Queen’s Uni Belfast to open vape rooms in all buildings to stop students vaping in lectures

Queen’s University Belfast will be introducing designated vape rooms on all campus buildings to combat students vaping in lectures.

A leaked email sent to university staff explained that the rooms have been created as a solution to the “disruption and discomfort” caused by vaping in prohibited areas.

It added that, whilst students have a right to make their own choices, this initiative provides a solution that “balances the needs and preferences of all members of the community”.

The email confirmed that each university building will be installed with a vape room from Monday next week (8th April) and that the rooms will be fitted with ventilation systems to ensure air quality and “comfort for users”

Mick, a law student and avid vaper, told The Belfast Tab that he’s unsure whether the idea will work.

He said: “If the uni expects me to sit through a whole hour lecture without puffing on my Lost Mary, it’s mad. I’m not about to sit and puff in a little room like a convict. It will probably be full of Blue Razz losers anyway.”

Final year pharmacy student, Aoife, was more open to the idea, saying: “Why not? If it stops me choking on bubblegum clouds during lectures then I’m all for it.

“Plus, it’s an easy way to single out all the saddos who vape. I say we round them up and lock them in there for good.”

You should probably check the date, you April fools!

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