Galway Bay fm newsroom - NUI Galway says a controversial 'reflective essay' for students who breach Covid-19 rules is just one of a range of sanctions in place at the university.
In a statement, it says the sanctions which can be imposed include fines, letters of apology to impacted staff, reflective essays, formal cautions, suspensions or expulsions.
There's been a mixed reaction to the 2 thousand word 'reflective essay' measure, which some students are required to write after viewing a documentary on Covid-19.
Some believe it is childish and akin to writing lines, while others argue it is a valuable lesson that will press home the reality of the virus to students.
NUI Galway says it has a student community of almost 19 thousand, and the vast majority have adhered to public health guidelines during the pandemic.
Green Party Councillor Martina O' O Connor believes while the 'reflective essay' might seem a childish punishment at first, it is a worthwhile exercise.
She argues it will help to ensure that students understand the full reality of Covid-19 - to hear more, tune in to FYI Galway@5
