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 […]
4 years ago
NUI Galway Student Union slams university for “playing Russian roulette with the health of students”
“The stubborn refusal by University Management is playing Russian roulette with the health of students and their families.” NUI Galway has been strongly criticised by its Student Union for the decision to continue in-person examinations this year, despite rising Covid cases. Exams are being held across different venues on campus, which the university says are […]
4 years ago
“I wouldn’t buy a house close to sea level,” says climate expert as Irish sea level rises
A new report has said global climate change is having an effect on Ireland’s land, waters and atmosphere. A climate lecturer at NUI Galway has stated he “wouldn’t buy a house close to sea level” as a new report has said Ireland’s sea level is rising. On Thursday, Met Éireann, the Marine Institute (MI) and […]
5 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 […]
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 […]
6 years ago
Housing crisis has spread like a cancer, and now it’s infecting our education system
And you thought the Leaving Cert was the worst of it. As 78,000 Irish teenagers received their Leaving Cert results earlier this month, most will have breathed a sigh of relief. For some, it would have been because they knew they’d secured the points they needed for their dream course in college. Others might not […]
7 years ago