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
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
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.
Extra Study Space 29th November-16th December
In addition to the spaces in the Library and the Reading Room extra study spaces will be available from the 29th 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.
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 1st 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 24th Nov – 12th 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 24th 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 16th 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
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.
Galway Rape Crisis Centre 30th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6th 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.
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 2nd 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 2nd 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 28th November.
Extra Study Space 29th November-16th December
In addition to the spaces in the Library and the Reading Room extra study spaces will be available from the 29th 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.
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
Student Leap Card Vouchers Expire 30th November
If you have a voucher from AIB for a Student Leap Card please note that these expire on 30th November so you will need to call in to us before 5pm on Friday 28th 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 2nd December
There will be a Garda Clinic 12.30pm-2.30pm on Tuesday 2nd December in the Wellness Centre in the Hub. Feel free to pop by if you have any queries to Garda Nora Brady.
1pm-2pm TODAY Thursday 27th 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 30th 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 24th Nov – 12th 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 24th November and runs for 3 weeks. You can see all the details at this link. To make a booking email destressbooking@nuigalway.ie.
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
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.
Galway Rape Crisis Centre 30th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6th 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.
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 28th 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 28th 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 24th Nov – 12th 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 24th November and runs for 3 weeks. You can see all the details at this link. To make a booking email destressbooking@nuigalway.ie.
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
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.
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 21st November.
All information relating to these scholarships will be posted HERE
1pm TODAY Thursday 20th 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 24th 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 27th November
The Women’s Rugby team are holding a fundraising quiz night on Thursday 27th 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 24th November
There will be a Recycling Drive in Aid of MYaware 12pm-4pm on Monday 24th 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 30th Anniversary Walk Saturday 6th 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Panti Bliss Gig & Book Signing This Monday 17th 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 20th November – Santa needs helpers!
We are holding a massive Christmas Day fundraiser in the College Bar with BizSoc on Thursday 20th 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 20th 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 19th 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
Postgrad Open Day 12pm-4pm Wednesday 19th 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 17th 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
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.
6pm TODAY Thursday 13th November in The Kirwan Theatre on the Concourse with Professor Mick Moloney from the Music Department of New York University.
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
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 18th 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 16th 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 21st 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 28th 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 28th November.
SU Life Skills Programme Update
Upcoming courses we now have spaces in this semester are:
- Child Protection Course Saturday 15th 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 21st November. Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).
Mature Students Officer Clinic
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
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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
The Big Fat Charity Table Quiz In aid of Console and BeLonG To
7.30pm Tuesday 11thNovember in the College Bar. First Prize: €200 CASH MONEY!
Table of Four €20 – Sign up in the SU Office NOW! Limited spaces.15 Rounds of Questions compiled by the 15 SU Officers. Free finger food and Spot Prizes for Best Team Name, Best Dressed Team and some other stuff we haven’t thought of yet!
Panti Bliss Gig & Book Signing Monday 17th 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
SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open! Deadline Fri 28th 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 28th November.
SU Life Skills Programme Update
Upcoming courses we now have spaces in this semester are:
- Child Protection Course Saturday 15th November 9.30am-1.30pm €15 – 10 Spaces Left
- ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 2 Day Course 9am-5.30pm Thursday 20th & Friday 21st November €10 Deposit – 2 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 21st November. Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).
Mature Students Officer Clinic
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
- Monday 10th November 6pm Science Council in AC216.
- Wednesday 12th November 6pm Health Sciences Council in MY337.
- Wednesday 12th November 6pm Arts Council in AC204.
If you have any queries about Class Reps please email Phelim on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Christmas Day
Date for you diaries: NUI Galway Students’ Union Christmas Day Thursday 20th November. Raising money for Console and BeLonG To.
Movember at NUI Galway
Calling all NUIG Mo Bro’s & Mo Sista’s, who doesn’t love to grow a moustache? Movember’s just started and if you have any interest in joining the NUIG team we will be glad to have you!
Find more information on the Facebook pageand even if you don’t want to get involved don’t hesitate to give us a like!
Calling all Champion Commuters!
Transport for Ireland are looking for nominations for superstars of buses, trains, trams, taxis, walking and cycling. There are some great prizes on offer and the deadline is November 17th. Best of luck. Apply here!
1pm-2pm TODAY Thursday 6th November in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn with The Begley Family: Breanndán Begley, Cormac Begley and Clíodhna Begley.
“Investigating the Tuam Mothers and Babies Home: A Question of Human Rights”
On Monday 10 November, the Irish Centre for Human Rights will convene a public seminar, “Investigating the Tuam Mothers and Babies Home: A Question of Human Rights”. Speakers will include Catherine Corless (keynote speaker), Kevin Higgins, Professor Michael O’Flaherty of the Irish Centre for Human Rights and Tanya Ward, Children’s Rights Alliance. The event will be chaired by Mark Kelly, Irish Council for Civil Liberties. The seminar will run from 5 to 7pm at NUI Galway MRI Annex- MRA201. All are welcome.
Have you heard about Student Health 101, the new online magazine for students, with great articles, cooking and fitness videos, and a chance to win €750?
The November issue has some great articles including:
– The job problem: How learning to lead can help you succeed
– Understanding depression: A student’s journey
– Beyond pregnancy prevention: A custom guide to birth control
– And much more…Check it out – http://readsh101.ie/nuigalway.html .
Would you like to learn how to help prevent suicide?
You are invited to apply for a place on an upcoming safeTALK suicide alertness course being held on campus. Open to students and staff.
- What is safeTALK? safeTALK prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. The course is free, and participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Numbers are limited.
- When is it taking place? Thursday, 13th November, 6:30 – 9:30pm
- How do I apply? Email cindy.dring@nuigalway.iefor an application form and further information.
Free Help with Essays Over the Phone: A Service for All NUI Galway Distance Learners (including students of St Angela’s College)
If you are unable to come to campus, the Academic Writing Centre can still help you with your writing. Book an appointment HERE.We will phone you at the appointed time (1pm or 1.30 pm on Monday and Wednesday).
NUI Galway Science Week 10th-15th November
Need Help…
- With Maths? Support for Undergraduate Maths Students
- With Writing? Academic Writing Centre
- With Programming? ComputerDISC
- With Other Subjects? The SU Grinds Register
SU Charities for 2014/15 – want to help us?
For the 2014/15 academic year we will be fundraising for Console and BeLonG To. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide through professional counselling, support and helpline services. BeLongTo support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland. If you want to volunteer to help out with our fundraising events or have an idea for an event please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Want to volunteer in India next summer?
Suas invites you to apply for the 2015 Volunteer Programme. Suas Volunteers teach English to underprivileged children for ten weeks, alongside local teachers in under-resourced communities.
Find out more and apply online at www.suas.ie/volunteer-overseas or email vp@suas.ie for more information.
Balls 2014/15
Wednesday 19th November Science Ball – Physics Society
Friday 19th December Medicine Ball – Medicine Society
Wednesday 28th January 2015 Commerce Ball – Business Society
TBC Wednesday 4th February 2015 Law Ball – Law Society
Wednesday 4th February 2015 Engineering & Nursing Ball – Engineering Society
Friday 13th February Masquerade Ball – Italian Society
Tuesday 31st March 2015 Societies Awards – Societies Office
TBC 2015 Arts Ball – Cumann Staire
TBC 2015 Postgrad Ball – Micro Soc
TBC 2015 Sports Awards – Sports Unit
Run for Ger
Geraldine Lavelle, a 27-year-old NUI Galway graduate, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a cycling accident last October. On Sunday 16th of November at 11am there will be a fundraising walk/run at NUI Galway to help raise funds for her rehabilitation. You can sign up online to take part now for just €10 here.
If you thought November in Galway was going to be quiet..think again!
- Galway Restaurant Week 3rd – 9th November
- Tulca Visual Arts Festival 7th – 23rd November
- Galway Design Week 10th – 17th November
- Galway Science & Technology Festival 10th – 23rd November
- Galway Junior Film Fleadh 12th – 15th November
- Connacht Rugby vs Zebre Friday 21st November €10 NUIG Student tickets on sale now
- Galway Christmas Market 21st November – 22nd December
- Connacht Rugby vs Scarlets Saturday 29th November
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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Deadline for EXPLORE Innovation funding: this Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Want to work in partnership with staff to turn an innovative idea into reality? Make sure to submit an application to EXPLORE by Wed, 5 November. Up to €900 available per project. Find out more and apply at www.su.nuigalway.ie/explore. Contact the EXPLORE Coordinator at the Students’ Union if you’ve any questions at amber.walsholesen@nuigalway.ie or 091 494290
NUI Galway, your National F*&%king Treasure is coming to you!
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.
Tickets €5 from the Students’ Union Office and the SU Engineering Desk (NUIG Student ID Required)
SU Life Skills Programme Update
Upcoming courses we still have spaces in this semester are:
- 3 Day Occupational First Aid Course (Friday 31st Oct, Friday 7th Nov & Friday 14th Nov) Cost: €100 (usually €160)
- Anti-Racism Training Course Thursday 6th November 10am-1.30pm Cost: €5
Sin Issue 4
The spooky Halloween special issue of Sin newspaper is out now and you can read it online here.
Support Galway’s Bid to become European Youth Capital
Galway is in the final four cities hoping to be named European Youth Capital for 2017. On the 19th of November we will find out if we have won this honour! Please support the bid by liking the Facebook Page and following us on Twitter.
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
- Monday 3rd November 2pm Postgrad Council in the SU Office
- Monday 3rd November 6pm SU Council in IT250. ALL CLASS REPS MUST ATTEND.
- Tuesday 4th November 6pm Class Reps Training in IT250 (For those who missed October training)
- Wednesday 5th November 6pm Engineering Council in ENG2003 Lecture Room 2
- Thursday 6th November 6pm Law/Commerce Council in AC204
If you have any queries about Class Reps please email Phelim on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Perspectives on International Volunteering in Higher Education – Free Conference Sat 29th November.
The UCD International Student Volunteering Conference welcomes all students to this free day to learn, develop & network! NUI Galway students attending this conference can have their Bus ticket refunded. Email alive@nuigalway.ie BEFORE buying your bus ticket to receive the ALIVE okay. To register for the conference click here.
Connacht Rugby Tickets
We now have €10 NUIG student tickets on sale for the Connacht vs Zebre match at 7.35pm on Friday 21st November. Tickets available from SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).
Free Microsoft Office
All NUI Galway students are now entitled to Microsoft Office as part of the university’s agreement with Microsoft. Further information is available HERE.
Galway Junior Film Fleadh Needs Volunteers
If you are free to help out at any time between the 12th and the 15th of November then Galway Junior Film Fleadh would love you to get in touch! 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
SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open!
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 28th November.
SU Charities for 2014/15 – want to help us?
For the 2014/15 academic year we will be fundraising for Console and BeLonG To. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide through professional counselling, support and helpline services. BeLongTo support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland. If you want to volunteer to help out with our fundraising events or have an idea for an event please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Run for Ger
Geraldine Lavelle, a 27-year-old NUI Galway graduate, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a cycling accident last October. On Sunday 16th of November at 11am there will be a fundraising walk/run at NUI Galway to help raise funds for her rehabilitation. You can sign up online to take part now for just €10 here.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside 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.
Make your idea happen with EXPLORE Innovation funding
The Students’ Union/NUI Galway EXPLORE initiative is seeking applications from students and staff wishing to work in partnership on innovative new projects to benefit NUI Galway and/or the wider community. Up to €900 is available per project. This is a great way to turn an idea into reality, develop new skills, boost your CV, expand your network and much more! Closing date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014. Find out more and apply at www.su.nuigalway.ie/explore
Lords of Strut Gig: POSTPONED
Unfortunately we have had to postpone our Lords of Strut gig on Monday 20th of October. We hope to reschedule the gig for semester two. Ticket holders can get a refund from the SU Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Our next comedy gig will be Panti Bliss: High Heels in Low Places on Monday 17th November. Tickets on sale from the SU Office soon.
Life Skills 2014 – now enrolling
The Life Skills Programme run by the Students’ Union offers a chance to further your development outside of the academic world. To book your space call up to the Students’ Union office with the course fee where applicable.
Courses on offer to students during the 2014/15 academic term include:
- Anti-Racism Training Course – 8 Spaces Left – €5
- Occupational First Aid – 7 Spaces left – 3 day course – €100 (usual price €160)
More info on all the courses is available here.
Sin Issue 3
Connacht Rugby Tickets €15
€15 NUI Galway student tickets on sale now for Connacht vs La Rochelle 5pm this Saturday 18th October at the Sports ground. Tickets available from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the SU Engineering Building Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).
SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open!
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 28th November.
Are You Registered to Vote?
The referendum on Civil Marriage will be upon us in the Spring and it will be very important that everyone votes. But you can’t vote if you’re not registered! You can quickly and easily check that you are registered to vote here.
Garda Liaison Officer Clinic
There will be a Garda Clinic 12.30pm-2.30pm on Monday 20th October in the Wellness Centre in the Hub. Feel free to pop by if you have any queries to Garda Nora Brady.
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
- 6pm-7pm Monday 20th October Postgrad Council in the SU Office
- 6pm-7pm Tuesday 21st October Arts Council in AC216
- 6pm-7pm Wednesday 22nd October Engineering Council in ENG2003 Lecture Room 2
- 6pm-7pm Thursday 23rd October Science Council in AC203
If you have been elected as a Class Rep but have not filled out the registration sheet yet please contact the SU Education Officer Phelim Kelly ASAP on su.education@nuigalway.ie
SU Charities for 2014/15 – want to help us?
Every year the Students’ Union selects charities that benefit from its fundraising initiatives. For the 2014/15 academic year we will be fundraising for Console and BeLonG To. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide through professional counselling, support and helpline services. BeLongTo support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland.
If you want to volunteer to help out with our fundraising events or have an idea for an event please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Croí Charity Fashion Show Extravaganza Thursday 23rd October in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway
Supporting Croí’s Women at Heart Campaign the event includes: Refreshment reception on arrival; Catwalk Model Agency showcasing some of the West’s best fashion stores; Lisa Cannon from TV3’s Xposé as MC; Fashion & Beauty Industry stands and exhibitors; A Goodie Bag for each attendee and Raffle on the night, with great prizes
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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Our next €5 Comedy gig is the Lords of Strut & Support (Kevin O’Connell) at 8pm on Monday 20th of October in the O’Flaherty Theatre. €5 tickets are on sale now in the Students’ Union Office and at our desk in the Engineering Building.
Voter Registration Drive Tuesday 14th October
Are you registered to vote in the upcoming referendum on Marriage Equality? Get registered on Tuesday 14th October 11am-3pm at our Voter Registration desk in Smokey’s Café.
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
- 6pm-9pm Thursday 9th October Class Reps Training in IT250 – ALL CLASS REPS SHOULD ATTEND
- 6pm-8pm Monday 13th October SU Council in the Kirwan Theatre – ALL CLASS REPS SHOULD ATTEND
- 6pm-7pm Tuesday 14th October Health Sciences Council in MY123 Áras Moyola
- 6pm-7pm Wednesday 15th October Science Council in the Cairnes Theatre
- 6pm-7pm Thursday 16th October Law/Commerce Council in AC204
If you have been elected as a Class Rep but have not filled out the registration sheet yet please contact the SU Education Officer Phelim Kelly ASAP on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Connacht Rugby Tickets
€15 NUI Galway student tickets on sale now for Connacht vs La Rochelle 5pm Saturday 18th October at the Sports ground. Tickets available from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and the SU Engineering Building Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm).
SU Enterprise Awards 2015 – Now Open!
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 28th November.
Criú na Gaeilge: Now Recruiting
Are you interested in the promotion of Irish language and culture on campus? We are now recruiting Criú na Gaeilge who will be responsible for helping to organise and promote events throughout the year, particularly Seachtain na Gaeilge in March. You’ll also be able to get your ALIVE cert from volunteering with this. Anyone who is interested can email Gráinne on su.gaeilge@nuigalway.ie and there will be a meeting next Thursday 16th October to get started.
Garda Liaison Officer Clinic
There will be a Garda Clinic 12.30pm-2.30pm on Monday 13th October in the Wellness Centre in the Hub. Feel free to pop by if you have any queries to Garda Nora Brady.
Take the National Student Drug Survey 2014
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Ireland have launched the largest student drug survey in Ireland in collaboration with Irish Needle Exchange Forum. We invite all undergraduate students to take 10 minutes to complete the survey and share it with their peers. The survey, which is completely anonymous, will provide insight into drug trends and drug education among students across Ireland.
Tradsoc Guest Concert with Caoimhín Ó Fearghail (Uilleann Piper and Flute player)
Monday 13th October in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn. Entry (Pay at Door) – Student/Child €3 ; Adult-€5. Tradsoc are joined by TG4’s Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana 2012 (Young Musician of the year 2012)For a great night of music not to be missed.
Free Help with Essay Writing for Students of All Disciplines at the AWC
The AWC offers free one-on-one tutorials on academic writing to all NUIG students. International students, mature students, undergrads, postgrads, students of Arts, Science, Business, or Engineering are all equally welcome.
The AWC is in the Library on floor 2. Our hours are 11-1 and 6-9 every weekday (though not Friday nights). Please drop in.
SU Charities for 2014/15 – want to help us?
Every year the Students’ Union selects charities that benefit from its fundraising initiatives. For the 2014/15 academic year we will be fundraising for Console and BeLonG To. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide through professional counselling, support and helpline services. BeLongTo support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland.
If you want to volunteer to help out with our fundraising events or have an idea for an event please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Life Skills 2014 – now enrolling
The Life Skills Programme run by the Students’ Union offers a chance to further your development outside of the academic world. To book your space call up to the Students’ Union office beside the College Bar with the course fee where applicable.
Courses on offer to students during the 2014/15 academic term include:
- Anti-Racism Training Course – 8 Spaces Left
- Occupational First Aid – 7 Spaces left
More info on all the courses is available here.
8k Run in aid of Jigsaw Galway this Saturday 11th October – Still time to Sign Up!
Registration is still open for the NUI Galway 8k run at 10am on Saturday 11th October in aid of Jigsaw Galway. You don’t have to run – walkers are also welcome to take part! There are lunchtime running groups from the Sports Centre for anyone interested in doing a bit of training before the run.
Early bird sign ups here.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our new reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Citizenship Day Wednesday 1st October
Our first Citizenship Day, on Wednesday the 1st of October 11am-4pm in Áras na Mac Léin, will showcase and promote the various groups we have on campus that play an active role in society, embrace the values of active citizenship and contribute to the well-being of Irish Society. Our aim is also to promote the idea of being an active citizen to students in NUI Galway and promote involvement in different types of voluntary and community activities as well as participation in the democratic process. For more information please contact Rebecca Melvin at su.equality@nuigalway.ie
8k Run in aid of Jigsaw Galway Saturday 11th October – Early Bird Registration Closes Soon!
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run at 10am on Saturday 11th October in aid of Jigsaw Galway. You don’t have to run – walkers are also welcome to take part! There are lunchtime running groups from the Sports Centre for anyone interested in doing a bit of training before the run.
Early bird sign ups here.
Cardiac First Responder Course Thurs 2nd Oct
Our Cardiac First Responder Course takes place 1pm-5.30pm on Thursday 2nd October. To register please call to the SU Office ASAP with the €40 course fee (usual cost €70)
Financial Aid Fund Now Open
Online applications for the Semester 1 Financial Aid Fund are now open. Application deadline is 4th of October. Please note funding for 2014/15 has decreased by 45%. This will impact on the number of successful applications and the amount of aid allocated to individual students. Application Form.
All queries to financialaid@nuigalway.ie
FREE Postgrad Social events this Friday 26th September
5pm walking tour of Galway given by historian Tonaí Ó Roduib for NUIG postgrads (although if you have friends or partners who want to come, they’re welcome as well). Meet at the Spanish Arch.
8pm Postgrad-Aoke in the College Bar with karaoke, giant games and a few surprises!
Our next €5 Comedy gig is the Lords of Strut & Support (Kevin O’Connell) at 8pm on Monday 20th of October in the O’Flaherty Theatre. €5 tickets are on sale now in the Students’ Union Office and at our desk in the Engineering Building.
SU Volunteer Meeting
We will be hosting an info session for anybody that is interested in volunteering with the Students’ Union on Monday the 29th September at 8pm in Meeting Room 1 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Come along and find out more about how you can get involved with the Students’ Union this year! For more information contact su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Connacht Rugby Tickets
We now have €10 NUI Galway student tickets on sale for the next Connacht Rugby home game against Cardiff Blues on Friday 3rd of October at 7.35pm.
Synapse Friday 26th September
Synapse //a Tech Carnival, is a student organised, one day interactive technology showcase by top companies in the Bailey Allen hall tomorrow, Friday the 26th of September. We have talks, discussion panels, give-a-ways, prizes and stalls from Microsoft, LinkedIn and many more, for full line up and free tickets go to synapsegalway.com
Little Cinema Galway Festival this Weekend
If you like short films and being entertained make sure you head to the Little Cinema Festival this weekend.
Memorial for Conor Cribbin RIP
There will be a memorial mass and dedication ceremony for science student Conor Cribbin (RIP) in the Memorial Garden at 11.30am on Sunday 28th September. Conor’s family will attend.
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 Phelim Kelly 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.
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 secondhand bookshop for more information on buying or selling http://www.su.nuigalway.ie/bookstore/
Life Skills 2014 – now enrolling
The Life Skills Programme run by the Students’ Union offers a chance to further your development outside of the academic world. To book your space call up to the Students’ Union office beside the College Bar with the course fee where applicable.
Courses on offer to students during the 2014/15 academic term include:
- Anti-Racism Training Course – 10 Spaces Left
- Basic Sign Language Classes – COURSE FULL
- Occupational First Aid
- Cardiac First Responder – 5 Spaces Left
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – COURSE FULL
- Self Defence Course – 3 Spaces Left
- Irish – Starts this week
- Yoga – BEGINNERS COURSE FULL
More info on all the courses is available here.
Student Leap Cards & ISIC Cards
The shiny new Student Leap Cards and ISIC 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, €15 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2015.
Lockers – 586 Lockers still available!
Please note that lockers are now available. You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and 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 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.
Galway Hospice “Books for Hospice” Fundraiser on Saturday, 4 October
To facilitate staff and students on campus, books will be collected on campus as follows:
During the week of Monday, 29 September to Friday, 3 October, boxes of books may be left in Room 103, Riverside Terrapin, Distillery Road (8.30-9.30 am and 5.30-6.30 pm). If you have three or four books that would be great too, drop off at my office or send in the internal post. The Hospice slogan is “Every moment matters”, with this project every book donated matters.
Are you a young woman living with ADHD?
Doctoral researcher Andrea Lynch in the School of Education is currently running a study examining the experiences of young women living with a formal diagnosis of ADHD. If you are between the ages of 18-20, you are welcome to participate by completing one personal interview and one online questionnaire. For more information about this study, please contact Andrea at a.lynch19@nuigalway.ie, or visit the study’s Facebook page.
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 new 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: Declan su.president@nuigalway.ie
Vice-President/Education: Phelim su.education@nuigalway.ie
Vice-President/Welfare: Aoife su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Gráinne su.gaeilge@nuigalway.ie
Equality: Rebecca su.equality@nuigalway.ie
Mature Students: Michelle su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Postgraduates: Cian su.postgrad@nuigalway.ie
SU Council Chairperson: Karl su.council@nuigalway.ie
Societies: Patrick su.socs@nuigalway.ie
Clubs: Damien su.clubs@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies: Sarah su.arts@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Science: Joanne su.science@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences: Simon su.medicine@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Business & Law: Megan su.business@nuigalway.ie
Convenor Engineering & Informatics: Oisín su.engineering@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway Students’ Union Freshers’ 2014
Welcome! Fáilte! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Remember you are always a Fresher at heart and these events are open to everyone!
Thursday 11th September
11am-5pm Clubs Day, Sports Centre
4pm DJs Killian & Jay in the College Bar
Friday 12th September
Postgrad Friday in the College Bar
Monday 15th September
8pm SU Comedy Gig in O’Flaherty Theatre – Foil, Arms & Hog + Support Tickets €5
Tuesday 16th September
11am-4pm SU Freshers’ Fair, Áras na Mac Léinn – Freebies, Freshers Packs, Giveaways, Competitions & Food!
4pm DJ Graham Doherty in the College Bar
Wednesday 17th September
11am-4pm Societies Fair, Áras na Mac Léinn
8.30pm DJ Soc presents in the College Bar
Thursday 18th September
11am-5pm Radio Open Day at Flirt FM
4pm DJs Killian & Jay in the College Bar
Friday 19th September
Postgrad Friday in the College Bar
Monday 22nd September
8pm SU Freshers’ Night in College Bar with Crossfire covers band
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell secondhand 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 secondhand bookshop for more information on buying or selling http://www.su.nuigalway.ie/bookstore/
Life Skills 2014 – now enrolling
The Life Skills Programme run by the Students’ Union offers a chance to further your development outside of the academic world. To book your space call up to the Students’ Union office beside the College Bar with the course fee where applicable.
Courses on offer to students during the 2014/15 academic term include:
- Anti-Racism Training Course
- Basic Sign Language Classes
- Occupational First Aid
- Cardiac First Responder
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Self Defence Course
- Manual Handling Course
- Irish
- Yoga
More info on all the courses is available here.
Competition Time – Win Two Tickets for Foil, Arms & Hog
If you would like to win two tickets to our comedy gig Foil, Arms & Hog with support from Steve Bennett on Monday 15th September at 8pm just email studentsunion@nuigalway.ieand tell us the name of the Students’ Union President for 2014/15. Competition closes 1pm Monday 15th September.
Student Leap Cards & ISIC Cards
The shiny new Student Leap Cards and ISIC 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, €15 and a smile for the photo we will take of you. These are valid until the 31st of December 2015.
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 Aoife: su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Connacht vs Leinster
€15 NUI Galway Student tickets on sale NOW in the Students’ Union for the Connacht Rugby vs Leinster match on Friday 19th September at 7.35pm.
SU Free Cloakroom
The SU Cloakroom is now open beside the SU Shop near the Bialann. The Cloakroom is FREE and is open Monday to Friday 9am – 6.30pm. Please note that we cannot accept laptops and items must be removed at the end of each day.
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 Phelim Kelly 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.
8k Run in aid of Jigsaw Galway
Registration is now open for the NUI Galway 8k run at 10am on Saturday 11th October in aid of Jigsaw Galway. There will also be lunchtime running groups from the Sports Centre for anyone interested in doing a bit of training before the run.
Early bird sign ups here.
Lockers – 905 Lockers still available!
Please note that lockers are now available. You need to register online first at www.su.nuigalway.ie and 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 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.
Sin Needs You!
The Sin newspaper editor Jessica 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.
Vote for NUI Galway Lecturer Eoghan Clifford to be World Paralympic Athlete of Month
NUI Galway academic, Dr Eoghan Clifford recently won his second World Title winning the Men’s C3 Road Race at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Greenville, South Carolina. You can vote for him here:
Ever feel anxious about public speaking or meeting people…?
September will see the launch of the new and improved NUI Galway Participate online programme – a resource for anyone dealing with shyness or social anxiety. Whether it’s just difficulty with public speaking that’s holding you back, or a more general issue with meeting people, this will be worth checking out.
Participate uses cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. Similar programmes have been run successfully in NUI Galway and elsewhere in the past. Students who sign up also get a personal tutor. Your tutor will check in with you online every week to help make sure that the programme is working for you.
All students of NUI Galway will be e-mailed with a link to the Participate website in September. You can visit the site, test your social anxiety, and see how it works. This is also a research programme, so if you join you will be contributing to something that will help others, as well as yourself!
http://participate.nuigalway.ie/
The 5th Annual Galway Zombie Walk takes place at 10.30pm this Friday 12th of September. Meet at the Spanish Arch from 8pm and you can even get your makeup done for a small fee which goes to charity. Tasty Brainssssssssssss.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.iewith 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 new reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.