Weekly Email Archives - Page 10 of 14 - NUI Galway Students' Union

SU Weekly Email 19 – 29th January 2015

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Volunteers URGENTLY needed for 2 hours for SU Charity Collection Day Saturday 7^th February

We are looking for volunteers to help out with our SU Annual Charity Collection day on Saturday 7^th February. We will be shaking buckets and convincing the good people of Galway to give us their spare change for Console and BeLonG To. Please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie if you can help out at any of the following times 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm -5pm on Saturday the 7^th of February.

Financial Aid Fund 2015 Applications Close TOMORROW

Applications for the Financial Aid Fund in semester two will close tomorrow Friday the 30^th of January. Please note this is only for students who have not applied or been assessed in the first semester. More Information.

If you have any queries about the Financial Aid Fund please contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie

Life Skills 2015 Enrolment Deadlines

Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 6^th, Friday 13^th and Friday 20^th February REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5pm Monday 2^nd February
Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 26^th February REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5pm Friday 20^th February

You can sign up now in the SU Office (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm) or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.

SHAG Week Hypnotist Tickets On Sale NOW

Michael McCoy Comedy Hypnotist will be back at NUI Galway on Monday 9th February at 8pm in the O’Flaherty Theatre with his SeX -Rated Show for SHAG Week.
Tickets are just €5 and are on sale now from the Students’ Union Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm)
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week runs from Monday 9th February to Friday 13th February – keeping sex safe, sexy and fun.

Troubled by Procrastination?

There will be workshops regarding exam performance and procrastination to help you get back on track for the summer exams. Workshops include the following:

-Procrastination and exam performance Tuesday Feb 11th

-Mind Mapping (a study technique clinically proven to improve concentration and grades) Wednesday Feb 12th

-Procrastination and exam performance Thursday Feb 13^th

All workshops will commence at approx. 6:30pm and will be held in AMB-GO43 Seminar room in the Arts Millennium building.

All workshops are free but places are limited. Any queries please contact Phelim your VP Education Officer at su.education@nuigalway.ie

SU Charity Aquathon – Sign up and get training Now!

The NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Aquathon takes place on Tuesday 24th of February 2015. The event consists of a 750m swim (30 lengths) in the swimming pool in the Sports Centre followed by a 5km run in Dangan.

Participants are asked to raise a minimum of €25 to take part and all proceeds will go to the SU Charities: Console and BeLonG To. You can sign up in the Students’ Union office/Engineering Desk and collect your Sponsorship Card now. Entry includes free t-shirt and food for all participants. We also have a 5 week training plan to get you ready on our website.

Sin Issue 8

Connacht vs Benetton Treviso TicketsOn Sale Now

5.15pm Sunday 1st March 2015 NUIG Student Rate €10 – Tickets on sale NOW from the SU(Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm)

How to Access your Exam Results via Blackboard

NUI Galway Marriage Equality Taskforce

NUI Galway’s Marriage Equality Taskforce is launching their first campaign ‘I’m voting YES because’ 11am-3pm Wednesday 4^th February In Smokey’s Café. This will be creating awareness for the upcoming referendum. It is important that we make Grá the law #MakeGráTheLaw – to get involved email Rebecca on su.equality@nuigalway.ie

Elections #NUIGSU15

Full Time Officer Elections – President, VP/Education, VP/Welfare – Nominations Open 10am Thursday 19^th February. Nominations Close 5pm Wednesday 25^th February. Election Day Thursday 5^th March.

Part Time Officer Elections – Oifigeach na Gaeilge, Equality, Societies, Clubs, Postgrad, Mature Students, 5 Convenor Positions – Nominations Open 10am Thursday 26^th February. Nominations Close 5pm Wednesday 4^th March. Election Day Thursday 12^th March.

SU Council Chair Election – will take place on Monday 2^nd March at the last SU Council Meeting of the year.

Corrib Live Charity Concert with Rofi James

Corrib Live is a charity concert in aid of Voices for Down Syndrome Galway and COPE Galway Waterside House. It takes place on Friday Feb 13th in the Commercial Boat Club, Woodquay and tickets are only €5. Doors from 7.30pm till late. Award winning Galway act Rofi James and Co Clare band The Conectors headline, with more to be announced. Also with buskers, finger food and DJ’s. All proceeds to charity, tickets available from Students’ Union NUI Galway and the ticket desk in OMG Shop Street, or by contacting corriblive15@gmail.com More info on https://www.facebook.com/corriblive

SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb – Just 50 Spaces Available!

The NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Croagh Patrick Climb takes place on Saturday 28^th of February in conjunction with NUI Galway Mountaineering Club. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of €40 to take part and all proceeds will go to the SU Charities: Console and BeLonG To. You can sign up in the Students’ Union office/Engineering Desk and collect your Sponsorship Card now. Entry includes free t-shirt and return bus.

Pass on your computer skills! Can you type and search the internet?

Then that’s all you need to know! Volunteers are sought to sit beside and encourage members of the community that visit campus to learn computer skills. Volunteers don’t need to know everything about computers but be a helpful aid as the instructor of the class runs the training. All volunteers are eligible for the Presidential Award for Volunteering.

To volunteer email Click and Connect coordinator Pat: pat.byrne@nuigalway.ie

Times: Monday 10-12 and 1-3; Tuesday 11-1 and 2-4; Wednesday 2-4; Thursday 12-2

PICK ONE SLOT THAT SUITS YOU AND ATTEND EACH WEEK FOR 4 WEEKS

Smarter Travel Student Media Competition

Do you have something positive to say about walking, cycling, public transport or car sharing?

Video and poster categories, with fantastic prizes
Enter as a team or an individual
You don’t need broadcast quality equipment to enter!

For more info see www.smartertravelawards.ie

Attention Students with Diabetes

Collect your FREE Contour Next USB glucometer from the Student Health Unit while stocks last.

Applications are now open for the NUI Galway Sports Scholarships for 2015/16 Academic Year
The NUI Galway Elite Sports Scholarship Closing Date is 31st July and this is open to current and new NUIG students including Postgrads,
The NUI Galway Performance Points Sports Scholarship Closing date is 31st March. This is open to new full time undergrad NUIG students coming via the CAO only.
http://www.sports.nuigalway.ie/scholarships_info.html

Suas Global Issues Course now Enrolling

The Suas Global Issues course gives students an introduction to development issues, such as Education, Health, Trade,Environment, Debt and Taking Action through interactive discussion. The course runs for 7 weeks starting on Tues 3rd February and finishing on Tues 31st March, from 6:30 – 8:30pm, one evening per week, on Tuesday. Spaces are limited to 35 students. No previous knowledge of development issues is needed to participate on this course. Each participant will receive a Suas Global Issues Course Certificate, a great addition to any CV.

This course is subsidised by Irish Aid, Europe Aid and Concern Worldwide, the cost per student is only €25. Apply Here Now.

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, Middle East and Africa

www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/
Scholarship for female Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students studying Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
Deadline for applications: February 2, 2015
Recipients will receive a €7,000 Scholarship and have the opportunity to attend a networking retreat in summer 2015.
This video and these Application Tips and Tricks may help you with your application
Questions? email: anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com.

Academic Writing Centre FREE Workshop

The AWC will hold a workshop for speakers of Irish and English. The workshop will address writing challenges in English and Irish and will help students make use of bilingualism to improve their writing. The workshop will take place on Wednesday 3 February at 5pm at the James Hardiman Library. Further Information.

European Commission Free Media Workshop for Students

The European Commission Representation in Ireland, supported by European Movement Ireland, is organising a free media workshop in Dublin for third-level students 10.30am-2.30pm on Thursday, 19 February 2015. The workshop will offer students an opportunity to meet with journalists, communications professionals and EU affairs experts – including Christine Bohan (the Journal.ie), Neale Richmond (European Movement Ireland) and Margaret E. Ward (financial journalist) – and get a crash course on the EU and writing about Europe.

The European Commission Award for Student Journalism at the National Student Media Awards this year asks students to submit a 750-word article entitled “The EU in my County” and students who attend the workshop will leave with the knowledge and confidence to research EU matters both for this project and into the future. The workshop will take place in the Department of the Taoiseach and lunch will be provided free of charge.

Students must register in advance to attend. Register Here.

Please Support NUI Galway’s Cancer Awareness and Fundraising Campaign 2015

All funds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society, Cancer Care West, Galway Hospice and NBCRI. Please like and share the campaign Facebook Page

Timetable of Events:

7pm-9pm Monday 16^th February Free choral concert in the Bailey Allen Hall. Register for your tickets here.
10am-1pm Tuesday 17^th February Coffee morning and poster presentation on the work being done at NUI Galway to fight cancer
2pm-5pm Tuesday 17^th February NUI Galway Shave or Dye in the Bailey Allen Hall with Today FM, Fat Tony’s and Zenith Hairdressing. Register now to Shave or Dye by emailing studentsunion@nuigalway.ie or filling out and returning the registration form here.
7pm-9pm Tuesday 17^th February Public Lecture Night, Panel Discussion and Reception in the Bailey Allen Hall. Register for your FREE ticket here.

If you would like to volunteer to help out at the events you can sign up HERE

For more information please contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

NUIG Postgrad Open Day Weds 4^th Feb

If you’re thinking about doing a postgraduate course, then don’t miss the upcoming Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 4 February, 12–4pm, Bailey Allen Hall. There’ll be over 80 stands exhibiting, employment and careers talks will take place, and there’ll be a free CV Clinic. Pre-register for the event here.

Mature Students Clinic

There will be a drop in clinic for Mature Students 2pm-4pm every Wednesday from 21^st of January onwards in the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. For more information contact Michelle Mitchell on su.maturestudents@nuigalway.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 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.

Joanna Brophy January 29, 2015

SU Weekly Email 18 – 22nd January 2015

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

The NUI Galway Working and Travelling Abroad Fair 12pm-3pm this Weds 28^th Jan

The Fair will take place 12pm-3pm on Wednesday 28th January 2015 in Áras na Mac Léinn. This event brings together J1 Visa Companies, travel companies, volunteering/adventure companies, internships/training companies and festivals to help you plan your best summer ever!

Exhibitors Include: Abroad Internships, ALIVE NUI Galway’s Student Volunteering Programme, BusAbout, Erasmus Student Network, Fahy Travel, Flirt FM, Galway Fringe Festival, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, SayIt Travel, Smaller Earth, SUAS, Travel Bug Limited, USIT and Voluntary Service International.

Market Stalls (because you can’t plan your summer on an empty stomach!: Healthy & Hearty, The Dough Bro’s Pizza, Joachim’s German Bratwurst and The Pancake Factory. More Info.

Exam Results Update
Semester 1 Exam Results will remain “provisional” until exam boards meet at the end of semester 2. The Examinations Office does not release provisional results.
Provisional results for Semester 1 exams may be available to students via Blackboard. Please note that not all students will receive provisional results for Semester 1 exams. If provisional results are not available to you via Blackboard by the first week in February, please consult with your lecturer for advice. Undergraduate Results: Official results for Semester 1 and Semester 2 will be released between Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 17th June by the Exams Office

Special SU Council Meeting 7pm-9pm AC202 Tuesday 27^th January

There will be a special meeting of the Students’ Union Council regarding gender equality on campus in light of the case of Dr Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington. There will also be an information session on running for Students’ Union elections taking place at this Council as well. It will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, 27^th January, in AC 202. All Class Reps are asked to attend.

SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb – Just 50 Spaces Available!

Volunteers needed for SU Charity Collection Day

SU Charity Aquathon – Sign up and get training Now!

Please Support NUI Galway’s Cancer Awareness and Fundraising Campaign 2015

Most people know somebody who has been affected in some way by cancer. On the 16th and 17th of February 2015 NUI Galway staff and students are getting together to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Please get involved by attending the events, taking part in NUI Galway Shave or Dye, volunteering to help at events or donating what you can. All funds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society, Cancer Care West, Galway Hospice and NBCRI

Please like and share the campaign Facebook Page

Timetable of Events:

7pm-9pm Monday 16^th February Free choral concert in the Bailey Allen Hall. Register for your tickets here.
10am-1pm Tuesday 17^th February Coffee morning and poster presentation on the work being done at NUI Galway to fight cancer
2pm-5pm Tuesday 17^th February NUI Galway Shave or Dye in the Bailey Allen Hall with Today FM, Fat Tony’s and Zenith Hairdressing. Register now to Shave or Dye by emailing studentsunion@nuigalway.ie or filling out and returning the registration form here.
7pm-9pm Tuesday 17^th February Public Lecture Night, Panel Discussion and Reception in the Bailey Allen Hall. Register for your FREE ticket here.

If you would like to volunteer to help out at the events you can sign up HERE

For more information please contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

SALE! NUIG Capture Your Campus 2015 Charity Calendars are now just €2
On sale now from the SU Office, SU Shop and NUIG Reception. All proceeds go to Console and BeLonG To Youth Services

#MakeGráTheLaw

Students for Marriage Equality is a campaign by USI, NUI Galway Students’ Union, other SUs and students across Ireland for a YES vote in the upcoming referendum on marriage equality. Join the campaign here.

The Academic Writing Centre (AWC) is Open Once Again

You can drop in to the AWC to get help with all aspects of essay writing including the writing process (and writer’s block), essay structure, punctuation, using secondary sources and avoiding plagiarism. Opening hours: 11am-1pm and 6pm-9pm daily (except weekends and Friday nights). More Information

Connacht vs Benetton Treviso Tickets

5.15pm Sunday 1st March 2015 NUIG Student Rate €10 – Tickets on sale soon from the SU and the Engineering Desk

Academic Writing Centre Competition: win an iPAD 2!
All undergraduate students are eligible to compete. Entries must be on one of the topics, can be no longer than 500 words, and must include citations from one or two published sources available at the James Hardiman Library (including databases and other on-line material). This year, competitors must use the Harvard System of Referencing. Top Prize: Apple I-Pad 2. The winner’s piece will be published on the website and in Sin Newspaper.
Entries must be sent to irina.ruppo@nuigalway.ie AND awccompetition@gmail.com by 19 February 2015. Competition Topics and Rules.

NUIG Postgrad Open Day Weds 4^th Feb

Study on Facebook and Narcissim

We at National University of Ireland Galway are conducting a study on narcissism and how it correlates with various Facebook activities of users. For this purpose we have developed a Facebook app that requests your data while asking you to complete a narcissism survey which will not take much of your time (only about 5-10 minutes). At the end a narcissism score will be generated based on which you can assess whether or not you are a narcissist.

Here is the link for the app: http://unhp.com.pk/experiments/my_app/ you have to click Okay for Facebook authorization (or login with your Facebook account if you are not logged in). This will then take you to survey and you can fill it according to given instructions.

Please note there is a €50 cash prize for one lucky draw winner of all the participants who will complete this study.

Mature Students Clinic

Life Skills 2015 Enrolment Now Open

Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 6^th, Friday 13^th and Friday 20^th February
Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 26^th February

You can sign up now in the SU Office (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm) or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.

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 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.

Joanna Brophy January 22, 2015

SU Weekly Email 17 – 15th January 2015

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

What will you do in 2015?

$1· Have the Best Summer Ever

SU Working & Travelling Abroad Fair 28^th January

$1· Raise money for charity

SU Charity Collection Day Saturday 7^th February for Console & BeLonG To

$1· Run for Election

SU Election Nominations open Thursday 19^th February

$1· Get Fit

SU Charity Aquathon Tuesday 24th February 750m swim/5km run

$1· Learn to save lives

SU Life Skills Occupational First Aid Course/CFR Course/ASIST

$1· Climb a Mountain

SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb 28^th February

$1· Shave Your Head/Dye Your Hair

NUI Galway Shave or Dye 16^th & 17^th February

Contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for more information

Student Email Access Problem – Use your Campus Account (Blackboard) password

Some students cannot access their student email account. Impacted students had two passwords – one password for their campus account (Blackboard) and a different password for their student email account. The change implemented on January 7^th, replaced a student’s email password with their Campus Account (Blackboard) password.

If you cannot access your student email account, please ensure you are using your Campus Account (Blackboard) password to log in to your student email account.

If you have forgotten your Campus Account password, you can reset your password using CASS –https://cass.nuigalway.ie.

Should you experience any further difficulties, please contact the Service Desk on 091 495777 Email servicedesk@nuigalway.ie

Volunteers needed for SU Charity Collection Day

SU Charity Aquathon – Sign up and get training Now!

Participants are asked to raise a minimum of €25 to take part and all proceeds will go to the SU Charities: Console and BeLonG To. You can sign up in the Students’ Union office and collect your Sponsorship Card shortly. Entry includes free t-shirt and food for all participants. We also have a 5 week training plan which starts on Monday 19^th of January to get you ready on our website.

Sin Issue 7 Out Now!

Read it online here.

Mature Students Clinic

Volunteer this year!

Students that volunteer can earn the NUI Galway President’s Award for Volunteering, the ALIVE Certificate. There are a wide range of new opportunities weekly in Galway, explore the options here: www.nuigalway.ie/alive To volunteer right here on campus to develop our academic community, students are invited to join the first ever NUI Galway Undergraduate Research Conference organising committee, volunteer here: http://cki.nuigalway.ie/organisation/view/304

Increase in Thefts of Bikes from NUI Galway

The Gardai have been in touch with us regarding the increase in bike thefts from NUI Galway. They warned that students using inferior, cheap locks are leaving themselves open to theft. If you are leaving your bike overnight or over the weekend please use the Bike Compound near the Bank of Ireland. This compound is purpose built, accessible only with your ID card and near the University Security office. Please invest in a good lock for your bike and take a note of the serial number on your bike so that you can report this to the guards in the event that it is stolen.

Class Reps Meeting Update

Mon 19^th Jan	6pm – 8pm	IT250 Theatre	IT Building (1^st Floor)	SU Council
Tues 20^th Jan	6pm – 7pm	AC202	Arts Concourse	Arts Council
Weds 21^st Jan	5pm-6pm	Students’ Union Exec Office	Áras na Mac Léinn	Postgrad Council
Weds 21^st Jan	6pm – 7pm	ENG2001 Lecture Room 1	Engineering Building	Engineering Council
Thurs 22^nd Jan	6pm – 7pm	AC204	Arts Concourse	Law/Commerce Council

Financial Aid Fund 2015 Applications now open

Applications for the Financial Aid Fund in semester two will close on Friday the 30^th of January. Please note this is only for students who have not applied or been assessed in the first semester. More Information.

If you have any queries about the Financial Aid Fund please contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie

Connacht Rugby Student Tickets

Connacht vs Exeter Chiefs 3.15pm Sunday 18th January €15 on sale in the SU and from the Engineering Desk

Life Skills 2015 Enrolment Now Open

Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 6^th, Friday 13^th and Friday 20^th February
Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 26^th February

You can sign up now in the SU Office (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm) or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.

Any Questions? Just Ask?

The Library staff are always happy to answer any questions you might have about finding information for your assignments or study, or about using the library’s services. To make it even easier for you to get help, they will be out in the library foyer (by the easy seating to the left of the Library & IT Service Desk) from 11 to 11.30 every day next week (January 19^th-23^rd). Drop along with any questions and they’ll be delighted to help. More information at: http://hardimanlibrary.blogspot.ie/2015/01/any-questions-just-ask.html

Balls!

Wednesday 28^th January Commerce Ball – Business Society bizsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Monday 2^nd February Masquerade Ball – Italian Society italiansoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Wednesday 4^th February Engineering & Nursing Ball – Engineering Society engsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Wednesday 11^th February Law Ball – Law Society lawsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Wednesday 11^th February Arts Ball – Cumann Staire cumannstaire@socs.nuigalway.ie
Thursday 12^th February Rainbow Ball – Gig Soc gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Thursday 5^th March Postgrad Ball – Microbiology Society microsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Tuesday 31^st March Alive Certificate Ceremony – Alive Office alive@nuigalway.ie
Tuesday 31^st March Societies Awards – Societies Office socsbox@socs.nuigalway.ie

The Gift of Healthy Feet: Shoe Drive for the Homeless Deadline Tomorrow

Podiatry students and staff at NUI Galway are going to provide podiatry services and new shoes and socks to homeless people in Galway this winter. This is part of an EXPLORE project in association with COPE Galway and Galway Simon Community. Please help by donating any style of new or unworn men’s shoes and new socks. Donation deadline this Friday 16^th January 2015. On-campus donations are welcome at the Students’ Union in Áras na Mac Léinn. For more information, see http://on.fb.me/1zyYMga or email elaine.hyslop@nuigalway.ie

In this month’s NUI Galway Student Health 101

Small steps to big fitness: A little goes a long way

Sexual assault on campus: Real-world stories and how you can provide support

Smartphones, love them or hate them? What’s your relationship with devices? Please share in this week’s poll.

Find out more – and enter the January draw for €750 – in NUI Galway Student Health 101:http://readsh101.ie/nuigalway.html

Online Marketing In Galway Digital Summit – Register Now

Thursday 29th January, Registration at 18:30 sharp. Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.

Book Now – www.GalwayMarketing.ie/summit Limited Early Bird seats available €7.50.

Full Panel list is as Follows.

Lucy Campbell – Marketing Director- RTE TV and Digital
Aidan Coughlan – Head of Digital – Newstalk
Hugh Linehan – Digital Development Editor – The Irish Times
Emer Lawn – Director- Mediaworks
Brian Harte – Head of Customer Engagement & eMarketing Tourism Ireland
Stephen O’Leary – Media Analyst – Olytico

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 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.

Joanna Brophy January 15, 2015

SU Weekly Email 16 – 8th January 2015

Weekly Email

Welcome to your first weekly email of 2015 from your Students’ Union. Happy New Year! We hope you had a good Christmas break.

What will you do in 2015?

$1· Learn Sign Language

SU Life Skills 10 Week Course starts 27^th January

$1· Have the Best Summer Ever

SU Working & Travelling Abroad Fair 28^th January

$1· Raise money for charity

SU Charity Collection Day Saturday 7^th February for Console & BeLonG To

$1· Run for Election

SU Election Nominations open Thursday 19^th February

$1· Get Fit

SU Charity Aquathon Tuesday 24th February 750m swim/5km run

$1· Learn to save lives

SU Life Skills Occupational First Aid Course/CFR Course/ASIST

$1· Climb a Mountain

SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb 28^th February

$1· Shave Your Head/Dye Your Hair

NUI Galway Shave or Dye 16^th & 17^th February

Contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for more information

Semester 2 Socs & Clubs Days

Here’s another chance to join some of the many clubs and societies on campus. Societies Day & Volunteering Fair Wednesday 14^th January 10am-5pm in Áras na Mac Léinn. Clubs Day Thursday 15^th January 10am-5pm in the Sports Centre.

Financial Aid Fund 2015 Applications open on Monday

Applications for the Financial Aid Fund in semester two will open on Monday the 12^th of January. Please note this is only for students who have not applied or been assessed in the first semester. More Information.

If you have any queries about the Financial Aid Fund please contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie

Connacht Rugby Student Tickets

Connacht vs Edinburgh 7.35pm Friday 9th January €18 Available on the Gate/Online
Connacht vs Exeter Chiefs 3.15pm Sunday 18th January €15 on sale in the SU and from the Engineering Desk Monday 12^th January

Life Skills 2015 Enrolment Now Open

Sign Language 10 Week Course Starts Week of 27^th January €40 (Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, Tuesdays 1pm-2pm, Wednesdays 6pm-7pm or Thursdays 6pm-7pm)
8 Week Yoga Course Thursday 15^th Jan – Thursday 12^th March €40 Beginners/Improvers 6pm-7.30pm & Intermediate 7.30pm-9pm (No Class 29^th Jan)
Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 6^th, Friday 13^th and Friday 20^th February
Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 26^th February

You can sign up now in the SU Office (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm) or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.

Cloakroom & Engineering Desk reopening

The SU Free Cloakroom will reopen at 9am on Monday 12^th January. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 9am-6.30pm. The SU Engineering Desk will reopen at 11am on Monday 12^th January. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 11am-3pm.

Second-hand Books

If you need books for this semester have a look at our online bookstore – if you see the book you need just call in to our office to pay for same. We are open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

Lockers Available

We still have lockers available to rent on the Concourse, in the IT Building, in the Engineering Building and also in Áras Moyola. To reserve your locker log on to the SU Website and select lockers from our services menu. Get a Locker Now.

Election of a Postgraduate Student as a member of Údarás na hOllscoile for the period February 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016.

Nominations: to be received by the Returning Officer (Gearóid Ó Conluain, Room A131, Quadrangle) by 12.00 noon on Friday, January 23, 2015.

Each nomination must be on a Nomination Paper signed by two postgraduate students and also signed by the candidate.
The names of the candidates will be notified to voters as soon as possible thereafter.

Election Procedure: The election will be conducted by ballot, if necessary, of the postgraduate students on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in the Concourse from 10.00 to 21.00.

http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/office-secretary/elections/

The Gift of Healthy Feet: Shoe Drive for the Homeless

Podiatry students and staff at NUI Galway are going to provide podiatry services and new shoes and socks to homeless people in Galway this winter. This is part of an EXPLORE project in association with COPE Galway and Galway Simon Community. Please help by donating any style of new or unworn men’s shoes and new socks. Donation deadline this Friday 9 January 2015. On-campus donations are welcome at the Students’ Union in Áras na Mac Léinn. For more information, see http://on.fb.me/1zyYMga or email elaine.hyslop@nuigalway.ie

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

The 2015 calendar, featuring the winning photos from the EXPLORE Capture Your Campus (CYC) photo competition, is now available. Priced at €5 only, all proceeds go to Students’ Union charities: Console and BelonGTo. You can buy a copy from the SU Office or Shop now.

Advisory Session for applicants to the IRC Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes

5pm Tuesday, 13th January 2015 in Lecture Theatre (243), Áras Moyola (Nursing Building). Dr Lucy Byrnes (Dean of Graduate Studies), together with the Research Office, will host an advisory session on preparing a successful application.

This is a good opportunity for applicants to seek guidance on their application and to have any questions answered. Supervisors are also encouraged to attend.
For further details on the call please see: Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (including strategic partner scholarships): http://research.ie/scheme/government-ireland-postgraduate-scholarship-scheme-2015-call-now-open

Attention all film and media students the EU have launched a special competition

It is called Europe in Harmony and is open to amateur video-makers, choirs and singing groups from all 28 EU Member States.

Entrants are required to perform an interpretation of “Ode to Joy” accompanied by a video clip, which can be devoted to a European topic of their choice.

The submission period runs until 20 February 2015 and will be followed by a public vote. The top ten entries according to the public vote will be sent to an expert jury for the final selection. Submissions will be judged on the quality and originality of the video produced as well as the novelty value of the approach to the song, the singing and the musical content. The award ceremony will take place in May 2015 in Brussels.

Upcoming Class Reps Meetings

Mon 19^th Jan	2pm – 3pm	Students’ Union Exec Office	Áras na Mac Léinn	Postgrad Council
Mon 19^th Jan	6pm – 8pm	IT250 Theatre	IT Building (1^st Floor)	SU Council – All Reps Must Attend
Tues 20^th Jan	6pm – 7pm	AC202	Arts Concourse	Arts Council
Weds 21^st Jan	6pm – 7pm	ENG2001 Lecture Room 1	Engineering Building	Engineering Council
Thurs 22^nd Jan	6pm – 7pm	AC204	Arts Concourse	Law/Commerce Council

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 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.

Joanna Brophy January 8, 2015

SU Weekly Email 15 – 18th December 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your last weekly email of 2014 from your Students’ Union.

Life Skills 2015 Enrolment Now Open

Sign Language 10 Week Course Starts Week of 27^th January €40 (Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, Tuesdays 1pm-2pm, Wednesdays 6pm-7pm or Thursdays 6pm-7pm)
8 Week Yoga Course Thursday 15^th Jan – Thursday 12^th March €40 Beginners/Improvers 6pm-7.30pm & Intermediate 7.30pm-9pm (No Class 29^th Jan)
Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 6^th, Friday 13^th and Friday 20^th February
Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 26^th February

You can sign up now in the SU Office (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm) or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.

The Gift of Healthy Feet: Shoe Drive for the Homeless

Podiatry students and staff at NUI Galway are going to provide podiatry services and new shoes and socks to homeless people in Galway this winter. This is part of an EXPLORE project in association with COPE Galway and Galway Simon Community. Please help by donating any style of new or unworn men’s shoes and new socks. Donation deadline 9 January 2015. On-campus donations are welcome at the Students’ Union in Áras na Mac Léinn. For more information, see http://on.fb.me/1zyYMga or email elaine.hyslop@nuigalway.ie

SU Enterprise Awards Finalists Announced

The six finalists have been announced for this year’s SU Enterprise Awards! They are:
1. The Creative Native
“The Creative Native” project is a business development idea to create innovative digital educational resources for the modern learner. “The Creative Native” team consists of two final year PhD students, Eilis Flanagan from Donegal and Ali Mc Namara from Limerick.
2. Tidy Shower
Sean Mc Garry is in his 3rd year of Physics with Advanced French for Science. His business, “Tidy Shower”, designs and manufactures household personal storage units.
3. Part Locater
“’Part Locater” is an online space for sourcing used car parts. The project team consists of two final year Bachelor of Arts students, Olivia Mc Evoy from Renmore and Roisin Lally from Dangan.
4. EduCode
“EduCode” is an innovative business that integrates coding, programming and computer competency into engaging classes for young students. The “EduCode” team members are Joseph Walsh a 3rd year Commerce student from Richardstown, Co.Louth and Daniel O Loughlin a 2nd year Commerce student from Roscommon town, Co.Roscommon.
5. Bike Back
“Bike Back” will reduce bicycle theft on campus initially and ultimately promote cycling around Galway by installing a GPS unit into bicycles allowing them to be tracked. There will be an accompanying marketing campaign aimed to deter opportunistic thieves. The three members of the “Bike Back” team are Billy Delaney, from Newbridge Co. Kildare, a 3rd Year Energy Systems Engineering student specialising in Civil Engineering. David Van Story a 3rd Year Biomedical Engineering who was born in Washington DC and grew up in rural Wicklow. Niall Rutherford, from Ennis, Co Clare, is a 3rd year Energy Systems Engineering student specializing in electrical energy. The team at Enactus NUI Galway are also involved in this project
6. Clutch n Bolt
“Clutch n Bolt” consists of a newly designed bolt that aims to improve farm safety and convenience when attaching machinery onto tractors. Aaron Duignan a 4th year student studying Corporate Law (International) from Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is the creator of “Clutch n Bolt”.
Congratulations to all involved!

NUI Galway Alumni Club Christmas Party 5.30pm TODAY!

NUI Galway Alumni Club is holding its annual Alumni Christmas get-together from 5.30pm today, Thursday, 18th December in the Staff Club, The Quadrangle, NUI Galway. Graduates are invited to attend and meet with former classmates from home and abroad for carols, mince pies and refreshments. All Alumni, Friends and Guests Welcome! This is a free event, but registration is necessary.

Financial Aid Fund 2015 Applications

Applications for the Financial Aid Fund in semester two will open on the 12^th of January. Please note this is only for students who have not applied or been assessed in the first semester. More Information.

If you have any queries about the Financial Aid Fund please contact financialaid@nuigalway.ie

NUI Galway Student Health 101: Get Healthy + Enter The December Draw For €750

So why should you read Student Health 101, the NUI Galway online health and wellness magazine at http://readsh101.ie/nuigalway.html ?

First, you can enter the December draw for €750 for checking out the December issue.

Second, there are some great articles in Student Health 101:

Capture your calm: 8 small steps to stress less

Calling all night owls: Making your sleep habits work for you

Find your drive to exercise: Take the quiz

Season’s eatings: Healthy twists on holiday dishes

Aftermath & recovery: A student’s guide to getting help after an assault

Like a pro: 7 tips for powerful public speaking

Cheese and _________? What the pairs best with the cheese of your choice? Please share in this week’s poll!

And if you missed it – be sure to check out the November Issue.

Student Leap Card Expiry Date

If you have a Student Travelcard please check the expiry date on same. If it expires on the 31^st December 2014 you will need to call in to us to get it renewed before we close for the Christmas break or else you will get a nasty fine! The new Student Leap Card is just €15 and we take your photo and print it off straight away. It’s also the card to get reduced fares on all buses and you can top it up online to avoid carrying cash.

Register Now for the 25^th Cope Galway Christmas Day Swim

The 25^th COPE Galway Christmas Day swim aims to raise money to help fund COPE’s local services in homelessness, domestic violence and for older people. The swim will take place at Blackrock, Salthill from 10am to 1pm. Register Here.

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

Christmas Holiday Arrangements

The Library is open Friday 19^th December-Tuesday 23^rd December 08:30-17:30. Closed Saturday 20^th & Sunday 21^st. Christmas/ New Year Closing: Wednesday 24 December 2014 to Sunday 4th January 2015 (Inclusive)

The SU Cloakroom and SU Engineering Desk will both close on Friday 19^th December and reopen on Monday 12^th January.

The SU Office will close on Monday 22^nd December and will reopen at 10am on Wednesday 7^th January. Please note we are open 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm.

The SU Shop will close at 5pm on Tuesday 23^rd December and will reopen at 8am on Monday 5^th January.

Smokey’s will be closed on Saturday 20^th & Saturday 21^st December and will close at 2pm on Tuesday 23^rd December for the Christmas break reopening at 9am on Monday 5^th January.

The Hub will be closed from Friday 19^th December and will reopen on Monday 12^th January.

The Wall Café will be closed on Thursday 25^thDecember, Friday 26^th December & Thursday 1^st January.

Caifé na Gaeilge will be closed from Monday 15^th December until Monday 12^th January.

The College Bar will close at 2pm on Tuesday 23^rd December and will reopen on Monday 5^th January. Please note that only the Deli in the College Bar will be serving food on 22^nd, 23^rd December and for the week of the 5^th January. College Bar Pizza and Carvery will reopen on the 12^th of January.

Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise. We hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you all in 2015!

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 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.

Joanna Brophy December 18, 2014

SU Weekly Email 14 – 11th December 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Following intense lobbying by the Students’ Union and the Student Health Unit there has been an update on the Exams Deferral protocol:
For the academic year 2014/15 a new policy on deferrals has been introduced, under the terms of which being granted a deferral in one examination automatically triggers a deferral of all subsequent examinations in that Examination session.
However, Staff of the College Office on behalf of the Dean may now grant exemptions from this policy, allowing the student to defer one or more exams without the requirement to defer all subsequent examinations in a single session. Supporting evidence will be required.
If you have any queries about this please contact the SU Education Officer, Phelim Kelly on su.education@nuigalway.ie

Bone Marrow Recruitment Clinic in Galway on Monday

In response to the phenomenal interest and support former NUI Galway student Paul Giblin’sstory has generated, the IBTS has just confirmed a dedicated Bone Marrow Recruitment Clinic for Monday, 15 December from 10.30 to 14.30. Venue: Cumasu Centre / Racing Lodge, Doughiska Road, Galway.

5 dedicated IBTS staff will take samples for processing to the Global Registry. They will not be taking regular blood donations. Consequently, the process should be fairly efficient and relatively quick.

Please register your intention to attend by sending an e-mail to BoneMarrow@ibts.ie“>BoneMarrow@ibts.ie

Even though you will not be donating blood, the IBTS requests that you read the following before you attend to ensure you are eligible. Read This.

Student Leap Card Expiry Date

Sign Language 2015 Enrolment Now Open

Our Sign Language beginners 10 Week Course Starts the week of the 27^th January and costs €40. You can register now in the SU Office.

Course options are: Tuesdays 12pm-1pm, Tuesdays 1pm-2pm, Wednesdays 6pm-7pm or Thursdays 6pm-7pm

Petition to Address Gender Imbalance at NUI Galway

Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington recently won a gender discrimination case against NUI Galway at the Equality Tribunal. The University has asked her to join it’s task force designed to review gender equality practices. This is part of the aim to win an Athena SWAN award for the University. She will agree to join the task force ONLY if the University meets three conditions, which she also feels are essential for the award. Please sign this petition and demand that NUI Galway meet Micheline’s three conditions.

Sign the Petition Here.

Ropes Literary Journal is Back!

The students of the literature and publishing masters at NUI Galway are currently looking for submissions for this year’s publication. The theme is conversations that can be explored through poetry, prose, artwork and photography. The journal will be launched at Cúirt International Festival of Literature in Spring 2015. All proceeds will be going to ACT! for Meningitis. You can follow Ropes 2015 on Facebook and Twitter @Ropes2015.

Please send your submissions to: ropes.submissions@gmail.comby December 30^th.

Register Now for the 25^th Cope Galway Christmas Day Swim

Survey on Attitudes to Organ Donation

Please participate in this short NUI Galway survey regarding organ donation. It should take a maximum of 5 minutes to complete by clicking the link here.

Young People, 2015 and Beyond…

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Development Education Programme is delighted to announce and invite you to a FREE Roundtable Event focusing on young people and the post 2015 agenda. This event is open to youth, community, development, and development education organisations, staff, volunteers, students, and young people. It will also include policymakers, academia, politicians and others in Dublin Castle, Tuesday 10th February, 10.00am – 16.30pm

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Jailbreak 2015

Applications are now open for Jailbreak 2015. Last year students just like you helped raise over €40,000 euro for SVP and Amnesty International. Do you think you have what it takes? Apply Here.

Exam Buses to Salthill Venues

We have partnered with City Direct to run a non-stop direct service to Salthill during the Exams. The service costs €2 per journey and will depart from the bus stop on University Road (between Wards & Tescos) to drop students beside Leisureland and the Galway Bay Hotel.

Leaving University Road: 08:40, 12:10, 15:40
Leaving Salthill (Leisureland): 11:40, 15:10, 18:40

Extra Study Space 29^th November-16^th December

In addition to the spaces in the Library and the Reading Room extra study spaces will be available from the 29^th November onwards in the Arts Science Building (Concourse), Áras Uí Chathaill, Arts/Science Tower 2 and the Engineering Building 8am-10pm. Full list of locations.

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

2015 Dates for your Diaries

Mon 12^th Jan	Teaching Begins
Weds 14^th Jan	Socs Day
Thurs 15^th Jan	Clubs Day
Tues 27th Jan	RUN! SU Election Info Night
Weds 28th Jan	SU Working & Traveling Abroad Fair
Early February	Exam Results out
Sat 7^th Feb	SU Annual Charity Collection in Town
Mon 9^th Feb – Fri 13^th Feb	SU SHAG Week
Thurs 19^th Feb	SU Full Time Election Nominations Open
Tues 24^th Feb	SU Charity Aquathon
Thurs 26^th Feb	SU Part Time Election Nominations OPEN
Sat 28^th Feb	SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb
Thurs 5th March	SU Full Time Officer Election Day
Thurs 12th March	SU Part Time Officer Election Day
Mon 16^th – Mon 30^th March	3^rd Engineering Spring Exams
Thurs 2nd April-Tues 7th April	Easter Holidays
Sat 18^th April	Teaching Ends
Mon 20^th April-Sat 25^th April	Study Week
Mon 27^th April – Weds 13^th May	Exams

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 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.

Joanna Brophy December 11, 2014

SU Weekly Email 13 – 4th December 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Good Luck in your exams from all of us in the Students’ Union!

Exam Buses to Salthill Venues

Leaving University Road: 08:40, 12:10, 15:40
Leaving Salthill (Leisureland): 11:40, 15:10, 18:40

Temporary Special Needs (AKA Sick Bay)

The Examinations Office makes arrangements for additional exam accommodations on a temporary basis for students who require them during the exam session.
Example: If a student suffers a broken arm and needs to have a scribe for their exam, this can be arranged following a TSN application.
If you require Temporary Special Needs please complete and return the TSN application form below. For more information email tsn@nuigalway.ie
Students who are registered with the Disability Support Service (DSS) and who have been allocated additional exam accommodations by DSS are not required to complete an application form for temporary exam accommodations.

Application Form.

Extra Study Space 29^th November-16^th December

Connacht Rugby NUIG Student Tickets on Sale Now:

$1· Connacht vs Bayonne 5pm Saturday 6th December 2014 €15 (Main Stand)

$1· Connacht vs Munster 5pm Thursday 1^st January 2015 €15 (Only 50 tickets available behind goal)

Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).

Exam De-Stress Programme 24^th Nov – 12^th Dec

Wouldn’t a massage feel great? Or maybe some relaxing reflexology or an amazing acupuncture treatment? The Exam De-stress Programme offers you subsidised de-stressing treatments in the Wellness Centre, back of the Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn. It all starts Monday 24^th November and runs for 3 weeks. You can see all the details at this link. To make a booking email destressbooking@nuigalway.ie.

Special Gift Idea for Christmas: Become a Bone Marrow Donor

A former student (Civil Engineering), rower and rowing coach of NUI Galway, Paul Giblin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for the fourth time in a bid to fight off an aggressive form of cancer. He and his friends are urging people to sign up to the bone marrow registry in the rare chance they would be a match. He is a serving army officer at Renmore Barracks here in Galway. Find out more here.

Online Marketing in Galway FREE Event with Pat Divilly

Register now for last Online Marketing in Galway meet up of 2014 in the Harbour Hotel at 7pm on Tuesday 16^th December with speakers Pat Divilly and Martha Fraser. Register Here.

Fundraising Update and next events

Hope you all enjoyed the Big Fat Charity Cake Sale & Petting Farm Visit as much as we did! With your help we raised €421 for the SU Charities so we now have a total of €5,978.76 raised so far this year and a lot more charity events to come in semester 2 to raise money for Console & BeLonG To.

2015 Provisional Events:
-SU Annual Charity Collection Day Saturday 7th February 2015
-SU Charity Aquathon Tuesday 24th February 2015
-SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb with NUIG Mountaineering Club Saturday 28th February 2015
-SU Charity Comedy Gig Monday 2nd March 2015

For more information or to get involved in our charity events please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

The Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Awards are now open to students and recent graduates with business ideas. Closing date for entries is Monday the 8th of December. More Information.

Need Help…

With Maths? Support for Undergraduate Maths Students
With Writing? Academic Writing Centre
With Programming? ComputerDISC
With Other Subjects? The SU Grinds Register

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

Galway Rape Crisis Centre 30^th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6^th December 2014

Join Galway Rape Crisis to mark 30 Years of Healing and hope for survivors of sexual abuse and violence. Begins at 3pm from the Spanish Arch and ends at Blackrock. For information and registration visit www.galwayrcc.org

Full Registration Fee €30. Reduced Registration Fee for Students & OAP €15.

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 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.

Joanna Brophy December 4, 2014

SU Weekly Email 12 – 27th November 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

The Ultimate Study Break: Big Fat Charity Cake Sale AND Wooly Ward’s Petting Farm Visit Tues 2^nd Dec

There will be rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, chicks, hens, turkeys, geese, ducks, sheep, goats and Kuzco the Llama along with plenty of CAKE and tunes from Flirt FM! Raffle prizes to be won include: Tickets to The Strypes, Connacht Rugby Match Tickets, Electric Wristbands and much more! 11am-4pm Tuesday 2^nd December 2014 in Áras na Mac Léinn (Petting Farm 12pm-2pm outside Áras na Mac Léinn). Complimentary tea or coffee (while stocks last!) with all purchases!

All funds raised go to Console and BeLonG To.

SU Enterprise Awards Deadline 5pm TOMORROW

The SU Enterprise Awards are now accepting applications and there is a €23,000 prize fund up for grabs! If you have a great idea for a business or a social enterprise make sure you get your entry in now. Closing date for entries is 5pm Friday 28^th November.

Extra Study Space 29^th November-16^th December

Exam Buses to Salthill Venues

Leaving University Road: 08:40, 12:10, 15:40
Leaving Salthill (Leisureland): 11:40, 15:10, 18:40

Student Leap Card Vouchers Expire 30^th November

If you have a voucher from AIB for a Student Leap Card please note that these expire on 30^th November so you will need to call in to us before 5pm on Friday 28^th November with €3 and we will print it off and take your photo.

Sin Issue 6

You can now read the last issue of Sin Newspaper for 2014 online here.

Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

The Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Awards are now open to students and recent graduates with business ideas. Closing date for entries is the 8th of December. More Information.

Garda Clinic Tuesday 2^nd December

There will be a Garda Clinic 12.30pm-2.30pm on Tuesday 2^nd December in the Wellness Centre in the Hub. Feel free to pop by if you have any queries to Garda Nora Brady.

Arts in Action Free Gig

1pm-2pm TODAY Thursday 27^th November in the Aula Maxima at the Quadrangle illustrated lecture on the life of musician, composer and academic Séan Ó Riada.

World AIDS Day Candlelit Memorial Service

AIDS West invite you to attend their annual World AIDS Day Candlelit Memorial Service at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 8:00pm on Sunday 30^th November 2014. Bel Canto and Cois Cladaigh choir will both perform and all are welcome to the free event.

Vote for Ireland’s 100 leading graduate employers – cash prizes up for grabs!

Over 8,000 students from across Ireland took part in our 2013 trendence Graduate Barometer. Your views decide who makes the Ireland’s 100 top graduate employers. Complete our survey and have the chance to win hundreds of euro worth of Amazon vouchers! The survey takes just 20 minutes to complete. To take part, please go to: www.trendence-gradbarometer.ie

Survey on Attitudes to Organ Donation

Please participate in this short NUI Galway survey regarding organ donation. It should take a maximum of 5 minutes to complete by clicking the link here.

Kinvara locals to speak about boycott of Israel 7pm Tonight

On Thursday 27 November, the Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign will hold a talk on the boycott of Israeli goods by business owners and consumers in the town of Kinvara in Monroe’s Tavern, Dominick Street, at 7pm. The meeting will be addressed by John Griffin and Frank Naughton, two members of the community in Kinvara who helped organise the boycott after numerous conversations in the local community about Israeli atrocities. The boycott, initiated in August 2014, was a direct response to the barbaric attacks on the people of Gaza by the Israeli military forces, with left over 1,800 Palestinians dead.

Need Help…

With Maths? Support for Undergraduate Maths Students
With Writing? Academic Writing Centre
With Programming? ComputerDISC
With Other Subjects? The SU Grinds Register

Exam De-Stress Programme 24^th Nov – 12^th Dec

Connacht Rugby NUIG Student Tickets on Sale Now:

Connacht vs Scarlets 7.30pm Saturday 29th November 2014 €10

Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

Galway Rape Crisis Centre 30^th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6^th December 2014

Full Registration Fee €30. Reduced Registration Fee for Students & OAP €15.

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 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.

Joanna Brophy November 27, 2014

SU Weekly Email 11 – 20th November 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Happy Christmas!

Our Charity Christmas Day fundraiser takes place TODAY from 12pm in the College Bar in association with BizSoc in aid of Console and BeLonGTo. There will be a full Christmas dinner served from 12pm, Christmas carols at 1pm and DJ Byrno from 3pm onwards to jingle all the way!

SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open! Deadline Fri 28^th November

The SU Enterprise Awards are now accepting applications and there is a €23,000 prize fund up for grabs! If you have a great idea for a business or a social enterprise make sure you get your entry in early. Closing date for entries is 5pm Friday 28^th November.

NUI Galway Christmas Exams 2014

The Christmas Exams will take place from Monday 8th December to Monday 19th December. Exam Timetables are now available online Please check your timetable very carefully to make sure that all of your subjects are there and that there are no clashes.

We have partnered with City Direct Bus Company to provide buses to the two exam venues in Salthill at Leisureland and the Galway Bay Hotel. This service will run three times a day during the exams and costs €2 per journey.

Need Help…

With Maths? Support for Undergraduate Maths Students
With Writing? Academic Writing Centre
With Programming? ComputerDISC
With Other Subjects? The SU Grinds Register

Exam De-Stress Programme 24^th Nov – 12^th Dec

Connacht Rugby NUIG Student Tickets on Sale Now:

Connacht vs Zebre 7.35pm Friday 21st November 2014 €10
Connacht vs Scarlets 7.30pm Saturday 29th November 2014 €10

Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

Hardiman Research Scholarships – Applications Close TOMORROW

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2015 Hardiman Research Scholarships and Dr Tony Ryan Research Scholarships for PhD students. There is also a ‘Cancer Care West’ Hardiman Research scholarship available in the area of surgical oncology or radiation oncology. Applications Close 5pm Friday 21^st November.

All information relating to these scholarships will be posted HERE

Arts in Action Free Gig

1pm TODAY Thursday 20^th November in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn – Spoken Word performance presented by young actors from the NUI Galway Centre for Theatre and Performance.

Mature Students Officer

Please note that the SU Mature Students Officer, Michelle Mitchell, will have an open clinic every Wednesday morning 10am-12pm in the Students’ Union office every week. You can also reach her by email on su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie

Upcoming Class Reps Meetings

6pm Monday 24^th November SU Council in IT250 – All Class Reps Should Attend! After the meeting we will be heading to the College Bar for the Class Reps Christmas party!

NUI Galway Women’s Rugby Quiz Night 27^th November

The Women’s Rugby team are holding a fundraising quiz night on Thursday 27^th November. Kick-off is at 8pm in Crowes Bar, Prospect Hill, Bohermore. Many spot prizes to be won. Finger food on the night provided by Crowes Bar.

Galway Science and Technology Festival Sunday 23rd November

This Sunday the university is hosting the largest Science Festival in Europe. Following two weeks promoting science in schools throughout the county, the festival is culminating in a final day event in the university. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help participate in the prestigious event. For further information there will be a volunteer welcome meeting on today from 4.00 – 5.00 & 5.00 – 6.00 in The Stage (Beside the Bailey Allen Hall) or you can email alive@nuigalway.ie

Recycling Drive Monday 24^th November

There will be a Recycling Drive in Aid of MYaware 12pm-4pm on Monday 24^th November at Smokey’s Café as part of a Skills for Work Life project. Please bring any unwanted: clothes, textiles, bags, soft toys, mobiles phones. All items donated are either reused or (if damaged or stained) recycled into products like carpet underlay or home insulation. Nothing goes to landfill.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre 30^th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6^th December 2014

Full Registration Fee €30. Reduced Registration Fee for Students & OAP €15.

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 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.

Joanna Brophy November 20, 2014

SU Weekly Email 10 – 13th November 2014

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Panti Bliss Gig & Book Signing This Monday 17^th November €5

Join National F*&%king Treasure, Performance Legend and Accidental Activist – Panti Bliss – in her hit comedy High Heels in Low Places, as she hitches up her skirt and hitchhikes to NUI Galway this November. Panti will be glamming up the O’Flaherty Theatre on Monday 17th November at 8pm. After the show she will be signing (and selling) copies of her autobiography “Woman in the Making”.

Tickets €5 from the Students’ Union Office and the SU Engineering Desk.

NUI Galway Students’ Union Christmas Day Thursday 20^th November – Santa needs helpers!

We are holding a massive Christmas Day fundraiser in the College Bar with BizSoc on Thursday 20^th of November to raise money for Console and BeLonG To. There will be a traditional Christmas dinner, carols, cheesy Christmas tunes with DJ Byrno and lots of prizes for the best/worst Christmas jumpers along with a whole lot of other Festive merriment! There will also be an after party super club that night in Electric and 44 Club.

Santa needs some helper volunteers to assist with the fundraising on the day so if you have an hour or two to spare between 11am and 6pm on Thursday 20^th November email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie to sign up and you will definitely be on Santa’s nice list this year.

Exam Timetables

Exam timetables will be released at 4pm on Wednesday 19^th November on the Exams Office website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/exams/timetable.html

Please ensure that you are registered correctly for your course and not in pre-registered status. If you are still pre-registered, please call first to Fees office for clearance check and proceed to the Student Information Desk (SID) for Late Registration. All queries in relation to Modules on your curriculum need to be verified by your relative College Office http://www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/ and Registration Helpdesk reghelp@nuigalway.ie

Sin Issue 5

Read it online here.

Postgrad Open Day 12pm-4pm Wednesday 19^th November in the Bailey Allen Hall

The NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day is an excellent opportunity for you to talk to lecturers and current postgraduate students about the wide range of taught and research programmes available to you.

Talks will take place during the day, including presentations on how to make an application and also research and taught funding opportunities.

Mental Health – Colour for Change this Monday

Monday 17^th November 12pm-3pm Colour for Change with Zenith Hairdressing in Smokey’s Café. Show your support for Mental Health by having a streak of colour (don’t worry it’s temporary!) put in your hair for free! For more information email su.welfare@nuigalway.ie

Capture Your Campus Calendar On Sale Now

Arts in Action Free Gig

6pm TODAY Thursday 13^th November in The Kirwan Theatre on the Concourse with Professor Mick Moloney from the Music Department of New York University.

Mature Students Officer

Student Slingshot

Slingshot is an entrepreneurial event that brings the best and brightest Irish student thinkers and doers together with business leaders and academics committed to innovation and entrepreneurship. On Tuesday 18^th November students from the arts, medicine, engineering, law, architecture, business and the sciences will meet business leaders and academics committed to innovation and entrepreneurship all in heart of Dublin in Saint Georges Hall, Dublin Castle. Apply Now.

Run for Ger at 11am this Sunday 16^th November at NUI Galway

Stretch the legs this Sunday in the 5k ‘Run for Ger’ around campus. The run is one of the events in the fundraising campaign set up by the friends and family of NUI Galway graduate, Geraldine Lavelle
Register now HERE.

Travel to Zambia this Summer

There will be a student volunteer trip travelling to Zambia this Summer with the charity Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested in travelling please complete the application form on the website http://www.habitatireland.ie/ or contact Mary Mc Garry on Mary@habitatireland.ie for more information.

Ability West Awareness Campaign at NUIG until 21^st November!

Ability West are currently in the running for the “Better Together” video competition 2014 and they need your help! Vote now HERE. Please note: Voting closes 21st November. Rule: One vote per IP address per 24 hours but you can vote as often as you like through different IP addresses. More information about Ability West can be found on their website.

Maker: A Documentary on the Maker Movement

As part of Galway Design Week there will be a free documentary screening (Irish Premier) of Maker: A Documentary on the Maker movement in the Huston Film School this Friday at 7pm. All welcome.

SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open! Deadline Fri 28^th November

The SU Enterprise Awards are now accepting applications and there is a €23,000 prize fund up for grabs! If you have a great idea for a business or a social enterprise make sure you get your entry in early. Closing date for entries is 5pm Friday 28^th November.

SU Life Skills Programme Update

Upcoming courses we now have spaces in this semester are:

Child Protection Course Saturday 15^th November 9.30am-1.30pm €15 – 6 Spaces Left

Connacht Rugby Tickets

We now have €10 NUIG student tickets on sale for the Connacht vs Zebre match at 7.35pm on Friday 21^st November. Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).

Mature Students Officer Clinic

Need Help…

With Maths? Support for Undergraduate Maths Students
With Writing? Academic Writing Centre
With Programming? ComputerDISC
With Other Subjects? The SU Grinds Register

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 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.

Joanna Brophy November 13, 2014

Previous page 1...7 8 91011 12 13 14 Next page