Information regarding COVID-19

No change of plans for the autumn semester at Umeå University

Higher education may now conduct on-campus education. Read how this affects Umeå University.

Summary of autumn semester measures due to COVID-19

Read a summary of the measures applicable to the 2021 start of the autumn at Umeå University.

Recent updates, last updated on 14 June 2021

(14 June 2021) Vaccination now open for those who will study abroad this autumn
(4 June 2021) Travel information and entry into Sweden
(4 June 2021) News item: No change of plans for the autumn semester at Umeå University or News for staff
(18 May 2021) For staff: Testing prior to necessary business travel
(18 May 2021) For staff: Outdoor gatherings between a few colleagues now possible
(18 May 2021) For staff: Government assignment to work from home has been extended. Read under Working from home.
(11 May 2021) For staff: Serious situation – continue to follow the university’s COVID measures
(11 May 2021) For staff: Regular booking rules for jointly owned premises now apply
(11 May 2021) For managers: Maximum amount for gifts raised for 2021
(7 May 2021) Open letter to students due to worrying spread of infection
(6 May 2021) Stricter recommendations in Västerbotten extended until 23 May (Region Västerbotten)
(5 May 2021) For staff: Examination and Education updated with autumn information.
(5 May 2021) FAQ for staff: May I get vaccinated during paid work hours?
(27 April 2021) Decision regarding the start of the 2021 autumn semester as a result of COVID-19
(27 April 2021) Summary of autumn semester measures due to COVID-19
(15 April 2021) Stricter recommendations in Västerbotten extended until 9 May (Region Västerbotten)
(31 March 2021) The period a person is contagious has been extended to 48 hours prior to symptoms appearing, which affects contact tracing and procedures when students are staff are affected
(26 March 2021) Government's entry ban into Sweden and need to show negative COVID-19 test to enter Sweden extended until 31 May
(22 March 2021) Staff news: Continue to follow the university’s COVID measures
(18 March 2021) Stricter recommendations in Västerbotten now apply until 18 April
(18 March 2021) FAQ for staff: Vaccination
(11 March 2021) FAQ for staff: "What happens if I need to stay at home because a close relation has confirmed COVID-19 and I am deemed as a potential disease carrier?"
(9 March 2021) Decision: Umeå University summer courses 2021 due to COVID-19
(9 March 2021) Decision: Accessibility to University Library study spaces and group rooms due to COVID-19
(1 March 2021) For managers: Procedures when staff and students are infected with COVID-19. Regarding reporting of serious incidents.
(26 February 2021) New recommendations regarding face masks. Wear a face mask when you cannot avoid coming in close contact with others.
(22 February 2021) High spread of COVID-19 in Västerbotten (news article from Region Västerbotten)
(22 February 2021) No new travel grants until May at the earliest
(12 February 2021) Managers: Reporting serious incident and documenting exposure to COVID-19
(10 February 2021) No meetings or gatherings outdoors
(9 February 2021) Stricter local measures introduced in Västerbotten. Avoid all non-essential travels. Limit your close contacts with new people.
(9 February 2021) Recommendations regarding travels and business travel
(8 February 2021) Clarification: FAQ - "For how long are staff supposed to work from home?"
(4 February 2021) Negative COVID-19 test required for entry into Sweden. Information for students, for staff.
(3 February 2021) FAQ: I am an international student, can I get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Sweden?
(1 February 2021) Examination - hall exams
(1 February 2021) Recommendations for those travelling or who have travelled to Sweden from countries with new variants of the coronavirus (Public Health Agency of Sweden)
(1 February 2021) Need for a certificate of negative test result to enter another country
(1 February 2021) FAQ for staff: What equipment can the university provide for my home office?
(29 January 2021) Updated Routines for written hall examinations
(25 January 2021) General update of FAQ for staff
(21 January 2021) Decision revised: Regulation for staff in at-risk groups and the use of protective equipment due to COVID-19
(18 January 2021) Decision extended: Accessibility to University Library study spaces and group rooms, and activities at Bildmuseet and Curiosum due to COVID-19
(14 January 2021) News item: What effect does the new pandemic legislation have on Umeå University?
(14 January 2021) COVID measures for hall examinations. For students. For staff.
(11 January 2021) Updated FAQ for students and staff: I need a negative COVID result to travel to my home country. What can I do?
(17 December 2020) Updated guide and template for rescheduling a course, course module or examination, and deviations from programme syllabus
(17 December 2020) New FAQ for staff: Can a course or part of a course be postponed to the summer?
(17 December 2020) News: Continued restrictions on campus until the summer
(17 December 2020) Decision: COVID-19 measures for spring semester 2021 and the remaining part of autumn semester 2020
(9 December 2020) New FAQ: Can a course or programme offered in spring semester 2021 be cancelled?
(23 November 2020) FAQ for current students: Can I travel home when teaching now takes place online?
(23 November 2020) New procedures when staff and students are infected with COVID-19
(18 November 2020) Updated FAQ for students and staff: What happens if a close colleague has been confirmed with COVID-19?
(16 November 2020) Updated FAQ for students and staff: What happens if I have already had COVID-19?
(6 November 2020) No new travel grant calls until March 2021.
(6 November 2020) Updated FAQ för students - Temporary personal identity numbers cannot be used for self-testing, contact a healthcare centre instead.
(6 November 2020) Health professionals must now wear face masks in their contact with patients. Students in clinical practice included.
(5 November 2020) Updated student FAQ - What do I do if someone I live with has confirmed COVID-19? regarding students living in student dorms. See information for staff.

For students

Information for students about changes due to COVID-19 can be found on the Student web.

For staff

For faculty and staff at Umeå University.

Decisions

Formal decisions by the Vice-Chancellor regarding COVID-19.

Visitors and opening hours

Up to date information for faculty and staff, students and visitors.

Events and meetings

All public events and meetings are either cancelled or held online.

What to do when you have symptoms or confirmed COVID-19

• When you have symptoms, even mild ones – stay at home until you have been symptom free for 2 days. And get tested at Region Västerbotten. Important! When you have taken a test, you must stay at home and avoid meeting others until your test result has arrived.

Please note! If you have no Swedish personal identity number or only a temporary such number (one that includes a letter in the last four digits), you must contact your nearest healthcare centre to get tested.

• When COVID-19 has been confirmed – inform your manager or course coordinator. Stay at home for 7 days after falling ill (or test date), whichever comes last. You must also have been healthy and free of symptoms for 2 days before returning to campus.

• When you have a negative test – stay at home until you feel fully well.

If you get instructions from Region Västerbotten or other healthcare providers that differ from this, please follow those instructions.

Find out how to take the test (Region Västerbotten)

Phone number for healthcare guidance: +46 771-11 77 00

Preventive measures at Umeå University

The University has heightened its preparedness and the COVID-19 issue is continuously monitored by the University Management and the University Management Council. The Crisis Management Team meets on a weekly basis. Risk assessments and crisis planning are carried out continually.

Everyone should feel safe in the knowledge that Umeå University follows the recommendations and guidelines issued by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. If a student or a member of staff feels worried, please contact your course coordinator or supervisor to find an individual solution.

Contact Umeå University's Crisis Management Team

Contact Umeå University on our corona email adress with all questions related to COVID-19, including questions regarding education, research and collaboration.

Please also contact us if you experience crowding in university premises or have other concerns you wish to share regarding spread of infection.

Email: corona@umu.se

For more information:

Emergency information from the Swedish authorities

Public Health Agency of Sweden

The Government Office of Sweden

Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, ECDC

WHO (World Health Organization)