MTU campuses in Cork will be closed today and tomorrow due to what's being described as a "significant IT breach and telephone outage".
A statement released yesterday said that all classes, full time and part time are cancelled for the next two days.
This includes their campuses at Bishopstown, NMCI, Crawford College of Art and Design and the School of Music.
MTU say they have taken the decision to all them to full assess the situation and to protect their systems.
Staff and students are encouraged to monitor their email and the MTU.ie website for further information.
The statement from MTU reads:
"MTU Cork campuses are closing for 2 days, Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th February due to a significant IT breach and telephone outage. All classes, full-time and part-time, are cancelled.
"This includes Bishopstown, NMCI, Crawford College of Art & Design and the Cork School of Music.
"Staff and students are asked to monitor email and www.mtu.ie website for further information.
"We have taken this precaution to allow us to fully assess the situation and protect our systems. "
