Archive for July, 2020
Mensa Vita – Changed Opening Times
Studierendenwerk Aachen has announced that Mensa Vita has changed opening times for lunch (take away). Lunch is now available between 11:30am and 2:30pm.
University Sports: Expanded Interim Program
In close coordination with the University Management, the University Sports Center has decided to further expand its interim program of sports activities. The expanded interim program, starting July 20, will offer 80 different sports. For an overview, please visit the HSZ website.
You can book courses starting July 14, 4pm. The expanded program is scheduled to start July 20.
The HSZ points out that the distancing and hygiene regulations under the Corona Protection Ordinance will continue to apply.
The outdoor fitness facilities, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities will still be closed. The Wildenhof water sports facility is only open during the interim program and only for sport courses. The current measures are based on the recommendations of the German Federal Ministry of Health and the Robert Koch Institute, the regulations of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Crisis Management Team of the Aachen City Region and have been agreed upon with University Management.
The HSZ urgently requests all sportspersons to comply with the rules. If these rules are not followed, the HSZ will be forced to revoke individual measures or suspend sports operations again. Non-compliance may result in sanctions and fines.
Pilot Operation in the University Library Running
A pilot operation for study spaces started in the University Library (UB) on July 1. Since only 75 workstations per day will initially be available in this pilot operation, AStA and the Crisis Management Team are appealing to all students to only use these places where truly necessary. The University will see how the situation develops and expects to be able to provide more study places in the next few weeks.
To book available workstations, please go to:
SuperC: Restricted Opening Upon Prior Appointment
The SuperC service institutions are now starting up a limited on-site service again upon prior appointment. Students should contact the respective department to make an appointment.
Guidelines on Holding Exams, Courses, and Exam Reviews in Summer Semester 2020 Have Been Updated
The Guidelines on Holding Exams, Courses, and Exam Reviews in Summer Semester 2020 have been adapted to meet the current requirements. You can find the updated version here:
https://download.cms.rwth-aachen.de/WebDAV_5.2/konsolidierte_Handreichungen_Lehre_EN.pdf
The Crisis Management Team recommends using the Corona-Warn-App
The Crisis Management Team recommends using the Corona-Warn-App offered by the Robert Koch Institute. Further information is available here:
Regulations on In-Person Work Meetings Modified
The University has modified the existing regulation which stipulated that work meetings are only possible in exceptional cases. If the supervisor(s) deems in-person meetings to be essential on the basis of the content of the discussion, such meetings are permitted in compliance with the known hygiene regulations. In all other cases, the University still recommends holding meetings online instead. So-called “hybrid solutions” (partly in person; partly online) are also possible. If larger meeting rooms are required, employees should consider contacting the central room booking service (https://www9.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bqqj). To clear up any questions regarding the hygiene regulations, contact the Occupational and Radiation Protection staff unit (https://www9.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bqpt).
In this context, it should be noted that the guidelines for interviews have been adapted.
The guidelines are available here: https://download.cms.rwth-aachen.de/WebDAV_5.2/Handreichung_Vorstellungsgespraeche_EN.pdf
Regulations on Travel and Visits From Abroad
The University will not approve any business trips to risk areas at present. If an employee returns from a country that has been subsequently classified as a risk area, and if the local health department does not issue a quarantine order or shortens the quarantine period for special reasons, the employee must still work from home for the first week following their return.
The Crisis Management Team urgently appeals to all employees to refrain from personal travel to risk areas when it is not absolutely necessary. If, however, employees go on such trips, the respective superiors should be informed in advance so that work arrangements can be planned ahead of time. If, after returning from the risk area, the local health department does not issue a quarantine order or shortens the quarantine period for special reasons, the employee must still work from home for the first week following their return.
Contact Sports Available at University Sports Center Again From July 20
The RWTH Aachen University Sports Center (HSZ) is expanding its interim program to include contact sports. These and other sports such as swimming, golf, cycling, and beach volleyball are expected to be part of the indoor and outdoor sports program again from July 20. According to current planning, it will be possible to book the sports that can be practised under the current conditions from July 14 onwards. The HSZ points out that the distancing and hygiene regulations under the Corona Protection Ordinance will continue to apply. The outdoor fitness facilities, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities will still be closed. The Wildenhof water sports facility is only open during the interim program and only for sport courses. The current measures are based on the recommendations of the German Federal Ministry of Health and the Robert Koch Institute, the regulations of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Crisis Management Team of the Aachen City Region and have been agreed upon with University Management.
Rescheduled Exam Plans for SoSe 2020 on RWTHonline
The rescheduled exam plans for summer semester 2020 have now been published on RWTHonline. The registration period for centrally planned exams has been extended up to and including July 6. Please note that different regulations may apply depending on the department.