This weeks video update is held by Maria Engberg, head of unit at DM1, DVMT, on behalf of the Dean. The topic is Corona and the main message is to

• The information on the MAU-webb will continuously be updated, in Swedish as well as in English. All faculty and staff are expected to regularly keep updated through reading this information. The pages also include answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to public channels with general information and recommendations.
  • https://medarbetare.mau.se/startsida/puffar/covid-19/ (svenska)
  • https://staff.mau.se/first-page/puffs/recommendations-regarding-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/ (English)
• refer to the student pages for student questions
  • https://student.mau.se/innehall-startsida/rekommendationer-med-anledning-av-coronaviruset/ (svenska)
  • https://student.mau.se/en/startpage/recommendations-regarding-the-coronavirus-and-covid-19/ (English)
• for any questions or concern, contact your boss
• follow general recommendations as expressed by authorities
• stay home if you have any symptoms and contact 1177 for medical advice if necessary

There are no decisions or plans to close the university, like has been done in Denmark and Norway. The recommendation is to be prepared to teach and meet through digital channels. Prepare yourself by installing zoom on your computers and look at this webinar for more about using zoom.

• For information on how to host and participate in online meetings with Zoom or other tools, visit 
  • https://medarbetare.mau.se/startsida/medarbetarnyheter/goda-mojligheter-till-moten-och-undervisning-pa-distans/ (svenska)
  • https://staff.mau.se/first-page/staff-news/online-meetings-and-distance-learning-has-never-been-easier/ (English)
  • Webinar about Zoom: https://medarbetare.mau.se/din-anstallning/kompetensutveckling/kom-igang-med-zoom/ 
• For even more hands on tips regarding Zoom and other online tools, see various conversations in Yammer (tip: search for Zoom in the search field).