Information about coronavirus Covid-19

Here you will find the latest information about coronavirus/Covid-19. The University's corona coordination group meets some days every week 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 25 May 10.15.Please 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 25 May, 10.15.The 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 around three days a week to update information and take possible actions.

Information for staff

Updated 25 May, 10:15. Luleå University of Technology's coordination group has meetings about three times a week to update information and take possible actions.

News

In the media: Quick solutions not a good idea

Technological developments have accelerated during the pandemic, but at the same time risk turning the hook on themselves as the pressure for quick solutions increases.

Hoping for research on life after respiratory care

Study the effect of long-term oxygen deficiency

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a method to study how muscle cells in the blood vessels of the lung, permanently contract because of long-term oxygen deficiency. This phenomenon leads to increased pressure in the vessels of the lung and the strain on the heart increases....

How effective are face masks?

How do particles spread when a person coughs with or without a face mask? A group of researchers, including from Luleå University of Technology, wants to increase knowledge about this.

Debate: The Corona Effect - Evolution through Crisis. Impacts on Data, AI & Digitalization

Diego Galar, professor in operation and maintenance at Luleå University of Technology participated in an interview/panel about effect of corona virus and actions from AI point of view in our society.

In the media: Olle Hage on how the corona virus can affect the economy

Olle Hage, Senior Lecturer of Economics, is interviewed by the Youtube channel "Mitt öga" about how Covid-19 can affect the Swedish economy.

Researchers on different aspects of the corona pandemi

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: 7 April 2020

By:Mariana Johansson

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