- First Aid Responder (FAR) Course (formerly Occupational First Aid Course)
Course Aim:
This three-day course is recognised by PHECC. It is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency first aid in the workplace and in the home. This course is perfect for anyone who hopes to act as first aider in their place of work, community group, voluntary organisation and in the home. It is also a fantastic introduction to emergency care.
The Course Provider is The Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI)
Course Objectives:
Define the First Aider and list their aims
List the 4 responsibilities of the First Aider
List 4 life threatening conditions
List the 3 factors used to make a provisional diagnosis
Describe approach & action at an emergency
List the three primary methods of spreading infection
Describe how to call the emergency services
Describe primary and secondary survey
Course Programme:
Day 1
Introductions: PHECC Education & Training Standards for First Aid Responder Level; Incident Procedure: Cardiac First Responder Course; The Wellbeing of the First Aid Responder.
Day 2
Patient Assessment; Care of the Unconscious Patient; Injury Management and Shock; Burns and Electrical Injury Care.
Day 3
Common Medical Emergencies; Hypothermia and Hyperthermia; Communications; Information Management; FAR Course Written Exam and Remediation; Skills Assessment.
Assessment & Certification:
Independent Assessments / Examinations are held on Day 3 of the course.
The certification now comes from ESTI as a PHECC certificate not a QQI certificate as before. All our instructors are registered with PHECC & OFAAA and our course is run to H.S.A. standards
Cost: €100 (Usual cost €160)
Venue: The Space, Áras na Mac Léinn
Time: 9am – 5.30pm
Dates: Fri 3rd Nov, Fri 10th Nov & Fri 17th Nov 2017
Max: 10 students per tutor.
Course Description: The content is awareness level and covers topics relevant to staff and volunteers working directly with children and young people. It covers policy, legislation, attitudes and values, definitions and signs of abuse, safe recruitment, code of behaviour and scenarios.
Course Audience: Staff and volunteers working directly with children and young people.
Assessment/Certification: Certification is based on attendance of the programme and it is certified by the National Youth Council of Ireland.
Sign Up: In the SU Office or by credit card on 091 493570
Date/Time: 1pm-5pm Friday 24th November or 9.30am-1.30pm Saturday 25th November 2017
Course Venue: The Space, Áras na Mac Léinn and THB GO11 Seminar Room, James Hardiman Library
Cost: €15
Max Number Students: 20.
Brought to you by NUI Galway Students’ Union, ALIVE and National Youth Council of Ireland.
Description: This 8 week Ashtanga Yoga course has a beginners/improvers level and an intermediate level. Ashtanga yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
Dates/Times Semester 1 2017 Course:
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 21st Sept – Thurs 30th Nov 2017 FULLY BOOKED 12/09/17
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 21st Sept – Thurs 30th Nov 2017 FULLY BOOKED 19/09/17
NO CLASS on Thurs 12th Oct, Thurs 19th Oct or 23rd Nov due to Graduations.
Course Venue: The Space, upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Credit Card on 091 524810. Please note the SU Office is open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri during term time.
Basic Course Unit 101
More info: This basic introductory course in Irish Sign Language runs over 10 weeks with a 1 hour class each week. The course equips students with enough sign language to introduce themselves and conduct a fairly basic conversation with another sign language user. Participants may expect to learn the manual alphabet and some vocabulary associated with everyday conversation. There is some emphasis on conversational practice. Students are expected to attend no less than 80% of the course.
Assessment & Certification: We are now offering the Signature exam for unit 101. This has a credit value of 3 and costs an extra €40 which students can pay separately if and when they decide to take the exam at the end of the course. Students should have at least 80% attendance. Students can carry on with units 102 and 103 to complete Level 1 Award in ISL, credit value: 9.
Cost: €40 including handouts via email (usual price €75). €40 payable separately for Signature Exam for Unit 101 if you decide to do this.
Venue: Students’ Union Office/AM109/AM108
Dates Semester 1 2017:
Course A: 12pm-1pm Tuesday 19th September – Tuesday 21st November 2017 in SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn COURSE FULL 15/09/17
Course B: 1pm-2pm Tuesday 19th September – Tuesday 21st November 2017 in SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn COURSE FULL 18/09/17
Course C: 6pm-7pm Wednesday 20th September – Wednesday 22nd November 2017 in AM109 Arts Millennium Building COURSE FULL 15/09/17
OR
Course D: 6pm-7pm Thursday 21st September – Thursday 23rd November 2017 in AM108 Arts Millennium Building COURSE FULL 15/09/17
Max: 12 students per tutor
NUI Galway Students’ Union today launched their Life Skills courses for the 2016/17 academic year. Since 2009 the Students’ Union has been running a wide range of subsidised courses for the 17,500 students of NUI Galway with the aim of increasing their practical knowledge. These courses help to improve the employment prospects of students during and after college by boosting their CV’s. The courses also teach them important life skills including how to save lives.
Students’ Union President Jimmy McGovern said: “We are delighted to announce details of our Life Skills courses for the year ahead. Having attended these courses myself I know first-hand how invaluable the knowledge I gained has been. Whether it’s learning how to help someone who may be suicidal or gaining the skills to administer CPR. All of these courses help to provide a well-rounded education for our students whilst also helping them to make their CV’s stand out from the crowd when looking for jobs.”
The courses on offer from the Students’ Union for the 2016/17 academic year include:
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
• Sign Language
• Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defence
• Cardiac First Responder Course
• Manual Handling Training
• Child Protection Training
• Yoga
• Anti-Racism Training
• ERASMUS & Complete Beginners Irish Classes
• Occupational First Aid Course
The full course descriptions, costs and booking information can be found here.
NUI Galway Students’ Union is a democratic organisation whose mission is “to represent its members and promote, defend and vindicate the rights of its members at all levels of society.”
DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will take participants through a lively, engaged process looking at how racism functions, where it came from and what we can do to build a more equal society, locally and globally. Previous participants have described the workshop as “thought provoking” “a total eye-opener” and “inspiring”.
In a safe, relaxed environment for a guided workshop on anti-racism, participants will have the opportunity to build their skills of analysis, vocabulary and understanding of the roots of poverty. Tackling injustice at both local and global level begins with a thorough analysis of racism and shared experiences. Questioning our knowledge and perceptions about how the world works and about what role we play in it. Participants will have the opportunity to express their training in their future endeavours with work, volunteering, life and live with a cultivated true appreciation of the strength of diversity in Ireland.
FACILITATOR:
Vicky Donnelly, Education Team, Galway One World Centre
MORE INFORMATION:
VENUE:
Meeting Room 1 & 2
DATE:
Thursday 5th November 2015
TIME:
10.00am – 1.30pm
COST:
Limited spaces €5 to sign up at the Students’ Union. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the workshop.
Brought to you by NUI Galway Students’ Union Galway One World Centre and ALIVE, NUI Galway student volunteering programme
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
NUIG SU Galway West General Election Hustings
We will be hosting a General Election Hustings from 6pm on Thursday 4th of February in AM250 the O’Heocha Theatre in the Arts Millennium Building. This is your chance to meet and question the Galway West Candidates about why they are running for election and why they think you should vote for them. For more information contact Phelim on su.president@nuigalway.ie
Volunteers Urgently Needed for SU Charity Collection Day Sat 6th Feb
We are looking for volunteers to help out with our SU Annual Charity Collection day on Saturday 6th February. We will be shaking buckets and convincing the good people of Galway to give us their spare change for Galway Rape Crisis Centre & The Irish Cancer Society. Please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie if you can help out at any of the following times 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm -5pm.
Sin Newspaper Issue 8
SHAG Week Hypnotist Tickets €5 on Sale NOW!
Following his sold out semester 1 gig we are delighted to announce that hilarious hypnotist Michael McCoy is back at 8pm on Monday 8th February in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are just €5 and are on sale from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk.
Exam Results
Semester 1 Exam Results will remain “provisional” until exam boards meet at the end of semester 2. The Examinations Office does not release provisional results.
Provisional results for Semester 1 exams may be available to students via Blackboard. Please note that not all students will receive provisional results for Semester 1 exams. If provisional results are not available to you via Blackboard by the first week in February, please consult with your lecturer for advice. Undergraduate Results: Official results for Semester 1 and Semester 2 will be released between Tuesday, 14th and Friday 24th June by the Exams Office
Postgraduate Results: Official 1st Sitting results will be released on Friday 1st July.
NUIG Election Information Sessions #NUIGSU16
Nominations open soon for the NUI Galway Students’ Union Officer Elections and on Wednesday 3rd of February we will be hosting information sessions for anyone who is thinking of running for election. For more information on the event please contact Phelim on su.president@nuigalway.ie or see our website for more information.
#NUIGSU16
NUI Galway Students’ Union SHAG Week 2016
Monday 8th February
8pm SeX Rated Comedy Hypnotist Michael McCoy in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets €5 on sale in SU and SU Engineering Desk now.
8pm The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Presents “100 Shades of Grey” Bank of Ireland Theatre. Suggested Donation €3 to Galway Rape Crisis Centre. RSVP charlotte.mcivor@nuigalway.ie
Tuesday 9th February
12pm-3pm Sexual Health Information Stand at Smokey’s Café
8pm The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Presents “100 Shades of Grey” Bank of Ireland Theatre. Suggested Donation €3 to Galway Rape Crisis Centre. RSVP charlotte.mcivor@nuigalway.ie
Wednesday 10th February
1pm-2pm ‘Pornography; the good, the bad and the ugly’ An interactive workshop, designed to enable participants to think critically about the messages portrayed in pornography in The View, Áras Na Mac Léinn. Lunch will be provided.
8pmThe Dirty Circus – Comedy, Burlesque, Cabaret and Sauciness in the College Bar. FREE event. Prizes for best dressed. NUI Galway student ID required.
Thursday 11th February
11am-3pm Cope Galway Information Stand at Smokey’s Café
6pm-7pm ‘Asking For It’ – Book Club Session. Readings and discussion on the award winning novel ‘Asking For It’ by Louise O’Neill, exploring the complex issue of sexual consent. Attendees are not required to have read the book. Meeting Room 1 Áras na Mac Léinn. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Friday 12th February
Early Valentine’s Day Rolos and Roses – FREE while stocks last!
All Week: Guess correctly how many condoms are in the jar and you could win them all! Entry €1 which goes to the SU Charities Galway Rape Crisis Centre & the Irish Cancer Society.
All Week: SHAG Packs will be available all week from the SU Office, the SU Engineering Desk and the Welfare Crew around Campus.
More information from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Are you registered to vote in the upcoming Seanad elections? REGISTER BY 4PM TODAY
There will be voter registration forms available from the Students’ Union until 4pm TODAY Thursday 28th January. We will be sending all forms off today to be in on time for the deadline.
All graduates of an NUI college (UCC, UCD, NUIG, MU [NUI Maynooth], RCSI, NCAD) are entitled to a postal vote, but you must be registered. If you are already registered and need to update your contact details, these can be updated using the same form.
A copy of the form can be found here http://www.nui.ie/elections/docs/GradUpdateENG.pdf should you want to print it off yourself and send it to National University of Ireland, Records Office, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
While at present it will be the February 2015 register that is used, the responsible Minister can use their discretion to use the new 2016 register. NUI Galway Students’ Union, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and other organisations will be lobbying for this to happen. If you have any questions please contact Phelim Kelly on su.president@nuigalway.ie
SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb – just 50 Spaces Available! CHANGE OF DATE
The NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Croagh Patrick Climb takes place on Saturday 5th of March in conjunction with NUI Galway Mountaineering Club. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of €40 to take part and all proceeds will go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Irish Cancer Society. You can sign up by emailing studentsunion@nuigalway.ie Entry includes free t-shirt and return bus.
Life Skills Courses – some spaces left
- Occupational First Aid 3 Day Course €100 Friday 5th, Friday 12th and Friday 19th February
- Cardiac First Responder Course €40 Thursday 18th February
- 2 Day ASIST Course €1011th & 12th February
You can sign up now in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to register and pay by credit card.
SU Charity Aquathon – Sign up and get training now!
The NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Aquathon takes place on Tuesday 23rd of February. The event consists of a 750m swim (30 lengths) in the swimming pool in the Sports Centre followed by a 5km run in Dangan.
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of €25 to take part and all proceeds will go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and The Irish Cancer Society. You can sign up by emailing studentsunion@nuigalway.ie Entry includes free t-shirt and food for all participants.
Will You Shave or Dye this February?
NUI Galway Shave or Dye will take place on Tuesday 16th of February and we need volunteers to donate their heads to be shaved or dyed on the day. We also need volunteers to help out with the promotion and running of the event. All funds raised on the day will go to the Irish Cancer Society.
If you want to get involved please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Applications now open for NUI Galway Student Enterprise Awards
1ST PRIZE: Blackstone Launchpad Incubation Space for 8 weeks and €2,500 seed funding to invest in developing your idea
2ND PRIZE: Blackstone LaunchPad Incubation Space for 8 weeks and €500 seed funding to invest in developing your idea.
STEP1: To apply simply record a 3 minute video or submit a written application, telling us about you and your start up idea. Make sure to detail the concept of your project, how you plan to implement your idea and what winning the prize would mean to you in terms of developing your idea further. Submission should be emailed to blackstonelaunchpad@nuigalway.ie by Friday 5th February
2016.
STEP2: 6 finalists will be selected by a panel of Judges. These finalists will be provided with mentors and supports to develop their idea further and make them pitch ready.
STEP3: All finalists will pitch their idea at our Grand Finale Event in NUI Galway on the 24th of March 2016.
Camara Computer Charity Collection Point
The Computer Society are holding a Camara Computer Charity Collection Point on Wednesday 3rd February from 11am 6pm on 18 Distillery Rd (beside Security). Computers donated are securely wiped and reused in communities around the world. All computers, laptops, flat-screen monitors, and keyboard donations are welcome.
FREE PhD Support Group
Tuesdays 6.30pm–8pm starting Tues 2nd Feb. Booking/More Info: pgdmaloney@hotmail.com Provided by the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service
English classes for international students
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes will take place each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm in AM105 in the Arts Millennium building and on Mondays 5pm-7pm in AM122 in the Arts Millennium Building.
The classes will run for 8 weeks and are open to all full degree international students who wish to improve their academic writing. There is no need for registration, students should simply attend on the day that suits.
The Academic Writing Centre (AWC) is now open
You can drop into the AWC in the Library to get FREE help with all aspects of essay writing including the writing process (and writer’s block), essay structure, punctuation, using secondary sources and avoiding plagiarism.
Opening hours: 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm daily (except weekends and Friday nights). All NUI Galway students are very welcome.
The Impact of Chronic Pain on the Occupational Balance of Third Level Students
My name is Kerrie McGroarty, I am a fourth year Occupational Therapy student and for my final year project I hope to explore the impact chronic pain has on students, and possibly use the results to advocate for supports for students with chronic pain. If you think you have chronic pain, are over 18 years of age and would like to take part in the research please follow this link to find more information and to complete the survey. If you have any queries or require more information please contact me at k.mcgroarty1@nuigalway.ie
Complete the National Student Survey from Monday 1st of February
The National Student Survey is your chance to make a difference to the future of students at NUI Galway. Make sure you take part and have your say.
The survey is open to:
- First Year Undergraduates
- Final Year Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduates
Log on to www.studentsurvey.ie from Monday 1st of February to complete the survey.
ACT for Meningitis will be on campus at Smokey’s on Wednesday 3rd of February 11am-2pm. Find out more information about Meningitis and how early detection is vital.
Upcoming FREE Workshops & Support Groups provided by the Student Counselling Service
- 1 hour Study Skills workshop Wednesday 3rd February 6:30pm-7:30pm in Seminar Room THB GO10
- Belonging & Overcoming Isolation support group starting Monday 1st February 6:30pm-8pm for 6 weeks in AMB 1062
- Managing Moods personal development group starting Tuesday 2nd February 6:30pm-8pm for 4 weeks in AMB 1064
Contact mailto:james.mccormack@nuigalway.ie
Common Suspicious Thoughts Research Study
My name is Meagan Lynch and I am a final year student in the School of Psychology. As part of my final year research project i am examining how people respond to common suspicious thoughts. I’m inviting all students in NUI Galway to take part as I need responses from a wide range of people.
NB! – Undergraduate Psychology students will receive course credits for taking part (1 – 3 credits) so for you this is a great way to start earning research participation credits.
If you’re interested in taking part, please contact me for further information – m.lynch21@nuigalway.ie
Call Out to All Young Irish Filmmakers!
First Cut Film Festival Deadline for Entries Feb 12th 2016 http://www.firstcutfilmfestival.com/
NUIG Postgrad Open Day 12pm-4pm Weds 3rd Feb
The NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 3rd February in Áras na Mac Léinn 12pm-4pm. Presentations taking place during the day will cover such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 80 stands on display, so this is your opportunity to meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to meet staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Research Office, and other student support services.
You can pre-register to attend online now at: www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day or just turn up and register on the day.
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.
Give Blood Tonight
Blood supplies are running dangerously low in Ireland. If you can, please donate blood tonight 5pm-8.30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel, Terryland, Galway. The recent restrictions on female donors have now been lifted. More Information.
Clubs Day TODAY
Make sure to call in to the Sports Centre today 10am-5pm to see what the many sports clubs on campus have to offer you this semester. You can also join Sports Clubs at any time during the year online HERE.
Michael Bugler Memorial Mass
The lunchtime Mass at 1.10pm on Tuesday, 19th January in the Chapel of St. Columbanus, NUI Galway will be offered for 2BCL student, Michael Bugler, R.I.P. and for his family and friends. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. All are welcome. A Book of Condolence is open at the Chapel this week if you wish to sign it.
At this time of bereavement and loss, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff or to contact the Student Support Services available on campus here.
Working & Travelling Abroad Fair Weds 27th January
The NUI Galway Working and Travelling Abroad Fair 2016 will help you to plan the best summer ever! The Fair will take place 12pm-3pm on Wednesday 27th January 2016 in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Exhibitors include: J1 Visa companies, travel companies, volunteering/adventure companies, internships/training companies and there will be delicious food stalls to fill your belly as you plan your summer!
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
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Mon 18th Jan |
6pm – 8pm |
IT250 Theatre |
IT Building (1st Floor) |
SU Council |
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Tues 19th Jan |
6pm – 7pm |
O’Flaherty Theatre |
Arts Concourse |
Arts Council |
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Weds 20th Jan |
5pm-6pm |
Students’ Union Exec Office |
Áras na Mac Léinn |
Postgrad Council |
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Weds 20th Jan |
6pm – 7pm |
ENG2001 Lecture Room 1 |
Engineering Building |
Engineering Council |
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Thurs 21st Jan |
6pm – 7pm |
AC204 |
Arts Concourse |
Law/Commerce Council |
For any queries please contact Rebecca on su.education@nuigalway.ie
Sin Issue 7
Read Issue 7 of Sin Newspaper.
NUIG Connacht Rugby Tickets on sale now in the SU
- Connacht vs Enisei-STM 3pm Saturday 23rd January 2016 €15
- Connacht vs Scarlets 3pm Saturday 30th January 2016 €10
SU Life Skills Courses Now Enrolling
8 Week Yoga Course(Beginners Course FULL – Space available Intermediate only)
Sign up now in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to pay by credit card
Nominations open for election of a Postgraduate Student to Údarás na hOllscoile NUI Galway
Nomination are to be received in writing ( Gearóid Ó Conluain in Room A131, Quadrangle) by 12.00 noon on Friday, January 22, 2016. Each nomination must be on a Nomination Paper signed by two postgraduate students and also signed by the candidate. The names of the candidates will be notified to voters as soon as possible thereafter.
Election Procedure: The election will be conducted by ballot, if necessary, of the postgraduate students on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in the Concourse from 10.00 to 21.00.
Volunteers Needed for SU Charity Collection Day
We are looking for volunteers to help out with our SU Annual Charity Collection day on Saturday 6th February. We will be shaking buckets and convincing the good people of Galway to give us their spare change for Galway Rape Crisis Centre & The Irish Cancer Society. Please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie if you can help out at any of the following times 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm -5pm on Saturday the 6th of February.
Smoke-Free Zones
NUI Galway is now a partially smoke-free campus – with two smoke-free zones in the north and south campus.
To see why we’re going smoke-free click on the video here.
#MakeASmartVote General Election Hustings 7pm Tues 26th January
This event is open to everyone who wishes to #MakeASmartVote in the upcoming General Elections. The hustings will be hosted by the USI at 7pm Tuesday 26th January in the D’Arcy Thompson Theatre, NUI Galway.
Each political party has been invited to send a representative to represent their party’s views on the defining issues facing students.Students and youth organisations will be able to submit questions in advance or via social media on #MakeASmartVote and candidates will be announced as they are confirmed!
Cuirfidh TG4 & UCÉ fáilte romhat chuig taispeántas ar shraith nua teilifíse EIPIC.
TG4 & BAI invite you to a preview of the brand new drama series EIPIC. Refreshments will be served.
The free viewing takes place at 7pm on Thursday 21st of January in The View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn, NUI Galway.
Election Countdown
Nominations open in 31 days for the NUI Galway Students’ Union Officer Elections! If you are interested in running for one of the 15 SU Officer positions please give us a shout on su.president@nuigalway.ie or see our website for more information.
#NUIGSU16
Free Once-Off Academic Workshops to Enhance Exam Performance
$1· Time Management 6.30pm-7.30pm Tuesday 26th of January
$1· Study Skills 6.30pm-7.30pm Wednesday 3rd February
$1· Presentation Skills 6pm-8pm Wednesday 17th February
Further information and booking email james.mccormack@nuigalway.ie
Provided by the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service
Morning Galwayville – the Cube, Áras Na Mac Léinn NUIG Wednesday January 27th 6:30am – 10am– MC Hector Ó hEochagáin
There is a global awareness of the mental and physical health benefits in early morning dancing. Events are being held all over the world where people get up early and dance before work and its becoming an extremely popular and common event in big cities. Dancing is a way to exercise, connect to your deepest self, to feel free, to let go of pent up energy and one of the best ways to start a day. We are organising this morning session for those of you who would like to “dance your way into the day” full of health and vitality. It is obviously a sober event and there will be yoga, massage, healthy snacks and drinks and all kinds of wonderful things there. The event starts at 6:30am – 10am. Costs are €3 for students and €10 for others. Includes DJ Will Softly, herbal teas/healthy snacks from The Secret Garden Café and free Yoga with Paul Hardiman at 7am and 8:30am – one energetic class and one deep slow stretchy class
NUI Galway Campus Online Forum
The Computer Society Online Forum Working Group are looking at setting up an online forum for the NUI Galway Campus to facilitate discussion, voting and debating, thus improving communication. Please fill out this survey to aid in our research.
http://goo.gl/forms/YT1Cghj4lV
FREE Student Mindfulness Classes with Tibetan Monk, Gelong Thubten
Tuesday, 19th January in the Aula Maxima (Upper)
Class Title: Relaxation and Confidence
See times of sessions below:
10:45am – 11:30am – Students – All welcome
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Students – All welcome
13:15pm – 14:00pm Students – All welcome
Classes are free of charge and available on a drop-in basis
Pre-registration required visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/january-mindfulness-classes-relaxation-and-confidence-tickets-20726768322
For further information on NUI Galway Mindful Way visit: www.nuigalway.ie/mindfulway
Student presenters wanted for the national “Student Talks” conference on March 9th 2016 in UCD, Dublin.
Student Talks is an exciting new national conference series designed for students (think Ted Talks but for Students).
The conference is a half day long, with Student Presenters, Expert Speakers and Networking breaks scheduled throughout.
Student presenters each give a six minute presentation on their chosen subject. The Student Talks conference is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and it’s free to attend. We’ll be arranging buses to get you there too so register now!
Benefits of presenting:
- Great experience and opportunity to present your work at a national conference
- Improve your CV, and career profile
- Opportunity to network with like-minded people.
- You could win overall Student Talks Presenter Award and prize bundle
If you would like to PRESENT, ATTEND or VOLUNTEER at the Student Talks conference check out studenttalks.ie for all the details.
NUIG Postgrad Open Day 12pm-4pm Weds 3rd Feb
The NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 3rd February in Áras na Mac Léinn 12pm-4pm. Presentations taking place during the day will cover such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 80 stands on display, so this is your opportunity to meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to meet staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Research Office, and other student support services.
You can pre-register to attend online now at: www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day or just turn up and register on the day.
Reclaim 1916 Poetry Competition
Closing date for entries 29th February. First Prize €1,000. More Information.
RTÉ are recruiting 1916 Ambassadors
RTÉ are recruiting 1916 ambassadors for their event, “RTÉ Reflecting the Rising” which will take place in 75 indoor and outdoor venues around Dublin on Easter Monday 28th March between 11am and 6pm.
This will form part of the government’s official centenary programme with locations including St. Stephen’s Green, the Gaiety Theatre, the Mansion House, Trinity College, Liberty Hall, the Four Courts, Smithfield Square and Collins Barracks. If you are interested in taking on one of the volunteer roles on the day, please email your name and phone number and your preferred role (1916 Ambassador/Walking Tour Host) to 1916@RTE.ie
Call for Submissions!
The Lamp is looking for submissions for its 2016 issue (Volume 6)!
The Lamp is an international literary journal dedicated to showcasing the creative writing of graduate and professional students. If you write poetry, short fiction, scripts, creative nonfiction, or any other form of textual art, please submit your work to The Lamp at thelampeditor@gmail.com. The extended deadline is January 31st, 2016! http://www.sgps.ca/thelamp/
Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National Youth Media Awards Competition Closing Date 28th of January
This annual drugs education competition aims to help young people explore and understand various issues relating to drug and alcohol use in Irish society. To enter, young people are asked to create either: a short video, an audio podcast, a news article; or a poster on one of the following themes: (a) The hidden harm of alcohol use; (b) The effects of drug use. More information about the competition can be found at www.drugs.ie/awards
What will you do in 2016?
Learn Sign Language
SU Life Skills 10 Week Course starts 19th January
Have the Best Summer Ever
SU Working & Travelling Abroad Fair 27th January
Raise money for charity
SU Charity Collection Day Saturday 6th February for Galway Rape Crisis Centre & Irish Cancer Society
Run for Election
SU Election Nominations open Thursday 18th February
Get Fit
SU Charity Aquathon Tuesday 23rd February 750m swim/5km run
Learn to save lives
SU Life Skills Occupational First Aid Course/CFR Course/ASIST
Climb a Mountain
SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb 27th February
Shave Your Head/Dye Your Hair
NUI Galway Shave or Dye 16th February
Contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for more information
ASIST Course now enrolling
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day skills building workshop in suicide first-aid. Ireland ranks 5th in the EU for rates of suicide with almost 500 people dying by suicide every year. Suicide first aid helps meet some of the challenges in reducing suicidal behaviour. It could help save a life. ASIST trains participants to reduce the immediate risk of a suicide and increase the support for a person at risk. It helps them seek a shared understanding of reasons for suicide and reasons for living.
The 2 day course will take place 9am-5pm Thursday 11th and Friday 12th February in Áras na Mac Léinn and you must attend both days.
The course is free but there is a €10 deposit required to reserve your place. Spaces are limited – sign up now in the Students’ Union Office Monday-Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm.
Learn Sign Language in 2016
Registration is now open for our 10 Week Basic Sign Language courses in 2016. The course cost is €40 (usual price €75) and you can pay in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to pay by credit card.
Course options are:
• 12pm-1pm Tuesday (19th January-22nd March)
• 1pm-2pm Tuesday (19th January-22nd March)
• 6pm-7pm Wednesday (20th January-23rd March)
• 6pm-7pm Thursday (21st January-7th April)
SU Life Skills Yoga Now Enrolling
The next SU 8 week Ashtanga yoga course is on Thursday 21st January – Thursday 10th March 2016.
The course cost is €40 for 8 weeks and you can pay the course fee in the SU Office now Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. To pay by credit card please phone 091 524810.
- 6pm-7.30pm Beginners/Improvers – COURSE FULL
- 7.30pm-9pm Intermediate
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 Back! We hope you had a good Christmas break and are all ready for 2016.
What will you do in 2016?
Learn Sign Language
SU Life Skills 10 Week Course starts 19th January
Have the Best Summer Ever
SU Working & Travelling Abroad Fair 27th January
Raise money for charity
SU Charity Collection Day Saturday 6th February for Galway Rape Crisis Centre & Irish Cancer Society
Run for Election
SU Election Nominations open Thursday 18th February
Get Fit
SU Charity Aquathon Tuesday 23rd February 750m swim/5km run
Learn to save lives
SU Life Skills Occupational First Aid Course/CFR Course/ASIST
Climb a Mountain
SU Charity Croagh Patrick Climb 27th February
Shave Your Head/Dye Your Hair
NUI Galway Shave or Dye 16th February
Contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for more information
Want to do something amazing this month?
Give Blood in Galway at the following clinics:
$1· The Clybaun Hotel17:00-20:30 Thursday 7th January
$1· Menlo Park Hotel17:00-20:30 Tuesday 12th January, Wednesday 13th January & Thursday 14th January
SU Life Skills Courses Now Enrolling
8 Week Yoga Course(Beginners Course FULL – Space available Intermediate only)
Sign up now in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to pay by credit card
If you missed out on joining a sports club in 2015 you have a second chance to get involved at Clubs Day 10am-5pm Thursday 14th January in the Sports Centre.
Socs Day & Volunteering Fair
If you want to get involved in any of the societies on campus or want to start volunteering make sure you go to the Societies day and Volunteering Fair 10am-5pm Wednesday 13th January in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Advisory Session for applicants to the IRC Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes
5pm Wednesday, 13th January in Lecture Theatre (243), Áras Moyola (Nursing Building). Dr Lucy Byrnes (Dean of Graduate Studies), together with the Research Office, will host an advisory session on preparing a successful application. This is a good opportunity for applicants to seek guidance on their application and to have any questions answered. Supervisors are also encouraged to attend.
CampusCreate
CampusCreate, a space and practice, aims to encourage creative thinking across the NUI Galway campus in a fun and playful way. It’s a place for you to flex your creative muscles, and undertake weekly inspiring challenges, and to share these across the campus community. During the 12 weeks of semester two, ‘Creative Challenges’ will be posted via Twitter, Facebook, and website. Each week has a different theme and ‘Daily Prompts’ will support the challenge. Interpret the ‘Creative Challenge’ in whatever way you like with creations of video, drawing, writing, audio, photography, mash-ups, remixes, etc. More details on our website campuscreate.eu where you can register for news & updates.
Semester 2: Ball Season!
- Wednesday 27th January Commerce Ball
- Wednesday 3rd February Engineering Ball
- Tuesday 9th February Law Ball
- Wednesday 10th February Arts Ball
- Thursday 3rd March Postgrad Ball
ASIST Course now enrolling
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day skills building workshop in suicide first-aid. Ireland ranks 5th in the EU for rates of suicide with almost 500 people dying by suicide every year. Suicide first aid helps meet some of the challenges in reducing suicidal behaviour. It could help save a life. ASIST trains participants to reduce the immediate risk of a suicide and increase the support for a person at risk. It helps them seek a shared understanding of reasons for suicide and reasons for living.
The 2 day course will take place 9am-5pm Thursday 11th and Friday 12th February in Áras na Mac Léinn and you must attend both days.
The course is free but there is a €10 deposit required to reserve your place. Spaces are limited – sign up now in the Students’ Union Office Monday-Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm.
Learn Sign Language in 2016
Registration is now open for our 10 Week Basic Sign Language courses in 2016. The course cost is €40 (usual price €75) and you can pay in the SU Office or phone 091 524810 to pay by credit card.
Course options are:
• 12pm-1pm Tuesday (19th January-22nd March)
• 1pm-2pm Tuesday (19th January-22nd March) – Just 3 Spaces Left
• 6pm-7pm Wednesday (20th January-23rd March)
• 6pm-7pm Thursday (21st January-7th April)
SU Life Skills Yoga Now Enrolling
The next SU 8 week Ashtanga yoga course is on Thursday 21st January – Thursday 10th March 2016.
The course cost is €40 for 8 weeks and you can pay the course fee in the SU Office now Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. To pay by credit card please phone 091 524810.
- 6pm-7.30pm Beginners/Improvers – COURSE FULL
- 7.30pm-9pm Intermediate
Free Anxiety Management Workshops
Learn to manage stress and workload during the college term. This free 4 week group workshop aims to explore tools and techniques to help deal with stress and anxiety during your college year. Facilitated by Aisling Reidy Student Counsellor it starts Wednesday 20th January 2pm-3.30pm in AMBE (Psychology Wing) GO66 Training Room 2. This course is free but please book early as it’s limited to 20 people.
To sign up contact aisling@optimum-health.ie
Free Assertiveness Workshops
This free 4 week group workshop aims to explore tools and techniques to help increase assertiveness in your social and college life. Facilitated by Aisling Reidy Student Counsellor it starts Wednesday 27th January 4pm-5.30pm in AMBE (Psychology Wing) GO66 Training Room 2. This course is free but please book early as it’s limited to 20 people.
To sign up contact aisling@optimum-health.ie
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your Weekly Email from your Students’ Union.
Financial Aid Fund Applications Now Open
Applications close 12 noon Monday 2nd November and you must apply online here.
Students following a full time course of at least one year’s duration leading to an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification can apply to the fund.
Students are only eligible to apply once in the academic year to the Financial Aid Fund. More information is available here.
If you have any queries please contact the Financial Aid Fund on financialaid@nuigalway.ie
For students who are having difficulty accessing the form or need assistance filling it out, there will be information clinics on Monday 19th October, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October 1pm – 3pm in the Arts Faculty PC Suite. The Arts Faculty suite (Room 229a), is located on the first floor on the main Concourse. It’s on the way to the Careers Office and Archaeology.
Deadline for EXPLORE Innovation funding: Tuesday, 20th October 2015
Want to work in partnership with staff to turn an innovative idea into reality? Make sure to submit an application to EXPLORE by Tuesday 20th October. 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.
Comedy Hypnotist Tickets on Sale NOW!
Following our sold out David O’Doherty gig we are delighted to announce that our next €5 Comedy gig is hilarious hypnotist Michael McCoy at 8pm on Monday 2nd November in the O’Flaherty Theatre. This is part of our SHAG Week 2015 events so this show is not for the easily offended – you have been warned!
Tickets are €5 and are on sale now from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) or the SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm). Credit card sales by phone to 091 524810.
Connacht Rugby Tickets €10
We now have €10 NUI Galway Student tickets on sale for Connacht vs Zebre 7.30pm Friday 16th October. Tickets on sale from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm)
India Soc Bollywood Night this Friday
NUIG India Society are hosting a Bollywood DJ dance party from 7pm this Friday 16th October in the College Bar. Admission is free and all funds raised will go to the Students’ Union charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Irish Cancer Society.
Sin Issue 3
You can now read issue 3 of Sin newspaper online here. 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.
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.
Upcoming Class Rep Meetings
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Mon 19th Oct |
2pm – 3pm |
Students’ Union Exec Office |
Áras na Mac Léinn |
Postgrad Council |
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Tues 20th Oct |
6pm-7pm |
AC216 |
Arts Concourse |
Arts Council |
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Weds 21st Oct |
6pm-7pm |
ENG2003 Lecture Room 2 |
Engineering Building |
Engineering Council |
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Thurs 22nd Oct |
6pm-7pm |
AC203 |
Arts Concourse |
Science Council |
Every class is entitled to a Class Representative to represent their class. If your class does not have a Class Rep your voice will not be heard. If you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of a Class Rep contact the SU Vice-President/Education Officer 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.
Life Skills Courses Update:
- Occupational First Aid – 3 day course: 30th October, 6th & 13th November 4 Spaces Left €100
- Anti-Racism Training Course – Thursday 5th November 10 Spaces Left €5
- Child Protection Training – Saturday 14th November 5 Spaces Left €15
Register to Vote before the 26th October
If you are not registered to Vote yet please call up to the Students’ Union Office in Áras na Mac Léinn 10am-5pm Monday-Friday and we will get all the paperwork sorted out for you.
#RockTheRegister
Movember – Coming to a Face Near You Soon!
Movember is coming back with a hairy bang to NUI Galway this November. If you want to get involved and donate your face or your time to support men’s health like the Facebook page here and join the NUIG team The TribesMoMen here.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland need your vote
We need your vote if you have done the Maynooth to Galway cycle, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland are looking for you to Vote for us to become the one of the cycles charities. Find those cyclists who have done this cycle and get them on board for Children with an acquired brain injury https://www.facebook.com/galwaycycle
Fancy doing some volunteering?
The following events are looking for volunteers and would love it if you could help them out!
- Croí Heart & Stroke Charity Night Run Friday 16th October info@croi.ie
- Galway Bake Fest Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October bakefest2015@gmail.com
- Macnas Halloween Parade Sunday 25th October performers@macnas.com
Doctor in the House Show seeks participants
TV3’s Doctor in the House series is looking for households to sign up for this exciting health opportunity. Apply as a couple, a family or a group of housemates.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Gain professional medical advice; Receive comprehensive medical screening; Receive a personalised health and lifestyle plan; Reduce your health risk factors; Lose weight; Get fit and active.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are 18 and over apply online or download an application form at:www.tv3.ie/doctorinthehouse. If you would like a form sent to you or more information please contact Clare 01 7088149/01 7088183 or email doctorinthehouse@indiepics.ie
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside the College Bar and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.