Irish language community accuses Ulster University of dragging its feet on bilingual signage
The Irish language community has strongly criticised Ulster University, accusing the institution of dragging its feet after pausing a decision on bilingual signage for more than three years.
A UU Students' Union (UUSU) council meeting in November 2018 agreed to provide bilingual signage in the students' union. It was also agreed the UUSU executive would lobby university authorities for Irish language signage on all UU campuses.
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