University recommendations regarding COVID-19

Umeå University is monitoring the development of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and highly encourages students, faculty, staff and visitors to follow the information and recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. These authorities' web pages are constantly updated, as is the information on the University COVID-19 page.

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Feverish activity at Curiosum, before the opening

At Umeå University's new science center at Arts campus, the staff is preparing intensely for the public soft opening in a few weeks. But even now, parts of the center have sneak-opened.

 September 23 2020 0

Delayed national wage bargaining has knock-on effects on salary reviews

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national wage bargaining rounds between unions and employers have been postponed. As a consequence, the timeline for the annual salary reviews at Umeå University has also been pushed forward.

 September 15 2020 0

Changed opening hours for restaurants and cafeterias

UPDATED. Opening hours for restaurants and cafeterias on the Campus Umeå and Umeå Arts Campus in autumn 2020. Opening hours can change with short notice.

 September 7 2020 1

Enhanced cleaning efforts this autumn

The autumn term is now underway, which means that when students, faculty and staff return, there are more people on the move. To reduce the risk of the spread of infection, cleaning will be expanded on the University's premises.

 September 3 2020 1
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Calendar of Events

  • September 2020

    • 25

      Friday 25 September

      Canvas: Drop-in
      Other

      Welcome to a drop-in session where you can ask questions or ask for advice about Canvas, the new learning platform at Umeå university.

      Today at 10:00 - 14:00 Other

    • 25

      Friday 25 September

      Thematic workshop in Canvas
      Workshop

      Video in Canvas

      Today at 13:00 - 15:00 Workshop

    • 28

      Monday 28 September

      Education for sustainable development
      Course

      Develop your knowledge of sustainable development and education for sustainable development.

      Monday 28 September at 08:30 until Tuesday 29 September at 16:30 Course

    • 29

      Tuesday 29 September

      Canvas workshop
      Workshop

      A Canvas workshop is an opportunity to work practically with Canvas and at the same time get guidance in the platform.

      Tuesday 29 September at 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop

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