Home office is still the main rule for UiA employees and students. But UiA is now partially reopening the campuses for those who need to be at the office to do their job.
On Monday, the University Library opened for return of books on both campuses. Remember to put the books in a plastic bag before you return them – the books will be quarantined for a week before the next person can borrow them.
What worked and what did not in the transition to online lectures and exams at UiA? Students are now being asked to share their experiences with digital education.
Lecturers and tutors in mathematics are just keystrokes away. Teaching and MatRIC's drop-in for mathematics support is undertaken on digital platforms.
Students and staff who have a cough or respiratory symptoms cannot access campus even if they are in the group that is now being allowed back.
“We should expect that all lectures in larger sessions will remain online in autumn as well", says Rector Sunniva Whittaker and University Director Seunn Smith-Tønnessen in this video message where they discuss the plans ahead. "This coming Monday, we will let in the first group of around 100 students on the UiA campuses”.
The colours of the rainbow symbolise how vital diversity and inclusion are for the University of Agder. A rainbow hopscotch was painted on the asphalt in front of the main entrance of the campus.
The student elections are online this year. Despite the corona crisis – as many as 65 students are now bidding for 40 seats on the seven faculty boards at the university and the Student Parliament.