Galway Bay fm newsroom- NUI Galway has reversed its controversial decision to raise the rent of on-campus student accommodation by 4 per cent for the coming academic year.
The reversal follows several months of protests and actions by students and the NUIG SU, and will now see on campus tenants apply for a rent rebate.
The university attributed the initial price rise to increased operating costs and the requirement for significant investment in the upgrade of the 30 year old Corrib Village site.
A student led campaign protesting the rise in rent saw a series of actions taken including the occupation of the college quadrangle, letter writing campaigns and several meetings with university management and governors.
In a statement to FYI Galway this evening, NUI Galway says the University will now liaise directly with students booked into Goldcrest and Corrib Villages for the coming academic year to organise the refund.
President of the NUIG Student Union, Claire Austick says the decision to reverse the rent increase is major victory for students ....
