Information about Coronavirus
News
The University’s crisis management team will provide regular updates here.
Extension of Fixed-Term Contracts Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new clause – Sect. 7(3) – has been added to the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (WissZeitVG). It provides for the possibility of extending the fixed term of certain temporary contracts in academia by six months. The purpose of this...
Student Survey on the Online Semester Started
The online semester has been a great challenge for both lecturers and students. With the survey that started on 1 July, the University management wants to get a comprehensive picture of the situation students are in and the experiences they have had in the context of the online semester.
Interim Financial Aid for Students
In recent weeks the BMBF has already announced its intention to provide 100 million euros to Germany’s “Studentenwerk” organisations, so that they can offer interim financial aid to students who are facing difficulties due to the pandemic.
Information About the Winter Semester 2020/21
In consultation with the State Rectors’ Conference (LRK), there have been no changes to the basic semester dates (1 October 2020 until 31 March 2021). Taking into account the late arrival of first-semester students on central numerus clausus study programmes, the University plans to extend the...
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.
