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The University of Havana announced on Thursday a set of measures to adjust its academic and administrative operations in light of the energy deficit facing the country, as reported by the Cuban News Agency (ACN).
According to the official statement, the institution decided to extend the hybrid format to all degree programs and Higher University Technician (TSU) courses for a period of 30 days, starting from Friday, February 6.
The university administration explained that the measure is in response to the directives issued by the leader Miguel Díaz-Canel and the Ministry of Higher Education, and aims to ensure the continuity of teaching processes amid the fuel crisis.
As part of the adjustment, the University postponed the activities of the University Congress 2026 and specified that each faculty will evaluate which activities will require in-person attendance. The EVEA platform will be the main digital space for accessing and managing academic and scientific materials.
The statement also details that the scholarship students will receive differentiated support until their transfer to their provinces can be organized, and that the teaching and administrative staff will work under semi-presential conditions, with standby groups to maintain the facilities.
The university emphasized the importance of maintaining communication between teachers and students during this period and reiterated that the curricula must be adapted to the current conditions of the country.
The announcement comes amid a severe national energy crisis, exacerbated by measures taken by the United States government that restrict oil supply to the island and have impacted fuel availability across all sectors.
Similarly, the University of Holguín has reportedly temporarily suspended its teaching activities due to the energy situation the country is experiencing, according to messages circulated among students in institutional groups.
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