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Information regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus SARS-COV-2)

Here you will find information provided by the crisis unit of the University of Bayreuth. This has been active since mid-February 2020. It is made up of representatives from all areas of the University. We are in daily contact, monitor the situation very closely, and are constantly adapting our measures. Our priority is to protect all students and staff.

In order to stem the spread of the coronavirus as much as possible and for your protection, the University of Bayreuth has decided to take further steps. The following measures currently apply on the Campus of the University of Bayreuth.

As part of its comprehensive infection control plan, the University of Bayreuth has produced a handbook for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus Handbook is being continuously updated and adapted to the changing legal situation. Please keep yourself constantly informed about our status in this regard.

NEWS (last updated on 20 May, 2022)

News in the context of the new Infection Protection Measures Ordinance

You will finde more information about the far-reaching changes in the 16th Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance (BayIfSMV ) and in the announcements from the University Governing Board.

The Bavarian state government has decided on some far-reaching changes, in particular relaxations of the existing covid regulations, on the basis of the Federal Infection Control Act. As a result, the previously valid access restrictions, according to which only vaccinated, recovered and tested persons (3G) were allowed to enter the buildings and closed premises of the UBT, no longer apply. As of 03.04.2022, there will therefore no longer be any access restrictions at the UBT. This applies across the board, for example also to the library and cafeteria.

General information on the conducting of in-person examinations at the University of Bayreuth can be found in the Coronavirus Handbook, see above on this page. If there are any deviating regulations for your examinations, you will be informed by your lecturers. You can find further information on the conducting of examinations during the Covid 19 pandemic on the homepage of the Examinations Office:

Mask mandate
In view of the current coronavirus situation, we are now able to amend the requirements relating to wearing masks while in the buildings of the University of Bayreuth. The University Governing Board has decided to replace the requirement to wear a mask with a recommendation to wear a mask effective Saturday, 21 May 2022. Thus, we recommend strongly that you continue to wear a medical or FFP-2 mask for your own protection when in buildings or enclosed spaces, especially during lectures, unless the minimum distance of 1.5m can be reliably maintained. The general obligation to wear a mask indoors no longer applies. However, we would like to appeal to you to continue to maintain a sufficient distance to others when you are in the University of Bayreuth’s buildings.

Lecturers and organizers of temporary events may choose to impose a "temporary mask requirement" for the duration of their course/event. This means that they may make attendance of their course or participation in their event conditional on the wearing of a medical mask or FFP-2 mask for the duration of the course/event held indoors or in enclosed spaces if members of risk groups are present or there is evidence of circumstances conducive to infection. Examples of such circumstances would be crowded spaces, poor ventilation, or failure to maintain the recommended minimum distance. Lecturers are encouraged to provide advance notice of any temporary masking requirement. In general, we recommend that you always have a mask with you to ensure you are able to attend lectures and seminars without any hindrances.

The BRK rapid test station (citizen test station) on the campus of the University of Bayreuth will be temporarily closed from 1 July. Please use other test offers such as the one at the Schlossgalerie.

Vaccination 

No new vaccination campaign  are currently scheduled on the Bayreuth campus. Information on vaccination opportunities is available on the Bavarian Vaccination Centers website:

Vaccines

A list of the vaccines approved in Germany and the number of vaccinations required in each case can be found on the website of the Paul Ehrlich Institute.

For all those who would like more information before a possible vaccination, we would like to refer to an article in UBTaktuell, which you can find here:

In addition, we refer to the FAQs of BMG:

The Studentenwerk Oberfranken recommends wearing a mask for your safety and the safety of all.

Up-to-the-minute information can be found on the homepage of Studentenwerk Oberfranken.

NEWS (last updated on 20 May, 2022)

News in the context of the new Infection Protection Measures Ordinance

You will finde more information about the far-reaching changes in the 16th Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance (BayIfSMV ) and in the announcements from the University Governing Board.

More important information

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Applicable hygiene measures and occupational safety regulations
On this page you will find the currently applicable hygiene rules and occupational health and safety regulations with regard to Covid-19: from the hygiene framework at Bavarian universities, to the binding rules for visiting the campus and branch offices adopted by the University of Bayreuth, to the cleaning and ventilation protocol of the University of Bayreuth, all the way up to the occupational health and safety standard of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
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Study: The current regulations in times of Corona
Teaching in the winter semester 2022 is to take place entirely in presence. Please assume on-site study at our campuses in Bayreuth and Kulmbach and look forward to experiencing university as a shared living space.
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Letters of the University Governing Board
Due to rapidly changing developments, we are making the letters of the University Governing Board available to all of our staff members.
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Online courses for students
There is a wide range of high-quality online courses offered by various external providers for students. The courses offered cover all subject areas and can usually be used free of charge. The crediting of a course is to be clarified with the lecturer.
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Additional information from the faculties and the Language Centre
More information on regulations concerning the coronavirus can be found on the faculty pages. Urgent inquiries that cannot be clarified by your own research will be answered by the relevant contact persons mentioned.
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Posters on the intranet
On the intranet you will find posters with information on hygiene and social distancing rules to download and print out yourself.
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Active and relaxed during home office: UGM@Home
Staying fit without taking an active break and university sports? The University Health Management (UGM) offers an e-learning course for all university members, which provides suggestions for exercise and relaxation sessions at home. From ghetto workout to yoga livestream, there is something for everyone.
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