Description: This 8 week Ashtanga Yoga course has a beginners/improvers level and an intermediate level. Ashtanga yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
Dates/Times Semester 1 2017 Course:
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 21st Sept – Thurs 30th Nov 2017 FULLY BOOKED 12/09/17
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 21st Sept – Thurs 30th Nov 2017 FULLY BOOKED 19/09/17
NO CLASS on Thurs 12th Oct, Thurs 19th Oct or 23rd Nov due to Graduations.
Course Venue: The Space, upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Credit Card on 091 524810. Please note the SU Office is open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri during term time.
Basic Course Unit 101
More info: This basic introductory course in Irish Sign Language runs over 10 weeks with a 1 hour class each week. The course equips students with enough sign language to introduce themselves and conduct a fairly basic conversation with another sign language user. Participants may expect to learn the manual alphabet and some vocabulary associated with everyday conversation. There is some emphasis on conversational practice. Students are expected to attend no less than 80% of the course.
Assessment & Certification: We are now offering the Signature exam for unit 101. This has a credit value of 3 and costs an extra €40 which students can pay separately if and when they decide to take the exam at the end of the course. Students should have at least 80% attendance. Students can carry on with units 102 and 103 to complete Level 1 Award in ISL, credit value: 9.
Cost: €40 including handouts via email (usual price €75). €40 payable separately for Signature Exam for Unit 101 if you decide to do this.
Venue: Students’ Union Office/AM109/AM108
Dates Semester 1 2017:
Course A: 12pm-1pm Tuesday 19th September – Tuesday 21st November 2017 in SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn COURSE FULL 15/09/17
Course B: 1pm-2pm Tuesday 19th September – Tuesday 21st November 2017 in SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn COURSE FULL 18/09/17
Course C: 6pm-7pm Wednesday 20th September – Wednesday 22nd November 2017 in AM109 Arts Millennium Building COURSE FULL 15/09/17
OR
Course D: 6pm-7pm Thursday 21st September – Thursday 23rd November 2017 in AM108 Arts Millennium Building COURSE FULL 15/09/17
Max: 12 students per tutor
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Anti-Racism Workshop This Wednesday
Don’t forget to sign up for our Anti-Racism Workshop on Wednesday 26th October 10.15am – 1.30pm.
It’s just €5 and previous participants have described the workshop as “thought provoking” “a total eye-opener” and “inspiring”.
Cloakroom Reopening TOMORROW
The SU FREE Cloakroom will be reopening this Friday 21st October but we will only be open on Fridays 9am-5pm during term time. The service is still free but will only be one day per week. Items must be removed at 5pm and we can’t take laptops. The SU Cloakroom is located in the library basement beside the Students’ Union XL Shop.
NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents Joanne McNally and Eric Lalor
It’s two for the price of one for our next comedy gig with Joanne McNally (Republic of Telly) and Eric Lalor (Joe.ie) at 8pm on Monday 7th November in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for just €5 from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk.
Connacht Tickets
We now have €15 NUIG student tickets on sale for the next two Connacht Rugby matches against Cardiff Blues (7.35pm Friday 25th November) and Benetton Treviso (3pm Saturday 3rd December). On sale in SU office and at SU Engineering desk. Tickets are for Bohermore Terrace.
Comedy Carnival Freebies on Monday
The Vodafone Comedy Carnival starts next week so this Monday Vodafone will be in Áras na Mac Léinn 11am-4pm with lots of freebies, giveaways and your chance to win tickets to some of the shows at the Comedy Carnival. You can also buy student rate tickets from the Socs Box.
Give Blood this evening
Blood donors are urgently needed at the Galway donation clinics 5pm-8.30pm tonight in the Clayton Hotel.
Comedy Tickets Competition
We have a pair of tickets to give away for our next Comedy gig Joanne McNally and Eric Lalor on Monday 7th November. Just send us in your favourite bad joke! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with your worst joke before 2pm on Wednesday 26th of October.
Class Reps Training
This year NUI Galway Students’ Union is involved in a pilot scheme called the National Student Engagement Programme pilot (NStEP). We will be running 5 sessions of the NStEP training, the first two have taken place already. The dates of the other training sessions are Monday the 17th of October, Wednesday the 26th October and Thursday the 3rd November. You can book a place on them online via the Eventbrite links. If you have attended either of the first two training sessions, you do not need to attend again. For more information contact su.education@nuigalway.ie
FREE Smart Study Smart Life Workshops this week! No need to Book
- IT Skills for Study, Research and Team Working 7pm Tue 25th Oct or 7pm Weds 26th Oct Room G046 (under the stairs in new Engineering building)
- Troubled by Procrastination? 7pm Tues 25th Oct Room AC201
- Exam Preparation 4.30pm Weds 26th Oct G010 Library Lobby (beside the soft seating)
- Academic Writing 10am Weds 26th Oct Room G010 or 5pm Weds 26th Oct Room G011 Library Lobby (beside the soft seating)
- ‘Let’s talk about Stammering’ (open info evening) 7pm Weds 26th Oct Room AC201 Arts/Science main corridor
http://www.nuigstudents.ie/wellness16
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations: First Derivatives, Camp Counsellors USA, Irish Distillers, Washington Ireland Programme (WIP)
- Employer in Residence: First Derivatives
- Information Stands: Camp Counsellors USA, Washington Ireland Programme (WIP)
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Christmas is Coming!
There’s just 28 more sleeps until NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Christmas Day! If you want to help out with our fundraising on Thursday 17th of November for The RNLI and Threshold please sign up here.
Upcoming SU Life Skills Courses:
- Anti-Racism Workshop. 10.15am-1.30pm Wednesday 26th October. Cost: €5
• Cardiac First Responder Course. 9am-1.30pm Thursday 3rd November. Cost €40 (Usual cost €75)
• Child Protection Training. 1pm-5pm Friday 11th November or 9.30am-1.30pm Saturday 12th November. Cost: €15.
• Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course. 9am – 5.30pm Fri 4th Nov, Fri 11th Nov & Fri 18th Nov. Cost: €100 (Usual cost €160)
You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card.
NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day
NUI Galway are hosting a postgraduate Open Day on Tuesday 8th November from 12-4pm. This is a perfect opportunity to plan for your future. You can visit the hall to speak to lecturers from all postgraduate programmes, and there will be a series of talks on careers, why you should choose NUI Galway for your postgraduate study and more. First 100 people to visit the hall will get free tea/coffee. Register in advance here.
Learn more about ALIVE this Monday
Come along to our ALIVE volunteering stand at Smokey’s 12:00-15:00 on Monday 24th of October for information about ALIVE, how to register and the benefits of doing ALIVE. There’ll be competitions and more fun stuff so come over and check it out.
FREE SMART FUTURE Training
NUI Galway Postgrads & Postdocs, Sign up for SMART FUTURE (http://www.smartfutures.ie/) training and get started with Public Engagement in Science! 9.30am-11.30am Wednesday 26th October in the ILAS building , ground floor, room G006 (aka seminar room 5), delivered by Jackie O’Dowd from SFI ‘Smart Futures’.
Email claire.riordan@nuigalway.ie from CURAM if you intend to take part.
2017-2018 Fulbright Irish Awards: Application Deadline 4pm, Friday 28th October 2016
Fulbright Irish Awards provide grants and support for postgraduate students, researchers, lecturers and professionals across all disciplines, to study, research or teach in the USA. To find out more, visit the Fulbright Irish Awards page.
Join the Macnas Halloween Parade
Volunteers needed for this year’s Macnas Halloween Parade in Galway at 5.30pm on Sunday 30th of October
Critical Mass Bicycle Ride 6pm Friday 28th October
The next Critical Mass bike ride will be taking place on Friday the 28th of October, meeting at the Spanish Arch at 6 pm, so come along and “reclaim the streets”. This critical mass takes place in context of the convergence festival.
Critical Mass is a means of direct action. It celebrates cycling as a sustainable means of transport and highlights the need for better bicycle infrastructure.
How well do you know your other half? Why not find out! Sign up now on our Facebook page to battle it out with other couples and friends for Mates vs Dates. A night that promises to be full of laughs and lots of spot prizes. It is also all in aid of a great cause. Support the Special Olympics on the 15th of November in Friars. Tickets on sale now from the Socs box for only €5!
Suas 8×8 Film Festival
The Suas 8×8 Film festival is coming to NUIG next week, from 24th to the 28th of October. Now in its fourth year, 8×8 brings a week of award-winning films, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking events and stunning photography to NUIG campus. http://www.stand.ie/8×8/
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
| Thurs 20th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Science Council |
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Help us raise money for the RNLI & Threshold
This year we will be raising money for the RNLI and the homeless charity Threshold but we need your help! If you have any time to volunteer or have any wild ideas for a fundraising event then please get in touch with us! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
NUIG Free STI Clinic – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note that you must make an appointment in person in the Student Health Unit or by phoning 091 492604 before attending. The STI Clinic runs 5pm-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50. Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
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 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
National Student Protest this Wednesday
This Wednesday the 19th of October we will be taking to the streets of Dublin to march for publicly funded education. If you want to join us in the fight against student debt €2 return bus tickets are on sale in the SU Office and the SU Engineering desk NOW! FREE t-shirts available with the first 500 tickets sold! Buses depart 9am Wednesday 19th October from The Cathedral or entrance to Gort na Coiribe. We will be back in Galway by 7pm (approx.) Please share the Facebook eventand spread the word!
NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents Joanne McNally and Eric Lalor
It’s two for the price of one for our next comedy gig with Joanne McNally (Republic of Telly) and Eric Lalor (Joe.ie) at 8pm on Monday 7th November in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for just €5 from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk.
Upcoming SU Life Skills Courses:
- Anti-Racism Workshop. 10.15am-1.30pm Wednesday 26th October. Cost: €5
• Cardiac First Responder Course. 9am-1.30pm Thursday 3rd November. Cost €40 (Usual cost €75)
• Child Protection Training. 1pm-5pm Friday 11th November or 9.30am-1.30pm Saturday 12th November. Cost: €15.
• Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course. 9am – 5.30pm Fri 4th Nov, Fri 11th Nov & Fri 18th Nov. Cost: €100 (Usual cost €160)
You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card.
SU Equality Taskforce Meeting 6pm Monday 17th October
The first meeting of the SU Equality Taskforce will be held this Monday 17th October from 6pm in the Students’ Union office and all students are welcome! The taskforce will run Equality campaigns throughout the year so if you’re passionate about feminism, LGBT+ rights, improving things on campus for students with disabilities, mature students, international students and just generally breaking down any negative stigma or stereotype, then this is the place for you!
Also, following the meeting, we’d like to get some footage of people talking about Repealing the 8th Amendment for a video we’re making. This will be from about 7pm onwards in the SU.
For more information about getting involved contact Megan on su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Connacht Rugby: Toulouse Tickets on Sale Now!
We have just 20 NUIG student tickets left on sale in the SU and from the SU Engineering Desk for the Connacht vs Toulouse match at 17:30 this Saturday 15th October €20 Bohermore Terrace
Class Reps Training
This year NUI Galway Students’ Union is involved in a pilot scheme called the National Student Engagement Programme pilot (NStEP). We will be running 5 sessions of the NStEP training, the first two have taken place already. The dates of the other training sessions are Monday the 17th of October, Wednesday the 26th October and Thursday the 3rd November. You can book a place on them online via the Eventbrite links. If you have attended either of the first two training sessions, you do not need to attend again. For more information contact su.education@nuigalway.ie
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
| Tues 18th Oct | 6pm – 7pm | MY127 | Health Sciences Council |
| Tues 18th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Arts Council |
| Thurs 20th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Science Council |
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Please Give Blood in Galway next week if you can. Clinics will take place in the Clayton Hotel in Ballybrit 5pm-8.30pm Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th October.
FREE Academic and Wellness Supports Next Week
- Time Management One-hour workshop 11am Tuesday 18th October in SC200A (Biology Lab near Smokey’s)
- Time Management One-hour workshop 7pm Tuesday 18th October AC201
- Anxiety Management One-hour workshop 6.30pm Tuesday 18th October IT202
- Study Skills One-hour workshop 6pm Wednesday 19th October AC204
- Presentation Skills 2-Hour workshop 7pm Wednesday 19th October AC201
Further details: www.nuigstudents.ie/wellness
National Mature Students Seminar Fri 28th October
The National Mature Students Seminar run by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in partnership with Mature Students Ireland is taking place 10.30am-3.30pm on Friday October 28th in Waterford IT Arena, Carriganore. This is a fantastic networking and training event where Mature Students from across Ireland will gather to workshop on practical skills, share experience, and network with academic peers across disciplines. This year the event will be bigger and better than ever before with a great line-up of facilitators and speakers, as well as a keynote speaker to be announced! If you are interested, please register your interest in this event here as soon as possible as spaces are limited!
Undergraduates, Postgrads and Postodocs, Threesis NUI Galway is back!
Showcase your research to 3 judges in 3 minutes using just 3 slides – in a way that anyone and everyone can understand!
How to apply: submit a 200 word abstract, with your name, contact details, title of the presentation, and name of relevant heat by Tuesday 18th October to marina.ansaldo@nuigalway.ie
Select the Heat that applies to your research!
- Heat 1*: College of Science; College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences; College of Engineering & Informatics
- Heat 2*: College of Science; College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences; College of Engineering & Informatics
- Heat 3: College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies
- Heat 4: College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
*2 candidates from heats 1 and 2 will go on to represent NUI Galway at the National Threesis-in -3 competition organized by SFI in Dublin.
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations: ESB, SL Controls, BDO
- CV Workshop
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
GOAL Jersey Day TODAY
GOAL Jersey Day is the perfect opportunity to proudly wear your team colours, and an excuse to share your sporting opinions with everyone on campus! Wear your jersey to college today come over to Smokey’s Café and make a €2 donation to GOAL.
Participants Needed for Student Information Desk Focus Groups Weds 19th Oct
Participants will get free tea, coffee, biscuits and pizza for taking part. The first 10 people to sign up will also get €10 credit on their SU Cards.
Sign up online for one of the following sessions at following links:
- Session 1: 1pm-2pm Wednesday 19th October in Alexander boardroom in the Quad Register Here
- Session 2: 6pm-7pm Wednesday 19th October in Alexander boardroom in the Quad Register Here
Maker Space Workshop: Introduction to SketchUp Make – Tuesday 18/10/16 1-2pm
SketchUp Make is an easy to learn, intuitive and powerful 3D drawing tool. After this 1-hour workshop you will be able to create 3D objects and ready to move on to using the more advanced features available in the software. The workshop will be held in the library training room which is located just past the Maker Space.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)net Seminar
This seminar will take place 1pm-2pm Wednesday 19th October Room in G009 ILAS Building NUI Galway and lunch will be provided. This seminar will provide attendees with an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDLnet-Universal Design for Learning: is a Framework for Addressing Learner Variability building upon experience of previous and current projects which aims at exchanging/creating good practices on inclusive education for all students across Europe, in order to cater for their wholesome development, smooth transition in the next grades and consequently for employability, working place inclusion and for active European citizenship. Link for Tickets.
Volunteering For Your Career
Volunteering for your Career is a fun seminar 5pm-6pm on Tuesday 25th October to really unpack your volunteering for enhancing your portfolio, CV, interviews, and local to national award opportunities.
All welcome to this career focused seminar on getting the most from your volunteering to enhance your career prospects and professional development which takes place in the Career Seminar Room. More Information.
Help us raise money for the RNLI & Threshold
This year we will be raising money for the RNLI and the homeless charity Threshold but we need your help! If you have any time to volunteer or have any wild ideas for a fundraising event then please get in touch with us! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
NUIG Free STI Clinic – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note that you must make an appointment in person in the Student Health Unit or by phoning 091 492604 before attending. The STI Clinic runs 5pm-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50. Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
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 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Mental Health Week Thursday
Here’s all that’s going on TODAY for the last day of Mental Health Week:
- 10am-5pm Poster Sale in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 10am-12pm Psych Soc & Choral Soc Coffee Morning & Tunes in the View
- 10am-4pm Draoicht Soc Charity Book Sale in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 11am-12pm Mentors and Mentees Coffee/Tea Morning in The Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn
- 1.30pm-2.30pm How to Disclose Mental Health/Disability to Potential Employers, Meeting Rooms in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 3pm-5pm Organic Soc Organic Garden Open Day on Distillery Road
- 4pm Listen to Flirt FM 101.3 FM Mental Health Series “Heads Up”
- 6pm-8pm Writer’s Soc & Gig Soc Workshop exploring mental health issues with LGBTQ focus AC204
- 6pm-8pm Juggling Soc Workshop in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 6.30pm Chaplaincy screening of Life is Beautiful (La Vita é Bella) with snacks Chapel Common Room
- 7pm Psych Soc & Psi Chi Ultimate Table Quiz in Sult with finger food and raffle.
- 7pm-10pm Lit & Deb Rant night/Poetry slam in the Kirwan Theatre
- 9pm-10.30pm GUMS & GiGSoc Lip Sync Night in the Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn
If you need any support or information please contact any of the following people:
- Chaplaincy Service 091 495055 chaplains@nuigalway.ie
- Counselling Service 091 492427 counselling@nuigalway.ie
- Student Health Unit 091 492604
- SU Welfare Officer Daniel Khan 091 492747 su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
- Jigsaw Galway 091 549252 galway@jigsaw.ie
- Samaritans Free phone 116123 jo@samaritans.org
NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents Joanne McNally and Eric Lalor
It’s two for the price of one for our next comedy gig with Joanne McNally (Republic of Telly) and Eric Lalor (Joe.ie) at 8pm on Monday 7th November in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for just €5 from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk.
Say no to €20,000 debt and join us in Dublin on Wednesday 19th October to march for publicly funded education. Bus tickets on sale soon from the SU. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Add your name to the petition calling on the Government to Invest in Publicly-Funded Third-Level Education in Ireland Now!
Connacht Rugby: Ulster & Toulouse Tickets on Sale Now!
We now have NUIG student tickets on sale in the SU and from the SU Engineering Desk for the following matches:
- Connacht vs Ulster 19:35 Friday 7th October €20 Bohermore Terrace
- Connacht vs Toulouse 17:30 Saturday 15th October €20 Bohermore Terrace
Class Reps Training
Class Rep Training takes place tonight Thursday 6th October and Tuesday 11th of October. We will be running 5 sessions of the NSTEP (National Student Engagement Programme) training. If you cannot attend either of these sessions don’t worry as more dates will be available in October. These sessions are limited to 40 places each and the same training will be run over the 5 sessions. Contact Cathal for more details and to book your space on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
| Mon 10th Oct | 6pm-8pm | Kirwan Theatre | SU Council |
| Thurs 13th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Law/Commerce Council |
| Tues 18th Oct | 6pm – 7pm | MY127 | Health Sciences Council |
| Tues 18th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Arts Council |
| Thurs 20th Oct | 6pm-7pm | AC204 | Science Council |
Help us raise money for the RNLI & Threshold
This year we will be raising money for the RNLI and the homeless charity Threshold but we need your help! If you have any time to volunteer or have any wild ideas for a fundraising event then please get in touch with us! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Child Protection Training
- Anti-Racism Training
- Occupational First Aid Course
Upcoming FREE Workshops at NUIG – Register online for your space now!
- Mindfulness: 6 x weekly sessions start 5.30pm-6pm Tuesday 11th October
- Positive Mind-set and Resilience: 4 x weekly sessions start 5pm-6.30pm Wednesday 12th October
- Time Management One-hour Workshop 11am or 7pm Tuesday 18th October
- Study Skills One-hour Workshop 6pm Wednesday 19th October
More information and online booking form here: http://www.nuigstudents.ie/wellness16
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations: SAP, EY, A&L Goodbody, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, ESB
- Career Options with Arts & Languages Fair
- Teaching Applications & Courses
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Snow Sports Club Trip to Kilternan
The NUIG Snow Sports Club are hosting their first training trip of the year to the Kilternan dry slopes on Wednesday 12th of October. You can sign up at Smokey’s 12pm-2pm on Monday. Cost is €25 including return bus (leaving the Quad at 4.30pm) equipment rental and two hours of lessons. All levels welcome but places are limited and strictly first come first served.
Great Chefs Challenge
The Chefs from the Campus Caterers (Sodexo, Cafe Togo and Sult) together with the Baking, Organic Garden and CCAFS Societies will be bringing you a programme of healthy eating and sustainable living and the Great Chefs Challenge which will see one of the chefs win the coveted title during Societies Week in November.
Operation Transformation
Join the Societies, and let’s get this campus healthy, moving and transforming and be part of the Ireland’s million pound weight loss challenge. First meetings 5pm Tuesday 11th October Large Acoustic Room or 8am Wednesday 12th October in The View, Áras na Mac Léinn
www.nuigstudents.ie/wellness.ie
GOAL Jersey Day Thursday 13th October 2016
GOAL Jersey Day is the perfect opportunity to proudly wear your team colours, and an excuse to share your sporting opinions with everyone on campus! GOAL Jersey Day is our flagship fundraising campaign, when staff and students in institutions nationwide don their county or club GAA colours, soccer or rugby jerseys, in an effort to raise much needed funds for GOAL. Wear your jersey to college on Thursday 13th October, come over to Smokey’s Café and make a €2 donation to GOAL.
Are you Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur?
Aged between 18 and 35 with an existing innovative business or outstanding idea for a start-up?
Enter the IBYE Competition at www.ibye.ie/submit-form/.
It doesn’t matter what your background is. Maybe you have researched a business idea, maybe you want to work for yourself, maybe you have an idea to improve your existing business or maybe you want to return home and set up your business in Ireland. Enter in your own county and each county has prizes of up to €15,000 for winners. Closing date for entries is October 14th.
Women Techmakers Scholars Program: Europe, Middle East and Africa
- 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 Scholars’ Retreat in a Google office in the summer 2017 and become part of a global community of scholars
- Deadline to apply: 1st December 2016
- Apply on: womentechmakers.com/scholars
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 to apply: 1st December 2016
- Apply on: google.com/studentswithdisabilities-europe/
Free Alexander Technique Sessions
Learn how to deal with long hours of sitting with more ease and less stress! Free Alexander Technique sessions for all NUIG students and staff – just drop in! 11am-4pm Wednesday 12th October in The View, Áras na Mac Léinn.
The Alexander Technique is a unique way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination.
NUIG Free STI Clinic – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note that you must make an appointment in person in the Student Health Unit or by phoning 091 492604 before attending. The STI Clinic runs 5pm-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50. Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
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 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Mental Health Week
NUI Galway Mental Health Week starts this Sunday and there are a heap of FREE events for you to get involved in so take some time out to look after your mental health. The programme of events can be found HERE.
If you need any support or information please contact any of the following people:
- Chaplaincy Service091 495055 chaplains@nuigalway.ie
- Counselling Service091 492427 counselling@nuigalway.ie
- Student Health Unit091 492604
- SU Welfare OfficerDaniel Khan 091 492747 welfare@nuigalway.ie
- Jigsaw Galway091 549252 galway@jigsaw.ie
- SamaritansFree phone 116123 jo@samaritans.org
Financial Aid Fund Applications Close 12 noon TOMORROW
The Financial Aid Fund is intended to tackle disadvantage by providing financial support to students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third level studies. Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund Online Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 30th September. Contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie with any queries.
Repeal the 8th Tea, Chat & Human 8
Join us this Monday 3rd of October at 12.30pm in the View, Áras na Mac Léinn for tea and a chat about the Repeal the 8th Campaign and how you can help. We will be joined by Ruth Coppinger TD for this event. We will also be creating a Human 8 after the talk to use in our campaign so we need lots of bodies! Please wear a black t-shirt if you have one.
For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Mental Health Week – #LittleThings Competition Winner
Congratulations to Collette Mulkeen the winner of our #LittleThings competition who won a pair of tickets to our sold out Neil Delamere gig. Her #LittleThings Mental Health tips were:
- A walk in the evening after lectures all day long is good therapy – take 20mins out of your evening and walk alone or with a friend to clear your head and take in some fresh air!
- Get outdoors! – we are so lucky to have a beautiful campus with stunning walkways. The local Galway people use our campus for peaceful walks – go and explore and get some fresh air.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help – there are so many facilities and services on campus to listen and advise you whenever you need help. ASK for help!
Class Reps Training
Class Rep Training takes place on Thursday 6th and Tuesday 11th of October. We will be running 5 sessions of the NSTEP (National Student Engagement Programme) training. If you cannot attend either of these sessions don’t worry as more dates will be available in October. These sessions are limited to 40 places each and the same training will be run over the 5 sessions. Contact Cathal for more details and to book your space on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Help us raise money for the RNLI & Threshold
This year we will be raising money for the RNLI and the homeless charity Threshold but we need your help! If you have any time to volunteer or have any wild ideas for a fundraising event then please get in touch with us! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Say no to €20,000 debt and join us in Dublin on Wednesday 19th October to march for publicly funded education. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Add your name to the petition calling on the Government to Invest in Publicly-Funded Third-Level Education in Ireland Now!
The deadline to de-register/withdraw from an NUI Galway Course with no fee implications is tomorrow Friday 30th September.
Road Safety Week Freebies
Call in to the SU Office from Monday 3rd October to pick up your FREE Road Safety week high vis vests and rucksack covers while stocks last.
Connacht vs Edinburgh & Ulster Tickets
We now have NUIG student tickets on sale for the Connacht Rugby vs Ulster match (€20) on Fri 7th Oct AND the Connacht vs Edinburgh match (€15) Fri 30th Sept.
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Child Protection Training
- Anti-Racism Training
- Occupational First Aid Course
Are You Registered to Vote?
If you want to register to vote, the RFA form is available in the SU or here online. The form has to be sent to your County Council before Monday the 31st of October. To find your local County Council, have a look here. If anyone has any questions contact Cathal, the SU Education Officer, at su.education@nuigalway.ie
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- LinkedIn Workshop
- Employer presentations: PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
- GRADUATE JOBS FAIR
- Careers in HR
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
NUIG Free STI Clinic – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note that you must make an appointment in person in the Student Health Unit or by phoning 091 492604 before attending. The STI Clinic runs 5pm-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Do you have type 1 diabetes? Are you aged between 18-25 years old?
The D1 now Study Team based in NUI Galway and Galway University Hospitals are launching a campaign to recruit more young adults living with type 1 diabetes aged between 18-25 years old onto their Young Adult Panel (YAP). Members of the panel are involved with working with the D1 now Study Team as co-researchers. Research carried out is ‘with’ and ‘by’ members of the YAP rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ and ‘for’ them. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Mary Clare O’Hara on MaryClare.OHara@hse (091) 542840
FREE Academic Writing Centre Reopens Next Week
Need help with Computer Programming?
ComputerDISC is a FREE drop in service for students who are taking any programming/software development courses.
Interested in making a difference? Want to get involved in something fun? Want to be part of something bigger?
Volunteer with your Students’ Union to get involved in lots of fun activities this year. E-mail your Welfare Officer Daniel: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
FREE Student tickets for Uprise Startup Festival
Thursday 20th October in RDS. Free ticket code: CollegeUprising
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Book yourself in for a treatment, your body will thank you for it! Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50
Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
Call for Submissions!
The Lamp is an international literary journal dedicated to showcasing the creative writing of graduate and professional students. If you write poetry, short fiction, scripts, creative nonfiction, or any other form of textual art, please submit your work to The Lamp at thelampeditor@gmail.com. The deadline is December 31st, 2016!
GOAL Jersey Day Thursday 13th October 2016
GOAL Jersey Day is the perfect opportunity to proudly wear your team colours, and an excuse to share your sporting opinions with everyone on campus! GOAL Jersey Day is our flagship fundraising campaign, when staff and students in institutions nationwide don their county or club GAA colours, soccer or rugby jerseys, in an effort to raise much needed funds for GOAL. Wear your jersey to college on Thursday 13th October, come over to Smokey’s Café and make a €2 donation to GOAL.
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 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Financial Aid Fund Applications Close Fri 30th Sept
The Financial Aid Fund is intended to tackle disadvantage by providing financial support to students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third level studies. Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund Online Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 30th September. Contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie with any queries.
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell second-hand books to save you a bit of cash and we can also sell them on your behalf to make you some cash! Have a look at our second-hand bookshop for more information on buying or selling here.
As part of Mental Health Week NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents comedian Neil Delamere & Support at 8pm on Monday 3rd October in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Tickets are just €5 and are on sale from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk (Card Only) now.
Have you picked up your FREE SU Loyalty card yet? It magically turns teas/coffees into FREE teas/coffees and once you collect enough points you can transform them into CASH! Get your card from the SU Office now and start using your card in Sult, the SU Shop, Smokeys, Caife na Gaeilge and the Wall Café.
Repeal the 8th Tea, Chat & Human 8
Join us on Monday 3rd of October at 12.30pm in the View, Áras na Mac Léinn for tea and a chat about the Repeal the 8th Campaign and how you can help. We will be joined by Ruth Coppinger TD for this event. We will also be creating a Human 8 after the talk to use in our campaign so we need lots of bodies! Please wear a black t-shirt if you have one.
For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
European Car Free Day TODAY – FREEBIES!
Anyone who uses a Coke-Zero Bike in Galway today will be entered into a draw for €500 bicycle vouchers and you can also join as a new annual member free-of-charge.
The Galway Cycle Hub at Eyre Square, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, will include:
- Membership promotion by An Rothar Nua with free registration available on site
- Coca Cola Zero pop-up ‘cycle café’ enjoy complimentary pastries, sandwiches and refreshments without ever leaving your bike.
- ‘Bike Doctor’ giving free consultation and basic repairs
- Local bike shop promotion, with selection of bikes
The Galway Scheme will be expanded, with the construction of nine new stations by end of 2016 with three on NUIG campus.
Connacht vs Edinburgh Tickets €15
We have Connacht vs Edinburgh NUIG Student Tickets for €15 (Bohermore Terrace) on sale in the SU Office & SU Engineering Desk (Card Only). Kick-off is 19:35 Friday 30th September. NUI Galway student ID Required.
NUI Galway Charity 8k – This Saturday!
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run/jog/walk/crawl in aid of Jigsaw at 10am on Saturday 24th of September. You can still register online here now or up to 9am on Saturday in person at the Kingfisher.
Mental Health Week – Win Neil Delamere Tickets!
Mental Health Week starts on Monday 3rd of October and we have a pair of tickets to give away to Neil Delamare. To enter just email your #littlethings mental health tip(s) to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie before 5pm on Wednesday 28th of September.
USI National Protest
Join us in Dublin on Wednesday 19th October to march for publicly funded education. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Are You Registered to Vote?
If you want to register to vote, the RFA form is available in the SU or here online. The form has to be sent to your County Council before Monday the 31st of October. To find your local County Council, have a look here. If anyone has any questions contact Cathal, the SU Education Officer, at su.education@nuigalway.ie
Lockers – Only 245 left (Engineering Building & Áras Moyola Only)
You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and you can either pay online and collect your key at your leisure OR your locker will be reserved for a 3 day period during which you can call up to the SU to collect your key and pay for same. PLEASE NOTE: after the 3 days your reservation expires if you don’t call in to pay.
Please note that keys for lockers in Áras Moyola and the Engineering Building can only be collected at the SU Engineering Desk in the Engineering Building foyer Monday – Friday 11am-3pm. The Engineering Building desk only takes card payment – no cash.
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Suffering from Social Anxiety?
Sign up now for Participate the NUI Galway project to boost student participation and to tackle social anxiety problems.
Free Dance Classes start 9am this Monday
FREE beginners contemporary dance class for all NUIG students and staff in The Cube, 9-10am every Monday morning, beginning Monday 26th September.
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Book yourself in for a treatment, your body will thank you for it! Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50
Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
Struggling with Maths?
SUMS the FREE maths support centre service offers FREE mathematics support to students across all colleges and courses as well as to students engaged in Access/Foundation courses. SUMS opens from 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during the academic year.
Maker Space Workshop: Introduction to SketchUp Make – 27/9/16 4-5pm
Learn how to create 3D printable objects using the SketchUp Make software. SketchUp Make is an easy to learn, intuitive and powerful 3D drawing tool. After this 1-hour workshop you will be able to create 3D objects and ready to move on to using the more advanced features available in the software.
NUIG Free STI Clinic EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm-7pm
The clinic is in the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn by appointment only on a first come, first served basis.
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations for Dell, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, KPMG
- First Year Drop in
- Law week
- CV Workshop
- Interview Workshop
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Child Protection Training
- Anti-Racism Training
- Occupational First Aid Course
Class Representatives
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 Cathal at su.education@nuigalway.ie. Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available in the SU Council section of our website here.
Worried about yourself (or a friend)?
Head along to the NUI Galway Health & Well Being page. It has all the information you need on any topic to do with getting help for yourself or a friend to be happier and healthier at NUI Galway
How to Print / Copy / Scan across the campus
Come by the library from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th at 11 am or 3 pm for a demonstration on how to use the multi-function devices for printing, copying or scanning.
Student Leap Cards now just €10
The shiny new Student Leap Cards are available now from the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. All you need to do is bring yourself, your new college ID, €10 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2017.
Interested in making a difference? Want to get involved in something fun? Want to be part of something bigger?
Volunteer with your Students’ Union to get involved in lots of fun activities this year. E-mail your Welfare Officer Daniel: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Cáca Dána Theatre presents “All the World’s A Cage”
Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th of October 2016 at 8.30pm in Town Hall Theatre Studio. Tickets €8 or €5 concession. Cáca Dána is a new theatre company founded by NUI Galway Alumni.
Mental Health & Well-being Summit Volunteers
The Mental Health & Well-being summit takes place on October 14th in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This event will feature talks and workshops across many disciplines on how Mental Health effects all of us and how we can create prevention in addition to a cure. They are looking for volunteers to help out on the day (giving directions, registration, setting up rooms etc.) If you are interested please email m.lynch21@nuigalway.ie More Info on the Summit.
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 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Lockers – Only 300 left (IT Building, Engineering Building & Áras Moyola Only)
You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and you can either pay online and collect your key at your leisure OR your locker will be reserved for a 3 day period during which you can call up to the SU to collect your key and pay for same. PLEASE NOTE: after the 3 days your reservation expires if you don’t call in to pay.
Please note that keys for lockers in Áras Moyola and the Engineering Building can only be collected at the SU Engineering Desk in the Engineering Building foyer Monday – Friday 11am-3pm. The Engineering Building desk only takes card payment – no cash.
March For Choice Bus Tickets €2
Join us as we travel to Dublin for the National March For Choice on Saturday 24th of September. Return bus tickets €2 from SU Office and SU Engineering Desk (Card Only) on sale Friday 16th September.
Bus Leaves the Cathedral at 10.30am SHARP. Assemble at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square from 1.30pm. March to Dáil Éireann at 2pm. Return bus leaves from Merrion Square at 5pm SHARP. NUI Galway Students Only. ID Required. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
MMA for Self Defence – 6 Spaces Left
We have just 6 spaces left on our MMA for Self Defence course which takes place 4.30pm-6pm Tuesday 20th & Tuesday 27th September. Sign up for just €5 in the SU now.
Financial Aid Fund Applications Close Fri 30th Sept
The Financial Aid Fund is intended to tackle disadvantage by providing financial support to students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third level studies. Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund Online Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 30th September. More information. Contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie with any queries.
Sign Language Course – Starts Tuesday!
Our 10 Week Sign Language courses start next week and costs just €40. Sign up in the SU now or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card.
- 12pm-1pm Tuesday 6 Spaces Left
- 1pm-2pm Tuesday COURSE FULL
- 6pm-7pm Wednesday COURSE FULL
- 6pm-7pm Thursday 5 Spaces Left
As part of Mental Health Week NUI Galway Students’ Union Presents comedian Neil Delamere & Support at 8pm on Monday 3rd October in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Tickets are just €5 and are on sale from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk (Card Only) now.
Connacht vs Edinburgh Tickets €15
We have Connacht vs NUIG Student Tickets for €15 (Bohermore Terrace) on sale in the SU Office & SU Engineering Desk (Card Only). Kick-off is 19:35 Friday 30th September. NUI Galway student ID Required.
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC213 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
ALIVE Welcome Hour TODAY!
Be ALIVE at NUI Galway this year and Volunteer! Welcome event and getting to know all things ALIVE. Thursday 15th September The View, Aras na Mac Leinn, 4pm & 5pm with Free food so bring a friend!
alive@nuigalway.ie if you want to say hi!
Get Campus Dancing!
FREE beginners contemporary dance class for all NUIG students and staff in The Cube, 9-10am every Monday morning, beginning Monday 26th September.
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations for Accenture & Northern Trust
- First Year Drop in
- Kick Start your Job Search
- Careers in Financial Services
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Galway Zombie Walk this Saturday
Get your zombie on this Saturday at the 7th Annual Zombie Walk in aid of Jigsaw Galway. Not good at zombifying yourself? They will have amazing make-up people in Eyre Square from 7pm to make you look undead!
NUI Galway Charity 8k – Early Bird Rate Closes TOMORROW
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run/jog/walk/crawl in aid of Jigsaw at 10am on Saturday 24th of September. You can register for the early bird rate of €20 until Friday 16th September which all goes to charity online here now.
What is GOAL? 10am-11am Weds 21st of September
An Introduction to GOAL over Coffee & Tea – one of Ireland’s oldest international aid charity. All welcome! Free Tea, Coffee and Buns as we learn in this informal conversation with GOAL about their work and the Jersey Day success stories. Arts Millennium Building, Room 207 Wednesday 21st of September 10am-11am
Register for Clubs and Societies
If you missed the sign up days for Clubs and Societies you can still get involved by just logging on to Your Space and registering for whatever you are interested in!
FREE Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday 1.10pm-1.50pm
Mindful Meditation Practice for Semester 1 will take place every Wednesday from 1:10pm to 1:50pm in classroom AC202 on the concourse.
This is a shared practice, organised by a group of people on campus who have been practicing meditation for years. All are welcome including staff, students, alumni, members of the local community and guests to campus.
Please note: Buddhist Monk, Thubten Gelong will join us for a session in October and another in November, dates to be confirmed, please check the website for updates.
http://www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway/
#MondayMassage
Summer is over and it’s back to the grindstone. Those aches and pains that you didn’t feel all summer are suddenly back with a vengeance. Hours at a desk and the pressure of assignments will do that… But what can we do manage tension and stress? Good posture, regular exercise and a healthy diet will all help but sometimes we just want someone to get in there with a thumb or an elbow to work out those stubborn knots.
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Book yourself in for a treatment, your body will thank you for it! Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50
Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 0868378589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
Struggling with Maths?
SUMS the FREE maths support centre service reopens this Monday 19th of September. SUMS offers FREE mathematics support to students across all colleges and courses as well as to students engaged in Access/Foundation courses. SUMS opens from 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during the academic year. http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie/sums/
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell second-hand books to save you a bit of cash and we can also sell them on your behalf to make you some cash! Have a look at our second-hand bookshop for more information on buying or selling here.
NUIG Free STI Clinic this Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm-7pm
There will be a free STI Clinic operating from the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn every Tuesday & Wednesday evening 5pm-7pm. The clinic is by appointment only on a first come, first served basis.
DARE TO WEAR Wednesday!
From top hats and tails to wedding dresses and veils, from debs guna’s and suits, to your fanciest outfits and boots!
On Wednesday 21st September we are asking you to DARE TO WEAR to help raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. This will be part of the nationwide Today FM campaign “Wear Your Wedding Dress Wednesday” so come in your finery to the Quad at 11am on Wednesday 21st September. All are welcome to wear whatever fancy dress/pants/suit/onesie/whatever you have. Dress to impress people! To get involved email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie Register at www.nuigalway.ie/dare
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) – COURSE FULL
- Sign Language- Spaces left Tues 12-1pm & Thurs 6pm-7pm ONLY
- Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defence – 5 Spaces Left
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Child Protection Training
- Anti-Racism Training
- Occupational First Aid Course
Attention: 1st years studying BA in Geography, BA in Law & Engineering
CÉIM is a free support service run by the Students’ Union to help you get a head start this year. Find out how to sign up here.
Join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017
Have you volunteered in the past and earned the ALIVE Certificate? Then you are just the person to join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017 to support promotion of volunteering, events, lead on community projects and gain a unique experience. To apply complete the application form HERE.
Galway Culture Night TOMORROW Friday 16th September
FREE events across NUI Galway and Galway City
Class Representatives
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 Cathal at su.education@nuigalway.ie. Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available in the SU Council section of our website here.
Student Leap Cards now just €10
The shiny new Student Leap Cards are available now from the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. All you need to do is bring yourself, your new college ID, €10 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2017.
USI National Protest
Join us in Dublin on Wednesday 19th October to march for publicly funded education. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Interested in making a difference? Want to get involved in something fun? Want to be part of something bigger?
Volunteer with your Students’ Union to get involved in lots of fun activities this year. E-mail your Welfare Officer Daniel: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
20 Week Chinese Course at NUI Galway
20 week evening course, An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, commences in NUI Galway on Wednesday 21st September 2016. Classes will run one night a week from 7pm to 9pm. The fee is €120.00 for students. The course is designed for people with no Chinese language basics but who have a strong interest in China or who travel or do business in China.
Further details here or contact Suzanne Gilsenan, suzanne.gilsenan@nuigalway.ie, 091 494037
Become a Digital Champion
Becoming a Digital Champion is a brilliant way of improving your digital skills, earning the ALIVE certificate, gaining “digital badges” to put on your CV, getting involved in activities on campus throughout the year, and meeting lots of new people! Now in its second year, we are recruiting enthusiastic students (that means you!), who would like to get involved. You don’t have to be tech savvy, but you do have to be interested in improving your own digital skills along with those of your fellow students.
www.digichampsnuig.com or email digichampsnuig@gmail.com
Red Bird Youth Collective is the youth education programme for Galway Arts Centre, eligible for anyone between 16 – 24 in the Galway region.
They are currently recruiting new member for their 2016/17 programme, which will include dance and performance workshops and an architecture project. Workshops will be held in the Galway Arts Centre every Sunday for FREE, fully supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.
http://theredbirdcollective.com/
Blackboard new app called Bb Student for NUI Galway Students
This app is to replace the old app Blackboard Learn. Some of the improvements are:
- Notifications when you launch the app
- Sleeker and Faster than the old app
- View, complete, and submit assignments and tests
- Check Grades
The app is now available free on iOS, Windows Phone and Android.
Intel Ireland’s “Women in Technology” scholarship awards now taking applications
- Scholarships are open to female school leavers entering specified undergraduate honours degree courses in science, technology and engineering and up to €3000 for each student per annum.
- Scholars will complete intern placements or summer internships at an Intel campus
- The scholarship program is supported by Intel in Leixlip, Shannon and Cork and successful scholars are linked to an Intel campus based on their course selection and geographical location.
- To assist with career progression and further education, each scholar will be assigned an Intel mentor who can assist and provide advice on managing their academic career
The deadline for the current round of scholarships October 1st 2016. More detailed information, application forms etc. are now all available on-line at: www.intel.ie/womenintechnology
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 andTwitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Comedy Hypnotist 8pm This Monday 12th September €5
Comedy Hypnotist Michael McCoy at 8pm on Monday 12th September in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are €5 and are on sale now from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).Warning: This show is not for the easily offended – get your tickets quick as this is always a sell-out event
Lockers – Just 537 Left on Sale
You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and you can either pay online and collect your key at your leisure OR your locker will be reserved for a 3 day period during which you can call up to the SU to collect your key and pay for same. PLEASE NOTE: after the 3 days your reservation expires if you don’t call in to pay.
Please note that keys for lockers in Áras Moyola and the Engineering Building can only be collected at the SU Engineering Desk in the Engineering Building foyer Monday – Friday 11am-3pm. The Engineering Building desk only takes card payment – no cash.
FREE Outdoor Cinema this Tuesday!
8pm SU FREE Outdoor Cinema outside the Engineering Building. Join us to watch the Lion King on the big screen. FREE popcorn for the first 100 people. No booze. Bring something to sit on!
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell second-hand books to save you a bit of cash and we can also sell them on your behalf to make you some cash! Have a look at our second-hand bookshop for more information on buying or selling here.
SU Freshers’ Fair this Wednesday 14th September
11am-4pm SU Freshers’ Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn. FREE Stuff, SU Diaries, Flirt FM Wall Planners, Inflatables, Food Stalls and more FREE Stuff!
NUIG Free STI Clinic opens on Tuesday
There will be a free STI Clinic operating from the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn every Tuesday & Wednesday evening 5pm-7pm. The clinic is by appointment only on a first come, first served basis.
Connacht vs Ospreys Tickets €15
We have just 25 Connacht vs Ospreys NUIG Student Tickets for €15 (Bohermore Terrace) left on sale in the SU Office. Kick-off is 19:35 this Saturday 10th September. NUI Galway student ID Required.
Financial Aid Fund opens 12th September
The Financial Aid Fund is intended to tackle disadvantage by providing financial support to students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third level studies.
Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund Online Applications open on Monday 12th of September and close at 12 noon on Friday 30th September. More information.
DARE TO WEAR Wednesday!
From top hats and tails to wedding dresses and veils, from debs guna’s and suits, to your fanciest outfits and boots!
On Wednesday 21st September we are asking you to DARE TO WEAR to help raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. This will be part of the nationwide Today FM campaign “Wear Your Wedding Dress Wednesday” so come in your finery to the Quad at 11am on Wednesday 21st September. All are welcome to wear whatever fancy dress/pants/suit/onesie/whatever you have. Dress to impress people! To get involved email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie Register at www.nuigalway.ie/dare
Connacht vs Ospreys Ticket Winners
The winner of two tickets for the match in our weekly email competition is: Claire Devoy
The winner of two tickets for the match in our Facebook competition is: Tina Ní Cholaim
Please collect your tickets in the SU Office before 5pm this Friday.
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
- Sign Language
- Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defence
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Manual Handling Training
- Child Protection Training
- Yoga – Beginners FULL
- Anti-Racism Training
- ERASMUS & Complete Beginners Irish Classes (sign up at Socs Box)
- Occupational First Aid Course
Attention: 1st years studying BA in Geography, BA in Law & Engineering
CÉIM is a free support service run by the Students’ Union to help you get a head start this year. Find out how to sign up here.
NUI Galway Students’ Union Freshers’ 2016
Welcome! Fáilte! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Remember you are always a Fresher at heart and these events are open to everyone!
Monday 12th September
8pm SU Comedy Hypnotist Michael McCoy in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets €5 on sale in the SU and SU Engineering Desk NOW!
Tuesday 13th September
11am-3pm Volunteering Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn
8pm SU FREE Outdoor Cinema outside the Engineering Building. Join us to watch the Lion King on the big screen. FREE popcorn for the first 100 people. No booze. Bring something to sit on!
Wednesday 14th September
11am-4pm SU Freshers’ Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn. FREE Stuff, SU Diaries, Flirt FM Wall Planners, Inflatables, Food Stalls and more FREE Stuff!
Thursday 15th September
4pm-5pm ALIVE Welcome Hour in the View with FREE Food! Find out about volunteering at NUI Galway.
Friday 16th September
Galway Culture Night FREE events across Galway
March For Choice Saturday 24th September
Join us as we March For Choice in Dublin on Saturday 24th of September. To get involved please contact Jimmy on su.president@nuigalway.ie
Class Representatives
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 Cathal at su.education@nuigalway.ie. Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available in the SU Council section of our website here.
Student Leap Cards now just €10
The shiny new Student Leap Cards are available now from the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. All you need to do is bring yourself, your new college ID, €10 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2017.
USI National Protest
Join us in Dublin on Wednesday 19th October to march for publicly funded education. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Interested in making a difference? Want to get involved in something fun? Want to be part of something bigger?
Volunteer with your Students’ Union to get involved in lots of fun activities this year. E-mail your Welfare Officer Daniel: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
ALIVE Volunteering Fair!
Over 80 NGOs, Charities, Causes and Programmes – come see what the civic world has to offer! Careers, volunteering, and learning opportunities with schools, hospitals, environment, elderly, children, artistic and disability themes. Tuesday 13th September, 11am-3pm Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
Careers Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Employer presentations from Cisco & Deloitte
- First Year Drop in
- Your Degree in Arts – What Next?
- Your degree in Science – What Next?
- Your Degree in Business – What Next?
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
20 Week Chinese Course at NUI Galway
20 week evening course, An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, commences in NUI Galway on Wednesday 21st September 2016. Classes will run one night a week from 7pm to 9pm. The fee is €120.00 for students. The course is designed for people with no Chinese language basics but who have a strong interest in China or who travel or do business in China.
Further details here or contact Suzanne Gilsenan, suzanne.gilsenan@nuigalway.ie, 091 494037
Become a Digital Champion
Becoming a Digital Champion is a brilliant way of improving your digital skills, earning the ALIVE certificate, gaining “digital badges” to put on your CV, getting involved in activities on campus throughout the year, and meeting lots of new people! Now in its second year, we are recruiting enthusiastic students (that means you!), who would like to get involved. You don’t have to be tech savvy, but you do have to be interested in improving your own digital skills along with those of your fellow students.
www.digichampsnuig.com or email digichampsnuig@gmail.com
Red Bird Youth Collective is the youth education programme for Galway Arts Centre, eligible for anyone between 16 – 24 in the Galway region.
They are currently recruiting new member for their 2016/17 programme, which will include dance and performance workshops and an architecture project. Workshops will be held in the Galway Arts Centre every Sunday for FREE, fully supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.
http://theredbirdcollective.com/
Blackboard new app called Bb Student for NUI Galway Students
This app is to replace the old app Blackboard Learn. Some of the improvements are:
- Notifications when you launch the app
- Sleeker and Faster than the old app
- View, complete, and submit assignments and tests
- Check Grades
The app is now available free on iOS, Windows Phone and Android.
Intel Ireland’s “Women in Technology” scholarship awards now taking applications
- Scholarships are open to female school leavers entering specified undergraduate honours degree courses in science, technology and engineering and up to €3000 for each student per annum.
- Scholars will complete intern placements or summer internships at an Intel campus
- The scholarship program is supported by Intel in Leixlip, Shannon and Cork and successful scholars are linked to an Intel campus based on their course selection and geographical location.
- To assist with career progression and further education, each scholar will be assigned an Intel mentor who can assist and provide advice on managing their academic career
The deadline for the current round of scholarships October 1st 2016. More detailed information, application forms etc. are now all available on-line at: www.intel.ie/womenintechnology
Join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017
Have you volunteered in the past and earned the ALIVE Certificate? Then you are just the person to join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017 to support promotion of volunteering, events, lead on community projects and gain a unique experience. To apply complete the application form HERE.
ALIVE Welcome Hour
Be ALIVE at NUI Galway this year and Volunteer! Welcome event and getting to know all things ALIVE
Thursday 15th September The View, Aras na Mac Leinn, 4pm & 5pm with Free food so bring a friend!
alive@nuigalway.ie if you want to say hi!
Free EndNote.com Training
Bob Green from EndNote.com will present two training sessions on EndNote at NUI Galway on Thursday 15 September at 2pm. Space is limited and booking is essential. More Information Here.
NUI Galway Charity 8k
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run/jog/walk/crawl in aid of Jigsaw at 10am on Saturday 24th of September. You can register for the early bird rate of €20 which all goes to charity online here now.
Sin Needs You!
The Sin newspaper editor Sorcha is looking for volunteers to help out with the on campus newspaper and website during the year. If you are interested in helping drop her a line to editor@sin.ie
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 andTwitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Welcome to the first weekly email from your Students’ Union for the new academic year.
What is the Students’ Union?
“The mission of the Union shall be to represent its members and promote, defend and vindicate the rights of its members at all levels of society.” – Constitution of the Students’ Union
The SU is a representative organisation that is independent from the University and consists of all registered students at NUI Galway. As the SU is an independent body, the SU officers do not have to answer to the University authorities – we only answer to you, our members who have elected us.
These are the officers here in the Students’ Union working for you this year to promote and defend your rights:
President: Jimmy su.president@nuigalway.ie
Vice-President/Education: Cathal su.education@nuigalway.ie
Vice-President/Welfare: Daniel su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Clíodhna su.gaeilge@nuigalway.ie
Equality: Megan su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Mature Students: Damian su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Postgraduates: Cillian su.postgrad@nuigalway.ie
SU Council Chairperson: Aaron su.council@nuigalway.ie
Societies: Patrick su.socs@nuigalway.ie
Clubs: Caitlin su.clubs@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies: Ciarán su.arts@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Science: Christopher su.science@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences: Lorcán su.medicine@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Business & Law: Diarmuid su.business@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Engineering & Informatics: Tim su.engineering@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway Students’ Union Freshers’ 2016
Welcome! Fáilte! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Remember you are always a Fresher at heart and these events are open to everyone!
TODAY Thursday 1st September
10am-5pm SU Office: Get your SU Card, Student Leap Card, Locker, Second hand Books, play our Giant Games and maybe win a prize!
1pm-6pm Clubs Picnic in the Park in the Kingfisher Sports Hall with BBQ, DJ, Tag Rugby and Ultimate Frisbee.
1pm-6pm Wellness Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn with free food and more.
5pm-7pm Glow in the Dark Dodge Ball in the Kingfisher Sports Hall
6pm & 8pm Movies with the Societies in Áras na Mac Léinn
8pm Karaoke/Lypsync Battle in Sult (College Bar) with comedian Steve Bennett (over 18’s ID required)
Friday 2nd September
10am-5pm SU Office: Get your SU Card, Student Leap Card, Locker, Second hand Books, play our Giant Games and maybe win a prize!
2pm Irish Set Dancing in the Hub with ALIVE
6pm “Not at Electric Picnic” evening in The College Bar with Red Tape covers band (over 18’s ID required)
Monday 5th September
Teaching begins – View Academic Calendar Here
Tuesday 6th September
10am-5pm Clubs Day in the Sports Centre
4.30pm-7pm Matt Cooper on Campus – The Last Word goes back to college. Live broadcast from The View NUI Galway. Apply via Eventbrite for FREE tickets.
Wednesday 7th September
10am-5pm Societies Day in Áras na Mac Léinn
Monday 12th September
8pm SU Comedy Hypnotist Michael McCoy in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets €5 on sale in the SU and SU Engineering Desk NOW!
Tuesday 13th September
11am-3pm Volunteering Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn
8pm SU FREE Outdoor Cinema outside the Engineering Building. Join us to watch the Lion King on the big screen. FREE popcorn for the first 100 people. No booze. Bring something to sit on!
Wednesday 14th September
11am-4pm SU Freshers’ Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn. FREE Stuff, SU Diaires, Flirt FM Wall Planners, Inflatables, Food Stalls and more FREE Stuff!
Thursday 15th September
4pm-5pm ALIVE Welcome Hour in the View with FREE Food! Find out about volunteering at NUI Galway.
Friday 16th September
Galway Culture Night FREE events across Galway
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell second-hand books to save you a bit of cash and we can also sell them on your behalf to make you some cash! Have a look at our second-hand bookshop for more information on buying or selling here.
NUIG Free STI Clinic
There will be a free STI Clinic operating from the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn every Tuesday & Wednesday evening 5pm-7pm from Tuesday 19th September to Wednesday 30th November. The clinic is by appointment only on a first come, first served basis.
Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors Tickets €15
We will be selling reduced rate NUI Galway student tickets for all the Connacht Rugby home matches again this season. First up is Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors NUIG Student Tickets €15 (Bohermore Terrace) on sale now from the SU Office. Kick-off is 17:15 Saturday 3rd September. NUI Galway student ID Required.
Spaces are filling up fast for our Life Skills Courses for this year. You can sign up in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card for:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
- Sign Language
- Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defence
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Manual Handling Training
- Child Protection Training
- Yoga – Beginners FULL
- Anti-Racism Training
- ERASMUS & Complete Beginners Irish Classes (sign up at Socs Box)
- Occupational First Aid Course
Matt Cooper – The Last Word on Campus on Tuesday
The Last Word will be broadcasting live from Campus on Tuesday 6th September and you can be in the audience. Just apply for your FREE ticket via Eventbrite.
They’ll be debating issues that are controversial both on and off campus, meeting some international rugby stars, finding out whether Galway really is one of the friendliest cities in the world, and, yes – there will be free stuff!
Loads of entertainment including the new THIRD DEGREE quiz – NUIG STUDENTS v NUIG LECTURERS – Don’t miss it!
Do you have any comments, questions or topics you would like to see raised? Great! Please get in touch with Mary: Email mcarroll@todayfm.com
Comedy Hypnotist 8pm Monday 12th September €5
NUI Galway Students’ Union presents SeX Rated Comedy Hypnotist Michael McCoy at 8pm on Monday 12th September in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are €5 and are on sale now from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).Warning: This show is not for the easily offended – get your tickets quick as this is always a sell-out event!
Competition Time – Win Two Tickets for Connacht vs Ospreys
If you would like to win two tickets for Connacht Rugby vs Ospreys on Saturday 10th September at 7.35pm just email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie and tell us the name of the Students’ Union President for 2016/17. Competition closes 1pm Wednesday 7th September.
Winner – recent Facebook survey
Congratulations to Drew Bell, first year Science, who won the iPad Mini 2 for completing the recent survey about Facebook. The survey was run by Dr Elaine Wallace, Marketing Discipline, NUI Galway.
Student Leap Cards now just €10
The shiny new Student Leap Cards are available now from the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. All you need to do is bring yourself, your new college ID, €10 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2017.
Interested in making a difference? Want to get involved in something fun? Want to be part of something bigger?
Volunteer with your students Union to get involved in lots of fun activities this year. E-mail your Welfare Officer Daniel: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
SU Cloakroom Update
Unfortunately the University has withdrawn funding for the Cloakroom service so we won’t be reopening the Cloakroom this year. We are working to see if there is any way to resolve this situation.
Student IT Services information is at www.nuigalway.ie/iss4students
Click on ‘New Students, let’s get started’ to get a copy of our Quick Start Guide or to watch the Quick Start Video
March For Choice Saturday 24th September
Join us as we March For Choice in Dublin on Saturday 24th of September. To get involved please contact Jimmy on su.president@nuigalway.ie
Class Representatives
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 Cathal at su.education@nuigalway.ie. Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available in the SU Council section of our website here.
Financial Aid Fund opens 12th September
The Financial Aid Fund is intended to tackle disadvantage by providing financial support to students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third level studies.
Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund Online Applications open on Monday 12th of September and close at 12 noon on Friday 30th September. More information.
NUI Galway Charity 8k
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run/jog/walk/crawl in aid of Jigsaw at 10am on Saturday 24th of September. You can register for the early bird rate of €20 which all goes to charity online here now.
Lockers On Sale Now
You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and you can either pay online and collect your key at your leisure OR you locker will be reserved for a 3 day period during which you can call up to the SU to collect your key and pay for same. PLEASE NOTE: after the 3 days your reservation expires if you don’t call in to pay.
Please note that keys for lockers in Áras Moyola and the Engineering Building can only be collected at the SU Engineering Desk in the Engineering Building foyer Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Attention: 1st years studying BA in Geography, BA in Law & Engineering
CÉIM is a free support service run by the Students’ Union to help you get a head start this year. Find out how to sign up here.
Join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017
Have you volunteered in the past and earned the ALIVE Certificate? Then you are just the person to join the ALIVE Team 2016/2017 to support promotion of volunteering, events, lead on community projects and gain a unique experience. To apply complete the application form here: https://www.studentvolunteer.ie/nuigalway/news/join-the-nui-galway-alive-team
Do you or someone you know use Assistive Technology to support them in their daily lives?
The Disability Federation of Ireland in collaboration with Enable Ireland are doing some research on Assistive Technology provision for people with disabilities in Ireland. We are interested in hearing the views of people who use technology, either at home, in work, or at school. Please click on this link to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XMWFQD3
Please note the date for completion is September 8th 2016.
Sin Needs You!
The Sin newspaper editor Sorcha is looking for volunteers to help out with the on campus newspaper and website during the year. If you are interested in helping drop her a line to editor@sin.ie.
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 andTwitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.