An exceptional situation has been declared at the University of Helsinki. Authorised by the rector, the coronavirus management team will make all University-specific decisions and issue any regulations necessitated by the situation.
The decisions will enter into force on Monday, 16 March 2020.
E-resources for distance learning
Students are urged to study at home and to avoid using shared study facilities at the University.
The electronic collections of the library are accessible to all university students remotely, regardless of location. Learn more about using e-resources.
Libraries open for now
The library locations remain open for now. Meilahti Campus Library will have shorter opening hours as Terkko Health Hub closes already at 5 pm.
The Learning Center Aleksandria on the city center campus will close from Monday March 16th onwards until May 31st. The building is not accessible for the night time use with the electronic key either.
The future impact of this exceptional situation on the library services will be announced in the news on the library's website and on Twitter @HULib account. Please stay tuned.
More information on the exceptional situation
For students
Instructions and frequently asked questions can be found in Instructions for students.
More information can be found in the Q&A: The effect of Coronavirus on your studies.
For Staff Members
Information for members of staff and frequently asked questions can be found on Flamma.
Staff member, you can follow updates, ask questions or read detailed information on Flamma.
Teacher, in questions regarding teaching you can find information in instructions for teaching.