COVID-19 security status
LEVEL 0
RISK LEVEL 0
No restrictions, basic health and safety at work rules. The University operates in the traditional mode.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
SANITARY REGIME
basic rules of health and safety at work; use of basic hygiene rules; use of classrooms as usual
DIDACTICS
on-site, remote or mixed classes on general terms
AVAILABILITY
entrance to the University premises without restrictions
ORGANISATION
on-site, remote or mixed organisational meetings on general terms
ADMINISTRATION
work on-site; remote work only on general terms
EVENTS
no restrictions
MOBILITY
no restrictions
STUDENT RESIDENCE HALLS
no restrictions
DETAILED GUIDELINES
Organisation of education
- Classes on-site. Remote classes in accordance with the general guidelines concerning online education.
- Absence on classes to be excused in accordance with the general terms adopted by the module coordinator.
- Academic consultations conducted mainly in the premises of the University – in accordance with the schedule and applicable regulations at the University of Silesia.
- Credits and exams in accordance with the provisions in syllabuses of modules and curriculum.
Information is provided by the Education Department: dk@us.edu.pl
Organisation and participation in events
Organisation of events in accordance with the procedures and regulations applicable at the University and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work, basic sanitary regime and consent of the relevant authorities.
Information is provided by the Student Service Centre: dlastudenta@us.edu.pl.
Mobility
Foreign mobilities take place in accordance with the applicable, standard procedures, without additional requirements.
Information on mobility procedures: https://us.edu.pl/student/mobilnosc/wyjazdy-zagraniczne/.
Information on mobility procedures is provided by the International Mobility Settlement Office at the International Relations Department: brmm@us.edu.pl, phone no.: +48 32 359 1868, +48 32 359 1400.
Foreign mobilities within the framework of educational exchange (Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, NAWA etc.) take place in accordance with the applicable, above-indicated, standard procedures, applicable at the University of Silesia, taking into consideration the procedures applied as part of a particular exchange programme (including qualification in accordance with the procedure effective in the programme, signature of individual funding agreement, preparation of agreement for curriculum/internship (learning agreement for studies/traineeship, obtaining approval of the receiving institution). No additional requirements related to the risk condition.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange: https://us.edu.pl/wspolpraca/wspolpraca-miedzynarodowa/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/
Information on mobilities under educational exchange is provided by the International Exchange Office at the International Relations Department: international@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 11 78.
Contact with the University
In the traditionally adopted method. Contact possible directly (e.g. in the Dean’s Office) and electronically. Basic health and safety at work rules should be followed.
Contact with the Dean’s Office
Organisation of education
- On-site, remote or mixed classes on general terms.
- Organisation of scientific and teaching work (internships in the form of conducting classes) in line with the rules effective in the research unit where it is carried out.
Organisation and participation in events
Organisation of events in accordance with the procedures and regulations applicable at the University and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work, basic sanitary regime and consent of the relevant authorities.
Information is provided by the Student Service Centre: dlastudenta@us.edu.pl.
Mobility
Foreign mobilities take place in accordance with the applicable, standard procedures, without additional requirements.
Information on mobility procedures: https://us.edu.pl/doktorant/mobilnosc-rozwoj/konferencje-i-wyjazdy-zagraniczne/.
Information on mobility procedures is provided by the International Mobility Settlement Office at the International Relations Department: brmm@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 1868, 32 359 1400.
Foreign mobilities within the framework of educational exchange (Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, NAWA etc.) take place in accordance with the applicable, above-indicated, standard procedures, applicable at the University of Silesia, taking into consideration the procedures applied as part of a particular exchange programme (including qualification in accordance with the procedure effective in the programme, signature of individual funding agreement, preparation of agreement for curriculum/internship (learning agreement for studies/traineeship, obtaining approval of the receiving institution). No additional requirements related to the risk condition.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange: https://us.edu.pl/wspolpraca/wspolpraca-miedzynarodowa/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange is provided by the International Exchange Office at the International Relations Department: international@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 11 78.
Contact with the University
- Communication by e-mail, phone or directly. Doctoral students receive the most important information via the mailing list.
- Meetings of team managing the doctoral school with all PhD students via MS Teams every two weeks.
- Doctoral students can provide all documents online. E-mail sent from an address in us.edu.pl is regarded as a signed document, unless the procedure applied in a particular case excludes such a solution.
Regulations
https://us.edu.pl/szkola-doktorska/
Organisation of education
- Classes on-site in accordance with the schedule. Remote classes in accordance with the general guidelines concerning online education, using the tools recommended by the University.
- Consultations conducted in accordance with the internal regulations of the University of Silesia, taking into consideration the number of students and form of studies at which the academic conducts classes in the specific semester.
- Credits and exams in accordance with the provisions in syllabuses of modules and curriculum.
Work organisation
Implementation of research, organisational and teaching duties in accordance with the procedures and regulations applicable at the University and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work.
The employees in quarantine and the employees in mandatory home isolation may, subject to the employer’s approval, perform the work specified in the contract of employment remotely and receive remuneration for performing their duties.
The request for remote work during quarantine or insulation, which constitutes Annex no. 1 (Request for remote work during quarantine or insulation), should be delivered to the following address: dzial.plac@us.edu.pl, cc: kadry@us.edu.pl.
Participation in trainings
Trainings conducted remotely, in hybrid form or on-site with basic rules of hygiene and safety at work in training rooms.
Information is provided by the HR Department: dhr@us.edu.pl
Mobility
Foreign mobilities take place in accordance with the applicable, standard procedures, without additional requirements.
Information on mobility procedures: https://us.edu.pl/pracownik/sprawy-miedzynarodowe/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/.
Information on mobility procedures is provided by the International Mobility Settlement Office at the International Relations Department: brmm@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 1868, 32 359 1400.
Foreign mobilities within the framework of educational exchange (Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, NAWA etc.) take place in accordance with the applicable, above-indicated, standard procedures, applicable at the University of Silesia, taking into consideration the procedures applied as part of a particular exchange programme (including qualification in accordance with the procedure effective in the programme, signature of individual funding agreement, preparation of agreement for curriculum/internship (learning agreement for studies/traineeship, obtaining approval of the receiving institution). No additional requirements related to the risk condition.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange: https://us.edu.pl/wspolpraca/wspolpraca-miedzynarodowa/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange is provided by the International Exchange Office at the International Relations Department: international@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 11 78.
Selection process for academic posts
Selection process for academic posts conducted remotely or on-site with basic rules of hygiene and safety at work in training rooms.
Information is provided by the HR Department: dhr@us.edu.pl
Work organisation
Work performed in accordance with the existing procedures and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work.
The employees in quarantine and the employees in mandatory home isolation may, subject to the employer’s approval, perform the work specified in the contract of employment remotely and receive remuneration for performing their duties.
The request for remote work during quarantine or isolation, which constitutes Annex no. 1 (Request for remote work during quarantine or isolation), should be delivered to the following address: dzial.plac@us.edu.pl, cc: kadry@us.edu.pl.
Information is provided by the Department of Personal and Social Affairs: kadry@us.edu.pl.
Participation in trainings
Trainings conducted remotely, in hybrid form or on-site with basic rules of hygiene and safety at work in training rooms.
Information is provided by the HR Department: dhr@us.edu.pl
Mobility
Foreign mobilities take place in accordance with the applicable, standard procedures, without additional requirements.
Information on mobility procedures: https://us.edu.pl/pracownik/sprawy-miedzynarodowe/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/.
Information on mobility procedures is provided by the International Mobility Settlement Office at the International Relations Department: brmm@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 1868, 32 359 1400.
Foreign mobilities within the framework of educational exchange (Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, NAWA etc.) take place in accordance with the applicable, above-indicated, standard procedures, applicable at the University of Silesia, taking into consideration the procedures applied as part of a particular exchange programme (including qualification in accordance with the procedure effective in the programme, signature of individual funding agreement, preparation of agreement for curriculum/internship (learning agreement for studies/traineeship, obtaining approval of the receiving institution). No additional requirements related to the risk condition.
Information on mobilities under educational exchange: https://us.edu.pl/wspolpraca/wspolpraca-miedzynarodowa/mobilnosc-miedzynarodowa/
Information on mobilities under educational exchange is provided by the International Exchange Office at the International Relations Department: international@us.edu.pl, phone no.: 32 359 11 78.
Selection process for non-academic employees
Selection process for non-academic employee posts conducted remotely or on-site with basic rules of hygiene and safety at work in training rooms.
Information is provided by the HR Department: dhr@us.edu.pl.
Check-in/check-out
On general terms, without restrictions.
Information is provided by the Student Service Centre: dlastudenta@us.edu.pl.
General Principles
Lack of restrictions, operation in accordance with the rules of standard procedure and Rules and Regulations of Accommodation in Student Residence Halls.
You will find current information in the Announcements tab on the following website: https://www.zdalny.us.edu.pl/en.
Publicly available rooms
Operation on general terms, subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work.
Payments
Recommended remote payments, possibility to use payment terminals.
Guest visits
On general terms, without restrictions.
Access to infrastructure associated with conducting research work
Work with the use of research, educational and artistic infrastructure performed in accordance with the existing procedures and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work. Access to equipment for all employees and students.
Access to infrastructure associated with conducting research work
Research, educational and artistic infrastructure necessary for conducting practical classes available without restrictions for all employees and students. Classes conducted in accordance with the existing procedures and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work.
Access to infrastructure associated with conducting research work
On general terms, without restrictions.
Sports classes
Sports facilities operate on general terms, without restrictions. Classes are conducted without restrictions.
Information is provided by the Centre for Physical Education and Sport: cwfis@us.edu.pl.
Additional sports classes
(e.g. University Sports Association, non-didactic trainings, student organisations)
On general terms, without restrictions. Information is provided by the Centre for Physical Education and Sport: cwfis@us.edu.pl.
Lease of premises
Sports facilities operate on general terms, without restrictions. Possible lease.
Information is provided by the Centre for Physical Education and Sport: cwfis@us.edu.pl.
Premises (including administrative premises) are publicly available
Basic rules of protection and safety at work.
Classrooms
Use of classrooms in accordance with the existing regulations and subject to maintaining the basic rules of hygiene and safety at work.