digitally, it has been possible for some time now to maintain classroom teaching in compliance with all safety regulations concerning individual courses and exams that are not able to be carried out digitally (e.g. practical exercises).

Danube University Krems was able to provide its services seamlessly and will of course continue to do so: as to reopening the library (except for the reading rooms) or for example inviting to virtual events of our Alumni Club. Furthermore, the building of Danube University Krems will be reopened on 6 July 2020.

Future perspectives:

We are planning to implement the regular operation or on-campus operations in compliance with COVID-19-relevant safety regulations for the winter semester 2020.
However, should dynamic developments occur, we are, as you know, well prepared regarding digital teaching and online exams.

With this in mind, we wish you every success for the remaining exams and theses, relaxing summer holidays you all have deserved, and we are looking forward in particular to seeing you again on-campus in the new semester.

 

Status: 22 June 2020 - Information

Additionally to the regular on-site-operation for the staff, the building will be reopened as of 6 July 2020 in compliance with COVID-19-relevant safety regulations and the security measures taken.

However, classroom teaching and exams for the summer semester 2020 exams are yet to be taken digitally until the end of September 2020 (except for existing possibilities for digitally non-substitutable lessons and exams as well as the PhD Summer School).

In addition, until the end of September 2020, conferences and events of Danube University Krems can only be held digitally. Complete normal operation of the Danube University Krems is planned for October 2020 - in compliance with the safety regulations and official recommendations relevant at that time.

Furthermore, teleworking in connection with COVID-19 is possible in certain cases for persons with a COVID-19 risk certificate or if a secure adaptation of multiple occupancy offices is not possible (details on the procedure).

At the same time it is hereby noted that Danube University Krems will proactively shape the subject matter of teleworking in the future - in addition to the already existing regulations and possibilities - and we refer to the relevant measure of the key strategy "Stronger consideration of digital transformation processes", which also expresses this stance.

You will find all arrangements and information summarized in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Please continue to direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before.

 

Status: 5 June 2020 – Information

As the Austrian Federal Government has lifted the restrictions and in view of the developments, also particularly in the public sector (i.a. resumption of regular operations in the public administration/federal service on 6 July 2020, etc.) and in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the responsible areas at the university, the following new specifications were made:

As of 6 July 2020, the regular on-site operation for staff at Danube University Krems will resume.

A prerequisite for this is compliance with new and adjusted safety regulations (e.g. safe occupancy in offices, conducting meetings safely, external persons visiting, etc.). In accordance with the nation-wide valid regulations, wearing a facemask at the university will no longer be compulsory as of 15 June 2020. However, the health of all university members remains an absolute priority and this stance will of course be consistently pursued. Separate information on the new and adapted safety regulations will again be provided our Employment Protection and Safety.

Simultaneously, teleworking continues to be possible and necessary in certain areas. The relevant conditions are being prepared and will be announced. The general online mode of operation (teleworking) for the staff is extended until 6 July 2020.

Until further notice, the arrangements for digital teaching and exam operations remain in force beyond June 30, 2020 (see information 8.5.2020). Conferences and events are still not possible. In this context, we would like to inform you that the Austrian Federal Government has noted to announce new measures on 10 June 2020 for the summer and autumn of 2020. Based on these measures, the Rectorate, in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the responsible areas at the university, will reassess the situation and inform you again.

Concerning the possibilities to travel, we would like to give notice that as of 15 June 2020 business trips in Austria and as of 6 July 2020 business trips abroad are possible in compliance with the general regulations on prevention and taking special care. This does not apply to areas which are subject to travel warnings or where regional quarantine regulations may lead to adverse circumstances. Please find currently valid travel warnings here: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reisewarnungen/ (german version)

With regard to the expanding operations on campus, the library's loan desk will be open and generally accessible as of 15 June 2020. The reading rooms remain closed.

At the same time, we would like to point to the next staff information event to be held online on 24 June 2020 from 10:00-12:00. (Before the event, you will be sent an email containing the zoom link).

The arrangements made so far remain in force. You will find all arrangements and information summarized in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

Please direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before.

 

Status: 8 May 2020 – Information

On May 1 2020 the “COVID-19 Lockerungsverordnung” came into force in Austria. The Austrian universities are explicitly excluded from this regulation. Thus, the universities can operate without special restrictions, apart from generally complying with the following basic prevention rules according to the current recommendation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research:

  • Keep a distance of at least 1m,
  • Wear a mechanical protective device covering the mouth and nose area, in any case except during exams
  • Maintain other appropriate protective measures to minimize the risk of infection if, due to the nature of the activity or situation, the rules of distance or mouth and nose protection cannot be observed.

At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research has given further recommendations for dealing with the current situation (see additional information here and here).

On this basis and in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations” and the responsible areas at the university the following specifications are made and developments initiated.

First, it is important to emphasize that Danube University Krems continues to act with great care, treating the health of its entire staff as an absolute priority and will continue to assume this stance consistently.

At the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude explicitly for the exemplary performance in teaching, research and administration and the great commitment: Danube University Krems is particularly well geared up and has been on a particularly good and proactive course since the COVID-19 situation and its challenges.

Specifications, developments and perspectives:

From the current point of view, Danube University Krems will continue the online mode of operation (teleworking) until June 30 2020. At the same time, we give you the opportunity to work on-campus again from May 18 2020 onwards - where necessary and reasonable. This is only possible in strict compliance with the safety precautions (such as the mandatory wearing of a facemask outside of your own office, keeping distance of at least 1 meter from other people, maximum 1 person working per office), and after prior approval and coordination with the respective superior.

Generally, superiors are required to ensure the general online mode of Danube University Krems in terms of teleworking and to ensure and organize that all safety regulations are complied with during on-campus activities. Separate updated information on the safety regulations will be provided next week by our Employment Protection and Safety. You will find updated information on teleworking and other special leave of absence (previously valid until April 30 2020) in the PDF.

Prior made arrangements for digital teaching and exam operations remain in force. At the same time, it is possible to conduct digitally non-substitutable lessons or exams (e.g. practical exercises) on-campus where individual cases justify such action. The deans have to give their prior approval, which may only be granted with the involvement of Employment Protection and Safety and in compliance with all safety regulations.

Furthermore, the operation of Campus Kids shall be expanded; therefore, general conditions are being examined in coordination with the authorities and will be communicated directly to the colleagues concerned.

Events, conferences and business trips are still not possible.

For the implementation of university courses in the academic year 2020/21, we recommend to plan accordingly to the respective curricula, yet to consider simultaneously a possible online implementation.

The time period end of July to end of August should be kept free for any classroom courses including virtual ones for the students to catch up. (see information to all students from 8 April 2020).

Please direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before.

You will find all information summarized in our Infowiki or on the website. Concerning the regulations, the current information is always valid.

 

Status: 16 April 2020 – Information

For about four weeks Danube University Krems has now been operating online. Last week our students were informed that on-campus lectures will be held in online settings until 30 June 2020. In this respect, we would like to particularly appreciate the positive developments and the encouraging feedback: most of the on-campus lectures are now carried out online and Danube University Krems is on an excellent proactive-adopted course with regard to the general conditions.

The Rectorate planned to re-evaluate the situation for mid-April and is hereby making the following new arrangements in coordination with the "Management Team COVID-19 Operations" and the responsible areas at the university in accordance with the official framework conditions:

Generally, the online mode of Danube University Krems (teleworking) will be extended until 30 June 2020. If feasible and reasonable scheduled events shall continue to be held only online up to this period. For instance, the next internal information event for our staff will take place online. The interviews for prospective students as well as job applicants in the course recruitment procedures should continue to be conducted online until 30 June 2020.

So far, Danube University Krems has acted with special care and will continue to assume this stance consistently. Until further notice, the measures already taken will therefore apply (see website and infowiki).

At the same time, the possibility of the physical on campus presence is gradually being prepared in accordance with the stipulations issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research:
As of 4 May it will again be possible for employees to be present on campus for necessary and only locally physically feasible activities (e.g. laboratory operations, support of colleagues in teleworking, etc.), in strict compliance with safety precautions such as mandatory wearing of a mouth and nose mask outside of the personal office, keeping the distance of at least 1 meter from other persons, maximum one person per office, and with the respective superior's prior approval, who is required to ensure the general online mode of Danube University Krems in terms of teleworking. Separate information on the safety regulations will be provided next week by our Employment Protection and Safety.

Furthermore, we would like to announce that the University Library will offer the inter-library loan services again starting 4 May 2020. In consultation with the authorities we are currently examining the general conditions and when to re-open Campus Kids. Involved parents will be informed directly at the appropriate time.

Finally, we would like to give you an update regarding the analysis of COVID-19 samples carried out in the biomedical laboratories of Danube University Krems: the preparations have been completed and if required by the central laboratory of the University Hospital St. Pölten the tests can be started at any time.

Please continue to address any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you informed as before.

 

Status: 8 April 2020 – Information for students

In accordance with the current stipulations made by the Federal Government, Danube University Krems - like other public universities – will convert classroom teachings  to online settings until 30 June 2020.

The support to continue your study course in the best possible way remains our defined goal. Danube University Krems is particularly well geared up for e-learning due to its long-standing expertise and acquired strengths in the "blended learning" format. Hence, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the positive feedback. The majority of the attendance courses have switched to e-learning and we will certainly continue this active pursuit. Cases in which the attendance units could not be converted into online will be made up for after presumably 30 June (the objective is to keep the time periods end of July/August clear).

In the meantime it has been ensured, that exams can be held online. Likewise, the submission of seminar and final papers still continues to be possible as usual. In principle, submission deadlines can be extended should the COVID-19 situation make it necessary.

Although the premises of Danube University Krems remain inaccessible, we would like to assure at this point that all important services and contact persons are available for you either online or by phone. The library is closed due to regulatory requirements, but we are working on finding an alternative solution for borrowings. Until then, we would like to point out that a large amount of scientific literature is available via our online databases. Selected articles, which are not online can be scanned and send via e-mail for you.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your respective course director. Further you will also find more information on individual topics in the appendix (special problems with COVID-19, continuation reports,..) as needed (german version, english version will be online soon).

We would like to express our gratitude for your commitment, your understanding and your valuable contributions as well as your cooperation during this challenging time. It is our conviction that the current situation also opens different positive aspects, spanning from new methodological skills to additional learning effects.

PDF Students Communication - Questions and Answers

 

Status: 30 March 2020 – Information

Danube University Krems has been teleworking for about 14 days now. Once more, we would like to take this opportunity to express explicitly our gratitude for your considerable achievements. You have demonstrated impressively how the implementation and development of existing and new solutions were carried out very quickly and how Danube University Krems immediately switched to teleworking. Whether in teaching, such as the shift from classroom to online courses, in research or in the administration: the commitment and performance are exemplary. Even events, such as the EDUdays or the Administrative Law Forum 2020 (update 9.4.: will probably not take place until next year), will be held online this year.

With this background, but especially in view of the still challenging developments regarding COVID-19 and in order to support the respective planning additionally, the Rectorate has decided today that Danube University Krems will continue to operate in teleworking mode for the time being until 30 April 2020 and a reassessment of the situation will take place mid of April.

Special leave of absence will comply with the stipulations and fully apply for the time being (see PDF file). This ongoing shift to teleworking Danube Universität Krems consistently pursues implies that it is not possible to carry out your work in the full extent of the respective job descriptions in all areas equally. Therefore, the Rectorate will support to reduce existing time credits and to take already approved or planned holidays in consultation with your superior, wherever reasonable and feasible, following the spirit of solidarity and overall responsibility. In principle, special leave of absence is also applicable in areas in which care responsibilities exist.

Furthermore, we would like to inform you that the biomedical laboratories of Danube University Krems are analyzing COVID-19 samples in the cause of our overall societal responsibility. The tests complied with the necessary safety regulations are carried in close cooperation with the central laboratory of the University Hospital St. Pölten and make a valuable contribution to expanding the testing capacities. Relevant preparations are underway.

Please continue to address any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as before.

Further organizational measures (e.g. additional solutions for mail processing, contactless book collection in the library, ...) are in preparation.

 

Status: 20 March 2020 – Information

Danube University Krems is also in a special and challenging situation. However, it is our declared ambition to support you, dear students, in your progress of studies in the best possible way and to keep possible delays as small as possible, or to avoid them by innovative or even individual solutions.

As you know, Danube University Krems has suspended all courses with attendance until April 14th due to official regulations. However, where possible and reasonable, these are partly carried out in online teaching, a catch-up of failed attendance units is of course planned. For further information please contact your course director.

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Status: 17 March 2020 – Information

Within a very short time Danube University Krems has now switched to teleworking.

In order to manage the coming next weeks in the best possible way, the Rectorate of Danube University Krems has decided to establish a “Management Team COVID-19 Operations".

Members of this team are:

Friedrich Faulhammer, Viktoria Weber, Thomas Ratka
Rectorate

Stefan Nehrer
Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine

Gerald Steiner
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Globalization

Christian Hanus
Dean of the Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture

Margit Rathmanner
Head of Infrastructure Division

Stefan Sagl
Head of Communication, Marketing and PR Division


In the period ahead, this team will, supported by all responsible areas within the university and in coordination with the authorities, assess the current situation from various perspectives and prepare measures and decisions so that our employees and students can continue to cope with the special situation in a good manner.

Please continue to direct any questions to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will keep you updated as we did before.

 

Status: 15 March 2020 – Information

In regard to the current development and the procedures that have just been decided by the National Council and in addition to the measures already taken on Friday at Danube University Krems the Rectorate implemented the following measures as of today:

  • With immediate effect, teleworking is approved for all employees of Danube University Krems until further notice.
  • In preparation for telework you do not need to come to the university on Monday. First preparations for medium-term business via telework can be done from home. If direct telework, even limited telework, is not possible, please stay at home anyway.
  • Should a physical presence be necessary due to absolutely necessary tasks that cannot be postponed, these tasks should be carried out with the lowest personal presence as possible and in strict compliance with the protective measures.
  • Executives staff members of the University are asked to contact their respective teams by telephone, if possible today, about the measures taken and to ensure that they are implemented.

Danube University Krems will change over to telework to the greatest possible extent until 14 April 2020. Teleworking or limited teleworking is also possible without the availability of a business laptop. The Rectorate strongly supports a situation-adapted procedure within the university in this regard.

It is the declared aim of the Rectorate to keep the personal presence of the staff at Danube University Krems as low as possible. Delays resulting from this - as already communicated - will be represented by the Rectorate to third parties.

As in the time before questions can be directed to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at at any time. These will be answered as soon as possible.

In these challenging times, we as a university have a great responsibility and act as a role model. We thank you for your help in the current situation and for the exemplary role you and we as a university will take in the coming weeks.

 

Status: 13 March 2020 – Information

Due to the special situation regarding the topic "Coronavirus", the Rectorate, after consultation with the Chairperson of the Works Council, has stipulated further measures, which are valid until 14 April 2020:

  • Personal contacts with students are to be discontinued. This also applies to all exams on campus, admission interviews etc.
  • As of Monday, 16 March, the old building will only be freely accessible via the entrance at Café Virginier (Wing K). Entering to the old and new buildings are only possible with a staff card or chip.
  • The library and the Service Center for Students will be closed.
  • Business trips are prohibited without exception.
  • Internal meetings are to be reduced to the bare necessities.
  • In regards of limiting social contacts as far as possible, teleworking should be implemented to the largest possible extent, primarily targeting the following groups of people (see PDF)
    - Persons with serious previous illnesses, chronic diseases and immune deficiency (at their own request)
    - Persons over the age of 60
    - Persons with care responsibilities, unless the care service can be organized otherwise. Accommodation in kindergartens, schools and with grandparents is not an option!
    - Persons travelling by public transport
  • If teleworking cannot be implemented, special exemptions are possible (see PDF).
  • The regulation that children should not be brought to campus if possible, applies to Campus Kids. Restricted operation of Campus Kids will be maintained.
  • For dealing with flu-like symptoms and similar suspected cases, please see PDF.

Today, these additional measures were taken to maintain the operation of Danube University Krems, which, however, must be reduced to the bare necessities. Any resulting delays shall be documented. The Rectorate will represent the university in dealings with funding agencies and other bodies.

As in the time before questions regarding these measures can be directed to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at at any time.

We ask you to support all measures in the best possible way and to implement them in the sense of a joint mastering of the current challenges.

 

Status: 11 March 2020 – Information

The Rectorate of the Danube University Krems is in constant exchange with the authorities as well as in coordination with organizational units about the "coronavirus" and informs as follows:

  • The reading rooms of the library will be closed from 12 March 2020 until 4 April 2020. The lending desk will remain open. Borrowing is possible.
  • Campus Sport and Workplace Health Courses: From 12 March 2020, the courses will be suspended until 4 April 2020.

At the same time, general research activities are to be maintained irrespective of the measures taken. Business trips are still possible, but please note the current travel warnings.

Following the communication of 4 March 2020, employees with care responsibilities can stay at home if needed. In this case, please clarify the next steps (dependant care leave, home office etc.) with your superior by telephone.

The measures already implemented on 4 March 2020 and 10 March 2020 (see information below) remain to be applied.

 

Status: 10 March 2020 – Information

As the latest media reports unfold (today`s press conference of the Federal Government at noon), higher education institutions will have to cancel classroom teaching and restrict events from Monday, 16 March 2020 at the latest - for the time being, until 3 April 2020.

More detailed official requirements have not yet been communicated. In any case, the Rectorate has decided that as of tomorrow, 11 March 2020, no classroom teaching will be held at the Danube University Krems and that no more events with external guests will be held or should be cancelled - also until 3 April 2020. Ongoing classroom courses at the university can be completed by the end of the week, Sunday 15 March 2020.

Scheduled exams can still be held - in case of cancellations by students, fairness should be exercised.

We will keep you informed about further measures and administrative information.

Of course, all measures that have already come into force will continue to apply - see below:

 

Status: 4 March 2020 – Information

In coordination with the authorities, we ask our staff and students to take the following measures:

  1. Persons, who experience typical symptoms of coronavirus or who have been to any by the WHO designated risk regions are asked to voluntarily reduce their social contacts considerably and to stay away from the university during the first 14 days after returning from these areas. Classified risk regions by the WHO are currently Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Singapore, China, and the Italian regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna.
     
  2. Affected students are asked to contact the respective course director via telephone or e-mail for this period.
     
  3. Affected employees should contact their superior by telephone or e-mail. Employees with care responsibilities can stay at home if needed. In this case, please clarify the next steps (dependant care leave, home office etc.) with your superior by telephone. Due to the special situation a confirmation of illness is not required in the case of absences; a presentation of plausible reason for non-attendance is enough.
     
  4. In case of a suspected infection with COVID-19 please follow the instructions of NOTRUF NÖ GMBH: http://notrufnoe.com/coronavirus/ - please contact the number 1450
     
  5. Please inform us about all (suspected) cases of coronavirus by sending an e-mail to: kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at.
     
  6. Please note the current travel warnings issued by the Ministry of European and International Affairs (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reisewarnungen/).
     
  7. You will find detailed information on the coronavirus (symptoms, procedure and prevention) on the website of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH (AGES): https://www.ages.at/themen/krankheitserreger/coronavirus
     
  8. Please follow the general recommendations by the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (see Pdf Protective Measures Corona).

 

More information for employees can be found in Infowiki (https://wiki.donau-uni.ac.at/display/infowiki/Aktuelles+Internationales).

If you have any questions, please send them to kommunikation@donau-uni.ac.at. We will try to answer them as soon as possible.

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