Focusing on new perspectives

Starting May 14, 2021, a new Corona ordinance has been in effect in Baden-Württemberg, which provides for many opening perspectives, including for universities. In addition, a new Corona ordinance on study operations is also in effect. The University of Freiburg’s Corona Coordination Office is examining what the changes mean and how they can be implemented. The previous regulations from the University of Freiburg will remain in place until then.

Photo: Sandra Meyndt

The new Corona ordinance from the State of Baden-Württemberg holds out the prospect of easing some of the restrictions that also affect educational institutions such as universities. These include, for example, that more in-person teaching is to be possible in the current summer semester, for example with outdoor events. Libraries, refectories, botanical gardens and other facilities relevant to universities are also to be able to reopen soon - among other things, in conjunction with a 7-day incidence that is stably below 100 and with mandatory proof of a negative Corona test, complete vaccination or recovery.

What perspective does this provide for students and employees of the University of Freiburg? The Corona coordination office and the University administration are examining all the changes that the regulation foresees for universities. In addition, a new Corona ordinance on study operations is in effect starting May 15. The goal is to put a plan in place for the opening perspectives outlined in the ordinance, while ensuring the safety of working and studying. All students and employees will be notified of changes as soon as possible. Until then, the previous regulations of the University of Freiburg will remain in place.

Corona Ordinance from the State of Baden-Württemberg (in German only)

Corona Ordinance on Study Operations from the State of Baden-Württemberg (in German only)

Website “Corona – Information on how to deal with the pandemic”