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Vaccination leave for OUHK employees after COVID-19 vaccination

31 May 2021

The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) announced today (31 May) that all university full-time employees, from tomorrow (1 June) until 31 August, will be entitled to a day of vaccination leave for each vaccination dose received so that they can have sufficient time to recuperate after getting vaccinated.

In recognition and appreciation of their support to the anti-epidemic effort, employees who were vaccinated on or before 31 May this year will also be allowed to apply for one day of authorised absence that may be taken by 31 March, 2022 for each dose already received.

The University pointed out that vaccination will not only help safeguard personal health and the safety and health of the University, but also constitute a primary deterrent to the further spread of the deadly virus in the community at large. The University strongly encourages every member of the OUHK community to get vaccinated before the start of the new academic year unless there are medical reasons, so that normal teaching can resume after the summer holidays in September.

About the OUHK:
Established by the Government in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) has developed into a full-fledged university providing high quality and flexible university education at various levels to secondary school graduates and working adults. As a dynamic and innovative university, the OUHK currently offers programmes of different academic levels to about 10,000 full-time students and 9,000 part-time students. Our mission is to advance learning, knowledge and research that meet students’ learning aspirations and society's talent needs, focusing on practical and professional programmes.

OUHK comprises six Schools, i.e. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education and Languages, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Science and Technology, and Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE). LiPACE provides lifelong learning opportunities by offering full-time sub-degree programmes, community learning and professional programmes.

The Council of the OUHK has earlier approved the new title 'Hong Kong Metropolitan University' for the University. The process of amending the ordinance governing the University has been started and formal approval from the Legislative Council will be sought. The new title shows the unique position of the University in metropolitan Hong Kong. It also signifies the University’s path of transformation from a modest distance education institution to a full-fledged university and reflects its unique characteristics and strategic focuses.

OUHK website: www.hkmu.edu.hk
University Retitling website: https://retitling.hkmu.edu.hk

The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) announced today (31 May) that all university full-time employees, from tomorrow (1 June) until 31 August, will be entitled to a day of vaccination leave for each vaccination dose received so that they can have sufficient time to recuperate after getting vaccinated.

In recognition and appreciation of their support to the anti-epidemic effort, employees who were vaccinated on or before 31 May this year will also be allowed to apply for one day of authorised absence that may be taken by 31 March, 2022 for each dose already received.

The University pointed out that vaccination will not only help safeguard personal health and the safety and health of the University, but also constitute a primary deterrent to the further spread of the deadly virus in the community at large. The University strongly encourages every member of the OUHK community to get vaccinated before the start of the new academic year unless there are medical reasons, so that normal teaching can resume after the summer holidays in September.

About the OUHK:
Established by the Government in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) has developed into a full-fledged university providing high quality and flexible university education at various levels to secondary school graduates and working adults. As a dynamic and innovative university, the OUHK currently offers programmes of different academic levels to about 10,000 full-time students and 9,000 part-time students. Our mission is to advance learning, knowledge and research that meet students’ learning aspirations and society's talent needs, focusing on practical and professional programmes.

OUHK comprises six Schools, i.e. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education and Languages, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Science and Technology, and Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE). LiPACE provides lifelong learning opportunities by offering full-time sub-degree programmes, community learning and professional programmes.

The Council of the OUHK has earlier approved the new title 'Hong Kong Metropolitan University' for the University. The process of amending the ordinance governing the University has been started and formal approval from the Legislative Council will be sought. The new title shows the unique position of the University in metropolitan Hong Kong. It also signifies the University’s path of transformation from a modest distance education institution to a full-fledged university and reflects its unique characteristics and strategic focuses.

OUHK website: www.hkmu.edu.hk
University Retitling website: https://retitling.hkmu.edu.hk

Vaccination leave for OUHK employees after COVID-19 vaccination

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