Opening Hours and Users' Advice at IRZ
Computer labs (Pool)
Please note: The pool at the new location is expected to open on April 13, 2026. Disruptions and temporary restrictions due to construction work are still to be expected.
The following opening hours apply until further notice:
| Lecture Period | "Pentecost" Vacation | |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/07/2026 | 09/05/2026 - 17/05/2026 | |
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 -20:00* | 9:00 -16:00* |
| Friday | 9:00 -19:00** | 9:00 -15:00** |
* Temporarily unattended after 4 p.m. depending on staff presence.
** Temporarily unattended after 3 p.m. depending on staff presence.
The computer labs/pool and printing rooms are opened when work begins, thus frequently earlier than mentioned above. Closing hours depend on the working hours of the staff or student assistants. The IRZ is closed during public holidays and on weekends.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. maintenance, firm excursions, moveable holidays, staff meetings etc.), the hours may vary.
Should computer labs or printing rooms be locked, please contact IRZ-staff. To hold events in the computer labs outside of opening hours, please contact the IRZ-Management in advance.
Advisory service
The IRZ offers regular Users‘ Advice (intermittently with student assistants) during the following hours:
| Monday-Friday | 10:00-12:00 am., 13:00-15:00 pm. (or by appointment) |
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Users receive advice from IRZ’s academic staff; especially with regard to the software in use, how to clear faults, how to register projects and user id’s or with problems concerning the use of the IRZ’s computers.
The key interests of individual members of staff are listed under Headers.
During the lecture period, student support is offered to pool users at certain times, helping with problems in operating the equipment and software.
Operations control
In case of technical problems with the web, with computer work spaces, the printers or the multi-media facilities, please contact the staff. Outside of normal working hours, student assistants may accept your applications and will pass these on to the appropriate specialist.
The opening hours correspond to those of the computer labs (pool).