Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad on Friday announced the summer holidays for students and faculties from 10 May to 8 June in light of the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country.
The decision to promote the summer holidays was taken after a review meeting with the deans and principals convened by the Vice-Chancellor on Friday.
Students have been instructed to return to the safety of their homes, a statement said.
‘Given the current situation, we want the maximum number of students to return to the safety of their homes. Since the pandemic took place, non-teaching staff have been working incessantly and with the increasing numbers, they also need a break. We are also concerned about the increasing number of cases, both in the case of staff and their family members, “UoH Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile said in a statement.
Classes will resume on June 9 and last until July 20. The exam will be presented from 21 July. The courses for the next semester will start from August 2, the university said.
Source: The Siasat Daily