DKIT to welcome back students in September
DUNDALK Institute of Technology has confirmed that it will be welcoming students and staff back to campus for the 2020/21 academic year.
DkIT has announced a new start date for incoming first year students of September
28th, in line with all Institutes of Technology nationwide, and existing DkIT students will commence on the 30th September 2020.
Part-time and postgraduate taught programmes will commence around similar timeframes and individual plans are being put in place for Postgraduate Research Students. Staff within the institute are expected to commence a phased return to campus over the summer months in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business and the Return to Work Safely Protocol.
The health and wellbeing of DkIT staff and students is of primary importance and the preparation for the delivery of the 2020/21 academic year will have that principle at the heart of all decision-making. It is envisioned that while the campus will be open and fully operational from September, the volume of people on campus at any given time will be substantially reduced to allow for social distancing and other public health directives.
In developing its plans for next year, DkIT has recognised the clear message from students in Ireland that they are committed to preserving the on-campus student experience and the institute is fully supportive of that. The quality of the student experience is of paramount importance and DkIT aims to protect that experience as much as possible while delivering academic programmes in a way that is safe, inclusive, supportive, and effective.
The Institute will introduce a blended model of learning which will incorporate online teaching including lectures coupled with practical and tutorials that will take place predominantly on campus.
President of DkIT Michael Mulvey, PhD paid tribute to staff for their commitment and endeavours to on behalf of the institute in these challenging times. He also praised students for their adaptability and openness to engage with new ways of learning during the Covid-19 restrictions.
We look forward to welcoming students back on to our campus in September, albeit the numbers on campus at any one time will undoubtedly be smaller,’ he said.