Information about Coronavirus
Below you will find information about current vaccination services for students, staff and their families (applies to all higher education insitutions in Leipzig). Please take a moment to read the new arrangements set out in the University’s updated Hygiene and Infectious Disease Concept. We have summarised the most important aspects in emails sent to all students and staff.
News
The University’s crisis management team will provide regular updates here.
University Library: Extended Opening Hours and Access Also for Non-University Members
Extended opening hours will be in effect at the University Library (UB) branches from Monday, 7 June 2021. Furthermore the seat booking system will also be open to non-University members and thus for all UB Leipzig users.
Reading Rooms to Reopen From 17 May
From 17 May 2021, members of the Leipzig University community will once again be able to use the study desks at Leipzig University Library. Seats must be booked in advance.
Vaccination Appointments for Employees at Increased Risk
The University’s crisis management team points out that next week, vaccinations will be offered to Leipzig University staff who are at an increased risk due to in-person teaching duties or other activities involving contact with many different people.
Practical Laboratory Work Still Possible
After passing through the Bundestag, the amendment to Germany’s Protection Against Infection Act (IfSG) has now been approved by the Bundesrat and signed by the Federal President. The amended legislation treats higher education institutions the same way as schools – no in-person teaching is allowed...
Information for Staff and Students
We take the health of our students, staff and guests very seriously. Please find current information and advice below. Members of the crisis management team set up under the University’s pandemic plan are liaising on a daily basis.
