Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
David O’Doherty Just 100 Tickets Left!
We are delighted to announce that our next €5 comedy gig will be David O’Doherty on Monday 13th of February at 8pm in the O’Flaherty Theatre. €5 tickets are on sale from the SU Office and the SU Engineering Desk now.
Become a CÉIM peer learning Student Leader in 2017/18 DEADLINE MONDAY 13th FEB
Help 1st year students transition to university, gain a greater understanding of coursework, develop new skills and meet new people. Open to current 1st year Engineering students, 1st and 2nd year BA Law students, and 1st and 2nd year Geography students. Build your leadership, teamwork and communication skills; looks great on your CV; meet new people and work closely with lecturers; and receive a CÉIM leadership certificate and digital badge. Full training provided. Closing date: Monday, 13th February. Find out more and apply: www.su.nuigalway.ie/ceim
Need Books? Or Want to Sell Books?
SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week 2017
Thursday 9th of February
12pm-2pm FREE Smart Consent Workshop in the SU Boardroom. Spaces Limited. Sign up in the SU Office.
5pm-7pm FREE STI Clinic by appointment only. Make your appointment in the Student Health Unit or phone 091 492604.
Friday 10th of 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 The RNLI and Threshold.
All Week: STInder Poster exhibit in the foyer of Áras na Mac Léinn, Arts Millennium and Engineering Buildings.
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
- Nominations open for the SU Council Chairperson at 10am on Monday 13th of February and close at 5pm on Monday 20th of February. The SU Council Chairperson will be elected at the last SU Council meeting of the year at 6pm on Monday 27th of February. Please note that only registered Class Reps can run for, nominate and vote in this election.
- Nominations open for the 3 Full Time Paid SU Officer Positions of President, Vice President/Education Officer and Vice President/Welfare Officer at 10am on Thursday 16th of February and close at 5pm on Wednesday 22nd of February. The election takes place on Thursday 2nd of March.
- Nominations open for the 11 Voluntary SU Officer Positions of Oifigeach na Gaeilge, Equality, Societies, Clubs, Postgrad, Mature Students and the 5 College Convenors at 10am on Thursday 23rd of February and close at 5pm on Wednesday 1st of March. The election takes place on Thursday 9th of March.
If you are interested in running for any of these positions there is more information here or contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Connacht Rugby Tickets
We now have Connacht Rugby NUIG student tickets on sale for the following matches:
- 19:35 Sat 18th Feb Connacht vs Dragons €15
- 19:35 Fri 3rd March Connacht vs Zebre €15
- 19:35 Sat 15th April Connacht vs Leinster €20
Tickets on sale in SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) and SU Engineering Desk (Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm & Fri 11am-2pm)
Upcoming Class Reps Meetings
| Thurs 9th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
| Mon 20th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | AC201 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 21st Feb | 6pm – 7pm | MY123 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Weds 22nd Feb | 2pm – 3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 27th Feb | 6pm – 9pm | IT250 | IT Building | SU Council |
Contact Cathal on su.education@nuigalway.ie for more information
The Sin Weekly Meetings take place 6pm-7pm every Monday in AC215 and all are welcome. To get involved go to the meeting or email editor@sin.ie
Reminder: Consumption of Alcohol in Public Places
The new Galway Bye-laws on consumption of alcohol in public places means that the Gardaí can issue a €100 on the spot fine if they catch you drinking in the streets.
This goes up to €200 if not paid within 21 days and if you don’t pay in 56 days you can end up in court facing a charge of €1,500. Don’t take the risk.
Give Blood at NUIG Next Week 12pm-3.30pm Weds & Thurs in Bailey Allen Hall
The Academic Writing Centre is Open Again
You can drop in to the AWC 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).
USI Officer Board Elections 2017
Enjoy national student representation? The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is looking for student leaders to run for the next USI Officer board!
Nominations for the USI Officer board elections are now OPEN and any registered student in a USI member college can run for any of the Officer board positions.
For more information visit www.usi.ie/elections
New Agony Aunt Show starts Thursday 9th February 12 pm on Flirt FM 101.3 and www.flirtfm.ie
Need some advice? Flirt FM 101.3 is here to help. Our agony aunt Josephine O Halloran is a counsellor, psychotherapist and relationship counsellor with over 20 years’ experience. She works with individuals and couples, covering issues such as anxiety, depression, bullying, abuse and relationship issues including. Each Thursday from midday she will be answering your questions and giving advice on different topics relevant to students ranging from exam stress to sexual health and wellbeing, as well as speaking to expert guests about various therapies available. If you have a problem you would like advice of email in confidence to info@flirtfm.ie with the subject ‘Agony Aunt’ or text 083 433 1013.
Iarnród Éireann and NUIG ID Cards
Remember because there are no expiry dates on NUI Galway ID cards Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail will only accept NUIG ID as proof of being a student 4 years from issue date i.e. if your ID starts with 14 (issued 2014) they will stop accepting it in 2018.
This is not great if you are doing a long course, took a year out or are back studying after break etc. BUT we are talking to the University about getting expiration dates on the ID cards again!
In the meantime we sell the Student Leap Card for €10 in the SU. They will take that as proof of your “studenthood”
The NUI Galway Presidential Award for Volunteering, the ALIVE Certificate can be yours!
Deadline for application: 14th of March 2017. Volunteer now for at least 10 hours and you can achieve the award. Volunteer roles with a variety of organisation, times and locations: www.nuigalway.ie/alive
Transport available! Email alive@nuigalway.ie with your questions or for support to volunteer. Certificate Information
GiGSoc Rainbow Week 13th-16th February
Please Complete Survey for National Strategy to Reduce Suicide
Over the years many people in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon have either been directly or indirectly affected by suicide which has a devastating effect on families and the community.
Connecting for Life is Ireland’s national strategy to reduce suicide 2015 – 2020. The HSE, in partnership with community, voluntary and statutory organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. We want as many people as possible to have their say about what should be included in this plan.
Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses are anonymous.
The Brain Café: NUI Galway’s Third Annual Undergraduate Research Conference – JOIN US!
This inspiring event will take place on the 4th of April in NUIG. Students of all faculties and disciplines, in any year, are encouraged to participate and get involved either through presenting your own research, attending the conference or by volunteering. Volunteers like you are needed to help with the organisation of this event. Anyone involved with this event will be awarded a digital badge for attendance, presenting or for organising it. This is a great opportunity to learn more about research studies and develop research skills in a friendly, fun yet academic environment. Sign up as volunteer here or Contact us: nuigundergrad.conference@gmail.com
Complete the National Student Survey – win an iPad
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 and you could win an iPad! It only takes 8 minutes and it will make a big difference to life at NUI Galway.
The survey is open to:
- First Year Undergraduates
- Final Year Undergraduates
- Taught Postgraduates
Click on www.studentsurvey.ie to complete the survey before the 26th of February.
NUI Graduates register for your Seanad Éireann Vote by 26th February
Career Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Revenue Commissioners are Hiring
- SITA – A Day In The Life Of A Graduate
- CV Review pop-up – drop in
- First Derivatives Roadshow
- Employer Presentation – First Derivatives
- Diversity after University – LGBTQ in the workplace
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
FREE Cloakroom open TOMORROW
The SU FREE Cloakroom will be open on Fridays 9am-5pm during term time. The service is still free but will only be one day per week. Items must be removed at 5pm and we can’t take laptops. The SU Cloakroom is located in the library basement beside the Students’ Union XL Shop.
Undergraduate Students Required
Undergraduate students required to partake in research project titled ‘Eyewitness Memory’ – A study designed to assess predictors of eyewitness identification accuracy.
Contact: n.sylver1@nuigalway.ie
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students. Choose from acupuncture, massage, physical therapy and shiatsu. Book yourself in for a treatment, your body will thank you for it! Student rate 30 min €20, 1 hour €30/Staff rate 30 min €30, 1 hour €50
Every Monday in the Wellness room – through The Hub. Call or txt Mick on 086 837 8589 to book www.aTensionSeeker.ie
NUIG Free STI Clinic – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note that you must make an appointment in person in the Student Health Unit or by phoning 091 492604 before attending. The STI Clinic runs 5pm-7pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays during term.
Undergraduate Students Required
I am a psychology student looking for participants for my study titled “Investigative learning and memory using a Street Artist Paradigm”. Participation is open to all undergraduate students on a voluntary basis. SONA credits will be awarded to 1st and 2nd year psychology or psychological studies students.
If you wish to take part or would like more information please contact a.soye1@nuigalway.ie
Hardiman Phd scholarships
Closing Date Friday 17th February http://www.nuigalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships/
Recall of Auditory Incidents; Cross-Modal Memory Impairment
A study focused upon explaining and improving components of the Cognitive Interview.
Calling ALL Undergraduate Students to partake, psychology students will receive 2 SONA credits.
Study Link Or Contact: L.OSHEA5@nuigalway.ie
Need Grinds?/Want to Give Grinds?
Improve Your HEALTH and VITALITY
This four-week programme is being conducted within the School of Psychology to investigate the use of mobile smartphone apps in encouraging healthy food attitudes and behaviours. If you are a student, 18 – 25 years of age, we invite you to take part. Participation involves One 30 minute on-campus introductory session of online questionnaires and games. Four weeks of mobile app use and completion of activities (only a few minutes each day). One 30 minute closing session taking place 28 days after the introductory session. Being entered into a draw to win one of two €100 One4all gift cards. To register your interest or learn more, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/NUIGvitality
FREE Mindful Meditation Practice in room AC201 each week
- Tuesdays 08:10-08:50
- Wednesdays 13:10-13:50
- Thursdays 17:10-17:50
This practice is suitable for everyone interested in practicing meditation from beginners to experienced practitioners and there is no charge to participate.
Oral Contraceptive Pill & Mobile Phone Intervention Research:
Postgraduate Psychology student looking for female participants in a short online survey. The research is investigating the use of smartphone applications and how they may be effective in reminding one to take their oral contraceptive pill. The survey is online, takes no longer than 5 minutes and is completely anonymous!
Survey Link. Any queries feel free to e-mail: N.GRIER1@nuigalway.ie
Student Multimedia Awards Entry Deadline 24th February
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Our office is upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Thursday 11am-3pm and Friday 11am-2pm.
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.