How Student Journalism Pushed On During A Pandemic
It has been over a year since Ireland was thrown into the unknown and uncertainty of lockdown. During this time, much of the public has looked towards journalism, including student…
NUIG Students Breaching COVID Rules Face 2000-word Essays
Students found to be in breach of COVID-19 regulations at NUI Galway have been tasked with an unusual form of punishment. Instead of facing traditional formal disciplinary actions, administration is…
NUIG Rules out Waiving Resit Fees
NUI Galway has come under criticism by students and NUIGSU for not waiving their €295 resit fees despite their purpose being questioned in light of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. This comes…
NUIG Offers Accommodation Refunds Following Reduced Campus Hours
The National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) has announced that it will offer refunds to students who have booked on-campus accommodation, in light of restrictions to on-campus learning caused by…
Irish Universities Threaten Expulsion For Breaching Covid-19 Guidelines
Numerous Irish universities have threatened an array of penalties including fines, suspensions, and expulsions for students found breaching COVID-19 public health guidelines. These penalties come following fears of house parties…
UCD Unveils Mandatory ‘Student Health Declaration’ For Registration
University College Dublin (UCD) has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 student health declaration to which students must agree in order to register for the upcoming academic year. The Declaration states that…
Irish Universities Have Seen a 22% Cut in Library Staff Since Recession
Irish university libraries have seen an average reduction of 22% in staffing levels since the recession, with UCD experiencing one of the largest staff cuts. While the declines began to…