Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Updated Tuesday 23 June 11.50

The campus of Roskilde University is now open - but only for staff, and only in compliance with Roskilde University's reopening guideline: Guidelines for reopening of Roskilde University, 16. June - 15. August 2020 (remember login).

Students are allowed to be on campus in order to take part in exams and teaching that requires physical attendance, but they must comply with the guidelines for students on campus:
Guidelines for campus presence for students in relation to the partial reopening of Roskilde University (remember login).

 

On-campus Activities

  • The Library is open for collection of reserved materials and return of materials on weekdays 10 -13. The library reopens for visits, research and study activities on Tuesday, the 23rd of June 2020, though still with restrictions such as fewer seats. Follow the library's website and facebook page for updates. Questions can be sent to rub@ruc.dk. You can still access electronic materials.
  • IT Support can be reached on telephone number +45 4674 3600, which is open Monday till Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
  • Student Hub is not physically open, but open for phone enquiries every weekday from 10-12, and additionally open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12-15.

 

For students

  • Students must stay updated on Moodle on a daily basis. All changes in teaching plans will be announced via Moodle.
  • Student Hub is online. Students can read the FAQ on corona related issues and ask questions to Student Hub by email or phone
  • All project and thesis exams will be conducted physically on campus - planned in accordance with the guidelines of the health authorities and with special consideration for particularly vulnerable persons. In addition, the following exams are also conducted physically: some on-site exams, oral mathematics exams, and selected exams at the tourist guide program. The rest of the course exams will still be conducted digitally as previously announced. A change of an exam is notified minimum 14 days in advance, and students will receive direct information via Moodle.
  • Limit the time on Campus; arrive at the earliest 1 hour before your exam and stay no longer than necessary.
  • Any celebration of a completed bachelor's or master’s thesis must not take place in the buildings of the university, but can take place outdoors in compliance with the assembly ban limit, etc.
  • Guidelines for behaviour on Campus for students at Roskilde University
  • The Student House opens on Tuesday, the 23rd of June 2020, for students affiliated with the associations that have offices in the building. Therefore, it will not be possible to use the group rooms in the Student House, nor will the café be open.
  • Group rooms and houses on campus will remain closed to students, unless these are used in connection with exams.
  • As a student, you can pick up your belongings at Roskilde University throughout the shutdown period, but you can only access the buildings by making an appointment via servicedesk@ruc.dk in advance.

 

For employees

  • When on campus, you must follow the guidelines for reopening of Roskilde University. You can find guidelines on the intranet here: Guidelines for reopening of Roskilde University, 16. June - 15. August 2020. We ask you to familiarize yourself well with the guidelines before arriving on campus.
  • You need to limit your movements on campus so that you only stay in the building (s) or areas of the building where you have a necessary errand. Entrance and exit of buildings must be as close as possible to the room where you are going.
  • Research laboratories at the Department of Science and Environment will re-open. All activities must comply with the specific guidelines for the use of research laboratories agreed between the universities and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Members of staff affected by this have been notified.
     

For visitors and guests

Campus is closed until further notice. All visits and events on campus are cancelled, or conducted online.

 

To the press

If you have questions related to Roskilde University's coronavirus emergency management, please contact: University Director Peter Lauritzen, pl@ruc.dk.

RUC follows the authorities' instructions

Edited by: webmaster@ruc.dk