In recent days, coronavirus infection rates have reached record numbers in the Netherlands. As a result, during the press conference on Friday 12 November, the cabinet announced further stricter measures. These measures have a significant impact on our university and society at large, so whilst we would have liked it to be different, unfortunately we have to again ask you to be flexible. The most important changes and applicable measures for our staff and students are below and will come into effect for the next three weeks as of 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 13 November.
Work from home advisory
The advice regarding working from home has been further tightened with immediate effect. Everyone will work from home unless there is no other option and only colleagues who have site-specific and/or research or teaching duties can work on site at UvA locations. Please ensure that you discuss your presence onsite with your manager and try to avoid the rush hour wherever possible by travelling outside busy times.
Maximum group size
There is a maximum group size of 75 people per room. This limit does not apply to exams. The maximum group size does apply to graduation ceremonies and PhD promotions, with receptions after these events being seated and requiring a QR code. The capacity of the University Library is also limited by these measures, as is that of other study areas.
Canteen closing times
The closing time of canteens at the university as well as at the sports facilities (USC) and CREA will be changed to 8:00 p.m. This means that meetings can also not be held there after 8 p.m.
Face mask requirements
Everyone in all UvA buildings is required to wear a face mask when moving through the buildings. Face masks may be removed when seated.
Continued regular self-testing
We urge all staff and students to self-test at least twice a week as this allows us to detect infections at an early stage and stops the unwitting spread of the virus. Free self-tests are available via www.zelftestonderwijs.nl.
Basic Rules
Finally, the basic rules will remain in place as described in the corona update of 3 November and on this website.
