The college explained its move on the basis that restrictions will be now in place until at least week five in the semesterNUI Galway has announced that classes will be online until Christmas. The only exceptions will be lab-based and practical tuition, which will remain on campus. The announcement comes on the heels of the Government’s move to implement Level 3 public health restrictions countrywide for three weeks, from midnight tonight. Campus accommodation will remain open but students who wish to return home and continue their studies online remotely they will be refunded the cost. NUI Galway has urged students and staff to prioritise Covid-19 testing over any study or work obligations and students will be excused from missing lectures for this purpose.

Source: Irish Independent October 06, 2020 15:56 UTC