Information about Coronavirus
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 Hospital’s Coronavirus Test Centre Suspended
The walk-in coronavirus test centre at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) will temporarily cease operations on 22 February. The reason for this is the steady decline in visitor numbers in recent weeks.
Survey on the Hybrid Winter Semester Launched
An online survey launched on 2 February aims to gauge how students and teaching staff experienced the hybrid winter semester. By conducting another survey of all students and teachers, the University management hopes to gain a full understanding of which positive experiences could be built upon in...
Science Minister Thanks Researchers
The Saxon Minister of Science, Sebastian Gemkow, has addressed researchers in the Free State with a personal video message. In it, he acknowledges their achievements and commitment to research into COVID-19, but also scientific work in general.
First Case of South African COVID Variant Detected in Leipzig
A mutant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been detected in Leipzig for the first time. The virus strain detected at the Institute of Virology and Microbiology at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) is the variant of the virus that is widespread in South Africa. It was detected in a person treated as an...
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.
