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Don’t let yourself get bored during the lockdown!

During this period of lockdown, we’ll be sharing activities and advice with you to make life easier and keep you healthy. No doubt, at times, you feel overwhelmed by the lockdown. Here are six tips[…]

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Face mask donations

Of all the ways in which we are fighting coronavirus, one that will surely go down in history is our solidarity. From neighbours who offer to deliver groceries to the elderly or look after children[…]

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Vitamin D while in lockdown

Anyone who leads a healthy lifestyle should have enough vitamin D stored up to last them through the lockdown period. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to top up: Try to get 10-15 minutes’ of sun[…]

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Marking a UOC milestone

The current global health crisis has forced schools to shut down and universities and institutes to move their teaching online. In a last-minute attempt to adapt to lockdowns and social distancing, educational centres around the[…]

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Locked down, but not cut off!

We’re into the third week of lockdown and we’ve been teleworking for quite some time now. Tech solutions don’t just let us keep working from home, they also let us keep in contact with our[…]

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We’re here for you

Stress, anxiety, doubt? Being under lockdown can be hard, and the UOC wants you to know we are here for you. Alba Pérez and Adrián Montesano, members of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences,[…]

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Meetings via Google’s Hangouts: are we getting everything right?

Meetings via Google’s Hangouts have become a common occurrence as we work from home during the lockdown. Although many of us here at the UOC were already well-versed in this kind of meeting, we also[…]

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Snaphots of what UOC colleagues are doing as they #StayAtHome

With Spain’s government imposing a state of emergency because of COVID-19, there’s no other option but to stay home. So how are we dealing with it? A few days ago we asked you to send[…]

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#StayAtHome and shut coronavirus out

Leading professionals from fields such as healthcare, acting, music and sports have all been posting it. What about you, will you share your #StayAtHome? Whether you’re full-time or affiliated academic staff, send your photos to[…]

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The terms used to talk about coronavirus (COVID-19)

The news about coronavirus (COVID-19) has been non-stop over the last few days. It’s been in the headlines around the world. Here are some of the terms being used to talk about it. The name[…]