Rector’s statement regulating the functioning of UW
15 marca 2020

In response to the state of epidemic emergency in Poland, declared on 13th March 2020, the Rector of the University of Warsaw made a statement regulating the functioning of UW. The regulations will come into force on 16th March 2020. Changes concern working arrangements of the university administration, circulations of documents, and operating of the university building.

“Dear All,

Due to the state of epidemic emergency in Poland, declared on 13th March 2020, I introduce regulations on the University of Warsaw functioning which come into force on 16th March at 8:00. They state as following:

  1. Offices of the university administration will not be available for face to face meetings. In exceptional cases, the head of the office may agree to allow individuals to come to the office, in line with regulations of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate.
  2. People are asked to contact administrative officers by e-mail.
  3. UW administrative staff should work remotely. In case when their presence at work is needed, the head of the office may introduce a duty system and selects those who will come to work. Employees doing home office are obliged to do assignments given by their bosses and need to be accessible in their working time.
  4. Information on working arrangements ought to appear on the websites of individual offices.
  5. Bursar’s Office of the University of Warsaw has a duty system. Commitments such as remuneration and scholarships will be on schedule. Information on other financial matters will be published on the Bursar’s website.
  6. Non-financial documents that require signatures should be sent as scans (PDF) or photos (JPG). Necessary signatures and stamps should be visible. Paper versions of these documents one should send following current rules.
  7. Paper versions of documents should be sent only internally, through the university system.
  8. Access to university buildings is limited to the minimum necessary.
  9. All gastronomic facilities in university buildings are closed until further notice.
  10. Any problems related to the functioning of the University of Warsaw should be immediately reported to the coordination team at the email address InfoCovid19@adm.uw.edu.pl.

Deans and heads of UW units are obliged to organise the work of their entities, applying the above principles.

The authorities of the university remain in constant contact with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Mazowieckie Voivode and the Chief Sanitary Inspector. On the UW website, we will inform you promptly about any changes.

Once again, I would like to thank you for your support and understanding. I am convinced that together we will tackle the challenges in this, difficult for all, time.”

Marcin Pałys,
Rector of UW

 

Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl

Psychological support for UW students

In light of current events related to the novel coronavirus, many people might be concerned. Dr. Szymon Chrząstowski, head of the UW Psychological Counselling Centre advises how to deal with your emotions. From next week, students can get online psychological counselling.

During an online meeting with the UW Press Office, Dr. Szymon Chrząstowski, head of the UW Psychological Counselling Centre, advises on how to manage strong emotions due to the coronavirus, and how to use the time at home.

“The most important is not to panic. Anxiety and fear resulted from the current situation are a natural reaction,” says Dr. Szymon Chrząstowski, stressing that we should not follow strong emotions in making decisions.”

One of the methods of controlling emotional tension is good time management when spending time at home. Dr Chrząstowski suggests that students could use this time for studying or catching up on reading. The period when there are no classes can also be an opportunity to strengthen relationships with loved ones by using the internet or phone.

“We should also think about other people who might need our help: our neighbours or the elderly. It can be a very good way of dealing with anxiety,” emphasises Dr Chrząstowski.

Psychological support

The UW Psychological Counselling Centre (CPP) is a unit which offers UW students and employees help and support. From next week, an individual counselling and walk-in-clinic interventions will be provided online. The day before a scheduled appointment, a person will receive an email from a therapist, including instructions regarding a way of contact: Skype or Google Meet.

From 17th March all UW students will also be able to take advantage of special virtual consultations with psychologist, without prior registration:

  • UW students will be able to participate in the online consultations (except 16th March) from Monday to Friday (9.15-10.15);
  • The consultations will be conducted via Skype. To download Skype, please visit https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/;
  • The address of the virtual clinic: cppwic@psych.uw.edu.pl;
  • Before the online meeting, UW students will be asked to show their student ID cards, as well as to verbally express their consent to the processing of personal data by the CPP UW;
  • The consultations last 20 minutes. In case of great interest, the meeting may be postponed to the next day;
  • Registration for online consultation is not required.

More information is available at http://cpp.uw.edu.pl/individual-sessions-at-cpp-uw/.

Conversation with Dr. Chrząstowski is also available in version with the English subtitles (YT settings).

 

Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl