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New call for aids in computer equipment and internet connectivity

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The UAB opens a second call for temporary loans of computer equipment and aids in internet connectivity to be able to follow online lectures and activities taking place during this semester. Nearly 100 aids were granted in the first call held a few weeks ago.

23/04/2020

The UAB opens a second special call for the temporary loan of computer equipment and internet connectivity during the remainder of the second semester of the 2019/20 academic year, due to the state of alarm declared to fight against the COVID-19 emergency crisis. Deadline for applications is 27 April.

These special aids will go towards UAB students with difficulties in following their online lectures due to a lack of computer equipment or access to the internet. The aids will consist in a temporary loan of basic computer equipment or in helping establish a basic connection to the internet through a SIM card device.

Two types of aids are offered. Mode A is addressed to students who applied for a general study grant for the 2018/19 or 2019/20 academic year and whose family income is in the bracket 1 Equity grant, regardless of whether they were finally awarded the grant. Mode B is addressed to students who, regardless of whether they meet the requirements in Mode A, have obtained a letter of approval from their Dean's Office or Administration's Office of their teaching centre.

The aids will cover a maximum of 15,000 euros from the UAB budget. In the first call, almost 100 aids were distributed to students. In the case that the number of aids surpasses the preassigned budget for this call, priority will be given to students in Mode A.

Collaboration with Vodafone

The phone company Vodafone has provided the UAB with 65 SIM cards containing 60GB per month for students who need it at no additional cost. This will help students better adapt to the exceptional situation produced by this health crisis, and allow them access to online teaching contents and activities.

To know more about how to apply for these aids, please click on the link below.

 

 

More information: Special second call for temporary loans of computer equipment and connectivity for the the second semester of 2019/20

This information is related to the following SDG

  • Reduced inequalities
  • No poverty
  • Quality education
  • Sustainable cities and communities