Update: 17th March 2020 – New Measures on Employment
In order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus disease, measures concerning employment have been introduced at the University of Szeged until further notice of the management.
With the exception of Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Centre and the Faculty of Dentistry, as a general rule, no employment relationship (public service employment, regular employment, service contract, volunteer contract) may be established at the University of Szeged starting on March 18, 2020 until further notice. In exceptional cases, in order to ensure the basic operation of the University, or given the current state of emergency, having regard to virological duties the University needs to perform, the Coronavirus Operative Committee may authorize the establishment of employment relationships. Heads of units with the right to establish employee relationships shall request the permission of the Coronavirus Operative Committee at coronavirus.jelentes@rekt.szte.hu, after having sent a brief professional argument.
Provided that the nature of their tasks and the technical conditions permit, public service employees may perform their occupational duties, in whole or in part, remotely while their individual entitlements remain unchanged. The form of remote work order can be downloaded here.
It is a priority for the University of Szeged to maintain employment relationships with those employees, too, who experience significant difficulties or an increased risk in going to work (especially those who have no one else to supervise their children younger than 12, who live with senior persons in the same household, who have a higher health risk due to a chronic disease or pregnancy). In their case, superiors are highly encouraged to order remote work. If the conditions are lacking and the employee cannot be present at their place of work, the employee may take paid leave and request the rescheduling of their rest days. In addition, the employee may take unpaid leave or, having regard to the state of emergency, may be released from their work and availability obligations as justified, unpaid absence.
Measures imposed on healthcare workers, traveling abroad and missions abroad remain in force.
Latest resolutions:
11/2020 (III.17.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
Useful links and other resolutions:
Resolution for rectorial break
Modification of the spring break by the Rector
1/2020 (II.26.) Rector-Chancellor Circular regarding measures in connection with the spread of the coronavirus infection1/2020 (III.06.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
2/2020 (III.09.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
3/2020 (III.09.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
4/2020. (III.11.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
5/2020. (III.11.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
6/2020. (III.11.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
7/2020. (III.11.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
8/2020 (III.12.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
9/2020. (III.15.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
10/2020. (III.16.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
Spreadsheet attached to the 10/2020. (III.16.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
11/2020 (III.17.) Circular of the Coronavirus Operative Committee
General procedure on coronavirus issued by the National Public Health Service of Hungary here.
Informative video on coronavirus of WHO here.
WHO advices on hand washing here.
Previously in this topic:
Further Measures Have Been Introduced Concerning the Coronavirus at the University of Szeged
UPDATE 10th March 2020: Most Important Measures Concerning the Coronavirus Disease
UPDATED 11th March 2020: Educational break at the University of Szeged
Updated on the 12th March 2020: Measures Imposed with Immediate Effect at the University of Szeged
Updated: 12th March 2020 – Measures Applying to Events at the University of Szeged
Updated: 13th March 2020 - Information on Areas Affected with COVID-19 virus
Update 15th March 2020 - Postponement of Patient Care Not Requiring Immediate Medical Care
Updated: 16th March 2020 – Online education at the University of Szeged
SZTE Experience
Hamza Baniata – Faculty of Science and Informatics
I am Hamza Baniata, a first-year student at the Doctoral School of Computer Science, and I am From Jordan. SZTE is continuously supporting research and it has an internationally recognized, highly ranked group of professors. It also offers courses and research topics that are strongly related to my research field; Cloud Computing, Fog Computing and Internet of Things. All of this motivated me to apply to the University/Department of Software Engineering. Szeged is a calm city, full of love and peace. The University of Szeged is similar to the city, which provides the perfect environment for creation and development. Studying at the university requires a high level of effort, commitment and seriousness. Applying to the university and having these characteristics are my two pieces of advice to prospective students. It is very early to define my future now, but I am planning to apply to a research position in my field after graduation and if I had the opportunity, I would love to contribute my effort and knowledge in advancing such a wonderful and respected university.
Ahmad Adha - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
I am Ahmad Adha from Indonesia and currently a 3rd year student in Theoretical Linguistics PhD program. I chose the University of Szeged (SZTE) as my study destination because it is located in the center of the town and it is also the highest ranked university in Hungary. The university staff and the professors were very accommodating and understanding when I decided to change the program that suits my research topic. I am so glad that I can be a part of my current department, and of course SZTE, since it is also the Center of Pragmatic Research which aims to promote advanced linguistic pragmatic research with international collaborations. After graduating, I wish to continue to work in my academic field as a professor and a researcher. My advice for prospective SZTE students is to choose a university with a good academic reputation that fits their passion.
