Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Not Registered to Vote Yet? You still have time!
Check the Draft Register of Electors BEFORE Saturday 25th of November at www.checktheregister.ie – if you’re not on the register or your details are incorrect grab a form in the SU Office and get yourself ready to vote! Look out for our volunteers around the concourse 12pm-3pm TODAY who will also get you registered.
Run, jog, walk or crawl charity 5k at NUI Galway 10am Sunday 12th of November. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
SIGN UP HERE. Chip Timed and goodie bags will be provided to all competitors. Free training programme available on our website here.
Our mega pop-up Vintage Clothing Fair is back 11am-5pm this Wednesday 8th November in Áras na Mac Léinn. This huge handpicked vintage and rework sale will have the best branded 80s+90s wavy garms at teeny tiny prices!
Charity Christmas Day: Thurs 16th November
Deck the halls and jingle your bells! The biggest charity event of semester 1 is upon us! Featuring Christmas Dinner, Santa, Christmas jumpers, tinsel, good cheer, cheesy Christmas tunes, DJs and lots of festive surprises from 10am at Sult NUI Galway. €5 wristbands for entry to Electric Garden & Theatre or 44ClubGalway at 10pm on sale from the SU Office and SU Engineering Desk SOON! All proceeds go to Domestic Violence Response & AMACH!
We know it’s very early to mention the E word – but you have been asking! Exam timetables are due to be released online at 12noon on Friday 10th of November. Semester 1 exams are scheduled for Monday 4th to Friday 15th December (inclusive).
Big Fat Charity Cake Sale & Pet Farm Visit
11am-4pm Wednesday 29th of November at Áras na Mac Léinn. There will be rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, chicks, hens, turkeys, geese, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, a llama, cake, tea, a raffle and tunes from Flirt FM.
€5 Tickets to See Chris Kent and Steve Bennett
Our next €5 Comedy gig is Chris Kent and Steve Bennett at 8pm on Monday 20th of November. Tickets are on sale now in the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk.
Study Break Policy Starts Monday
Please note that the Library Study Break policy will be in operation from Monday 6th November to Friday 15th of December. If you leave your belongings unattended at a study desk for more than 1 hour other students have permission to move them and use the space. Grab an “I’m taking a study break” sheet at the library entrance to mark the time you go for a break.
NUIG v GMIT Fight Night Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the NUIG v GMIT Rumble in the Radisson on Weds 22nd November are on sale now from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk. €15 students/€25 non-students.
FREE Porridge
Remember you can get free porridge every morning at Sult with your SU Card – while stocks last!
Sin Issue 4
Read issue 4 of Sin newspaper online HERE. If you are interested in helping with Sin drop a line to editor.sin@gmail.com
NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day 12pm-3pm Tues 7th Nov
The event takes place in the Bailey Allen Hall with short presentations taking place during the day also, covering such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 60 stands on display, so this is your opportunity to meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to meet staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Research Office, and other student support services www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day
Connacht vs Cheetahs Tickets €20
We are selling reduced rate NUI Galway student tickets from the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk for the match this Saturday 4th November.
Life Skills Update
- Disclosure Training FREE Course (10am-1.30pm Tues 7th Nov)
- Child Protection Training €15 (1pm-5pm Fri 24th Nov or 9.30am-1,30pm Sat 25th Nov)
More information is available here: http://su.nuigalway.ie/su-services/su-life-skills/
NUI Galway Postgrad Open Day 12pm-3pm Tues 7th Nov
The event takes place in the Bailey Allen Hall with short presentations taking place during the day also, covering such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 60 stands on display, so this is your opportunity to meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to meet staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Research Office, and other student support services.
Pink Training Application Deadline 6pm this Friday 3rd November
Pink Training is an LGBTQ+ conference which is the biggest of its kind in Europe. Over three days there are workshops on various LGBTQ+ topics. This year Pink Training is on in NUIG from Friday the 17th of November until Sunday 19th of November. You need to be available to attend the whole weekend from 4pm on Friday until approximately 3pm on Sunday. Please fill out the link below if you wish to be a part of this fantastic event. https://goo.gl/forms/yti1WeLPEgq1eJXS2
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
| Mon 6th Nov | 6pm – 8pm | Kirwan Theatre | Concourse | SU Council |
| Thurs 9th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
For more information contact Andrew on su.education@nuigalway.ie
NUIG Free STI Clinic
The free STI Clinic will reopen in the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn every Tuesday & Wednesday evening 5pm-7pm during term. The clinic is by appointment only on a first come, first served basis. Remember you can pick up FREE condoms from the SU Office or the SU Engineering Desk all year long.
Need Help?
With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
With Anything – SU Grinds Register
Free Upcoming Workshops
- 6pm-7pm Tues 7th Nov: Troubled by Procrastination 1: Goal Setting and Motivation in AC215
- 6pm-7pm Weds 8th Nov: Troubled by Procrastination 2: Putting off Procrastination in AC203
- 7.30pm-8.30pm Weds 15th Nov: ‘Let’s talk about stammering’ Information evening for students affected by Stammering in The Bridge Room (1001), 1st Floor, Library Lobby
Women Techmakers Scholars Program
- Scholarship for female Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students studying Computer Science or a closely related technical field
- Recipients will be invited to attend an all-expense paid retreat at a Google office in 2018 and will also gain access to a global community of scholars
- Deadline: 11th December 2017
Career Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee discussing The Future of Europe and talk on EU Jobs – open to students and academics from all disciplines.
- Glen Dimplex & RBK Company Presentations
- NYQUEST Camp Canada Information Stand and Presentation
- Personal Statements workshop
- Pop-up CV/Career/Further Studies Queries Clinic at Blackstone Launchpad
Washington Ireland Programme Info Event 6pm-7pm Tues 7th Nov in Bank of Ireland
The Washington Ireland Programme is a Leadership and Service programme that builds skills in engagement with civic and social issues through summer placements in Washington DC for current higher education students in Ireland. For catering purposes drop us a line to let us know you can attend: alive@nuigalway.ie
Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD students with a disability studying Computer Science or a closely related technical field
- Deadline: 1st December 2017
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Deck the halls and jingle your bells! The biggest charity event of semester 1 is upon us!
NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Christmas Day: Thursday 16th November 2017
All proceeds go to Domestic Violence Response & AMACH!
Featuring Christmas Dinner, Santa, Christmas jumpers, tinsel, good cheer, cheesy Christmas tunes, DJs and lots of festive surprises from 10am at Sult NUI Galway
€5 wristbands for entry to Electric Garden & Theatre or 44ClubGalway at 10pm on sale from the SU Office and SU Engineering Desk.
Please note wristbands only allow entry between 10pm and 11pm to either Electric or 44 – they will fill up quick so get there early if you’ve a preference! After 11pm you’ve to pay in as normal.
Over 18’s ID Required. Normal house rules apply.
Wristbands don’t get you in to Sult NUI Galway no matter what your friend says!
NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents The Ultimate Study Break:
Cuireann Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh, An Briseadh Staidéar Iontach i Láthair:
Big Fat Charity Cake Sale & Wooly Ward’s Pet Farm Visit
An Díolachán Cácaí Mór Millteach ar son Carhanachtaí agus Cuairt Fheirm Pheataí Wooly Ward
11am – 4pm Wednesday 29th November 2017 in Áras na Mac Léinn
11r.n. – 4i.n., Dé Céadaoin, an 29 Samhain 2017 Áras na Mac Léinn
There will be rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, chicks, hens, turkeys, geese, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, a llama, cake, tea, a raffle and tunes from Flirt FM.
All funds raised go to Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
Tabharfar an t-airgead ar fad do Domestic Violence Response agus AMACH!
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
NUIG SU RUNDAY! Early Bird Deadline 31st Oct
Run, jog, walk or crawl charity 5k at NUI Galway 10am Sunday 12th of November. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
Early Bird Sign up: €5 students or €10 staff/public until 31st October. SIGN UP HERE.
Chip Timed and goodie bags will be provided to all competitors. Free training programme available on our website here.
FREE Menstrual Health Workshop 4pm-6pm TODAY in the Cube Áras na Mac Léinn
Reusable Menstrual Products Workshop led by Charlotte Amrouche. Heard about washable pads? Menstrual cups? Period underwear? Sea sponges? Want to see what it’s all about? See, touch, feel and ask as many questions as you want about these alternatives to tampons and pads. Coupons and offers will be available at the event. Better for your body, the environment and your wallet!
€5 Tickets to See Chris Kent and Steve Bennett
Our next €5 Comedy gig is Chris Kent and Steve Bennett at 8pm on Monday 20th of November. Tickets are on sale now in the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk. Congrats to Sylvia Nolan who won a pair of tickets in our competition. Look out for more chances to win tickets with Sin newspaper and Flirt FM.
NUIG v GMIT Fight Night Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the NUIG v GMIT Rumble in the Radisson on Weds 22nd November are on sale now from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk. €15 students/€25 non-students.
FREE Porridge
Remember you can get free porridge every morning at Sult with your SU Card – while stocks last!
Extended Weekend Opening Hours in Library for Christmas Exams
After long negotiations we’ve secured extended weekend opening hours of James Hardiman Library, NUI Galway during the Christmas exams.
If there is good uptake for this trial period then the extended weekend hours will remain for the summer exams too – so use it or lose it!
The extended opening hours will be Saturday 08.30-21.00 (normally 08.30-17.30) and Sunday 10.00-21.00 (normally 10.00-17.30) for the following weekends:
- Sat 25th/Sun 26th Nov;
- Sat 2nd/Sun 3rd Dec;
- Sat 9th/Sun 10th Dec.
Postgrad Karaoke returns to Sult from 9pm this Friday 27th of October. As usual there’ll be lots of great SU Card offers and surprises for all!
National Student Radio Conference Student Tickets €10
Interested in a radio career and all things media? The 3rd National Student Radio Conference is a two-day event in NUI Galway Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November for media students, community radio volunteers or anyone who would like to find out more about radio broadcasting. Speakers include Lynn Simpson, John Walsh, Brian Greene, Fergal D’arcy, Louise Clarke and Denzil Lacey. There’ll also be social and networking events over the two days.
NUIG Athletics Club Beginners Competition
6pm-7pm TONIGHT Thursday 26th October in Dangan. This is your chance to try out various events such as 100m, 800m, shot putt and long jump. There will be prizes for first male and female in each event.
Sin Issue 4
Read issue 4 of Sin newspaper online HERE. If you are interested in helping with Sin drop a line to editor.sin@gmail.com
Galway Vigil in Memory of Savita Halappanavar this Saturday
This Saturday 28th of October will mark the 5 year anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar. Galway Pro-Choice will be holding a candlelit vigil at 6.30pm this Saturday 28th October on Church Yard Street (Galway Market) to mark the passing of a brave, intelligent and beautiful woman, whose life was an inspiration for so many people, and whose tragic death humbled our nation. Members of the public are welcome to attend and pay their respects.
Are You Registered to Vote Yet?
Call down to our Voter Registration Drive 12pm-2pm this Tuesday 31st October at Smokey’s Café to get registered.
Community Connector
The Community Connector works collaboratively with students in a friendly, relaxed and conversational way to explore social outlets available to them, meet new people and to organise student-focused social events.
NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day 12pm-3pm Tues 7th Nov
The event takes place in the Bailey Allen Hall with short presentations taking place during the day also, covering such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 60 stands on display, so this is your opportunity to meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to meet staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Research Office, and other student support services www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day
Students’ Union Survey on University funded Scholarships
As part of the Students’ Union’s aim to better engage with the postgraduate research community we are running a survey into the suitability of current University funded scholarships that we hope you will take the time to complete. Any demographic information will remain anonymous and your privacy will be respected at all times. The Students’ Union thanks you for taking the time to help us gain key data on student economic circumstances.
Career Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Medtronic– CV and Interview Skills Workshop and Employer in Residence
- Science Careers Meet-up
- EY Luxembourg – Employer Presentations and Interviews
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Gaisce Information and Social Night!
An information evening for those interested in getting involved with the Gaisce Award will be held on Wednesday the 1st of November at 7pm at Sult. Gaisce is a self-development programme that encourages you to find your passion, get active, and make a difference in your community, as well as being a fantastic way to meet new people and develop a vast array of skills that will look great on any Graduate CV! Free pizza and free wristbands to 44 or Electric will be provided, so be sure to call down! For further information contact c.brennan43@nuigalway.ie
Cope Galway Flash Mob this Saturday
If you are free at 12noon this Saturday 28th of October please head down to Blackrock in sunny Salthill to join Cope Galway in a simple flash mob to promote their upcoming Christmas Day swim fundraiser. Contact fundraising@copegalway.ie
Global Lounge
The Global Lounge will be taking place this Saturday 28th of October in The Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn from 12pm-3pm. This is a place for students to call in, relax, meet new people while enjoying FREE tea/coffee & snacks! www.nuigalway.ie/communityconnector or email: nuigcommunityconnector@gmail.com
Connacht Rugby Cheap Tickets!
We are selling reduced rate NUI Galway student tickets from the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk for the following match:
- Connacht vs Cheetahs €20 Saturday 4th November
NUI Galway student ID Required.
Give Blood in Galway this October
- 17:00-20:30 TONIGHT Thursday 26th October in the Menlo Park Hotel
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 31st October in the Clayton Hotel
FREE Cloakroom Open Today!
The SU FREE Cloakroom is open every Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm this semester. It’s located beside the Students’ Union XL Shop near the Bialann.
Life Skills Update
- Cardiac First Responder Course €40 (9am-1.30pm Thurs 2nd Nov)
- Disclosure Training FREE Course (10am-1.30pm Tues 7th Nov)
- Occupational First Aid Course €100 (9am-5.30pm Fri 3rd Nov, Fri 10th Nov & Fri 17th Nov)
- Child Protection Training €15 (1pm-5pm Fri 24th Nov or 9.30am-1,30pm Sat 25th Nov)
More information is available here: http://su.nuigalway.ie/su-services/su-life-skills/
Bank Holiday Arrangements
The following services will be closed on Monday 30th October for the Bank Holiday:
- Students’ Union Office
- Students’ Union Engineering Desk
- The Library
- The Student Health Unit
- Smokey’s Café
- Sult
- The Students’ Union Shop
- Caife na Gaeilge
The Wall Café will be open 11am-3pm
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
NUIG Vs GMIT Fight Night
Oíche Throda idir OÉ Gaillimh agus GMIT
8pm Wednesday 22nd November 2017/8i.n. Dé Céadaoin, an 22 Samhain 2017
The Radisson Blu Hotel Galway
Tickets €15 Students/€25 Non Students
All proceeds go to the following charities:
AMACH!
Domestic Violence Response
Galway Hospice
Hand in Hand
Milford Care Centre
Special Olympics Ireland
Spot Prizes on the night
Tickets on sale from NUI Galway Students’ Union Office
SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week 2017
An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis, 2017
Monday 23rd of October/Dé Luain, an 23 Deireadh Fómhair
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
6pm-7pm Queer Sex Ed with GiG Soc, in the Art Room, Áras na Mac Léinn.
Tuesday 24th of October/Dé Máirt, an 24 Deireadh Fómhair
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492604.
6pm-8pm Let’s Talk About Sex (Toys) – In conversation with Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa in AC202.
8pm Sex Toy Bingo at Sult
Wednesday 25th of October/ Dé Céadaoin, an 25 Deireadh Fómhair
11am-2pm Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Stand in Smokey’s Café
1pm-3pm ‘Asking for it’ Consent workshop with FREE pizza in The View, Áras na Mac Léinn
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
Thursday 26th of October/Déardaoin, an 26 Deireadh Fómhair
4pm-6pm Menstural Health Workshop in The Cube.
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
All Week: Guess correctly how many condoms are in the jar and you could win them all! Entry €1 which goes to the SU Charities Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
All Week: SHAG Packs will be available all week from the SU Office, the SU Engineering Desk and the Welfare Crew around Campus. Beidh pacáistí SHAG ar fáil ó thús deireadh na seachtaine ó Oifig an Chomhaltais, ó Dheasc Innealtóireachta an Chomhaltais agus ón gCriú Leasa ar fud an champais.
More information from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week FREE Events!
Mon 23rd Oct
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
6pm-7pm Queer Sex Ed with GiG Soc, in the Art Room, Áras na Mac Léinn.
Tues 24th Oct
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492604.
6pm-8pm Let’s Talk About Sex (Toys) – In conversation with Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa in AC202.
8pm Sex Toy Bingo at Sult
Weds 25th Oct
11am-2pm Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Stand in Smokey’s Café
1pm-3pm ‘Asking for it’ Consent workshop with FREE pizza in The View, Áras na Mac Léinn
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
Thurs 26th Oct
4pm-6pm Menstural Health Workshop in The Cube.
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
All Week: Guess correctly how many condoms are in the jar and you could win them all! Entry €1 which goes to the SU Charities Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
All Week: SHAG Packs will be available all week from the SU Office, the SU Engineering Desk and the Welfare Crew around Campus. More information from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Equality Week FREE Events TODAY
- 12pm-2pm The EqualiTeam will be handing out Repeal the 8th Amendment badges. Stop us to ask any questions.
- 5pm Choice Soc will have speakers talking about why they are pro-choice and what repealing the 8th Amendment means to them. All are welcome in AC201.
- 7pm-till late A Stevening with Steven Sharpe & Steve Bennett at Sult. FREE Admission, songs, pizza, comedy, games, guests and surprises.
NUI Galway Students’ Union RUNDAY!
Run, jog, walk or crawl charity 5k at NUI Galway 10am Sunday 12th of November. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
Early Bird Sign up: €5 students or €10 staff/public until 31st October. SIGN UP HERE.
Chip Timed and goodie bags will be provided to all competitors. Free training programme available on our website here.
Win Tickets to See Chris Kent and Steve Bennett
Our next €5 Comedy gig is Chris Kent and Steve Bennett at 8pm on Monday 20th of November. If you’d like to win a pair of tickets just email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with your favourite photo of NUI Galway. We’ll announce a winner in the weekly email next week.
Anti-Racism Training €5 Next Wednesday
We still have some spaces left on our Anti-Racism training course next Wednesday 25th October with Galway One World Centre. This workshop will take participants through a lively, engaged process looking at how racism functions, where it came from and what we can do to build a more equal society, locally and globally. Previous participants have described the workshop as “thought provoking” “a total eye-opener” and “inspiring”.
Extended Hours at FREE STI Clinic next Week
During SHAG Week the FREE STI Clinic will be open 5pm-7pm next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492 604.
Connacht Rugby Cheap Tickets!
We are selling reduced rate NUI Galway student tickets from the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk for the following matches:
- Connacht vs Worcester €20 Saturday 21st October
- Connacht vs Cheetahs €20 Saturday 4th November
NUI Galway student ID Required.
Poverty, Inc. FREE Film Screening
Award winning documentary looks at what happens to countries after an emergency and international aid step in. 5pm-7pm Tuesday 24th of October in CA005 Cairnes Building, Ground Floor. Sign up for food and learn more here.
NUIG Athletics Club Beginners Competition
6pm-7pm Thursday 26th October in Dangan. This is your chance to try out various events such as 100m, 800m, shot putt and long jump. There will be prizes for first male and female in each event.
Free Bike Lights Next Week
As part of the Smarter Travel Campus Light Up Your Life campaign we will have a limited amount of FREE bike lights available from the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk. Please note that these lights are suitable for use as back up only and should not be a cyclist’s primary set of bicycle lights.
Class Reps Meetings Next Week
| Mon 23rd Oct | 2pm – 3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 23rd Oct | 6pm-7pm | ENG2003 Lecture Room 2 | Engineering Building | Engineering Council |
Every class is entitled to a Class Representative to represent their class. If your class does not have a Class Rep your voice will not be heard. If you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of a Class Rep contact the SU Vice-President/Education Officer Andrew at su.education@nuigalway.ie.
Sin Issue 3
Read issue 3 of Sin newspaper online HERE. If you are interested in helping with Sin drop a line to editor@sin.ie
8×8 FREE Festival at NUIG 23-27 October
The 8×8 Festival returns to NUIG (Oct 23-27) raising awareness of refugee rights and how everyday freedoms we take for granted are being denied to millions of humans around the world. As well as an outdoor photo exhibition we will be calling on students to sign a petition to make NUIG more accessible for refugees and asylum seekers. The week will also include a free screening of an inspiring short documentary, creative interactive activities to get you thinking and talking, guest speakers and speed-activism! All events are free and some even include some yummy treats!
Give Blood in Galway this October
- 17:00-20:30 Thursday 19th & 12:00-15:30 Sunday 22nd October in the Clybaun Hotel
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th October in the Menlo Park Hotel
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 31st October in the Clayton Hotel
FREE Cloakroom Open Today!
The SU FREE Cloakroom is open every Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm this semester. It’s located beside the Students’ Union XL Shop near the Bialann.
Monday Massage For NUI Galway Students
Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30. Advance booking is essential, call or text Mick on 086 837 8589 to book.
Life Skills Update
- Cardiac First Responder Course €40 (9am-1.30pm Thurs 2nd Nov)
- Anti-Racism Training €5 (10.15am-1.30pm Weds 25th Oct)
- Disclosure Training FREE Course (10am-1.30pm Tues 7th Nov)
- Occupational First Aid Course €100 (9am-5.30pm Fri 3rd Nov, Fri 10th Nov & Fri 17th Nov)
- Child Protection Training €15 (1pm-5pm Fri 24th Nov or 9.30am-1,30pm Sat 25th Nov)
More information is available here: http://su.nuigalway.ie/su-services/su-life-skills/
Visit your secondary school as an Ambassador
The programme was created because it was felt that current students are the best people to help break down any myths or barriers that secondary students may have about university.
To volunteer please sign up online here.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
NUI Galway Students’ Union RUNDAY!
Run, jog, walk or crawl charity 5k.
NUI Galway 10am Sunday 12th of November.
All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Domestic Violence Response and AMACH!
Early Bird Sign up: €5 students or €10 staff/public until 31st October.
Chip Timed and goodie bags will be provided to all competitors.
Don’t want to run but interested in volunteering at the event?
Never run a 5k before?
Here’s our 4 Week beginners training plan which starts from Monday 16th of October.
NUI Galway Students’ Union Equality Week 2017
Seachtain Chomhionannais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh 2017
Monday 16th October/Dé Luain an 16 Deireadh Fómhair
11am-2pm “Creating Inclusion” the official launch event for Social Inclusion Week in Tribeton, Merchants Road, Galway
12pm-2pm Look out for the EqualiTeam in green t-shirts handing out rainbow badges all around campus to show support to the LGBT+ community.
8:15pm – 9:15pm Talk on Marriage Equality in the North in AC202. Discussion about issues faced by people living in Northern Ireland alongside brainstorming on how we can help.
Tuesday 17th October/Dé Máirt an 17 Deireadh Fómhair
12pm-2pm Equality Week disability information stand at Smokey’s Café. Call up for a chat.
7pm-9pm Writer’s Soc/Fem Soc collaboration in the Dillon Theatre. Rewrite/personalise your favourite stories to bring a little more diversity to today’s popular fiction! Take your favourite stories and remake the characters to be more inclusive.
Wednesday 18th October/Dé Céadaoin an 18 Deireadh Fómhair
1pm-5pm ”Step outside your defining box” to see beyond the ”labels” and celebrate everyone’s diversity. Meeting point at Galway Yellow, outside the Arts/Science concourse. Then, we will paint our hands in different colours and print them on a sheet. Messages of welcome to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and international students can be written on the handprints.
Thursday 19th October/Déardaoin an 19 Deireadh Fómhair
12pm-2pm Look out for the EqualiTeam in green t-shirts who will be handing out Repeal the 8th Amendment badges. Stop us to ask any questions.
5pm Choice Soc will have speakers talking about why they are pro-choice and what repealing the 8th Amendment means to them. All are welcome in AC201.
7pm-till late A Stevening with Steven Sharpe & Steve Bennett at Sult. FREE Admission, songs, comedy, games, guests and surprises.
All Week
Tompax (Time of the Month packs) available at the SU office & the SU Engineering desk throughout the week.
More information from su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Tuilleadh eolas ar fáil ó su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Mental Health Week Events TODAY
- Look out for our Positive pebbles around campus, handmade by the Welfare Crew and if you find one, feel free to take it as a keepsake.
- 7pm Be a Spark in the Dark: Join us on the President’s Lawn to bring some light into the darkness.
- 8pm-10pm “Inside Out” FREE Movie in the Dillon Theatre
More information from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway Students’ Union Equality Week 2017
Mon 16th Oct
11am-2pm “Creating Inclusion” the official launch event for Social Inclusion Week in Tribeton, Merchants Road, Galway
12pm-2pm Look out for the EqualiTeam in green t-shirts handing out rainbow badges all around campus to show support to the LGBT+ community.
8:15pm – 9:15pm Talk on Marriage Equality in the North in AC202. Discussion about issues faced by people living in Northern Ireland alongside brainstorming on how we can help.
Tues 17th Oct
12pm-2pm Equality Week disability information stand at Smokey’s Café. Call up for a chat.
7pm-9pm Writer’s Soc/Fem Soc collaboration in the Dillon Theatre. Rewrite/personalise your favourite stories to bring a little more diversity to today’s popular fiction! Take your favourite stories and remake the characters to be more inclusive.
Weds 18th Oct
1pm-5pm ”Step outside your defining box” to see beyond the ”labels” and celebrate everyone’s diversity. Meeting point at Galway Yellow, outside the Arts/Science concourse. Then, we will paint our hands in different colours and print them on a sheet. Messages of welcome to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and international students can be written on the handprints.
Thurs 19th Oct
12pm-2pm Look out for the EqualiTeam in green t-shirts who will be handing out Repeal the 8th Amendment badges. Stop us to ask any questions.
5pm Choice Soc will have speakers talking about why they are pro-choice and what repealing the 8th Amendment means to them. All are welcome in AC201.
7pm-till late A Stevening with Steven Sharpe & Steve Bennett at Sult. FREE Admission, songs, comedy, games, guests and surprises.
All Week
Tompax (Time of the Month packs) available at the SU office & the SU Engineering desk throughout the week.
More information from su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Sin Issue 3
Read issue 3 of Sin newspaper online HERE. If you are interested in helping with Sin drop a line to editor@sin.ie
Hungry?
Here’s our week 6 recipes from the SU Meal Plan Service http://su.nuigalway.ie/week-6-recipes/
Meet your Community Gardaí at Smokey’s this Wednesday 1.30pm-2.30pm
Our Community Gardaí will be in Smokey’s Café this Wednesday 18th October 1.30pm-2.30pm and they are happy to talk to students about any issues you may be having. This includes crime prevention advice, personal safety, antisocial behaviour, new bylaws in Galway City in relation to drinking in public places etc.
Registrations for the European Youth Event (EYE2018) are now open
Do you want to find solutions for the future of Europe together with 8,000 young people from all over the continent? Register for the EYE2018 and come to Strasbourg on 1-2 June 2018.
Only group registrations of minimum 10 people are accepted and they are open until 31 December 2017 or until the maximum capacity is reached (8,000 participants). You can find all information in the Take part! section of the EYE website.
A Stevening with Steve Bennett and Steven Sharpe
Join Steve Bennett and Steven Sharpe at 7pm this Thursday 19th of October at Sult for a FREE evening of comedy, games, music, special guests and lots of surprises for Equality Week.
Give Blood in Galway this October
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th & 12:00-15:30 Sunday 22nd October in the Clybaun Hotel
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th October in the Menlo Park Hotel
- 17:00-20:30 Tuesday 31st October in the Clayton Hotel
Don’t worry if you missed the Vintage Fair on Tuesday – we’ve them back again in November. Keep an eye on the event page for your chance to win some shopping credit!
FREE Spaces for NUIG Students on Creativity & Change Workshop
Attend this workshop on Saturday 14th of October and find out how to make changes in your community. To register email alive@nuigalway.ie with your student number.
Gain Control of your Time and Life
Free one-hour Time Management workshop, Tuesday October 17th from 6 – 7pm in AC213 Art/Science Building. (Go right at Bank of Ireland in Arts/Science building, next left AC213 is on the left)
Our Student Leap Card machine is working again so you can now get your Leap Card in the SU Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm for just €10 and we take your photo for you. Just bring your student ID card. Card is valid until 31st December 2018.
Global Lounge
The Global Lounge will be taking place this Saturday 14th of October in The Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn from 12pm-3pm. This is a place for students to call in, relax, enjoy FREE tea/coffee, biscuits, and other delicious treats, and get to meet new people! This week we will be playing Cards Against Humanity so join us for some fun!
For more info visit: www.facebook.com/CommunityConnectorNUIG/
FREE Cloakroom Open Today!
The SU FREE Cloakroom is open every Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm this semester. It’s located beside the Students’ Union XL Shop near the Bialann.
Class Reps Meetings Next Week
| Tues 17th Oct | 6pm – 7pm | MY127 Lecture Theatre 3 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Tues 17th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Arts Council |
| Thurs 19th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
Every class is entitled to a Class Representative to represent their class. If your class does not have a Class Rep your voice will not be heard. If you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of a Class Rep contact the SU Vice-President/Education Officer Andrew at su.education@nuigalway.ie.
Invite to Creating Inclusion Event
Creating Inclusion is the official launch event for Social Inclusion Week on Monday 16th October from 11am to 2pm in Tribeton, Merchants Road, Galway City. Events include: sign & sing choir, Gamelan experience, sensory friendly exhibition, exploration of Irish sign language, sensory friendly exhibition and guest speakers. All are welcome.
Life Skills Update
- Cardiac First Responder Course €40 (9am-1.30pm Thurs 2nd Nov)
- Anti-Racism Training €5 (10.15am-1.30pm Weds 25th Oct)
- Disclosure Training FREE Course (10am-1.30pm Tues 7th Nov)
- Occupational First Aid Course €100 (9am-5.30pm Fri 3rd Nov, Fri 10th Nov & Fri 17th Nov)
- Child Protection Training €15 (1pm-5pm Fri 24th Nov or 9.30am-1,30pm Sat 25th Nov)
More information is available here: http://su.nuigalway.ie/su-services/su-life-skills/
Connacht Rugby Cheap Tickets!
We are selling reduced rate NUI Galway student tickets from the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk for the following matches:
- Connacht vs Worcester €20 Saturday 21st October
- Connacht vs Cheetahs €20 Saturday 4th November
NUI Galway student ID Required.
Community Connector
The Community Connector works collaboratively with students in a friendly, relaxed and conversational way to explore social outlets available to them, meet new people and to organise student-focused social events.
For more information visit: www.nuigalway.ie/communityconnector
#MondayMassage
Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50. Advance booking is essential, call or txt Mick on 086 837 8589 to book.
Volunteer with Galway Autism Partnership on Sat 21st of Oct
Galway Autism Partnership are looking for volunteers for their bag packing fundraiser on Saturday 21st of October. Pick an hour that suits you and sign up online here.
Sign up for 100minds
Registrations for this year’s 100minds programme is now open. 100minds is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be matched with a professional mentor and create your own entrepreneurial project or event, whilst also raising vital funds for Temple Street. To challenge your limits and develop vital professional skills, register before 19th October at www.100minds.org
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.