Posted on 13 December 2016
The EUI will be closed for the Christmas Break from Thursday 22 December to Tuesday 3 January inclusive. During the closure EUI members will be able to access all EUI buildings (including internal car parks) using their EUI ID Card.
We remind you that also the Library will be closed from 22 December and will reopen on 4 january 2017.
During the Christmas Break the Upper Cloister (28 working spaces equipped with 12 PCs), the Refectory (40 working spaces with Wifi Connection) and the canteen area of the Badia (Wi-Fi connection available) will be accessible to all EUI researchers.
Cleaning services will be guaranteed in these spaces and in the nearby facilities. Heating systems will be operational only in these areas (7-23) and a vending machine for hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available in the Bank corridor. In all other buildings the heating will be kept at a minimal level to ensure that the temperature remains above freezing, and all janitorial services will be suspended.
Access to the Badia Fiesolana will be possible via the pedestrian entrance in the Church square, via Villa Sanfelice, via the pedestrian gate of the connecting road between Villa Schifanoia and the Badia, and via the gate of the Badia Fiesolana car park.
Detailed maps with highlighted access points to the various EUI buildings during the closure are available at the following links:
For security reasons the Real Estate and Facilities Service reminds users to close the external shutters of windows before they leave for the break. Furthermore, the Institute will not provide assistance for watering office plants, so individuals should make their own provisions accordingly.
The ICT Service would like to inform users that during the closure all systems relating to the web, internet, VPN and home directories will be monitored. The webmail service will be always reachable from this link: http://portal.office365.com
The multi-function printer in the Upper Cloister will be monitored remotely and technicians will intervene in case of blocking situations.
Tickets opened on the EUI Helpdesk will not be treated during the closure, they will be assigned and processed only at the reopening of the Institute on 4 January.
Concerning safety and security matters, security personnel are present in the control room at the Badia Fiesolana 24/7 and can be reached on the internal extension 2999, via the external number 055 4685-999 or by email to [email protected]. They are responsible for contacting relevant technical assistance or EUI staff for any action that is deemed necessary.
For further information, please refer to the EUI Access Policy.