The University of Barcelona has suspended all exams and evaluation activities scheduled for this Wednesday, while most Catalan universities are maintaining normal academic activity despite the suspension of Rodalies. The impact has been particularly noticeable on the Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida campuses, where thousands of students rely on the rail service for their commute.
Flexibility in the Face of Rodalies Suspension
Universities have announced they will be flexible with students who cannot attend exams or evaluation tests due to mobility issues. The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra, Girona, and Rovira i Virgili have announced alternatives for affected students and have asked them to contact their professors as soon as possible to manage the situation.
At the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, academic activity continues as normal. The UPF is maintaining in-person teaching as much as possible and will offer alternatives to those who cannot attend evaluative sessions. If any lecturer cannot attend in person, classes will be taught online or postponed.
Specific Measures in Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida
In Girona, the UdG has guaranteed that no student will be disadvantaged if they cannot attend an exam due to circumstances beyond their control. Teleworking is recommended when possible. The Rovira i Virgili, in Tarragona, will provide alternative mechanisms for exams and asks those affected to inform their professors to reschedule tests if necessary.
The University of Lleida will make it easier for students to report any mobility-related incidents. The University of Vic-Central will also apply flexibility for those who cannot arrive.
General Situation on Catalan Campuses
The Department of Research and Universities has reported that most centers are maintaining their activity, although the suspension of Rodalies has forced adaptations to evaluations and attendance in many cases. Universities insist that affected students should contact their professors to arrange alternatives.
- The UB has suspended all exams scheduled for this Wednesday
- The UAB, UPF, UdG, and URV are offering flexibility and alternative assessments
- The UPC is maintaining normal activity
- The UdL and UVic-UCC are facilitating incident reporting and adapting assessments