We have switched to trust-based working hours here. Please be patient with yourself and others and stay healthy! By registering and entering the university buildings, you agree to the processing of data as described above. The Studierendenwerk has closed the university canteen (Mensa) and the cafeterias. Hence, in addition to the online formats mentioned, these can include text work, independent research in the sense of ‘problem-based learning’, telephone conferences in working groups, and so forth. It is still possible to carry out research in the library. How can I study for exams efficiently? Hence, in addition to the online formats mentioned, these can include text work, independent research in the sense of ‘problem-based learning’, telephone conferences in working groups, and so forth. Despite the lack of face-to-face teaching, you will be able to acquire credit points in the usual way throughout the semester. The registration procedure has been verified in accordance with data protection laws. The procedure described here is being used exclusively to track Covid-19 contacts. If possible, we want to avoid closing the university completely, because this would greatly jeopardize the success of work by students and academics as well as many projects. Despite all the challenges, we wish you a good lecture period in this special semester. Until then, superiors are responsible for documenting the presence of employees and guests in these buildings on a daily basis. Dear employees, We will let you know when the face mask rule is no longer necessary. Despite all these challenges, we wish you successful start to the semester ahead. Business trips should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Click here for the, Can I plan my study abroad for this upcoming winter semester. However, it is still necessary to place this on a legal basis—the university will be addressing this in the next few days. Möglichkeit der Corona-Testung auch für Praktikantinnen und Praktikanten. As long as courses are open to occasional students and these take place online, then in principle participation is generally possible. Today we would like to update you about the current regulations regarding teaching and examinations for the 2020/2021 Winter Semester. To register, you will need to scan a QR-Code using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In addition, we are still faced with the challenge of ensuring that the current online semester is carried out in the best possible way. Bielefeld erleben in Zeiten von Corona? In connection to this, we will also provide you with guidance on how to handle having a student in a presence-based course who tests positive for COVID-19. The library will also shut down operations by only offering essential library loans and returns needed in connection to exams. Your lecturers are planning to deliver their courses in distance learning formats for the coming summer semester, and they will offer alternative forms for taking examinations. Despite all the challenges, we wish you a good start to the summer semester in this exceptional time. We kindly ask you to consider these challenges for parents when scheduling work and approach the situation with understanding. And we, together, have to do everything in our power to stop the spread of the virus. You can find more detailed information on the requirements here. In principle, virtual e-learning formats without any physical presence can be applied; lecturers should inform their students accordingly. We hope you will understand this. This is especially true for large classes of over 50 people. Therefore, neither teachers nor students should come to the university at the beginning of the semester. Nonetheless, in view of the current situation, teachers are advised to reduce contact by doing less on-site teaching and switching to digital services instead. Do these current developments change anything for you and your work on campus? Our current organizational decree does not exclude onsite courses in general. There are also changes regarding business travel: university-related travel is now again possible for researchers as well as technicians and administrators. Exceptions for teaching and examinations are possible; these are to be conducted following the hygiene guidelines that also remain in force. Nonetheless, I must ask you to be patient. The university management has removed Japan from the list of countries to which special regulations for returnees and regulations concerning employment and studies apply. Only in cases in which the employees must necessarily be on site or express the explicit wish to be allowed to work at the university, exceptions apply. It is possible to borrow media that are indispensable for individual research activities or for studies provided these are not available in electronic form. Therefore do not travel to the defined risk areas. Access forms can be downloaded here: www.uni-bielefeld.de/registrierung-corona. We shall continue to inform you promptly about all further measures after assessing the current situation. Was Experten befürchteten, ist in Sankt Augustin eingetreten: eine Corona-Masseninfektion in einem Flüchtlingsheim. Our goal is to continue to prevent the spread of the virus. Prof. Dr-Ing. The University Library will actually even be extending its opening hours starting next week. The Uni-Fit gym and swimming pool will also remain closed (with the exception of educational courses). Es war zu erwarten, dass das Virus auch Deutschland erreicht. The 20 doctoral students, supported by ten visiting doctoral students [ from other Cameroonian universities or further African countries, are analysing medicinal plants that are used in traditional African medicine. Students in difficulties who lack the necessary equipment to participate in online courses have the exceptional opportunity of borrowing tablets from the BITS IT services (unfortunately, there is currently a short-term lack of laptops on the market). It is essential that we continue to pay extra attention to the new students in their first and second semesters, not just now, but also in the future. The authorities are acting here purely as a precautionary measure in order to exclude risks of further spread as far as possible. BiCDaS is a horizontal institution developing Data Science at Bielefeld University and beyond. We can only offer our students a very limited range of courses in the coming semester. In light of these current developments, it may be the case that your instructors might have to change the presence-based components of their teaching offerings again – by moving them online, cancelling on-site meetings, or reducing the number of in-person interactions. In general, researchers should work from home. A face mask must continue to be worn in public areas within university buildings. The actual number of participants allowed inthe respective rooms depends on the size of the rooms and is specified in the, Each event requires a registration of names and, if appropriate, where they are seated so that the public health authorities can trace contacts if there is a suspicion that any participant may have or is suffering from a communicable notifiable disease (e.g. The administrations of all universities and universities of applied sciences are striving actively to achieve such solutions. Will I be asked to submit credit points to the BAföG office this online semester? For students, we consider for example permitted courses in attendance (e.g. To ensure that all students can be reached quickly, all contact details stored in the system should be up-to-date, in case it is required. Its success across all funding rounds of the Excellence Competition and international rankings underscore its leadership role and excellent reputation in the academic, scientific and research landscape. Until 30 September 2020, courses will be held exclusively online or in the form of ‘distance learning’. We know that all these situations are additional challenges and require a lot of patience and strength from you. Due to the increasing number of persons affected by the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency on 30 January, 2020. Courses, starting next Monday, April 20, will also (initially) not be taught on site, but in forms of ‘distance learning’. This also applies to those who must be present on site to perform contractual obligations for the university, such as construction workers or suppliers. Analysen zur Lage und Perspektiven für die Zukunft, transcript: Bielefeld 2020, 45-54. We are very aware of how much the special situation has affected you both privately and in your studies. Credit points and study achievements can be acquired in full during all conducted courses listed in the ekvv. the Federal Minister of Education has launched a bridging aid in the form of loan from the KfW Bank, which is interest-free in the start-up phase. Gerhard Sagerer                                        Dr Stephan Becker, Rector                                                                                   Chancellor. In December 2019, respiratory diseases caused by a previously unknown virus (coronavirus) first appeared in China. In many cases, students have (significantly) more written assignments, which in turn have to be responded to and graded by instructors. Students should make sure that their email address is registered and activated in the electronic course catalogue (eKVV). If this is the case, please consider whether you can move your planned presence-based course offerings online in the coming days and weeks. The registration procedure for entering university buildings is necessary in the event that the university or sub-areas within the university  becomes a hot spot  and there is an increased and simultaneous occurrence of cases of infection. The university canteen [Mensa], the Lokschuppen concert hall, the sports hall, and the Stadthalle city concert hall are to be used for this purpose. We are calling on you again to observe the hygiene measures in place: maintain social distancing, wear a face mask, air out rooms, and register at building entrances. In normal circumstances, this communication takes place casually, whether over a meal in the cafeteria or a coffee in the Uni-Halle, or walking together on the way to class. Further digital solutions for larger examination cohorts are currently being examined. Die Studie ist in der Fachzeitschrift „Journal of Research in Personality“ erschienen. Die UniCard wird Ihnen grundsätzlich validiert postalisch zugesendet. : +49 (0)521 -106-3222/1 „Der Test dauert nur rund 16 Minuten“, sagt Professor Dr. Christian Kaltschmidt vom Lehrstuhl für Zellbiologie der Universität Bielefeld. We are therefore of the opinion that presence-based instruction will generally remain possible within the specified guidelines. research operations). What is important is that the measures contribute to acquiring the competencies specified in the module. For everyone else, we recommend that you work from Home Office through the end of November. According to the latest available information from the KMK, it will probably be October 26, 2020 for all other students with a corresponding extension of the semester into February 2021. Today we would like to provide you with information about with the current rules and regulations for the 2020/2021 Winter Semester. According to the decision of the federal and state governments, a two-week quarantine period is required when returning from risk areas. We shall immediately inform you and the lecturers about any changes. Observing Coronavirus protection measures will continue to be ‘an important reason’ within the meaning of the examination law in the future. with a link to a zoom meeting or a Panopto livestream) together with where the information and documents for the course can be found (e.g. Der Inzidenzwert ist im Vergleich zum Vortag leicht gesunken ( … We also appeal to you to please act responsibly in these difficult times and find creative solutions. Work meetings/conferences should be done digitally or by telephone. Daily infection figures and the reports from hospitals are very concerning. +49 (0)521 52515-10 Fax. If I need to look after a child under the age of 18, will I be eligible for a hardship claim so that instead of a written exam I can do coursework? One thing we know for sure: we will need many tutors and volunteer mentors who will make themselves available for individual or smaller groups of first-semester students. Furthermore, we ask for your understanding that from now on and until further notice personal visits to the service units (e.g. We also ask that you leave the area if the number of available workspaces are all occupied. The previous procedure for collecting data in seminar rooms and at the learning locations will be retained independently of this. People from more than 100 nations enrich campus life. In the coming weeks, a new Organizational Decree will be issued that brings together the current regulations in place at Bielefeld University. Academics should not work on campus unless absolutely necessary. The 2020/2021 Winter Semester will soon begin, and it is our hope that you will approach this new semester with confidence. We are currently holding intensive discussions with university faculties and committees on how to organize teaching and learning for the Winter Semester 2020/21. You can also get more information from each of your instructors. It must be able to provide information to the local health authority—at short notice—about everybody who was at the university at the same time as an infected person. Courses, starting next Monday, April 20, will also (initially) not be taught on site, but in forms of ‘distance learning’. This also applies for the public area of the library. The examination is the final examination or one of the last parts of an examination that leads or will lead directly to the completion of a degree in the current examination period (e.g. The field in which you must enter your contact details is called “Studium Korrespondenz” (Study correspondence) (See this help page.). Dear ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues. For lectures, seminars, and other practice-based courses offered in presence, the number of seats in lecture halls and seminar rooms has been significantly reduced in order to maintain social distancing. To register, a. According to Book V of the German Social Code (SGB), students must be insured or prove that they are exempt from compulsory health insurance. The main entrance to the main university building is open, as well as the entrance to Building X where the security office is located. The online formats and tools developed and introduced in the summer semester can be used for online courses. Those who do not have a UniCard, have forgotten it, or do not wish to use it must go to the entrance of the main building or Building X and fill in an access form with the relevant contact details (name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, time of entry) or hand in an appropriately completed access form. If you still have an intact student card, you can even simply validate it and continue using it. Make use of the university’s sport offerings. Superiors are requested to make appropriate plans. This will be communicated separately. allocating these to external persons or colleagues with no/low teaching load) in order to have smaller courses with reduced supervision and grading work. If it is not possible to perform work from home, the supervisor must first check whether the employee concerned can be temporarily assigned another suitable task. A bit of background is in order here: Bielefeld University is responsible for documenting the presence of individuals in its facilities. Presence-based offerings from the university sports services, however, will not be able to be held, at least through the end of November. Nonetheless, it cannot and will not be a complete replacement for direct teaching in lectures, seminars, and the like. We are in exchange with the city of Bielefeld. The library has switched to a reduced basic service restricted to employees and students of Bielefeld University. Lectures and seminars will initially take place exclusively online or in ‘distance learning’. Accordingly, the information that was communicated to you last week remains in force (please see https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/themen/coronavirus/alle-mitteilungen/). I am sure you have a great number of questions: What will happen with my studies? However, this can only be done once you have taken the necessary steps to issue the UniCard (photo-upload). Die erste Anlauf- und Beratungsstelle in der Universität Bielefeld für Studierende und Gäste erhält in der Zeit vom 29. Another topic we would like to mention is invigilation during examinations and tests. Your teachers will keep you informed in a timely manner. As you already know, there will not be a full return to presence-based university operations during the 2020/2021 Winter Semester. In addition to this, our assessments indicate the expected number of students present on campus to be tenable. In der Stadt Bielefeld gibt es acht Corona-Tote. : +49 (0)521 106886 00 Fax: +49 (0)521 106886 01 Die Universität befindet sich weiterhin in einem „Universitätsbetrieb während der Corona-Pandemie“. There are increasing indications that the world will be different after the crisis, and … Research for Bachelor’s/Master’s theses or other research projects in laboratory working groups can once again be conducted on site. Please note that the Unicard will only be sent to you if you have never had a card from Bielefeld University before. Registrations will be collected and coordinated there before being forwarded to the central room allocation office. Acknowledging one's own efforts and those of others; recognizing difficult situations (e.g. On 17 March, the university responded to a decree issued by the state government by announcing a general cancellation of all examinations and tests both written and oral. Therefore, this announcement further specifies the regulations of 17 March for oral examinations. Studierendenwerk Bielefeld A.ö.R. If, on the other hand, no courses are offered, the teaching responsibilities have also not been met. On Sunday (13 December 2020), the federal and state governments agreed on a lockdown through the end of the year and into early 2021. Handwritten registration at the entrance is time-consuming and should not be expected of students and employees. Informationen zu Studium und Lehre im Zusammenhang mit dem Coronavirus. We believe that we have found a good way to deal with the current situation. The coronavirus pandemic continues to severely restrict normal teaching routines despite the initial easing of restrictions. On May 12, 2020, on the basis of the Corona Epidemic Higher Education Ordinance of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Rectorate issued the attached. Die Fälle zeigen aber, dass wir gut darauf vorbereitet sind. During this time, on-site presence of technical and administration services must be reduced to the necessary minimum. Stay healthy. More specific information on contact tracking will be available in the next organisational decree. We are also currently ruling out basic restrictions for employees and students from both districts. Important information for you: The state government has postponed the start of the semester, cancelled attendance courses and examinations until 19 April 2020, and is allowing oral examinations only in cases of hardship. We now need to try them out and see what forms they can take. Prof. Dr. Martin Egelhaaf, Vice-rector for Research and Research Transfer, Prof. Dr. Reinhold Decker, Vice-rector for Information Infrastructure and Business Relations, Prof. Dr. Angelika Epple, Vice-rector for International Affairs and Diversity, Prof. Dr. Marie Kaiser, Vice-rector for Personnel Development and Gender Equality. The experience gained from the past months has been incorporated into this planning. Special regulations apply with immediate effect to anyone who is medically certified as having a health risk, as well as for individuals who care for family members. Do we get our semester fees back (proportionately) because the semester has been shortened and some services have been cancelled? The online offerings of the university library will remain accessible. Important: Only books that are not available electronically can be borrowed. For persons from the districts of Gütersloh and Warendorf who work on site at their own request, this exception should no longer be granted until the end of the lockdown. Moreover, in future, we also want to avoid as far as possible the extensive keeping of attendance lists by superiors in the individual areas of the university. The same applies to the use of workstations in the library. The plan is also to partially reopen the dining halls during September, subject to the approval of the health authorities. Die Zahl der Corona-Infizierten im Haller Altenzentrum Eggeblick hat sich leider erheblich erhöht. We also want to ensure that necessary research activities can take place on site. Through these regulations and recommendations, the rectorate’s mission is to do everything possible to prevent any spread of the coronavirus while simultaneously imposing as few restrictions as possible on research, teaching, and studies. In the seminar rooms, however, instructors are required to open the windows and doors every 20 minutes to facilitate regular air circulation. Despite these effective and comprehensive hygiene and safety measures, we understand that you and/or your students may not feel comfortable being present on campus due to the recent rise in local infections. In just a few days, the lecture period will begin. Every in-person course moved online helps to reduce contact. The actual staffing of the organizational units is based on the respective departmental requirements and accompanying circumstances (especially the space available). And we, together, have to do everything in our power to stop the spread of the virus. Employees who are unable to organize childcare for their children (younger than 12 years or with impairments making them dependent on assistance) within the flexi-time framework (from 6.45 to 20.00) should contact their superiors.