Latest updates on the coronavirus

Our instructions are in line with the nationwide guidelines approved by Universities Finland (Unifi) and the Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (Arene).

The facilities of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will primarily remain closed. 

All doors to the campus buildings will remain closed to external persons. Only specifically designated persons are authorised to access the premises, or access may be granted upon separate agreement. 

As announced earlier, teaching will continue to be primarily delivered online in accordance with the government’s recommendation. When the first period of the autumn semester begins, Tampere Universities will switch to mainly remote learning, meaning that students will only attend essential classes (such as laboratory classes, small group teaching sessions, or student support sessions) in person in campus locations. Lectures will primarily be delivered remotely. Read more

Research will continue to be primarily carried out remotely. Our staff will primarily continue working from home.

The restrictions that apply to Tampere University Library will stay in place. Read more

Please enter the campus buildings via the main entrances, which are located close to the information desks.

It is possible to collect items from the campus by agreeing in advance on a pick-up schedule with info desk staff by email or phone.  Please see the intranet for the Info desk contact information.

You can collect necessary IT equipment that you need when working from home by agreeing on a pick-up schedule with IT Helpdesk in advance. IT Helpdesk contact information and opening hours are available on the intranet.

Goods and courier deliveries will be centrally received on the campuses. Recipients will be notified of received deliveries and further procedure will be agreed with the recipients.  Mail and deliveries between campuses operate normally. All mail is sorted and delivered normally. When necessary, service units can agree specific procedures for handling mail by contacting info desk.

Posti Parcel Lockers located in the campuses are closed.

The latest updates and guidelines are published on the intranet. 

The purpose of all the measures is to minimise the number of coronavirus cases.    

Questions about the coronavirus situation: korona [at] tuni.fi 

Other news items related to coronavirus are listed at the bottom of the page.

Tampere Universities provide regular updates on the coronavirus situation by continuously updating a news piece displayed on the intranet main page

Student admissions

• Published on 7 May: Entrance examination dates for universities of applied sciences confirmed. Read more

• Published on 30 April: Universities decided on changes to spring student admissions. Read more

• Published on 30 April: Entrance examination for universities of applied sciences to be carried out in two stages. Read more

• Published on 28 April: More information about the examinations for admission to Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences to be provided on 30 April. Read more

• Published on 9 April: University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring. Read more

• Published on 9 April: Finnish universities of applied sciences will organise their entrance examinations online. Read more
   

Library

• Procedures of the library

Students

• Distance learning contingency plans for TAMK's new international students (29 May 2020)
• Practical instructions for distance learning
• Frequently asked questions – coronavirus (includes generic email addresses for questions from students)
• TREY: FAQ
• Procedures of the library

Teachers

• Practical instructions for organising distance education
• Digipedagogical instructions and links
• Teaching arrangements until the end of spring semester 2020

Researchers

• Guidelines from research funding bodies

Staff

• Coronavirus and its effects on employees
• Remote working tools

• Questions to consider in connection with expanded telework options

Travelling

Our advice is to refrain from all mobility for the time being. All travel-related decisions will be made in accordance with the travel policy.

Contact information for staff:

• Travel Team at Tampere University matkatiimi.tau [at] tuni.fi
• Travel Team at TAMK matkat.tamk [at] tuni.fi  

Student mobility

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) will not send students abroad to complete an exchange period or an internship in the autumn semester 2020. The universities will not host incoming exchange students or interns next autumn. This decision will apply to all international mobility, with the exception of time spent studying abroad by students who are working towards a joint or double degree and other short periods of study abroad (such as intensive courses).

All students who are directly affected by the decision will be personally contacted by the International Mobility Services of Tampere University and TAMK, respectively.

Contact information:

• Tampere University: mobility.tau [at] tuni.fi
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences: outgoing.tamk [at] tuni.fi

Events

The facilities of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will primarily remain closed. 

Visitors

The facilities of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will primarily remain closed. 

Other instructions

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare:

• Coronavirus COVID-19 – Latest Updates
• Käsienpesu ja yskiminen (only in Finnish)

Confederation of Finnish Industries (only in Finnish):

• Kymmenen kysymystä koronasta ja työehdoista  

Kela:

• Opintotuki ja koronaviruksen aiheuttaman poikkeustilanteen vaikutukset (only in Finnish)
• Update on the coronavirus situation

Finnish Institute of Occupational Health:

• Guidelines for workplaces to prevent coronavirus infection