+++ 12.4. / 13.4.2021 +++

New regulations regarding courses at TU Dresden

Until Pentecost, courses will generally be held online. The situation will be reassessed in the meantime. The regulations do not apply to students of the Faculty of Medicine.
Circular letters of April 12 and April 13, 2021.

+++31^th March 2021 +++ 11:30 pm +++

New Corona Protection Decree

valid from April 1 until the end of April 18, 2021

https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/amtliche-bekanntmachungen.html#a-9947(only in german)
Translations in various languages are supposed to be found here.

Significant changes:

Mouth-nose protection
Inside buildings of TU Dresden as well as on its premises, it is mandatory to wear a medical facemask (so-called OP mask or surgical mask), FFP2 mask, or comparable respiratory masks, in each case without exhalation valve. It is not required to wear them directly at the workplace itself, if the minimum distances between persons can be maintained (e.g. in a single office).

Self-testing
All employees with direct customer contact are required to test or be tested twice weekly to rule out a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Customer contact means direct physical contact or contact with actual face-to-face meetings in the course of performing job duties. This includes employee contact with, for example, contractors or outside service providers. Contact with students is not deemed as “customer contact”. The tests are ordered centrally and are provided free of charge. Proof of testing must be kept for a period of four weeks.

Data collection for contact tracing
Due to the new Corona Protection Ordinance, TU Dresden is obliged to also record the addresses of all persons entering the buildings for the purpose of contact tracing reasons. The data will be deleted after four weeks at the latest. The login tool will be adapted.

+++ 25^th March 2021 +++ 2:30 pm +++

Corona self-tests: procedures at TU Dresden

Chancellor's Message

+++ 16^th March 2021 +++ 10:00 am +++

Information on rapid tests

It is planned to provide all employees who are working on-site at TU Dresden with a self-test once a week. The procurement will probably be done centrally. As soon as the tests are available, information will be provided in a circular letter.

+++ 19^th January 2021 +++ 1:30 pm +++

Flexible Childcare for Students with Child(ren)

During the Corona pandemic, students with child(ren) also have the opportunity to take advantage of TUD's flexible childcare service on an hourly basis (e.g. while taking exams) from January to March 2021. The childcare is provided in cooperation with the agency Wirbelwind.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://tu-dresden.de/flexible-kinderbetreuung

+++ 8^th January 2021 +++ 4:30 pm +++

Exams in the winter semester

Current decisions on conducting exams in the 2020/21 winter semester: Latest Rector's message

+++ 6^th January 2021 +++ 3:30 pm +++

Decision of the University Executive Board: Until the end of the lecture period of the 2020/21 winter semester on February 6, 2021, teaching at TU Dresden is to be conducted digitally. Only courses in which the acquisition of competences is impossible without the direct physical interaction of the students (e.g. lab internships) are permitted on-site in small groups.
All managerial staff are requested to instruct their employees to work remotely as a matter of priority, insofar as their activities permit this and the presence of TU Dresden’s employees is not essential for the fulfilment of their tasks.
Latest Rector's Message

+++ 8^th December 2020 +++ 4:45 pm +++

The University Executive Board has decided to discontinue on-site teaching as of Thursday, December 10, 2020, and to switch completely to online teaching. In addition, employees should work remotely wherever possible (mobile working).
Latest Rector's Message

+++ 4^th December 2020 +++ 5:30 pm +++

Current information regarding teaching and on-site activities in the festive period and around New Year
Rector's Message as of 4^th December 2020

+++ 12^th November 2020 +++ 1:00 pm +++

Corona relief fund for students: Application is open again

The Association of Friends and Sponsors of TU Dresden e.V. will continue to support TUD students who, due to the pandemic, are in a proven acute emergency situation and need immediate help. More information.

+++ 11^th November 2020 +++ 6:00 pm +++

Mandatory use of mouth and nose cover in classrooms

According to the information in the current circular letter from the University Executive Board, the obligation to wear a mouth and nose cover now also applies to TUD classrooms.

This means you must wear a mask in the corridors, staircases, seminar rooms and lecture halls, and it is highly recommended that that you wear one everywhere on campus and in the outdoor areas.

The premises of the Faculty of Medicine, the Students’ Union (Studentenwerk) and the SLUB are subject to their own regulations.

+++ 03^rd November 2020 +++ 05:00 pm +++
New Rules of Conduct in Refectories

The Studentenwerk (Student Union) requests that you adhere to the new rules of conduct during your visit to the refectories:

The seating capacity has been further limited. Therefore, we would like to ask you to take the meals with you, too. Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to fill your own personal take-away boxes and cups.
Only two persons are allowed to sit together at each table – a safe distance of 1.5m between you and those sitting to your left and right must be maintained.

Please do not move the tables and chairs; keep a safe distance away from each other in order to protect from infection.

+++ 27^th October 2020 +++ 2:45 pm

Call for compliance with hygiene regulations

Since the first semester activities led to five of eight new infections at TU Dresden, the University Executive Board is calling for compliance with the university-wide concept of measures. In addition to making the wearing of masks compulsory in the buildings, a process flow for cases of student infection / staff infection and an infrastructure for working remotely have been established, as well as the provision of plans for room usage, on-site teaching and on-site examinations. The containment of the infection is also the responsibility of the individual, first and foremost by adhering to the distancing regulations and by avoiding unnecessary activities.

+++ 26^th October 2020 +++ 11:15 pm

Compulsory collection of contact information

The University Executive Board wrote to the staff and students on October 23^rd and 26^th: Members of staff may switch to working remotely with minimal restrictions on existing operations and in consultation with their respective supervisor, if they are unable to maintain the minimum social distances in the workplace, if they belong to a risk group, or if they have a valid reason (e.g. closure of childcare facilities).

All members of staff and students who visit TU buildings and facilities must register either online in advance or on site from October 27^th. Please find the link to a corresponding tool here (https://tud.link/rpyb). The general provisions have been adapted accordingly.

+++ 13^th October 2020 +++ 12:00 am

Vice Rector Academic Affairs on start of the semester

+++ 09^th October 2020 +++ 1:45 pm

Getting to know the digital offers at the SLUB

New to TU Dresden? New to the SLUB!

The SLUB university library is also commencing the winter semester digitally. In order to assist all newcomers, first-year students and those changing their study location or degree programme in getting acquainted with the SLUB, there are three new online tools available:

Live online seminar ": „SLUB for beginners“".

Video tour of the central library. 

A comprehensive OPAL-based E-tutorial "SLUB for beginners", which provides information on all SLUB locations including SLUB Makerspace and SLUB TextLab.

Further information and registration to be found here.

+++ 1^st October 2020 +++ 09:45 pm

Extension of flexibility regarding working hours

In response to the nationwide developments in the number of infections, both TU Dresden's administration and Personnel Representation Council have agreed to extend the corona-related, temporary flexibility regarding working hours. The temporary working time models already offered in the past - on-site work / mobile work (working remotely) / alternating model of on-site and mobile work - will be initially extended until 31^st December 2020.
Rector's message as of 1^st October 2020

+++18^th August 2020 +++ 02:30 pm

The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has published a new SARS-CoV-2 occupational safety regulation. Consequently, TUD's concept of measures has been updated. New and important: Devices operating with air recirculation, e.g. fans, air conditioners or heaters, are only allowed to be used if the work spaces or laboratories are not used by more than one person. If switching them off is not possible on site, you can request this from the Technical Control Centre (techn.leitzentrale@tu-dresden.de).

+++6^th August 2020 +++ 04:30 pm

In light of recent events, the Vice-Rector for University Development sent out a circular email appealing for compliance with the applicable hygiene measures.

In this context, the Occupational Health Services of TU Dresden have published two process flows for employees and students, respectively, for the case of infection or contact with infected persons, in which the information chains are explained in detail. These are also available in the FAQ.

The limited presence mode is still in force.

+++17^th June 2020 +++ 09:00 am

Corona Crisis Management Team to finish its work for the time being

As the number of corona infections has been decreasing for weeks, TU Dresden’s Corona Crisis Management Team has ceased its activities. On 16^th June, the members met for the last time via video conference. In a total of 50 meetings, they took all decisions pertaining to the corona situation at TU Dresden – from the transition to emergency operations mode to the return to limited on-site operations. TUD’s Rector Prof. Hans Müller-Steinhagen thanked all members for the close cooperation and their commitment.

+++ 5^th June 2020 +++ 04:00 pm

From June 8th onwards, "lieber mensen gehen!" will also be the motto at the Mensa Johannstadt and at the Mensa Stimm-Gabel. The Alte Mensa is expected to reopen on June 15th. The opening of the Mensa Zeltschlösschen is planned for the beginning of July.
The cafeterias of the Studentenwerk Dresden will remain closed. Should the presence at the universities increase, these will also be reopened according to demand.

+++ 2^nd June 2020 +++ 05:00 pm

SCS-service hotline regularly available

From 8^th June, the SCS will return to the Zellescher Weg office building and will be available again during the usual office hours via phone and mail for all questions regarding studies and applications:

•     Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 3pm

•     Tuesday 9am – 6pm
•     Friday 9am – 1pm

The SLUB Servicepoint will, unfortunately, remain closed.

https://tu-dresden.de/studium/im-studium/coronavirus

+++ 25^th May 2020 +++ 08:00 am

SLUB adds several low-contact-services

In addition to the expanded digital services being offered during the coronavirus crisis, the SLUB opened its doors again, with certain restrictions, with a minimal contact lending service. Our main priority still is to prevent a rapid spread of COVID-19 as much as possible.

Visits must be booked online (exept for returnings), items borrowed before the closure will no linger be renewed and as of 2^nd June late fees will be recharged.

You can find out more at www.slubdd.de/slubandgo.

+++ 20^th May 2020 +++ 03:00 pm

From Monday, May 25th, the dining rooms are opening again. The facilities are open from Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the canteens a mask is obligatory. You will find the offer as usual in  https://www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/mensen/speiseplan/.
List of open canteens: https://www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/wirueberuns/newsartikel-4735.html. The canteens "Alte Mensa", "Mensa Zeltschlösschen" and "Mensa Johannstadt" will reopen later. The cafeterias of the Studentenwerk Dresden also remain closed.

+++ 15^th May 2020 +++ 08:00 am

New Corona Protection Decree of the Free State of Saxony further eases restrictions starting on 15^th and 18^th May 2020:
https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/amtliche-bekanntmachungen.html#a-6650

+++ 13^th May 2020 +++ 03:30 pm

Optional lectures in week following Pentecost

The lecture-free week following Pentecost can be used for courses (remote or limited on-site attendance) as required within the framework of the then valid hygiene rules and government regulations. The decision regarding this is made by the lecturers responsible for the respective courses.

+++ 13^th May 2020 +++ 01:00 pm

Uni-Day digitally transformed and divided into four days

This year, the Uni-Day will take place digitally. Due to the wide range of courses on offer, a total of four virtual UNI-Days will be held, each with different topics.

16^th May: general topics such as choice of study, study requirements, application and deadlines, courses with limited admission (numerus clausus), financing of studies, housing, stay abroad, etc.
6^th June: Natural sciences, Mathematics, and Medicine
13^th June: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Teacher Training degrees
20^th June: Engineering Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Find out more at: https://tu-dresden.de/unitag 

+++ 12^th May 2020 +++ 10:30 am
Online courses by the Centre for Continuing Education

The Centre for Continuing Education (ZfW) offers teachers, managers and employees a wide range of online services to support them in the current situation. https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/weiterbildung/wissenschaftliches-personal

+++ 4^th May 2020 +++ 9:00 am
Takeaway food sale starts in some cafeterias

Some cafeterias offer a takeaway service beginning on 4^th May. From Monday to Friday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, two hot meals, one vegetarian or vegan, are sold in single-use packages without cutlery. Unfortunately, boxes that you bring with you cannot be used or filled.  https://www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/mensen/speiseplan/

+++ 4th May 2020 +++ 8:00 am

Free State of Saxony decides further easing of restrictions on public life

From 4^th May 2020, the new Corona Protection Ordinance is in force in Saxony. This and other related announcements can be found here: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/amtliche-bekanntmachungen-uebersetzungen-5359.html#a-5385

+++ 29^th April 2020 +++ 18:00

On 4^th May, TUD will switch to a restricted operation mode – Statement by the rector, Prof. Hans Müller-Steinhagen.

+++ 29^th April 2020 +++ 15:00

TU Dresden makes provisions for examinations during the corona pandemic in order to minimise disadvantages for students

• Fundamental resolutions of the Senate on 29^th April 2020 about examination procedures: 200429_Sondersenatssitzung_Pruefungsverfahren_Beschluss_ENG.pdf
• How examinations should be done:  2020-04-27_Festlegungen_Pruefungsleistungen_ENG.pdf

+++ 29^th April 2020 +++ 1:45 pm
Sports programme beginning 4^th May with 150 live online courses

After a four-week test period, the large online sports offer for all students and staff with more than 150 live courses and training videos for download will be launched on 4^th May. Registrations began on 30^th April at 2:00 pm. https://tu-dresden.de/usz

+++ 28^th April 2020 +++ 7:00pm

Association of Friends and Sponsors of TUD (GFF) establishes a support fund for students

Under the patronage of the Rector of TU Dresden, the Association of Friends and Sponsors of TU Dresden (GFF) has set up an support programme for students in order to quickly and easily organise scholarships and assistance to help them through this difficult time: for every euro donated, the association’s own funds are made available in the same amount and distributed to the students who have suffered the greatest hardship due to the current situation.

Donations can be made payable to:
Association of Friends and Sponsors of TUD
IBAN:                          DE37 8508 0000 0468 0674 00
BIC                              DRESDEFF850
Purpose:                    TUD-Studenten – Corona

Students can apply for this support here:  https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/profil/freunde-foerderer/gff/foerderung/antraege-fuer-die-corona-hilfsfonds

+++ 27^th April 2020 +++ 15:00

New FAQ concerning limited on-site teaching activities starting on 4^th May

On 4^th May, TUD will switch from the current emergency mode to a restricted operation mode. For this, we have updated FAQ:
https://tu-dresden.de/corona/faq-gueltig-ab-4-mai-2020

+++ 23^th April 2020 +++ 16:20

Concept of measures during the corona pandemic

To minimise the risk of transmission of the infection, TU Dresden has developed a concept of measures:
Concept of measures during the corona pandemic for heads

+++ 20^th April 2020 +++ 17:00

Regulations for resuming teaching events

Starting on 4^th May, only selected teaching events that require students to attend will take place. All forms of teaching that can be made available digitally will not be offered as classroom-based courses this summer semester. In particular, this includes all lectures.

Stipulations for the limited resumption of teaching events at TU Dresden that require students to attend during the corona pandemic

+++ 17^th April 2020 +++ 19:00

The Free State of Saxony eases restricions on public life

Press information: https://www.medienservice.sachsen.de/medien/news/235504

Please find the legal regulation of the Free State of Saxony here: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/download/SMS-SaechsCoronaSchVO-2020-04-17.pdf

In accordance with this decision, lab-based research at TU Dresden will gradually be resumed from 20^th April.  From 4^th May, further steps are planned for the return to normal university operations, incl. possibly suitable teaching activities. Details will be announced next week.

On 17^th April, TU Dresden’s Crisis Management Team decided that in order to continue to protect against the coronavirus and to curtail infections, staff who need to enter TUD premises must apply for an authorisation via LINK

+++ 17^th April 2020 +++ 13:00

Recommendation for returning to the office after working remotely (data protection & information security
https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/organisation/zentrale-universitaetsverwaltung/dezernat-3-zentrale-angelegenheiten/sg-3-5-informationssicherheit/handlungsempfehlungen-rueckkehr-homeoffice?set_language=en

+++ 14^th April 2020 +++ 15:15

As of 20^th April, TU Dresden will gradually resume laboratory-based research, including the necessary operation of the workshops.
Message of the Vice-Rector for Research on 14th April 2020

+++ 8^th April 2020 +++ 6:00

Rector Müller-Steinhagen draws first conclusions about operating in emergency mode for 3 weeks

+++ 3^rd April 2020 +++ 5:45

Incorrect information regarding the start of the semester

The summer semester at TU Dresden starts on 6^th April 2020, as we have repeatedly stated. Some media outlets erroneously report the start date to be 20^th April. This is false.

Please do not cancel any activities or events that are scheduled for the 6^th of April. The semester starts normally. However, due to the corona pandemic, no teaching events will take place that require students to attend until at least 4^th May 2020. 

Press Release by the Saxon Ministry of Science (in German): https://www.medienservice.sachsen.de/medien/news/235390

+++ 3^rd April 2020 +++ 2:30

The Graduate Academy offers new online services

The Graduate Academy has developed new digital formats for early-career scientists e.g. courses on good scientific practice or time management.
More info available on the GA website

+++ 3^rd April 2020 +++ 2:00

2020 summer semester starts with digital teaching

On 6^th April 2020, the new summer semester to start. No lectures that require student to attend until at least 4^th May. Lecturers roll out digital teaching tools.
News on the semester start

+++ 1^st April 2020 +++ 12:30

TU Dresden's University Sports Centre offers free online sports courses – more than 50 courses per week, ranging from bridge to yoga, for TU Dresden’s students and members of staff. Registration is possible from April 2^nd, 2 p.m.
https://tu-dresden.de/usz

+++ 1^st April 2020 +++ 11:15

Enforcement of the Protection against Infection Act (IfSG).

Initial restrictions in connection with the corona pandemic. Administrative deed of the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion (SMS) of 31^st March 2020. This replaces the announcement of 22^nd March 2020.

Excerpt - reading version only, intended to be comprehensible for international students and employees of TU Dresden: 200401_Fassung-RV-SaechsCoronaSchVO_ENG.pdf

+++ 27^th March 2020 +++ 08:00

Counselling and support available for TU Dresden’s students and staff via phone and email.

https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/gesundheitsmanagement/information-regarding-covid-19-coronavirus-sars-cov-2/beratungsangebote-zu-covid-19

+++ 22^nd March 2020 +++ 20:30

Extended curfew

Decree of extended curfew by

• Federal Government and
• Free State of Saxony. Excerpt in English (reading version only): 200323General Ruling SMS English.pdf

+++ 21^st March 2020 +++ 09:05

General Decree of the State Capital of Dresden

English translation (for information purposes only, no legal validity!) 

+++ 20^th March 2020 +++ 14:55

Statement of TU rector Prof. Hans Müller-Steinhagen on emergency operation mode

+++ 19^th March 2020 +++ 15:30

TU Dresden is entering emergency operations mode as of this weekend

The University Executive Board and Crisis Management Team, in coordination with the state government, have decided to activate TU Dresden’s emergency operations mode, starting at midnight during the night from Friday to Saturday. https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/newsportal/news/current-information-regarding-covid-19?set_language=en

Rectors' message on the emergency operations mode

+++ 19^th March 2020 +++ 10:55

Information by the German Research Foundation

The German Research Foundation (DFG) provides information on the effects of the corona crisis on their work and funded projects (in German): https://www.dfg.de/service/presse/berichte/2020/200318_corona_news/index.html

+++ 18^th  March 2020 +++ 15:15

Current information about studies and courses

https://tu-dresden.de/studium/im-studium/coronavirus

+++ 17^th March 2020 +++ 10:15

The Botanical Garden and the Landschloss Zuschendorf are now closed

The Botanical Garden and the associated Botanical Collections in the Landschloss Zuschendorf – including the Camellia Flower Show, will be closed as of Wednesday, 18^th March 2020. All scheduled events will be suspended until 4^th May.

+++ 16^th March 2020 +++ 17:40

Statement of TU rector Prof. Hans Müller-Steinhagen

+++ 16^th March 2020 +++ 12:05

Business trips prohibited

All business trips are now prohibited, with immediate effect and until further notice.

The authorisations for trips previously granted are cancelled and rescinded.

Teaching events with student attendance further postponed

In agreement with the other Saxon universities, the start of all teaching events that require students to be present has been postponed until at least 4^th May.

Sports and Arts Groups cancelled

With immediate effect, all sports events and courses as well as all rehearsals and performances by arts groups at TU Dresden have been cancelled until further notice.

Closure of teaching facilities

With immediate effect all central teaching and learning facilities have been closed.

+++ 16^th March 2020 +++ 11:27

New corona cases confirmed

Over the weekend, it was confirmed that two members of staff were tested positive for the coronavirus. In both cases, the affected employees are in home quarantine. All persons who had contact with them have been informed. In addition, all members of staff and students working in the concearned structural units were informed and, in agreement with the University Executive Board, have been instructed to work from home for an initial 14 days with immediate effect.

+++ 16^th March 2020 +++ 10:00

Botanical Garden: Greenhouses and Public Toilets closed

Due to the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the greenhouses of the Botanical Garden and the public toilets will remain closed to visitors until further notice. The outdoor area can still be visited during the opening hours from 10 am to 5 pm.

+++ 15^th March 2020 +++ 15:00

The Student Union (Studentenwerk) closes the Alte Mensa

The Studentenwerk has just announced that the Alte Mensa cafeteria will be closed from Monday 16^th March. For further details visit: https://www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/wirueberuns/newsartikel-4680.html

+++ 13^th March 2020 +++ 16:15

First confirmed case at TU Dresden

It has been confirmed that a PhD student at TU Dresden’s Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB) has contracted the coronavirus during a business trip to France. The student is doing well under the circumstances and is in domestic quarantine.

In order to prevent the virus from spreading, the University Executive Board has decided to temporarily close the CMCB buildings in Dresden’s Johannstadt and to exempt the approx. 500 employees from work. This measure relates to the research institutes B CUBE, BIOTEC and CRTD with effect from 14^th March 2020, midnight, and will stay in force for at least 14 days. These institutes will only operate in an emergency capacity.

+++ 13^th March 2020 +++ 15:45

New regulations for events from 18^th March 2020

On 13^th March 2020, TU Dresden’s University Executive Board passed a resolution pertaining to all events at TU Dresden, which do not relate to teaching: Beginning on 18^th March 2020, all events not related to teaching with more than 100 persons attending are to be cancelled until further notice.The respective organiser of the event is responsible for the cancellation. The term "event" comprises all instances where people gather (e.g. conferences, congresses, training courses, board or committee meetings, cultural and sports events etc.).

Organisers of events with 30 – 100 people have to fill in a risk assessment (xls-file with calculation) and send the completed risk assessment to the crisis management team (corona@tu-dresden.de) for authorisation. The email should also contain the most important key data of the event. The crisis management team will decide whether the event is allowed to go ahead.

Specific provisions shall be made for lectures and for how teaching will take place at the beginning of the semester. These provisions will be communicated separately. At the start of the summer semester no teaching events that require students to attend will take place until at least 27^th April 2020.

+++ 13^th March 2020 +++ 11:50

SLUB closure from 14^th March 2020

In order to curtail the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, all SLUB facilities will be closed from Saturday, 14^th March 2020. The in-house operations will continue normally, so that it is still possible to contact the library. This measure will be in place until further notice and applies the central library and the branch offices incl. SLUB Makerspace, TextLAb, book museum and the treasury. All digital services of the SLUB remain available.

Detailed information of using the library during the corona outbreak: www.slubdd.de/corona

In the current situation, it is a shared responsibility to contain the spread of the novel corona virus as far as possible. The large libraries in the country, including the SLUB, are among the most frequented public places. Up to 5,000 visits per day and guests from many continents cannot be registered individually. The decision is intended to contribute to the protection of the general public.

+++ 12^th March 2020 +++ 16:20

The start of events with mandatory attendance of the 2020 summer semester at TU Dresden has been postponed, until at least 27^th April 2020. By postponing, TU Dresden is following the recommendations of the Saxon Ministry of Science. The responsible committees of TU Dresden will now deliberate on how this decision shall be implemented in detail. The student body will be informed without delay.