On Sunday evening, 1864 of 2074 backed up GDA users had access to their empty e-mail box in the webmail, the remaining GDA users are scheduled to receive GU e-mail today Monday. Of the 950 non-GDA users, almost half have not yet filled in the form required to access the empty e-mail box in the webmail. Here you can test if you have a GDA computer or not: https://konto.gu.se/gda/index.php You can test that if you have gained access to your new e-mail and calendar by logging in in the webmail (note – new login page): https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/it/e-post-kalender/webbmail/
Follow Operation Info in the Staff Portal for updated information.

From 23 September 2020, new rules apply to teachers who use video in their teaching. Video that are made public must now meet accessibility requirements by being subtitled. Officially, the new rules don’t apply for films published only in Canvas. However, it is important for many students, especially those with disabilities, that teaching materials are adapted to accessibility. More info in the Staff Portal: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/aktuellt/nyheter-detalj//viktigt–nya-regler-for-video-i-undervisningen.cid1701925

• Carefully read the information in the form before choosing options and follow the backup instructions if you choose to do it yourself.
  For users with non-GDA computers, information and forms
• NOTE: Due to a previous issue, users who submitted the form before Sunday 4/10 at 11:30 need to do it again.
• You can now check if your computer is GDA or not by entering the SE number on the computer’s anti-theft label on the following page:
  Is my computer GDA or not
  Write SE and then the number, without spaces (SEXXXXXXX).

On Monday, October 5th, the chairman of the University Board, Peter Larsson, announced that he has commissioned the internal audit to carry out an audit of the e-mail incident. External investigators must be hired. Since September 18th, the university has had major problems with e-mail. Restoration is now underway, but is not yet complete. Peter Larsson has therefore now, after discussions with Vice-Chancellor Eva Wiberg, come to the conclusion that an audit of the event should start immediately. The audit will be carried out in parallel with the restoration work and the Chairman of the Board / Board has commissioned the internal audit to engage external investigators.

Read more about the e-mail problems in the Employee Portal:

• Many receive the email back on Monday
• Current operating info
• Questions and answers about the email problem

 

 

The investigation carried out by Harriet Wallberg on behalf of the Vice Chancellor indicates that the University of Gothenburg and the Region Västra Götaland have good opportunities to play a leading role in the life science area. The report recommends that the Sahlgrenska Life project be implemented, after certain modifications and investigation of the financial consequences. The Vice Chancellor will present the report at the University Board’s meeting on 19 October, which intends to make a decision on continued management.

• Read more in the Staff Portal: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/aktuellt/nyheter-detalj//utredning-om-life-science-strategi-klar.cid1701086
• Read the full report here: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/digitalAssets/1779/1779340_utredning-life-science-harriet-wallberg.pdf
  
  

You can now book in for one of the autumn training sessions in the university’s new collaboration tool. There are webinars available in both Swedish and English. The tool includes SharePoint, Teams and other applications. The training is given in the form of an hour-long webinar. You get an introduction to how to use the different parts of the tool and then we go through the participants’ questions. Read more and book your spot at the webinar:

• Webinars in Swesdish: https://kompetensutveckling.gu.se/seminar/detail/4151
• Webinars in Englsih: https://kompetensutveckling.gu.se/seminarie/detalj/4266

The IT unit has started recreating e-mail for those who still can’t access it. Keep Outlook unopen. Make sure you have your computer plugged in, with a power cord or in a dock, and that the internet connection is as good as possible, via a network cable or by placing the computer in a place that has a good wireless internet connection (probably a near router). Read more on the Staff Portal: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/it/e-post-instruktioner-till-medarbetare/

Students in Research (SiF) are looking for enthusiastic PhD students who want to participate in the project “Researchers for a day”. Through the project, pharmacy students get the opportunity to hang out with a PhD student for a day. The PhD students are reimbursed with SEK 1,000 which may be used in their research. Project manager is Amy Havenäng at SiF: sif@saks.gu.se. Register your interest no later than 4 October 2020, in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOUp18nXTxL669BfiqRZ72fvS-aSwEM_0TjHgreJ8_93iLTw/viewform?usp=sf_link
You’ll find more information about the project in the form.

 

In November, several levels of ALF positions will be announced, aimed at both doctors and other health professionals. Try-out research is also announced for those interested in research who do not have previous research experience. All announcements open on Wednesday 11 November 2020 and close on Wednesday 9 December at 23.59. The application must be made electronically in Researchweb. The calls apply to ALF positions for health professions and for licensed doctors,  and Try-on research. Read more on the ALF website (available only in Swedish): https://www.alfvastragotaland.se/forskning/