Welcome to your Weekly Email from your Students’ Union.
Happy Christmas Day NUIG!
We are holding a massive Christmas Day fundraiser in the College Bar with BizSoc TODAY to raise money for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Irish Cancer Society. There will be traditional Christmas carols, cheesy Christmas tunes with DJ Byrno, a full turkey dinner and a whole lot of other Festive merriment! Get your tinsel, mistletoe and jumper ready now!
The official after party will be held in Electric Garden & Theatre and Four/Four TONIGHT to continue the Yuletide vibes. €5 wristbands for the after party are on sale in the SU Office now and all proceeds go to Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Irish Cancer Society.
Exam Timetables Out Now
Semester 1 exams are scheduled for Monday, 7th to Friday, 18th December 2015 (inclusive). More details are available here: http://www.nuigalway.ie/exams/timetable.html
We will be working with City Direct again to provide a bus service to/from the Salthill Exam Venues.
Extra EXPLORE Funding now available for Undergrad projects
Explore – NUI Galway’s staff/student innovation initiative received a large number of high-quality applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Targeted funding is now currently available to support three additional EXPLORE projects from NUI Galway undergraduate students and their staff partners. Apply by noon on Monday, 23rd November 2015.
http://www.su.nuigalway.ie/explore-home
FREE Exam prep workshops
A 1½ hour session workshop to assist you to:
$1· maintain motivation
$1· tips and tricks for exam prep
$1· manage anxiety before and during exams
2pm-3.30pm Mon 23rd Nov in the Old Moore Institute Room 203, Arts & Science Building
OR
4pm-5.30pm Weds 25th Nov in SC200A Seminar Room
For more information email james.mccormack@nuigalway.ie
Global Irish Economic Forum 2pm TODAY
The Global Irish Economic Forum: Galway Regional Session takes place at 2pm today Thursday, 19 November. The forum will take place in the Aula Maxima (Lower), Quadrangle Building, NUI Galway
Registration for this event is free but places are limited, register here
Connacht vs Brive Tickets €15
We have limited €15 NUIG Student tickets on sale for Connacht vs Brive 17:00 Saturday 21st November 2015
Need Help?
$1· With your subjects? Check the SU Grinds Register
$1· With Maths? Contact the SUMS FREE Maths Support Centre
$1· With Essays? Contact the FREE Academic Writing Centre
$1· With Programming? Contact Computer DISC for FREE help
Student Leap Card Vouchers Expire 30th November
Just a reminder that if you have a voucher from AIB for the Student Leap Card that you need to bring it in to us before the 30th of November to get your travelcard for €3. We are open 10am-5pm Monday-Friday and we will take your photo and print the card off straight away. If you don’t have one of the vouchers the Student Leap Card costs €15 and they expire 31st December 2016.
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
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Mon 23rd Nov |
6pm – 8pm |
IT250 Theatre |
IT Building (1st Floor) |
SU Council– All Class Reps should attend |
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 Rebecca 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.
AIDS West World AIDS Day Memorial Concert 7pm Tuesday 1st December
This is an open invitation to the students of NUI Galway to come to this free concert on Tuesday 1st December at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway and show their solidarity with those living with HIV and help challenge the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.Bel Canto and Cois Cladaigh will perform on the night.
Lunchtime Seminar Series:The Ryan Commission: between justice and re-traumatisation, than and now
1pm-2pm Friday 20th of November Seminar Room, Irish Centre for Human Rights by Rosaleen McDonagh, leading feminist within the Traveller community. All welcome to attend.
Volunteers needed for Galway Science and Technology Festival
Volunteer for the festival showcase in the Bailey Allen Hall Sunday 22nd November. Free lunch for all volunteers and the chance to build your skills engaging with youth, public, research partners and businesses. Build experience in event management, science outreach, communication and public relations.
Email alive@nuigalway.ie
Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme 2016
Applications are now being accepted for the Simon Cumbers Media Fund Student Scheme 2016. The Scheme invites students across Ireland to apply to research and report on a particular issue in developing countries. It awards students with funding to travel to these countries to produce media projects focusing on development issues. Application deadline 12th February 2016. http://www.simoncumbersmediafund.ie/students/
Sin Newspaper Issue 5
Read it online now. If you are interested in helping with the paper email editor@sin.ie or come to the weekly Sin meeting everyMonday 6pm-7pm in AC203.
ROPES 2016 is Seeking Submissions
ROPES 2016 are now looking for aspiring writers in all disciplines to contribute to our annual literary journal. Our theme is Independence and our charity that we have chosen to support is the Simon Community. Poetry, Prose and Art submissions are all welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday the 18th December, all contributions to be emailed to ROPES2016.submissions@gmail.com
Cycle Against Suicide Galway Spin Off
Saturday 21st November starting from the GMIT on the Dublin Road heading out along the roads to the fields of Athenry back in via Oranmore. For more information contact info@cycleagainstsuicide.com
SU Charities
We are delighted to announce that this year we will be fundraising for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Irish Cancer Society. We are planning a load of fundraising events throughout the year but need your help! If you want to help us out or have an idea for an event just give us a shout on studentsunion@nuigalway.ie There’s more information on our plans available 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.
Repeat Exam Results 2015
Good luck to everyone getting exam results over the next few weeks.
Undergrad Repeat Results: 2nd Sitting (Autumn Results) will be released at 4pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2015.
Postgrad Repeat Results: 2nd Sitting (Autumn Results) will be released on Tuesday 15th September 2015. Winter results will be released on 22nd October 2015.
Please see this link for the online result release schedule.
Undergrad Results for Semester 1 & Semester 2 will be released online between Tuesday 9th and Friday 19th June 2015.
Postgrad Results will be released on Tuesday 30th June 2015.
Repeats:
Where ‘Fail’, ‘Incomplete’ or ‘Deferred’ appears as the Overall result on your transcript of results, you will be automatically registered to take any written modules for the Autumn (Repeat) session of examinations.
Repeat exams are scheduled 4th-14th August 2015. The Fee for sitting repeat exams is €195. The Repeat Exam schedule will be available online at 3pm on Thursday 9th July 2015.
Appeals & Rechecks:
The deadline for Exam Result Appeals and Rechecks is the 7th of July 2015.
More information on the Appeals Process.
More information on the Rechecks Process.
If you have any queries about your result or how to get an appeal or recheck contact examappeals@nuigalway.ie or 091 495999.
You can also contact the SU Education Officer Rebecca on su.education@nuigalway.ie for advice
#BestOfLuckToYeLads
Summer Holiday Arrangements at NUI Galway
Welcome to your last weekly email of the year from your Students’ Union.
Vote YES on Friday 22nd of May!
The paperwork is all done now it’s time for the real leg work to begin! If you want to make sure that the Marriage Equality Referendum passes on Friday 22nd of May here’s some ways to help:
1. Go Canvassing! Yes Equality Galway are canvassing across the city every evening and in town on the weekend. To get involved just get in touch with them or just turn up to help out.
2. Go Talking! Yes Meeting for Marriage Equality 7pm TONIGHT Thursday 7th May in Galway Arts Centre, Dominick Street. More information.
3. Go Marching! Galway will March for Marriage Equality 3pm Saturday 16th of May organised by Yes Equality. More Information
4. Go Voting! On Friday 22nd of May Polling stations will be open 7am-10pm bring your polling card and ID. Text/message/snapchat/yikyak everybody ALL DAY to make sure they have voted too!
Official results for Semester 1 and Semester 1 will be released between Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 17th June online. Where ‘Fail’, Absent’, ‘Incomplete’ or ‘Deferred’ appears as the Overall result on your transcript of results, you will be automatically registered to take any written modules for the Autumn repeat session of examinations. Repeat examinations are scheduled August 4th to 14th 2015.
SU Card Reminder– CASH IN YOUR POINTS NOW!
Remember to cash in any points on your SU Card and spend any balances before you leave for summer. You can access your SU Card account through the SU Website: http://www.su.nuigalway.ie/su-card
Although your card will still work in September, points cannot be carried forward to next year. If you have any queries, please contact us.
SU Second-hand Bookstore Clear-out
Just a quick reminder that you must collect any book belonging to you which are still in the SU Second-hand Bookstore before 5pm Friday May 16th 2015.
We cannot keep the books for you over the summer and any books which have not been collected by this date will be given away for free. We will be accepting books again at the end of August.
Extra Study Space 2015
Mon 4th May- Weds 13th May Arts/Science Concourse 8am-10pm
O’Flaherty Theatre, Cairnes Theatre, D’Arcy Thompson Theatre, AC201, AC202, AC203, AC204, Kirwan Theatre, Larmor Theatre, Dillon Theatre, Tyndall Theatre, McMunn Theatre
Connacht vs Ospreys Tickets €10
We now have €10 NUIG student tickets on sale for the last Connacht home match of the season against the Ospreys at 3pm Saturday 16th May.
Please note all lockers must be cleared out by Friday 15th May 2015
Please remember to drop your locker keys back to the Students’ Union Office by 5pm on Friday the 15th May 2015. Any items left in your locker after the 15th May 2015 will be disposed of.
Lockers for 2015/16 will go on sale on the SU Website at 10am on Monday 31st of August. You can book and pay online via www.su.nuigalway.ie
Celebrate Explore 12pm-1.45pm Wednesday 13th May in the Aula Maxima
Join us to experience this year’s diverse and exciting EXPLORE projects, to be inspired and to network. Email amber.walsholesen@nuigalway.ie to register.
EXPORE was launched as a joint initiative of NUI Galway and NUI Galway Students’ Union. Since then, over 500 students and staff have partnered up to deliver more than 80 innovative projects. www.su.nuigalway.ie/explore
Kickstart Your Job Search
For all final years, postgrads, and graduates 9.30am-4pm on Thursday 14th May 2015 in IT250. Lunch provided!
Advice on CV’s & Interviews, Industry Panel Experts, Careers Clinic, Guidance, Workshops etc. Find out more www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Staying in Galway for the Summer?
You will be flat out! Here’s our guide to everything going on in Galway this summer. Yay Summer!
Graduations 2015
Conferrings will take place Monday 19th – Friday 24th October (Undergrads) and Tuesday 24th-Thursday 26th November (PhDs/Postgrads)
Alive Certificates Collection
You can now collect your Alive Volunteering Certificate from the SU Office Monday-Friday 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-4.30pm.
SUSI Grant Applications now OPEN for 2015/16 Academic Year
ISIC and Student Leap Cards
Remember our office is open throughout the summer to issue ISIC Cards and Student Leap Cards. We take your photo and print them off straight away for €15.
The Human Rights Cinema, is on every Thursday at 7pm, in the Irish Centre for Human Rights.
May is the Local Filmmakers month, and we are going to be introduced to the filmography of local filmmakers that have human rights relevance.
You are all invited to this free event, this Thursday 7th of May, at 7pm, in the Irish Centre for Human Rights.
Follow the link to get more info.
Looking forward to an exciting evening celebrating local filmmakers and advocating for Human Rights!
Darkness Into Light this SATURDAY!
The walk starts at Leisureland at 4.15am on Saturday. That’s late, late Friday night! The route takes in the prom and South Park, returning to Leisureland. Please get there early, as parking will be limited and some roads will be closed off. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AND COLLECT T-SHIRTS AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
TODAY Thursday (Eyre Square Centre, upstairs) 4-9pm, Friday (Leisureland lobby) 5 to 8pm, Saturday (Leisureland main hall) 3 to 3.45am (ONLY!)
Free Films at 4th REEL LIVES FILM FESTIVAL: Celebrating Ageing Across the Lifecourse
In the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology Monday 18 – Friday 22 May at 1pm each day.
One Irish short + one main feature each day. Free refreshments and spot prizes
Thurs 1pm: NUI Galway Staff Choir. Fri 4pm: Guided walking tour of Dangan with Brendan Hynes
NUIG Colour Dash
11am Sunday 21st of June in aid of Irish Cancer Society. Register Now.
Galway African Film Festival Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May
The 8th Galway African Film Festival (GAFF), a local event with a global flair, is back in the Houston Film School NUIG offering a unique opportunity for film lovers to view high quality films not usually available in Ireland. And all for FREE! Places are limited and strictly on a first come first served basis – so make sure you do not miss this extraordinary film experience.
For more information on listings and times, and to download your very own festival brochure, see www.galwayafricanfilmfestival.org
Are you brave enough to take on The Chilli M.E. Challenge to raise funds and awareness for myalgic encephalomyelitis?
Take a bite of a hot chilli or shot of tabasco sauce, film your funny reaction and upload it to facebook for all your friends to laugh at. Then nominate five other friends and text HOT to 50300 for a €4 donation. All funds raised go to Invest in ME.
For more information go to www.chillimechallenge.wordpress.com or to see challenges already done go to The Chilli M.E. Challenge Facebook page.
Aware Connemara Cycle Saturday 16th May
Registration is now open for the Connemara Cycle 4 Light in aid of Aware on Saturday 16th of May. There is a 65km route or a 125km route, both of which start and finish in Delphi and take in the spectacularly beautiful surrounds of Connemara, Co. Galway. More Information.
Galway Fleadh at NUI Galway seeks Musical Volunteers!
16th and 17th May Volunteers are welcome to support this event to make it an enjoyable experience for visitors to the campus. Love and appreciation of music is all you need!
To volunteer sign up online: http://www.galwayfleadh.ie/Volunteer%20form.htm Volunteers will get lots of perks for supporting the event!
Registration Open for the Salthill Devon National 5 A Side Competition
- From Monday 18th of May the SU Office will be open Monday-Friday 10am-12.30pm & 2pm-4.30pm.
- From the 1st of June the Student Health Unit will only be seeing Postgrad & Masters students. Opening hours during the summer: 09:30am-12:30pm & 2.30pm-4.30pm.
- Smokey’s Café will be open 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday/Sunday.
- The Wall Café will be open 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5:30pm Saturday/Sunday.
- The SU Shop will be open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm. Closed Saturday/Sunday.
- The SU Cloakroom will close at 18:30 on Wednesday 13th May and will re-open at 9am on Monday 7th September.
- The SU Engineering desk will close at 15:00 on Wednesday 13th May and will re-open at 11am on Monday 7th September.
- SUMS, The Academic Writing Centre, Computer DISC and The Hub Café are all now closed for the summer.
College starts back on Monday 7th of September for all years.
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-12.30pm & 2pm-4.30pm during the summer.
Thank You!
We would just like to thank everyone for a great year and remember that the current SU Officers are still working for you until the 30th of June. The newly elected officers will take up office on the 1st of July. We hope you all have a great summer.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
VOTE TODAY 11am-4pm in Smokey’s
Elect your SU Mature Students’ Officer, Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences and Clubs’ Captain TODAY 11am-4pm in Smokey’s Café. NUI Galway ID required.
Please note that only Clubs’ Captains can vote in the Clubs Captain election and only students from the School of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences can elect their convenor. All registered students can vote in the Mature Students Officer election. If you registered for a Remote Vote please log in to the SU Website between 11am and 4pm to cast your vote.
Extra Study Space 2015
- Sat 18th & Sun 19th April
Engineering Building 8am-10pm
ENG2002, ENG2003, ENG2033, ENG2034, ENG2035, ENG3035, ENG3036, ENGG017 & ENGG018
- Study Week Mon 20th April – Sun 26th April 2015
Engineering Building 8am-10pm
ENG2001, ENG2002, ENG2003, ENG2033, ENG2034, ENG2035, ENG3035, ENG3036, ENGG017 & ENGG018
Arts/Science Concourse 8am-11pm
O’Flaherty Theatre, Cairnes Theatre, D’Arcy Thompson Theatre, AC201, AC202, AC203, AC204, Kirwan Theatre, Larmor Theatre, Dillon Theatre
Áras Uí Chathail Theatre
Mon 20th April-Sun 26th April 8am-11pm (excluding Saturday 25th April Open Day)
Connacht vs Glasgow Tickets €10
We now have €10 NUIG Student tickets on sale in the SU for the Connacht vs Glasgow match on Saturday 25th April at 1.05pm in the Sports ground.
Please note all lockers must be cleared out by Friday 15th May 2015
Please remember to drop your locker keys back to the Students’ Union Office by 5pm on Friday the 15th May 2015. Any items left in your locker after the 15th May 2015 will be disposed of.
Register to Vote to #MakeGráTheLaw on 22nd May
If you missed our Voter Registration Drive fear not! We will still have the forms up here in the SU Office for you to fill out and get stamped at the Garda Station. You have until the 5th of May to register for the Supplementary Register.
The deadline to register for a Postal Vote is Saturday 25th April.
Exam De-Stress Programme: 20th April-8th May 2015
Massage, Soccer, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Meditation, Breakfast in a Bag and more!
For information or to book an appointment email destressbooking@nuigalway.ie
Upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Workshops
Please find below dates for upcoming ASIST Workshops organised by the HSE in the West of Ireland. For further information on the courses or to book a place contact Mary O’Sullivan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention HSE West on mary.osullivan@hse.ie or 091 560182.
- 22nd -23rd April Ballinasloe
- 23rd-24th April Ballaghaderreen
- 29th-30th April GMIT
- 6th-7th May Newman Institute, Ballina
- 14th-15th May Esker, Athenry
- 10th-11th June Westport
The SUSI Grant Application System will open on 23 April, 2015
SUSI will open its online grant application system for the 2015/16 academic year on Thursday, 23 April, 2015, two weeks earlier than last year.
Information on grant eligibility and how to apply is available at the SUSI website www.susi.ie
Before making an application, students are encouraged to refer to the http://www.susi.ie/Should-I-apply/General-criteria.aspx. and to use the http://www.susi.ie/Should-I-apply/Eligibility-Reckoner.aspx provided on the SUSI website.
Want to earn €10?
We are running a driving study using our brand new simulator all this week and next in the Arts Millennium Building Extension. It takes just under 1 hour to complete, and will involve a number of simple drives using the simulator and a few short questionnaires in between. You will receive €10 payment for taking part!
To do so, you need a full, Irish driving license, to be aged between 18-24, have insurance and use a smartphone. To arrange a time slot, please contact Aoife at a.kervick1@nuigalway.ie. Testing times in the evening and on weekends can also be arranged. Thank you!
Undergraduate Awards Deadline 29th May
There are now just SEVEN WEEKS until the deadline for the Undergraduate Awards!
To be in with a chance to win a Gold Medal, have your work published in an academic journal, attend the exclusive UA Global Summit for free, and be recognised as the best in your field, all you have to do is submit your coursework for free online. It couldn’t be easier! If you place in the top 10% in your category, you receive a Highly Commended certificate which looks great on any CV and is internationally recognised – as well as the opportunity to attend the UA Global Summit and take part in our global alumni network. Any questions, check out the website – www.undergraduateawards.com – or email info@undergraduateawards.com
It’s free to enter, it’s completely anonymous, and you’ve already done the work – you have nothing to lose!
Galway 2020 Speak Out Events!
Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture will have their next public Galway 2020 speak outs on Inis Mór today Thursday the 16th of April, Inis Oírr on Friday 17th of April and Ballybane on Thursday 23rd April. Please spread the word and come along with any inspiring ideas & visions you may have for Galway 2020! To register to speak or for more information contact info@galway2020.ie
The Ideas Collective: making change happen
Do you have a great idea? Want to act for a better world?
The Ideas Collective is an exciting new opportunity for ambitious young people who are looking to develop their own skills and knowledge while making a positive impact on communities. Participants will learn about how change happens locally and globally. On the programme you will be supported to bring your idea for social change or environmental sustainability to life.
More information at www.stand.ie/ideas
Win €10,000 for your App, Product or Service Idea!
The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition invites university/college students and recent graduates from across Ireland and Northern Ireland to submit their business ideas for a chance to win up to €10,000, as well as mentoring and other supports for their business ideas. Applicants with existing start-up’s are eligible to enter, as long as the applicants themselves meet the above criteria.
Applications can be submitted online at www.theirelandfunds.org/bpc by 1st May 2015.
Photo Competition
Fascination of Plants Day is a global initiative with events held in over 50 countries to promote the importance of plants at many levels. There will be a number of events in Ireland (see http://fascinationofplants.blogspot.ie for more details of events in Ireland) including a photo competition (there were over 360 submissions in 2013!). Entries are invited from anyone in Ireland (the winners will receive tickets to Bloom).
Submit your best photos of plants:
- E-mail your images (maximum 2 per person) as an attachment to fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie with ‘Plant photo’ as the subject
- Deadline: April 25th 2015-03-12 Include: image title(s), your contact details, and date of birth (if under 18).
In this month’s NUI Galway Student Health 101
Run for your life (literally) – You gave us 7 ways fitness fixes (almost) everything
Scrambled, fried, or chocolate? How do you prefer your eggs?
Find out more – and enter the April draw for €750 in NUI Galway Student Health 101:
http://readsh101.ie/nuigalway.html
The Geec Launch 12pm-2pm Tues 21st April at Engineering Building
On 21 April, 2015, we will launch the Galway energy-efficient car – the Geec – nationally before we ship it to Rotterdam for Shell Eco-marathon Europe in May. Dr James Browne, President of NUI Galway, will join us as we unveil the new and improved Geec 1.1. We will present the engineering and driving team, reveal results of energy-efficiency testing, and share our enthusiasm for this project with anybody who would like to learn about it.
Finally, we will be taking the opportunity to say a big thank you to all of the technical and academic staff who helped with this, and all of our partners and supporters. We are delighted to let you know that Eoin McKeon, Connacht Rugby number 8, and recent NUIG Mechanical Engineering Graduate, will be unveiling the Geec at our launch. Come along to wish all the ‘all the best’ to the Geec before it takes off to the Shell Eco-marathon in Rotterdam. All are welcome. NUI Galway Eco-Marathon Team
J.A.M forum is an online platform whereby international students and students interested in learning languages can interact and liaise with one another. It acts as an opportunity for students to arrange language lessons, as well as being a social outlet.
Join the NUI Galway Clubs and Societies in opposing the proposed N6 Galway City Transport Project.
Sign the petition here.
Exam Timetables now available online HERE.
Semester 2 exams are scheduled for Monday, 27th April to Wednesday, 13th May 2015 (inclusive). Students are expected to be available for exams for the entire duration of the exam session.
1. Check your personal exam timetable online
2. Also check the Amendments webpage regularly as examination dates/times may change up to the day of your exam.
3. If your timetable is incorrect or you do not have a timetable, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions online before visiting the Student Information Desk in Áras Uí Chathail (Ground Floor).
If you have accessed your Timetable & you experience the following (1) cannot see your modules (2) some modules showing and other modules missing, please contact sid@nuigalway.ie with your missing modules I.e. course instance code, module code and student ID and we can schedule you for late entry seating or alternatively call in to SID Aras Ui Chathail between 9am-12:30pm & 2pm- 4 pm to be scheduled.
Buildings Office Customer Satisfaction Survey 2015
Thank you to all who participated. Congratulations to the winners of our draw for €50 SU vouchers:Laura Henry and Sorcha O’Mahony.
Darkness Into Light 2015 Pop Up Registration Shop
This Friday 5pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-6pm in the Eyre Square Centre you can register for Darkness Into Light in person, collect your t-shirt or pick up a sponsorship card. Avoid the last minute rush on the night of the event!
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.
Al Porter Gig This Monday! Limited tickets left.
Our last comedy gig of the year is Al Porter at 8pm on Monday 13th April in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are just €5 and are on sale now from the SU Office. Al Porter just sold out 3 nights in Vicar Street so make sure you get your tickets quick! Please note that this is a replacement gig for our earlier advertised David O’Doherty gig.
Voter Registration Drive Wednesday 15th April
Are You Registered to Vote to #MakeGráTheLaw on 22nd May yet?
Check your details are on the Register of Electors here: www.checktheregister.ie
If they are not present or your details are incorrect the deadline to get on the supplemental register is Tuesday 5th May. This Wednesday 15th April in Smokey’s Café we will have a Guard present 12.30pm-2.30pm to stamp forms so you can get registered to vote. Make sure you bring your Passport or Driver’s Licence.
If you won’t be in Ireland to vote on the 22nd of May the deadline to register for a Postal Vote is Saturday 25th April.
Join the NUI Galway Clubs and Societies in opposing the proposed N6 Galway City Transport Project.
Sign the petition here.
Vote in the SU Elections Thursday 16th April
We are still looking for a Mature Students Officer, a Convenor of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences and a Clubs’ Captain to join the Students’ Union team for 2015/16. The election of these final 3 officers will take place on Thursday 16th April 11am-4pm at Smokey’s Café. Please bring your College ID with you to vote.
Please note that only Clubs’ Captains can vote in the Clubs Captain election and only students from the School of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences can elect their convenor. All registered students can vote in the Mature Students Officer election.
If you won’t be on campus to vote on Thursday there will be a Remote Vote option available and registration for this will open shortly on the SU Website (does not apply to Clubs’ Captain Election).
Time for a spring clean?
FREE Electrical recycling day at NUI Galway 9am-5pm Wednesday 15th April beside the Orbsen Building. They will take anything with a plug or a battery!
Exam Timetables now available online HERE.
Semester 2 exams are scheduled for Monday, 27th April to Wednesday, 13th May 2015 (inclusive). Students are expected to be available for exams for the entire duration of the exam session.
1. Check your personal exam timetable online
2. Also check the Amendments webpage regularly as examination dates/times may change up to the day of your exam.
3. If your timetable is incorrect or you do not have a timetable, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions online before visiting the Student Information Desk in Áras Uí Chathail (Ground Floor).
If you have accessed your Timetable & you experience the following (1) cannot see your modules (2) some modules showing and other modules missing, please contact sid@nuigalway.ie with your missing modules I.e. course instance code, module code and student ID and we can schedule you for late entry seating or alternatively call in to SID Aras Ui Chathail between 9am-12:30pm & 2pm- 4 pm to be scheduled.
Rails Girls Galway is back!
Free 2-days workshop to learn Web app development on 27th and 28th of June. Apply now http://railsgirls.com/galway and tell your friends! Registration deadline 31st May
18 to 24 year old males with either a full or provisional driving licence needed for psychology study TODAY 11am-6.30pm
Participation is for 20 minutes and takes part in the Psychology building on the second floor in room 2073. Participants are automatically in a draw for a €40 One for All voucher and they can get credits for their psychology course. To participate please text on 086 3691115.
How are you sleeping?
SpunOut.ie, Ireland’s Youth Website, is looking for volunteers for a snooze challenge. SpunOut are launching a new campaign in April around tips and tricks for a better nights sleep and they need your help. Just email john@spunout.ie for more details.
International Clinical Trials’ Day National Writing Competition
This competition is open to everyone wishing to provide a perspective on clinical trial research, including patients, clinicians, researchers, academia and industry. The 800 word article must convey the importance and value of conducting clinical trial research to a general audience. 1st Prize is an iPad Air and publication in the Irish Times. Deadline 5pm Friday 6th May.
Want A Better, Healthier and Wealthier Lifestyle?
Young Entrepreneur Exhibition at 4pm sharp on Tuesday 14th April in The View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn – only 100 spaces available. Successful and motivational guest speaker. €100 draw! For more information contact: a.gaida1@nuigalway.ie
Workshops in writing, poetry and journalism are being run as part of this year’s Cúirt International Festival of Literature.
The workshops include programmes such as Editing Fiction with Declan Meade of The Stinging Fly, Journalism with Olaf Tyaransen and A Guide to working Freelance in Arts Media with Sinéad Gleeson.
Spaces are filling up so booking early is important to avoid disappointment.
More information on all of the workshops available during Cúirt can be found at http://www.cuirt.ie/workshops
Nominations are now open for the USI Student Achievement Awards
The Student Achievement Awards is an annual opportunity for the Student Movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to the life of Ireland and the student community. Nomination deadline is 5pm 14th April.http://usi.ie/awards/
Console Memorial Walk 2pm Sunday 12th April
Join the Console Memorial Walk to walk in memory of our loved ones who have died by suicide at 2pm on Sunday 12th April. Pat Divilly the Console Youth Mental Health Ambassador will start the walk at the Claddagh Hall. For sponsorship cards contact Margaret on 087 9500380. http://console.ie/
The USI Student Summit is Ireland’s largest Entrepreneurship and Innovation event just for students. On the evening of April 14th, student entrepreneurs and Ireland’s finest start-ups and innovative business leaders will converge in the Round Room, Mansion House, for the USI Student Summit 2015.
Get Tickets Here.
Women Entrepreneurs Around The World – Free Event
11am-12.30pm Friday 17th April in Room 110 Cairnes Building More Information.
How have events in your life affected your travel patterns?
Take the CONSENSUS Mobility Biography survey to record your travel history and inform policies for sustainable transport. The survey takes just 15 minutes and is available at: surveysoftware.net/hostss/nuigalway.htm
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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.