The School of Communication and Media Studies (ESCS) of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon (UPL) will temporarily close its building from 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 November, due to worsening weather conditions associated with Storm Charles. This decision follows the alert declared by the Portuguese Government and the recommendations issued by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC).

The building will remain closed throughout Wednesday, 11 November. It is expected to reopen on the morning of Thursday, 12 November, with in-person teaching activities resuming from 2:00 p.m.

During this period, academic staff may exceptionally replace in-person classes with online classes via Microsoft Teams, provided that they follow the official class timetables and inform their students in advance through their institutional email accounts and/or the Moodle platform.

ESCS advises all members of the academic community to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities, stay informed and follow the recommendations issued by the relevant authorities, particularly ANEPC.

The School thanks the entire academic community for their understanding and cooperation and reaffirms that everyone's safety and well-being remain a priority.