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COVID-19 report, 29 October
Although the COVID-19 infection rate does not appear to be declining in Uppsala County, the infection rate remains low at Uppsala University. The trend shows a slight slowdown in infection in Uppsala, but an increase on Gotland.
Enormous interest in the Graduate school in Education and Sustainable Development
3,000 applicants for twelve doctoral studentships was the result when Uppsala University’s interdisciplinary Graduate school in Education and Sustainable Development at Campus Gotland advertised for doctoral students.
Doctoral hat under threat from the pandemic
Swedish doctoral hats are made individually to order in the same way as in they were in the 19th century. But these skills are now under threat due to a significant reduction in orders during the pandemic.
Local general guidelines extended and no change to number limit in Uppsala
Today, the Public Health Agency of Sweden, in consultation with the regional authorities, extended its general guidelines for Uppsala. The county administrative board has also taken a local decision prohibiting public gatherings and events with more than 50 participants. Both decisions apply until 17 November 2020.
Report on doctoral education
University Administration has completed a report on doctoral education covering the whole University.
COVID-19 report, 27 October
Since the beginning of the 2020 autumn semester, 124 students and six PhD students have been confirmed infected with COVID-19. One of them is a student at Campus Gotland.
University has appointed a coronavirus coordinator
Fredrik Blomqvist has recently been appointed coordinator for coronavirus issues at Uppsala University. We asked him a few questions about his new role.
Apply for the Jonsered Residence Scholarship for a month of writing
Researchers and doctoral students within Swedish folk culture can apply for the Jonsered Residence Scholarship. The application deadline is 15 December.
Reminder wellness subsidy
In order to receive the wellness subsidy for 2020 (up to 2 000 SEK), it must be registered and submitted in Primula web by December 5, 2020.
Högskoleprovet genomförs med tydliga riktlinjer
Nationellt är totalt 26 614 personer anmälda till höstens högskoleprov nu på söndag 25 oktober. Under Uppsala universitets administration genomför Universitets- och högskolerådet (UHR) provet i Uppsala, Gimo, Enköping och Visby.
Professor of hydrology triple award winner
Giuliano Di Baldassarre, Professor of Hydrology at the Department of Earth Sciences and Director of the Centre for Natural Disaster Science, has won three scientific awards in a short time.
Easier to co-finance positions for at-risk researchers
The Swedish section of Scholars at Risk has been awarded a grant of SEK 5 million by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. The funds will be used to co-finance the hosting of researchers in the fields of humanities and social sciences who are at risk in their own countries.
Coco Norén proposed as new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The Electoral College proposes Coco Norén, Professor of French, as new Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University from the beginning of next year.
Stricter general guidelines imposed in Uppsala County
The Public Health Agency of Sweden, in consultation with the infection control doctor in Region Uppsala, and others, has decided on stricter general guidelines. People in Uppsala County are now urged only to socialise with people they live with, as far as possible.
University Main Building to remain rent-free in spring 2021
The Vice-Chancellor decided 20 October that the University Main Building will continue to be rent-free during the period 1 January – 30 June 2021 for departments using the premises for teaching and assessment sessions, including doctoral thesis defences.
COVID-19 status report, 19 October
From the beginning of the semester until 15 October, Uppsala University has had 95 students with confirmed cases of COVID-19, one of whom is a student at Campus Gotland. Last week, 18 new cases were reported.
An important unpaid post
According to Björn Victor, while being inspector of Uplands Nation involves a good deal of voluntary work, it is important to give something back and support the students.
Seasonal flu vaccination 2020 - information updated 12 Nov.
Anyone who belongs to a risk group can get vaccinated for free at a health centre or immunisation office beginning 3 November. Other employees can get vaccinated beginning 1 December, but not via Previa as previously announced.
New examination procedures and more examination halls during the autumn
During the ongoing pandemic, rules on social distancing have forced us to seek new solutions in many areas, including the placement of students in examination halls. In order to meet this need, the University has secured additional examination premises.
Many attended seminar on the University’s climate footprint
There is a great commitment among staff and students to reducing the University’s climate impact. Work is currently underway to prepare a new environmental plan for the University, work that was presented at a recent Zoom seminar along with general methods for monitoring and setting targets.