The new opening hours are as follows:

Service desk opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 to 12:00
Friday: closed

Telephone enquiries:
Monday: 9:00 to 14:00
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 to 14:00
Friday: closed

From 26 September we will be available again as usual.

• Triple-court sports hall and multi-purpose hall (Sports Centre)
• Room NK 412 (Nikolakloster Building)
• Innsteg Auditorium

Why relocation is not possible
The capacity of air-conditioned rooms on campus is limited. Due to the large number of exam candidates, it is not feasible to move examinations to cooler venues. Unfortunately, we are also unable reschedule or move examinations at this short notice, as this would create clashes with the state examination for the Teacher Education Programme.

Measures we are taking
The following measures are being implemented to reduce the heat load:

• Windows are opened from 21:00 each night.
• From 6:30, doors are also opened to allow cooler morning air to ventilate the venues.
• Once outdoor temperatures match indoor temperatures (typically in the mid-to-late morning), windows are closed and external blinds lowered to prevent further solar heating.
• Invigilators are recording room temperatures at the start and end of each examination. To this end, portable temperature monitors have been placed in the affected venues.

Tips for exam candidates

• Cooling packs: Cooling packs are permitted in the exams under the given circumstances. For effective cooling, it is recommended that you temporarily place one on your wrist or the nape of your neck, where major blood vessels run close to the skin. This can help support circulation and reduce core body temperature.
• Stay hydrated: Make sure you drink enough fluids – ideally chilled, but not ice-cold. You are permitted to bring beverages into the exam venue.
• Wear light clothing: We recommend wearing clothing that is light and airy.

Libraries
Our libraries are currently being cooled. However, due to the high cooling load, combined with the amount of cooling capacity used, a slight rise in temperature may occur in the afternoons. Based on current readings, the room temperatures are expected to remain below 30°C.

We recognise that this situation is far from ideal and wish to assure you that we are taking every possible measure at our disposal to support you during this period.

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What’s more, by taking part, you’ll also be helping your current fellow students: As a thank you for your participation, the Friends and Sponsors Association of the University of Passau will donate two euros for every completed questionnaire towards scholarships for students experiencing financial hardship. From these funds, students can receive a one-off grant of up to 300 euros (application deadline: 31 August 2026; further information is available on the Donation Barometer webpage).

We would like to thank everyone who took part in the survey – thanks to your participation, we’ve already raised 844 euros for scholarships.

Important: Even with the master agreement, you must still register separately.

A use that is subject to GEMA fees occurs when music is performed in public. To obtain the rights for this, you must register for the music in advance via the GEMA website or at their customer centre. For the discount to be applied, you must indicate at the time of registration that the University of Passau participates in the master agreement (Gesamtvertrag) with the German Rectors' Conference (Hochschulrektorenkonferenz). As before, the costs will be borne by the respective organisational units.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Commercial Operations and Tax Section at wirtschaftl.betaetigung@uni-passau.de.

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We (FS GeKu and FS SoBi) are very excited to see the result!

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You can use it for meetings, chats, file-sharing, and you can be invited into teams by University staff or lecturers. Please note that students cannot create their own teams or Microsoft 365 groups.

Further information can be found in the help portal.

As a thank you, the Friends and Sponsors Association of the University of Passau will donate two euros towards scholarships for students in need for every completed questionnaire. Students facing hardship can obtain a one-off stipend of up to 300 euros from these funds.

All members of the university community, family members and friends, as well as members of the public who wish to do so, are warmly invited to come and bid him a final farewell together.

Obituary – Professor Robert Esser

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