Introduction, overarching decisions, and the regulatory framework

Introduction

Örebro University aims to offer students, staff and visitors an attractive campus with sustainable, accessible and fit-for-purpose premises of high quality.

This document concerns the university’s indoor premises (herein referred to as ‘premises’) and outdoor environments at Campus Örebro, Campus Grythyttan and Campus USÖ. Where differences exist between the campuses, these are specified under the heading in question.

The university’s premises and outdoor environments are intended for use by students and staff for teaching, research and collaboration with the surrounding community. Lectures and other components within courses and study programmes are only for registered students.

The university has no obligation to make its premises or outdoor environments available for meetings or other activities that fall outside its operations. Exceptions are the public areas of the University Library on each campus, to which the public has access, and open lectures or events to which the public is invited.

There are a number of factors regarding the use of premises and outdoor environments that must be considered. The value for staff – and above all for students – is of great importance. Other important factors to consider are fire safety, accessibility, security and safety, wear and tear on premises/furnishings, and the work environment for operational staff.

Matters not covered by this document but relating to the use of premises and outdoor environments at Örebro University, are decided on by the head of the Campus Services. Any departures from this document are also to be approved by the head of Campus Services and may only occur in exceptional cases where there are special reasons.

Purpose and aim

The purpose of this document is to detail the university’s guidelines for the use of its premises and outdoor environments.

The aim is for the guidelines to serve as support to the organisation including the university’s Info Centre.

Overarching decisions and regulations

This document is based on current legislation and external guidelines and regulations that affect operations at Örebro University. Internal documents in force, such as decisions by the vice-chancellor and the university director, have also been considered in the drafting of these guidelines.

Responsibility

Under the university’s rules of delegation, responsibility for the university’s indoor premises lies with the university director.

For the use of outdoor premises and activities, responsibility rests with the respective property owner from which the facilities are rented.

Safety inspections

Schools and departments/offices are responsible for carrying out safety inspections within the premises they rent. Responsibility for safety inspections in public spaces and general teaching premises lies with Campus Services. Where organisational units share spaces, for example staff rooms, responsibility is also shared.

Party politics and religion

Freedom of political opinion and religion applies in university premises and outdoor environments.

After use of premises and outdoor environments

After using the university’s premises and outdoor environments, the user is responsible for leaving the premises and outdoor environment in an orderly condition.