NUI Galway

There has been no indication that data has been compromised. NUI Galway has temporarily restricted some services used by staff following a suspected cyberattack on the university’s computer system. The institution took the precautionary action on Tuesday (17 May). “Suspicious activity was identified on our university network in recent days and as a precaution we […]

There has been no indication that data has been compromised. NUI Galway has temporarily restricted some services used by staff following a suspected cyberattack on the university’s computer system. The institution took the precautionary action on Tuesday (17 May). “Suspicious activity was identified on our university network in recent days and as a precaution we […]

4 years ago

NUI Galway criticised for in-person exams as Students’ Union cite Covid concerns

Tuesday’s scheduled exams have been moved to Saturday. NUI Galway has been criticised by the Students’ Union for the conditions of exam halls as students attend in-person exams. The Students’ Union had previously described the in-person exams as university management “playing Russian roulette with the health of students and their families“. In footage captured by […]

Tuesday’s scheduled exams have been moved to Saturday. NUI Galway has been criticised by the Students’ Union for the conditions of exam halls as students attend in-person exams. The Students’ Union had previously described the in-person exams as university management “playing Russian roulette with the health of students and their families“. In footage captured by […]

4 years ago

NUIG students told to write 2,000 word essay for breaching Covid rules

The university’s student union called the move “very odd”. Some students at NUI Galway found to be breaching Covid-19 guidelines are being asked to write a 2,000 word essay reflecting on their actions. The university confirmed the news to JOE, stating that the essay is just one of a number of sanctions in place for […]

The university’s student union called the move “very odd”. Some students at NUI Galway found to be breaching Covid-19 guidelines are being asked to write a 2,000 word essay reflecting on their actions. The university confirmed the news to JOE, stating that the essay is just one of a number of sanctions in place for […]

5 years ago

NUI Galway Students’ Union calls for rent refunds

A number of students no longer need to be in Galway due to the switch to online learning. NUI Galway’s Students’ Union has called for rent refunds for students who no longer need to use their accommodation as a result of the changes made to the college schedule this year. As the college has switched […]

A number of students no longer need to be in Galway due to the switch to online learning. NUI Galway’s Students’ Union has called for rent refunds for students who no longer need to use their accommodation as a result of the changes made to the college schedule this year. As the college has switched […]

5 years ago

“A disaster waiting to happen” – NUIG staff raise Covid concerns

Staff at the college are said to be “concerned and angry”. Staff at NUI Galway have raised concerns about the implementation of social distancing measures as the college prepares to welcome back students at the end of the month. SIPTU have also written to the Minister for Further Education Simon Harris and NPHET to seek […]

Staff at the college are said to be “concerned and angry”. Staff at NUI Galway have raised concerns about the implementation of social distancing measures as the college prepares to welcome back students at the end of the month. SIPTU have also written to the Minister for Further Education Simon Harris and NPHET to seek […]

5 years ago