According to Medendorp, the heat situation is being monitored closely this week. Information has also been published on the service portal.
‘Several examination halls are equipped with so-called top cooling, a system that ensures indoor temperatures remain below outdoor temperatures’, says Medendorp. He adds that the university aims to keep temperatures in examination halls below 26 degrees Celsius. ‘Whether that will be possible during the hottest days of the week remains to be seen.’
For now, he sees no reason to relocate exams. ‘Experience shows that rescheduling exams often creates more problems for students than it solves’, he says. ‘That is why everything will proceed according to plan, but we are keeping a close eye on the situation.’
With temperatures expected to rise to extreme levels this week, Medendorp stresses the importance of ‘self-care’. Students are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and keep windows and doors closed.
‘We are also thinking about students who have to study in sweltering attic rooms. For them, the library’s opening hours have been extended. Finally, we urge everyone to take good care of themselves’, says Medendorp. ‘There are plenty of water points on campus, but avoid the scorching O&O Square and the Sintelbaan.’
