On Monday, the University Library opened for return of books on both campuses. Remember to put the books in a plastic bag before you return them – the books will be quarantined for a week before the next person can borrow them.
What worked and what did not in the transition to online lectures and exams at UiA? Students are now being asked to share their experiences with digital education.
Students and staff who have a cough or respiratory symptoms cannot access campus even if they are in the group that is now being allowed back.
“We should expect that all lectures in larger sessions will remain online in autumn as well", says Rector Sunniva Whittaker and University Director Seunn Smith-Tønnessen in this video message where they discuss the plans ahead. "This coming Monday, we will let in the first group of around 100 students on the UiA campuses”.
The student elections are online this year. Despite the corona crisis – as many as 65 students are now bidding for 40 seats on the seven faculty boards at the university and the Student Parliament.
The Ministry of Education and Research has strict rules about who should be permitted on campus after 27 April. This becomes clear from a letter to UiA. Only very few will be allowed in, under rigid control.
UiA invites doctoral students in Agder to join this year's Researcher's Grand Prix during the national science festival this fall. It's been five years since the university last participated in this prestigious national competition.
The Norwegian government has decided that universities will remain closed, but gradually may begin to reopen for a selected few.