The prospect of returning to campus was very much a two-sided affair. On one hand, there was the excitement of being back after so long, seeing the inside of lecture halls again and catching up with friends. On the other, seeing thousands of students once again congregating in the same area came loaded with anxiety considering all we’ve been through since March 2020. With … [Read more...] about Returning to in-person learning: Campus changes
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Dispute over NUI Galway charging 5% interest rate on students’ bill to build Sports Centre
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway are applying a 5% interest rate on the student contribution towards the bill for building the Sports Centre and redeveloping Áras na Mac Léinn. This contribution takes the form of €100, contained within in the NUI Galway student levy which is €224 in total. All students must pay this levy in September of every year. No written or verbal … [Read more...] about Dispute over NUI Galway charging 5% interest rate on students’ bill to build Sports Centre
Campus Sexual Assault among US university students: are there European parallels?
Documentary entitled The Hunting Ground exposes levels of sexual assault on US campuses. … [Read more...] about Campus Sexual Assault among US university students: are there European parallels?
SPECIAL REPORT: Accommodation crisis affects students for the second year running
Less accommodation available this year than last year… and for a higher price per month … [Read more...] about SPECIAL REPORT: Accommodation crisis affects students for the second year running