Hundreds of students protest against the cost of fees and accommodation in three regional protestsNUI Galway slammed for repeat exam fees at Galway Protest Niamh McGrath, NUI Galway SU Disability Rights Officer attended the protest alongside student Lottie Wilkins The third of three regional student protests campaigning against the cost of higher education took place last … [Read more...] about Students say ‘F*ck the Fees’ in new Cost of College Campaign
Coldvember challenge sees donations pour in for Galway Rape Crises Centre
Student’s diving off Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill for the Coldvember Challenge Phenomenal turnout at Salthill as NUI Galway ‘Coldvember’ returns for its’ fourth yearOver €5000 raised so far with the total growing by the day Donations have been pouring in for the NUI Galway Coldvember team who are swimming at sunrise in Blackrock Pier every day this … [Read more...] about Coldvember challenge sees donations pour in for Galway Rape Crises Centre
NUI Galway Cyber-Attack:
Next step of recovery complete
NUI Galway wi-fi reinstated for some university servicesPublic Internet not yet available outside of temporary access pointsWinter conferrings postponed to next Easter
NUI Galway have completed the first step of their recovery plan after a recent cyber-attack locked students and staff out of university systems.
Wi-Fi access via Eduroam has been reinstated for people on … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Cyber-Attack:
Next step of recovery complete
Virtual graduations cause online backlash
NUI Galway graduates have been expressing their disappointment and anger towards the university after this year’s series of virtual graduations. Described by one graduate as an “insult,” the virtual ceremonies took place after NUI Galway President Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh informed students that he believed it was in the best interest of students and families to … [Read more...] about Virtual graduations cause online backlash
NUIG top brass in €22k expenses spending spree
Vice-President’s spending on international travel, transport and restaurant dining amounts to almost €14,000 since 2018. Spending between the President of NUI Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh and Vice-President and Registrar Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh has amounted to €22,173.10 over the last three years, according to documents released to SIN under the Freedom of … [Read more...] about NUIG top brass in €22k expenses spending spree