Support for working from home
In 2021, we will continue to work and study from home for the time being. Everyone should work or study from home unless this is genuinely impossible. To make working and studying from home a little easier, we have listed all the working-from-home tips once again.
- For staff, the Teaching & Learning Centre provides tools, support and advice.
- Students can get support from study advisers or a student psychologist and find general tips in the A-Z list.
Keep in Touch
The mandate to study from home has put a strain on social contact between students, at a time when we just might need each other more than ever. The Executive Board is aware of this issue and has allocated funding to help the UvA promote socially distanced social interaction between students in 2021. We are doing this through the Keep in Touch campaign.
Study associations can submit ideas for consideration. The deadline for submissions is 31 January 2021. Read more about Keep in Touch here.
Childcare for key workers
Teaching and support staff required for teaching activities are considered key workers. This means that, just like in the spring, their children can attend childcare centres, primary schools and out-of-school care. If the childcare centre or school asks for proof of your position send an email to servicedesk-ac@uva.nl or call 020 – 525 1404
Building opening hours
The Maagdenhuis is closed, but many other buildings are open (with adjusted opening hours). Click here for an overview of all UvA building opening hours.
Vulnerable students
Study places for vulnerable students are available in the University Library. The places can only be used if you book in advance. Find out whether you are eligible for one of these here. If you have any other questions, please contact the University Library.
Library and student information desks
The University Library on Singel is open for returning and borrowing books. The information desk on the first floor is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. The other University Library branches are closed.