The NUI Galway-based Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) has contributed to a significant new report on climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published its landmark AR6 report, the organisation’s sixth assessment report on researcher’s understanding of the Earth’s climate and how it is changing. The report features ICHEC’s global … [Read more...] about NUI Galway contribution to landmark climate report
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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
Levy referendum: Both sides have their say
A fourteen-year-long debate is set to be settled on April 22nd with a referendum to reduce the NUI Galway student levy taking place. The notice of referendum was made in late March having reached its petition quota of 500 signatures, with the question being posed being that of reducing the current student levy of €224 to €140 euro. If passed, it will come into effect on … [Read more...] about Levy referendum: Both sides have their say
#SaveÁrasnaMacLéinn: Societies have their say on proposed Student Levy Changes
Societies state they were not consulted on proposed levy changes, which would see a dramatic decrease in funding for student services. Students Union claim proposed levy would create more 'student forward' money, managed by the SU for student projects. NUI Galway are holding a referendum on the 22nd April that would see the current Student Levy reduced … [Read more...] about #SaveÁrasnaMacLéinn: Societies have their say on proposed Student Levy Changes