Information about coronavirus Covid-19

Here you will find the latest information about coronavirus/Covid-19. The University's corona coordination group meets every day since 3 March for information and taking possible actions. Below you will find Luleå University of Technology's information and recommendations for students and staff as well as the FAQ.

Latest information about the coronavirus

Updated March 30, 09.53Please take a moment to read the latest information from the University management. The text will be updated as soon as new information is available. The following is addressed to staff and students at Luleå University of Technology due to the coronavirus/Covid-19.

Information for students

Updated 30 Marsch 09.54The University follows the government's recommendation, which means that we switch to distance education and other place-independent examination forms. Luleå University of Technology's coordination group has meetings every day to update information and take possible actions.

Information for staff

Updated 30 March, 09.55. Luleå University of Technology's coordination group has meetings every day to update information and take possible actions.

News

Debate: Corona threatens to aggravate the Swedish housing crisis

Professor Kristina L Nilsson and Agatino Rizzo, associate professor of architecture, Luleå University of Technology, are two of those who signed this debate article in Aftonbladet.

Donates protective equipment from university lab

Region Norrbotten is in dire need of protective equipment to enable its staff to care for patients with covid-19 safely. Luleå University of Technology now donates protective equipment from various laboratories.

"Thank you for your understanding and trust"

"It feels almost unreal that it has been just over a week since the government announced that the universities' teaching and assessment will be carried out remotely.

3D fabrication holder for covid-19 visor

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology help hospital with the manufacture of covid-19 visor holders. Medical personnel make their own protections using transparencies and holders from, among others, Luleå University of Technology.

Contributes with material to covid 19 visor

Decision on distance education for all students

Luleå University of Technology follows the government's recommendation to introduce distance education, due to corona disease covid-19 in Sweden. This means that the university will switch to distance education and place-independent examination forms from 18 March.

Published:12 March 2020

Updated: 27 March 2020

By:Mariana Johansson

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