Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Voting takes place 10am-5pm today Thurs 23rd Jan in the Referendum on Restructuring Students’ Union Officer Roles.
The Union is your advocacy and representative body and we constantly strive to better ourselves to have the most positive impact for you. This referendum is about enhancing the effectiveness and functionality of the Union. More information about the proposed changes is available here: https://su.nuigalway.ie/su-referendum/
Make sure to bring your NUIG ID card to Smokey’s Café and have your say about how we represent you. If you have registered for a Remote Vote don’t forget to log on to the SU Website to vote yes or no 10am-5pm today.
Neil Delamere €5 Tickets – Just 70 Left!
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Work and Travel Abroad Fair on Wednesday
Start planning your best summer ever! The NUI Galway Working & Travelling Abroad Fair takes place 12pm-3pm Weds 29th of Jan 2020 in Áras na Mac Léinn. Exhibitors include J1 Visa Companies, Travel Companies, Volunteering/Adventure Companies and Internship/Training Companies.
We will be holding our annual charity collection day in aid of the SU Charities on Saturday 1st of February. If you have 2 hours to spare 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm to shake a bucket please contact us on studentsunion@nuigalway.ie – All funds raised will be going to Domestic Violence Response and AIDS West.
Recommend a Friend (or yourself!)
Know someone who would make a great #NUIGSU Officer? Maybe you are starting to think about running for election yourself! Recommend a friend (or yourself!) for #NUIGSU20 Elections here
Clare Byrne Live #GE2020 Show
The Clare Byrne Live General Election debate is on 9.30pm Mon 27th Jan and is being broadcast live from the Bailey Allen Hall. Because of this there may be access restrictions to Áras na Mac Léinn and surrounding buildings Sun 26th Jan and Mon 27th Jan. More info to follow from the University but the SU Office will be open as usual 10am-5pm Mon 27th Jan.
NUIG Science Student Facing Deportation
NUIG student Mduduzi is from Zimbabwe and has been living in Direct Provision in Galway for the last 3 years. Please sign this petition to help save him from deportation.
LIFT Training Registration Open
LIFT stands for Leading Ireland’s Future Together and the aim of LIFT is to build a better Ireland by developing leaders of character across our country. We will again be holding 8 weeks of LIFT roundtables in the SU starting Fri 31st Jan. Each weeks session will start at 3pm and last 30-45 minutes. We will cover a different leadership theme each week including Listening; Positive Attitude; Respect; Empathy & Understanding; Honesty & Integrity; Competence; Determination and Accountability.You can read more about the initiative at www.liftireland.ie
The group is limited to 4 students. To sign up/get more info email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Sin Issue 7 – Win €25 SU Card Credit!
You can read the latest issue of Sin newspaper online HERE and there’s a chance to win €25 SU Card Credit too!
NUIG Means Tested Financial Aid Fund and the Hardship/Emergency Fund
Applications are now open for:
- Means Tested Financial Aid Fund
- Hardship/Emergency Fund
Become a 2020/2021 CÉIM Leader
Apply now to become a CÉIM peer learning student leader in 2020/21. Involves meeting weekly with 1st year students to help them transition successfully to NUI Galway, gain a greater understanding of coursework and meet new people. Benefits include: intensive free leadership training, skills development, improved CV, feel good factor of helping 1st years, meeting new people, CÉIM leadership certificate and digital badge, and more. Closing date: Monday, 10 February 2020.
Nominations Close 12pm TODAY for Election of a Postgrad Student to Údarás na hOllscoile
Údaras na hOllscoile is the governing authority of NUI Galway. Nominations are now open for a postgraduate student to become a member of Údarás and nominations close at 12pm TODAY Thurs 23rd of Jan. Nomination forms are available here. Voting will take place next Weds 29th Jan 10am-9pm at Smokey’s Café.
Next Tues 28th Jan 11am-1pm in the ILAS Building the Disability Federation of Ireland will be holding a hustings of local General Election candidates where you can raise issues of concern and hear from electoral candidates. The General Election Campaign for the voluntary disability sector #DisabilityGE2020 calls for adequate support to people with disabilities and investment in services to ensure can experience the equality for all people with disabilities as promised in the ratification of the UN CRPD. More info and registration here.
How to Vote Workshop 5pm today
Ahead of the General Election The Young Greens Society are running a voting workshop educating students on how voting in Ireland works, how to fill in ballot papers etc at 5pm TODAY Thursday the 23rd of January in the View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. All welcome.
Clubs’ Day will take place 12pm-4pm Thurs 30th of Jan in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? Then join an NUI Galway Sports cub, with over 50 clubs to choose from we have everything you may need. From Gaelic Games to Martial arts and from Golf to Water Sports we have it all!
Access Society Spring Fling Table Quiz
The Access Society are holding a Table Quiz 6pm-8pm Fri 31st Jan at Sult in aid of COPE Galway and Domestic Violence. Cost: €5 per person or €20 for a table of four – Sign up at the Socs Box. Finger Food will be provided as well as a chance to win loads of lovely goodies.
Thinking about a postgraduate course?
The NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day will take place 12pm-3pm Tuesday, 4th February in the Bailey Allen Hall. Short presentations will take place during the day, covering such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 100 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, Fees Office, and other student support services. More information at www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day
Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the NUI Galway Sports Clubs for a massive night to round off the NUIG year! The 2020 Clubs’ Ball will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 24th of March in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Limited number of Early Bird Tickets on sale now for just €32.50! Get yours now before the price goes up to €40. Ticket includes: Red Carpet Entrance, Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner, DJ, Band, Day 2 entry to Electric and lots more surprises to be announced! Over 18’s event – ID required.
NUIG Energy Society 5k Wind Farm Run
Made a New Year’s Resolution to get in shape? Us too! Come join us for our Wind Farm 5k to raise money for renewable energy education and the Green Energy Festival (to be held in Galway city on the 17th of April)! The walk, run, or race (depending on how you are feeling) will be on the Peak Ridge Path, winding in and out of the majestic wind turbines with a view of Connemara, lakes, the river, and beautiful Irish scenery. Online registration is €20 and race day sign-ups are €25. The first 50 sign-ups get a free t-shirt so be sure to register today! There will be free refreshments and giveaways for all participants and proceeds go towards Renewable Energy and Energy Reduction Education in Ireland. Order Tickets Here.
Participants Needed: Study on Social Media News Impact
There is a study examining how social media news impacts people online. It is a quick survey that will take approximately 5-8 minutes and is done entirely online. It is open to any student regardless of what you are studying. If you are interested in participating and helping, you can access the survey here.
Give Blood in Galway This Month
5pm-8.30pm TODAY Thurs 23rd or 11.30am-3pm Sunday 26th Jan in the Clybaun Hotel.
5pm-8.30pm Tues 28th, Weds 29th or Thurs 30th Jan in the Menlo Park Hotel.
SU Life Skills Sign Ups Now Open
- Sign Language FULLY BOOKED
- Yoga FULLY BOOKED
- Disclosure Training
- First Aid Responder Course LIMITED SPACES LEFT
- Cardiac First Responder Course
Save some money by checking the SU Second hand bookshop to see if we have what you need!
Class Reps Meetings This Month
| Thurs 23rd Jan | 6pm – 7pm | MY124 Classroom 1 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Mon 27th Jan | 2pm-3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 27th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 28th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC202 | Arts Concourse | Arts Council |
| Tues 28th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC201 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
Join SpunOut.ie’s Action Panels
SpunOut.ie are recruiting young people aged 16-25 from across the country for their Action Panels. These Action Panels are where young people meet in Dublin, Waterford, Cork or Galway to decide new content ideas for SpunOut.ie. Action panels meet 3 times per year and members have a number of training opportunities such as on how to be effective advocates for causes they care about, as well as receiving personal and professional guidance.
Galway Bay Brewery Run Club Back on Monday
The only free 5/8/10k run that rewards your efforts with a free beer is back at 7pm on Monday 27th of January.
USA Summer Camp are hosting Ireland’s largest Camp Job Fair in the Aviva Stadium this Sunday 26th January. If you want to secure a summer job in America, make sure you don’t miss out! Over twenty summer camps will be hiring on the day for awesome summer camp positions! For more information, email ireland@usasummercamp.com
5 week Empowerment Self Defence course for Women
Empowerment Self Defence is a comprehensive and holistic method of violence resistance education for women. You do not require any prior experience or level of physical fitness. The course starts 6.30pm-8pm Weds 29th Jan in Shantalla Community Centre and costs €50. Contact for booking and details Laura O’Connor 087 317 6066 or Angela Flanagan 087 906 6198.
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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
From: Joanna.brophy@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
If you have any questions about the upcoming SU Referendum please call to our information desk at Smokey’s Café 11am-1pm TODAY Thurs 16th Jan or 12pm-2pm Tues 21st Jan. You can also visit our website here for more information including answers to your FAQs about the referendum: https://su.nuigalway.ie/su-referendum/
The referendum vote will take place 10am-5pm next Thurs 23rd Jan at Smokey’s Café. Please bring NUIG student ID with you to vote. If you won’t be on campus to vote Remote Vote registration will be open on the SU Website shortly.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
SU Life Skills Sign Ups Now Open
- Sign Language LIMITED SPACES LEFT
- Yoga FULLY BOOKED
- Disclosure Training
- First Aid Responder Course
- Cardiac First Responder Course
Work and Travel Abroad Fair
Start planning your best summer ever! The NUI Galway Working & Travelling Abroad Fair takes place 12pm-3pm Weds 29th of Jan 2020 in Áras na Mac Léinn. Exhibitors include J1 Visa Companies, Travel Companies, Volunteering/Adventure Companies and Internship/Training Companies.
The first SU Council meeting of 2020 is on at 6pm on Mon 20th of Jan in AUC G002 in Áras Uí Chathail. All are welcome to attend!
Save some money by checking the SU Second hand bookshop to see if we have what you need!
Class Reps Meetings This Month
| Mon 20th Jan | 6pm – 8pm | AUC G002 | Áras Uí Chathail | SU Council |
| Weds 22nd Jan | 6pm – 7pm | ENG2003 Lecture Room 2 | Engineering Building | Engineering Council |
| Thurs 23rd Jan | 6pm – 7pm | MY124 Classroom 1 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Mon 27th Jan | 2pm-3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 27th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 28th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC202 | Arts Concourse | Arts Council |
| Tues 28th Jan | 6pm – 7pm | AC201 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
Great News!
After serious lobbying efforts and meetings we are delighted to announce that future costs associated with exam buses out to Salthill exam venues will be covered by the University so you don’t have to pay.
You can still get yourself registered to vote in the General Election on Sat 8th of February.
- Call in to the SU Office to collect an RFA2 Form
- Fill out the form
- Get this stamped by a Garda (Bring photo ID with you) *there will be garda at Smokey’s Café TODAY (Thurs 16th Jan) 9am-12pm to stamp forms this has been organised by Sinn Féin Soc*
- Post it to your local authority by Weds 22nd of Jan
Cloakroom Open
The SU Free Cloakroom is open again 9am-6pm every Thursday and Friday during term. It’s located down beside the SU XL Shop in the Library basement.
Volunteers Needed!
We will be holding our annual charity collection day in aid of the SU Charities on Saturday 1st of February. If you have 2 hours to spare 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm to shake a bucket please contact us on studentsunion@nuigalway.ie – All funds raised will be going to Domestic Violence Response and AIDS West.
ALIVE Volunteering Fair TODAY!
Have a chat with the charities local to Galway and international projects too. Get a flavour of what you can learn and what you can bring! 12pm-3pm Thurs 16th Jan in The James Hardiman Library Foyer.
Free Bike Lights TODAY!
Galway Cycling Campaign will be handing out free bike-lights 4.30pm-6.30pm TODAY Thurs 16th Jan on University Road (outside Ward’s Shop).
Become a 2020/2021 CÉIM Leader
Apply now to become a CÉIM peer learning student leader in 2020/21. Involves meeting weekly with 1st year students to help them transition successfully to NUI Galway, gain a greater understanding of coursework and meet new people. Benefits include: intensive free leadership training, skills development, improved CV, feel good factor of helping 1st years, meeting new people, CÉIM leadership certificate and digital badge, and more. Closing date: Monday, 10 February 2020.
Registration Open for Digital Champions Free Workshops
- Design Workshop
- Online Video & Creating a Video Pitch
- Digital Minimalism
- Podcasts
Postgrad International Student Coffee Morning and Panel TODAY!
International students often struggle to navigate the bureaucracy in a new country. Come and ask all your questions to a panel of international postgrads, who are here to help! Current postgrads are also welcome – there will be a coffee session afterwards to share experiences and meet other international students from other colleges. The event takes place 11am-1pm Thurs 16th of Jan in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Come along to one of our open sessions to learn more and get started with the community volunteering – projects you will love and anytime that’s right for you! Workshops take place 5pm Thurs 16th Jan, 5pm Mon 20th Jan or 5pm Weds 22nd Jan in the ALIVE Office downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Circuit Training Just €3!
The NUIG Athletics Club is again running Circuit Training classes 7pm-8pm every Tuesday in the Dangan Sports Pavilion. These classes are just €3 and are open to all NUIG students and staff. These classes with Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave Fitzpatrick are geared towards getting people fit and active.
If you’re interested in finding out about all the student societies that you can join head along to Áras na Mac Léinn 10am-5pm next Wednesday 22nd January.
Registration OPEN for Smart Life FREE Workshops
These cover topics such as:
- Mindfulness
- Goal Setting & Motivation
- Procrastination
- Career Goals
- Note Taking & Study Skills
- Time Management
- Assignment & Exam Preparation
CreateHER Event showcasing Women in the Performing Arts
3pm-5pm Thurs 30 Jan in the O’Donoghue Centre, Studio 1. Tea & Coffee included. RSVP here.
NUI Galway Arts Office presents Nature / Light Dreams by Juanjo Sierra
Fine Art Photographic Prints in Limited Edition in NUI Galway Art Gallery, Quadrangle Building 20th Jan to 6 March 11am-4pm Mon – Sat (Closed Sundays) Launch: 1pm Mon 20 Jan 2020 All welcome I Refreshments served
Thinking about a postgraduate course?
The NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day will take place 12pm-3pm Tuesday, 4th February in the Bailey Allen Hall. Short presentations will take place during the day, covering such topics as funding opportunities, applications, and research. There will be over 100 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, Fees Office, and other student support services. More information.
Election of a Postgraduate Student as a Member of Údarás na hOllscoile
Údaras na hOllscoile is the governing authority of NUI Galway. Nominations are now open for a postgraduate student to become a member of Údarás and nominations close at 12pm on Thurs 23rd of Jan. Nomination forms are available here.
Clubs’ Day will take place 12pm-4pm Thurs 30th of Jan in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? Then join an NUI Galway Sports cub, with over 50 clubs to choose from we have everything you may need. From Gaelic Games to Martial arts and from Golf to Water Sports we have it all!
Recommend a Friend (or yourself!)
Know someone who would make a great #NUIGSU Officer? Maybe you are starting to think about running for election yourself! Recommend a friend (or yourself!) for #NUIGSU20 Elections here
Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the NUI Galway Sports Clubs for a massive night to round off the NUIG year! The 2020 Clubs’ Ball will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 24th of March in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Limited number of Early Bird Tickets on sale now for just €32.50! Get yours now before the price goes up to €40. Ticket includes: Red Carpet Entrance, Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner, DJ, Band, Day 2 entry to Electric and lots more surprises to be announced! Over 18’s event – ID required.
We are now enrolling for our next 10 Week Sign Language courses which are just €40. Options are:
- Course A: 12pm-1pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March – 4 Spaces Left
- Course B: 1pm-2pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March – 3 Spaces Left
- Course C: 6pm-7pm Weds 29th Jan – Weds 1st April – 4 Spaces Left
- Course D: 6pm-7pm Thurs 30th Jan – Thurs 2nd April – 5 Spaces Left
You can sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
Thousands of young Europeans will gather in Strasbourg on 29-30 May 2020 at EYE 2020 (European Youth Event) to meet and inspire other young Europeans and exchange views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers right in the heart of European democracy. If you want to join them registration for EYE2020 is open until 29th February 2020. Register your group here! Looking for group members? Check out the EYE Friends Facebook group.
Free this Saturday?
Galway Tidy Towns will be holding a Clean Up 10am-12pm and need your help! More info here
Give Blood in Galway Next Week
5pm-8.30pm Tues 21st, Weds 22nd & Thurs 23rd or 11.30am-3pm Sunday 26th Jan in the Clybaun Hotel.
Operation Transformation Walk this Saturday
If you need a bit of motivation to get you moving this weekend there’s a free walk in Salthill at 11am on Sat 18th Jan as part of Operation Transformation. Registration is open from 10.15am at Leisureland.
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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Notice of Referendum on Restructuring Students’ Union Officer Roles
Over the course of the last semester the Students’ Union continued the constitutional review work which was initiated the previous year. The main focus was placed on the structure of the Executive Committee and its functionality. On the 25th of November, Students’ Union Council had their say on the proposal for an amended Executive Committee structure. Class Reps voted in favour of the proposal to bring to students to vote on. 500 signatures have been collected in the meantime and a referendum will be held on Thursday 23rd January for you to vote and have your say.
More details about the referendum are available here.
SU Life Skills Sign Ups Now Open
Election of a Postgraduate Student as a Member of Údarás na hOllscoile
Údaras na hOllscoile is the governing authority of NUI Galway. Nominations are now open for a postgraduate student to become a member of Údarás and nominations close at 12pm on Thurs 23rd of Jan. Nomination forms are available here.
Become a 2020/2021 CÉIM Leader
Apply now to become a CÉIM peer learning student leader in 2020/21. Involves meeting weekly with 1st year students to help them transition successfully to NUI Galway, gain a greater understanding of coursework and meet new people. Benefits include: intensive free leadership training, skills development, improved CV, feel good factor of helping 1st years, meeting new people, CÉIM leadership certificate and digital badge, and more. Closing date: Monday, 10 February 2020. See www.su.nuigalway.ie/ceim/become-student-leader/
What Will You Do In 2020?
Learn Sign Language
Have the Best Summer Ever
Raise Money For Charity
Run For Election
Learn To Save Lives
Laugh!
Postgrad International Student Coffee Morning and Panel
International students often struggle to navigate the bureaucracy in a new country. Come and ask all your questions to a panel of international postgrads, who are here to help! Current postgrads are also welcome – there will be a coffee session afterwards to share experiences and meet other international students from other colleges. The event takes place 11am-1pm Thursday 16th of January in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Women’s Self Defence & Mindfulness Class
Chen Tai Chi are offering a special student rate of just €10 per class for their Women’s Self Defence & Mindfulness through Tai Chi course this January. Classes start Tues 28th Jan at 7.45pm at Galway Rowing Club.
Clubs’ Day will take place 12pm-4pm Thursday 30th of January in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? Then join an NUI Galway Sports cub, with over 50 clubs to choose from we have everything you may need. From Gaelic Games to Martial arts and from Golf to Water Sports we have it all!
Come along to one of our open sessions to learn more and get started with the community volunteering – projects you will love and anytime that’s right for you!
Workshops take place 5pm Tues 14th Jan, 5pm Thurs 16th Jan, 5pm Mon 20th Jan or 5pm Weds 22nd Jan in the ALIVE Office downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Galway DARE and HEAR Application Information Session
DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR is a college and university scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school-leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.The Galway DARE and HEAR Application Information Sessions take place 10am-2pm this Sat 11th Jan in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS), NUI Galway,
For more information contact access@nuigalway.ie
Have a chat with the charities local to Galway and international projects too. Get a flavour of what you can learn and what you can bring! 12pm-3pm Thurs 16th Jan in The James Hardiman Library Foyer.
Recommend a Friend (or yourself!)
Know someone who would make a great #NUIGSU President? Maybe you are starting to think about running for election next year yourself
Recommend a friend (or yourself!) for #NUIGSU20 Elections here
Working and Travelling Abroad Fair
Start planning your best summer ever! The NUI Galway Working & Travelling Abroad Fair takes place 12pm-3pm Weds 29th of Jan 2020 in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Exhibitors include J1 Visa Companies, Travel Companies, Volunteering/Adventure Companies and Internship/Training Companies.
Postgrad International Student Coffee Morning and Panel
International students often struggle to navigate the bureaucracy in a new country. Come and ask all your questions to a panel of international postgrads, who are here to help! Current postgrads are also welcome – there will be a coffee session afterwards to share experiences and meet other international students from other colleges. The event takes place 11am-1pm Thursday 16th of January in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the NUI Galway Sports Clubs for a massive night to round off the NUIG year! The 2020 Clubs’ Ball will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 24th of March in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Limited number of Early Bird Tickets on sale now for just €32.50! Get yours now before the price goes up to €40. Ticket includes: Red Carpet Entrance, Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner, DJ, Band, Day 2 entry to Electric and lots more surprises to be announced! Over 18’s event – ID required.
We are now enrolling for our next 10 Week Sign Language courses which are just €40. Options are:
- Course A: 12pm-1pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course B: 1pm-2pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course C: 6pm-7pm Weds 29th Jan – Weds 1st April
- Course D: 6pm-7pm Thurs 30th Jan – Thurs 2nd April
You can sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
8 Week Yoga Course Now Enrolling
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 16th Jan-Thurs 5th March 2020
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 16th Jan -Thurs 5th March 2020
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Debit/Credit Card on 091 493 570.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
The only free running club that rewards your efforts with a free beer is back this Sunday! Join Galway Bay Brewery Running Club at 12.30pm this Sunday 12th January at the Salthouse for a social 5/8/10km run! All fitness/unfitness levels welcome.
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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your last weekly email of 2019 from your Students’ Union.
Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas?
- €5 Neil Delamere Tickets + all funds go to the SU Charities
- €9 Big Yellow Thing socks + all funds go to the SU Charities
- Second-hand books + you’re recycling
- Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets + grab a bargain for the party of the year
What Will You Do In 2020?
Learn Sign Language
Have the Best Summer Ever
Raise Money For Charity
Run For Election
Learn To Save Lives
Laugh!
Recommend a Friend (or yourself!)
Know someone who would make a great #NUIGSU President? Maybe you are starting to think about running for election next year yourself
Recommend a friend (or yourself!) for #NUIGSU20 Elections here
NUIG Strategic Plan Launch Today
You are invited to the launch of the NUI Galway Strategic Plan 2020-2025 10am-11am TODAY Thurs 19th Dec in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. Refreshments will be served at the launch and afterwards there will be a charity coffee morning from 11am at Sult in aid Oranmore/Maree Search and Rescue.
SU Life Skills Sign Ups Now Open
Working and Travelling Abroad Fair
Start planning your best summer ever! The NUI Galway Working & Travelling Abroad Fair takes place 12pm-3pm Weds 29th of Jan 2020 in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Exhibitors include J1 Visa Companies, Travel Companies, Volunteering/Adventure Companies and Internship/Training Companies.
The Wall Café is Closing
The Wall Café is closing at 5pm today Thurs 19th Dec and will be reopening under new management in January 2020. We wish the new operators well, and we thank our customers for their support. Remember, your SU Card and any points accumulated are still valid at our other campus outlets Smokey’s Café, the NUI Galway Students’ Union Shop and Sult.
We need your signatures!
We want to hold a referendum in January to restructure and streamline the NUIG SU officer positions. To hold the referendum we need 500 signatures – you can sign up in the SU Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Read about the proposed changes that were put forward by SU Council here: https://su.nuigalway.ie/help-advice/class-reps/
Postgrad International Student Coffee Morning and Panel
International students often struggle to navigate the bureaucracy in a new country. Come and ask all your questions to a panel of international postgrads, who are here to help! Current postgrads are also welcome – there will be a coffee session afterwards to share experiences and meet other international students from other colleges. The event takes place 11am-1pm Thursday 16th of January in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Smoking On Campus
On campus, smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in all buildings and in both Smoke-Free Zones. If you’re planning on joining Ireland’s many non-smokers in 2020, start preparing for all the benefits now – Quit.ie, Tips for Quitting (ICS)
Christmas Day Fundraisers in Galway
If you are around Galway on Christmas Day there are two great fundraising events on that will help you earn that Christmas dinner:
Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the NUI Galway Sports Clubs for a massive night to round off the NUIG year! The 2020 Clubs’ Ball will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 24th of March in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Limited number of Early Bird Tickets on sale now for just €32.50! Get yours now before the price goes up to €40. Ticket includes: Red Carpet Entrance, Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner, DJ, Band, Day 2 entry to Electric and lots more surprises to be announced! Over 18’s event – ID required.
We are now enrolling for our next 10 Week Sign Language courses which are just €40. Options are:
- Course A: 12pm-1pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course B: 1pm-2pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course C: 6pm-7pm Weds 29th Jan – Weds 1st April
- Course D: 6pm-7pm Thurs 30th Jan – Thurs 2nd April
You can sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
8 Week Yoga Course Now Enrolling
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 16th Jan-Thurs 5th March 2020
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 16th Jan -Thurs 5th March 2020
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Debit/Credit Card on 091 493 570.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website 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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Christmas Holiday Arrangements
NUI Galway Christmas Holidays are from Sat 21st Dec 2019 to Sun 12th of Jan 2020 (inclusive)
Semester 2 Teaching starts on Mon 13th of Jan 2020. Academic Dates for the rest of 2019/20 are available HERE.
- The Students’ Union Office will close on Fri 20th of Dec and reopen at 10am Tues 7th Jan.
- The Students’ Union Engineering Desk will reopen at 11am on Mon 13th of Jan.
- The Students’ Union Cloakroom will close at 6pm on Fri 20th of Dec and reopen at 9am on Thurs 16th of Jan.
- Sult will close on Fri 20th Dec and will reopen on Mon 6th Jan.
- Smokey’s Café will close at 5pm on Fri 20th Jan and reopen Mon 6th Jan.
- The SU Shop will close at 5pm on Fri 20th Jan and reopen Mon 6th Jan.
- The Wall Café will close at 5pm on Thurs 19th Dec.
- The James Hardiman Library will be closed Sat 21st Dec to Weds 1st Jan inclusive.
- The Reading Room will be closed on Weds 25th and Thurs 26th of Dec.
- The Student Health Unit will close at 4.30pm on Fri 20th Dec and will reopen Weds 8th Jan.
- Sin Newspaper will be back with a new issue on Tues 16th of Jan.
- Flirt FM will close at 5pm Tues 17th Dec and will reopen Thurs 9th Jan.
- The Socs Box will close on Fri 20th Dec and reopen Mon 6th Jan.
- For details about Computer Suite Access over the holidays check HERE
Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise.
We hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
See you all in 2020!
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas?
- €5 Neil Delamere Tickets + all funds go to the SU Charities
- €9 Big Yellow Thing socks + all funds go to the SU Charities
- Second-hand books + you’re recycling
- Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets + grab a bargain for the party of the year
Christmas Exam Buses €2 Per Journey
Non-Stop Direct Service to Salthill Exam Venues (Leisureland/Galway Bay Hotel) Mon 9th Dec – Thurs 19th Dec 2019. Please note this is a cash only service with no change given.
- Leaving University Road (Bus Stop Near Ward’s) 08:40 & 15:40
- Leaving Salthill (Leisureland) 11:40 & 18:40
Are you motivated and passionate about active student voice and meaningful engagement between students and staff?
The National Student Engagement Programme is looking for two academic staff, two professional/support staff, and four students to join the National Advisory Group for Student Engagement. Applications close 5pm TOMORROW Fri 13th Dec. More info here
Clubs’ Ball Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the NUI Galway Sports Clubs for a massive night to round off the NUIG year! The 2020 Clubs’ Ball will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 24th of March in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Limited number of Early Bird Tickets on sale now for just €32.50! Get yours now before the price goes up to €40. Ticket includes: Red Carpet Entrance, Drinks Reception, 3 Course Dinner, DJ, Band, Day 2 entry to Electric and lots more surprises to be announced! Over 18’s event – ID required.
We are now enrolling for our next 10 Week Sign Language courses which are just €40. Options are:
- Course A: 12pm-1pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course B: 1pm-2pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course C: 6pm-7pm Weds 29th Jan – Weds 1st April
- Course D: 6pm-7pm Thurs 30th Jan – Thurs 2nd April
You can sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Extended Library Opening Hours Mon 25th Nov-Sun 15th Dec
- Monday-Friday 08:30-22:00
- Saturday 08:30-21:00
- Sunday 10:00-21:00
8 Week Yoga Course Now Enrolling
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 16th Jan-Thurs 5th March 2020
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 16th Jan -Thurs 5th March 2020
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Debit/Credit Card on 091 493 570.
Survey on Two-Factor Authentication
I am conducting an anonymous survey on the usability of Two-Factor Authentication. Two-Factor Authentication/Multi-Factor Authentication is a second method, in addition to a user entering a password, that is used to gain access into an account. It is used as an additional layer of security. From this survey I hope to gather and evaluate the results so I can gain further understanding into what Two-Factor Authentication methods are the most and least usable and why. There will be no personal data kept in this survey and it only takes 5 minutes. Complete the survey here.
CÚRAM Green Labs
CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway has launched a new short video documentary ‘The time to green our labs is now’ as part of the Galway Green Labs initiative which recently led to the CÚRAM lab being the first in Europe to be awarded Green Lab Certification. Watch it here
Applications Open for Student Entrepreneur Awards
There’s a first place cash prize of €10,000 to be won plus the opportunity to avail of €30,000 worth of specialist advice and assistance to potentially help turn your enterprise idea into a business reality. The first stage is to produce a two minute video about your business idea by 5pm Fri 13th March 2020.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Unique Opportunity to Study Civic Engagement in the USA this Summer!
Applications now open to Undergraduate Students in Ireland. Details Here. Application deadline is 6th Jan 2020. To get help with your application and advice email: alive@nuigalway.ie
Extra Study Space Christmas Exams 2019
The following spaces are available 8am-10pm until Fri 20th Dec
- IT125 First Floor, IT Building
- IT203 Seminar Room, IT Building
- SC005 Tyndall Theatre, Arts/Science Building
- TB303 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB304 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB305 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB307 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- SC002 Larmor Theatre, Arts/Science Building
- AM150 Mairtin O’Tnuthail Theatre, Arts Millennium Building (
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 14th Dec at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website 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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
- 12pm Get your free SU Keep Cup + sign the Sustainability Pledge at Smokey’s Café – limited number left!
- 3pm-4.30pm Colouring! Take a break and drop in to the Art Room and Hub Central for some colouring in + sweets!
Here’s our top 10 tips for the exams:
- Check, double check and triple check your timetable NOW! Every year we have students who read their timetable wrong and end up missing an exam – don’t be that guy!
- Find your College ID and bring it with you to every exam. If you have lost it call to the Student Registry Helpdesk to get a new one for €20. You will be fined €30 if you don’t have your ID with you.
- Plan how you are getting to the exams NOW and set all your alarms. You need to be there 20 minutes prior to the start of the examination. City Direct are running a direct bus each day to the Salthill exam venues and it’s €2 per journey.
- Leave your phone at home – it’s a €20 fine for bringing your phone to the exam AND other penalties can include mark reduction and getting zero marks for the module.
- WASH! If you even have your shopping list written on your hand scrub it off. If you have any writing on your body, no matter how unrelated to the exam, you’ll fail the exam.
- Follow the directions of the Exam Invigilators at all times.
- If you need advice on deferring your exams please contact the SU Education Officer or your College Office.
- You can’t bring in pencil cases, glasses cases or calculator covers to the exam.
- You can’t leave the Exam Venue for the first hour or the last 30 mins of the exam
- Relax – you got this!
Christmas Exam Buses €2 Per Journey
Non-Stop Direct Service to Salthill Exam Venues (Leisureland/Galway Bay Hotel) Mon 9th Dec – Thurs 19th Dec 2019
- Leaving University Road (Bus Stop Near Ward’s) 08:40 & 15:40
- Leaving Salthill (Leisureland) 11:40 & 18:40
Reminder to those travelling
- Irish Rail and some bus companies will not accept the NUI Galway student card as there is no expiration date on the card. The only option at the moment to confirm that you are a current registered student is to have a Student Leap Card along with your student ID. You can get this from the SU Office
- Please note that the PINK Student Leap Cards will expire on the 31st of December 2019. If you are planning on travelling over the Christmas make sure to renew your card. The SU Office will be closing Fri 20th Dec until Tues 7th Jan. More info
We are now enrolling for our next 10 Week Sign Language courses which are just €40. Options are:
- Course A: 12pm-1pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course B: 1pm-2pm Tues 28th Jan – Tues 31st March
- Course C: 6pm-7pm Weds 29th Jan – Weds 1st April
- Course D: 6pm-7pm Thurs 30th Jan – Thurs 2nd April
You can sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Extended Library Opening Hours Mon 25th Nov-Sun 15th Dec
- Monday-Friday 08:30-22:00
- Saturday 08:30-21:00
- Sunday 10:00-21:00
NUIG Hardiman PhD Scholarships 2020 Open
The Hardiman PhD Scholarships are fully funded for four years, with a stipend of €16,000 p.a. plus fees. The Scholarships offer opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a Structured PhD focused on the five key areas of research in which the University offers leading expertise. Closing date 14/2/20. More Info.
Do you want to support Reuse/Reduce and Sustainability?
Volunteer to support donation logistics of international visiting students to COPE Galway on the 22nd of December. More details here.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Unique Opportunity to Study Civic Engagement in the USA this Summer!
Applications now open to Undergraduate Students in Ireland. Details Here. Application deadline is 6th Jan 2020. To get help with your application and advice email: alive@nuigalway.ie
Extra Study Space Christmas Exams 2019
The following spaces are available 8am-10pm Mon 2nd Dec – Fri 20th Dec
- IT125 First Floor, IT Building
- IT203 Seminar Room, IT Building
- SC005 Tyndall Theatre, Arts/Science Building
- TB303 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB304 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB305 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB307 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- SC002 Larmor Theatre, Arts/Science Building
- AM150 Mairtin O’Tnuthail Theatre, Arts Millennium Building (from Fri 6th)
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
Nominations Open for Galway Gardaí Divisional Youth Awards.
Do you know a young person aged 13-21 whose undocumented good will has made a difference in their community, in their school or elsewhere? Galway Gardaí what to celebrate the achievements of these young people. Nominate an individual or group for an award. Nomination forms are available from your local Garda Station, the Garda Siochána Western Region Facebook page and the SU Office. Closing date for entries is Fri 20th Dec 2019.
The Galway Bay Brewery Running Club is the only free running club that gives you a free beer for your efforts! Join them this Sunday at 12.30pm for their monthly 5/10k run.
Applications are open for the Schneider Electric Go Green 2020 Competition until 31st Jan. This is a global competition for university students who are studying a Bachelor’s degree (at least 2nd year) or Master’s in Engineering, Business, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or other Sciences. This competition looks for an innovative sustainable idea which could help benefit industry. This can be in Sustainability & Access to Energy; Buildings of the Future; Plants of the Future or Grids of the Future. More Info.
If there’s something you want to highlight, or if you want to ask about something, it’s simple! Just get in touch with the Students’ Union by using #TellTheSU Maybe you want to get something off your chest or complain about something on campus. Is there something that you think needs to be sorted? Then #TellTheSU
You can find us on social media or fill in a comment card at our #TellTheSU Boxes around campus.
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 7th Dec at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Tips for Looking After Yourself During Exams
- Don’t isolate yourself
Exam time can be very lonely as people go off studying on their own. Try to make a conscious effort to meet up with friends, or plan something nice at the end of a day of study with others. Socialising with others is crucial around this time. Cutting yourself off from the world is not a good idea. - Don’t be a hero
Surviving on 2 hours sleep and 7 cans of red bull is not the way the human body was meant to function. Schedule in some sanity breaks and exercise during your day – a 30 minute walk can work wonders. - Eat regularly
You don’t have to eat like a nutritionist, but eating three meals a day and getting in some healthy snacks will keep you on track. Food fuels your body, so if you’re constantly eating junk you won’t feel great. - Sleep regularly
Many people completely change their sleep patterns during exam time. If you can, try to fit in 7-8 hours’ sleep and follow a routine. It will help you when exams start. - Stay hydrated
Water is your friend! - Talk to friends and look out for each other
You might notice some friends or classmates struggling at this time. Maybe they need to be pointed in the direction of one of the support services listed below. - Ask for help if you need it
• Student Health Unit
• NUIG Counselling Service
• Chaplains
• SU Education Officer
• SU Welfare & Equality Officer
You can find more tips to help you with Exams 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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Mon 2nd Dec
- 8am-9am Free seated Yoga Meditation in The View. Get tickets here.
- 12.30pm-3pm Get your free SU Keep Cup + sign the Sustainability Pledge outside reading room/library
- 1pm-2pm Free seated Yoga Meditation in The View. Get tickets here.
- 6.30pm-8pm Stress Less Have More Success In Exams. Free talk in AM200 Fottrell Theatre in the Arts Millennium Building. Aidan O’Flynn, Sports Psychologist & Psychotherapist, will speak about coping with stress during exam time. Michael Day, Sports Nutritionist, will have tips on eating to perform during exams.
Tues 3rd Dec
- 8.15am-8.45am Free Mindfulness Practice in Clinical Science Institute Room 2012
- 9am-10am Free Yoga Class in The Space. Get tickets here.
- 12pm-2pm Snowflakes and Angels. Join the NUIG Knit & Crochet Group in The Space to learn to crochet/knit snowflake or angel ornaments. €5 donation to COPE Galway. Bring own yarn/hooks/needles if you have them! Includes free tea/coffee.
- 12pm-3pm Get your free SU Keep Cup + sign the Sustainability Pledge at the Engineering Building
- 1pm-2pm Learn how to Hula Hoop in the View. Free class get tickets here.
- 3pm-4.30pm Colouring! Take a break and drop in to the Art Room for some colouring in + sweets!
- 3.30pm Christmas Tree Lighting outside Áras na Mac Léinn with choir singing, hot beverages, pastries and festive cheer!
Weds 4th Dec
- 12pm-3pm Charity Cake Sale & Pet Farm at Áras na Mac Léinn
- 12pm-2pm Animal Ambassadors in Meeting Rooms 1&2 Áras na Mac Léinn. Meet their Soothing Snakes, Silly Spiders, Lovely Lizards, Mysterious Mantids and Super Snails!
- 1.15pm-1.35pm Free Mindfulness Practice in Seminar Room 5, 2nd Floor Áras Moyola
Thurs 5th Dec
- 12pm-2pm Get your free SU Keep Cup + sign the Sustainability Pledge at Smokey’s.
- 3pm-4.30pm Colouring! Take a break and drop in to the Art Room and Hub Central for some colouring in + sweets!
More information studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Extra Study Space Christmas Exams 2019
The following spaces are available 8am-10pm Mon 2nd Dec – Fri 20th Dec
- IT125 First Floor, IT Building
- IT203 Seminar Room, IT Building
- SC005 Tyndall Theatre, Arts/Science Building
- TB303 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB304 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB305 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- TB307 Seminar Room, Arts/Science Tower 2
- SC002 Larmor Theatre, Arts/Science Building
*AM150 Mairtin O’Tnuthail Theatre, Arts Millennium Building will be available 8am-10pm Mon 2nd-Weds 4th Dec & Fri 6th-Fri 20th Dec
USIT J1 Info Session Today
Ready to plan your summer escape? Call to the USIT stand today 11am-3pm at Smokey’s Café and their info talk 1pm-2pm in The Space.
Need Help with Wi-Fi in NUI Galway?
There will be a Student Wi-Fi Clinic 11am-1pm Tues 3rd Dec in the Library foyer. Staff from Information Solution and Services (ISS) and the Library.
Extended Library Opening Hours Mon 25th Nov-Sun 15th Dec
- Monday-Friday 08:30-22:00
- Saturday 08:30-21:00
- Sunday 10:00-21:00
#TellTheSU Good News!
Due to students getting in touch with us about classes over-running and starting/finishing at different times we were able to lobby the University on your behalf. The University President has now sent a reminder to all University teaching staff that all classes start on the hour and finish at 10 to the hour e.g. start 9am finish 9.50am.
Final Dip of Coldvember 10am Saturday
The last swim of the Coldvember fundraiser is at 10am this Sat 30th Nov at Blackrock. If you can please join them for a swim and/or make a donation here. Funds will go towards Mental Health services at NUIG.
Stress Less Have More Success in Exams!
Free talk with industry leaders in nutrition and psychology 6.30pm Mon 2nd of Dec in AM200 the Fottrell Theatre in the Arts Millennium Building.
Galway Cycling Campaign will be handing out FREE Bike Lights from 4.30pm TODAY until they run out! They’ll be outside Wards on University Road.
The NUIG Irish Sign Language Society will have a Mythbuster Art Installation at the Library 8am Mon 2nd Dec to 6pm Tues 3rd of Dec to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities. All welcome.
Nominations Open NUIG Alumni Awards
The NUI Galway Alumni Awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Gala on Saturday, May 16th. Let us know the NUI Galway alumni who have inspired you most with their outstanding achievements and careers to date. Contact alumni@nuigalway.ie to nominate today!
FREE WRAP Workshop
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) is a two-day programme that helps you to develop your own personally tailored Wellness Action Plan. You can use this plan on a day-to-day basis to manage your wellness, or to help you if you become unwell. WRAP is for those of you who want to make a positive change in the way that you feel or to increase your enjoyment in life. The workshop takes place 9.30am-5pm Mon 9th & Tues 10th Dec in the Croí building on Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway. Sign Up Here.
Want to make some noise and start a party?
Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture want you to join the cast for their opening ceremony in February. They are looking for people to get involved in what will be one of the largest events the West has ever seen. Call down to Leisureland 1pm-4pm this Sat 30th Nov to find out more!
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
We are looking for NUI Galway’s finest bakers to bake up some treats for us to sell at the SU Charity Cake Sale and Pet Farm Visit on Weds 4th Dec. The event will be raising funds for the SU Charities: AIDS West and Domestic Violence Response. To volunteer email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie – even if you can’t bake we also need helpers to sell cakes, raffle tickets and charity socks on the day!
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Need Help?
With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
With Anything – SU Grinds Register
If there’s something you want to highlight, or if you want to ask about something, it’s simple! Just get in touch with the Students’ Union by using #TellTheSU Maybe you want to get something off your chest or complain about something on campus. Is there something that you think needs to be sorted? Then #TellTheSU
You can find us on social media or fill in a comment card at our #TellTheSU Boxes around campus.
Christmas Exam Buses €2 Per Journey
Non-Stop Direct Service to Salthill Exam Venues (Leisureland/Galway Bay Hotel) Mon 9th Dec – Thurs 19th Dec 2019
- Leaving University Road (Bus Stop Near Ward’s) 08:40 & 15:40
- Leaving Salthill (Leisureland) 11:40 & 18:40
As part of our Wind Down Week of events we will have our Charity Cake Sale & Pet Farm Visit 12pm – 3pm Weds 4th Dec at Áras na Mac Léinn. There will be llamas, goats, rabbits, sheep, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, chicks, cake, tea, a raffle and tunes from Flirt FM. Our friends at NUIG Animal Ambassadors will also have their Soothing Snakes, Silly Spiders, Lovely Lizards, Mysterious Mantids and Super Snails!
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 30th Nov at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Limited spaces left on following Life Skills courses:
Sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
The final SU Council meeting of this year takes place at 6pm this Monday 25th of November in HBB G019 in the Human Biology Building opposite Sult. All are welcome to attend. For more info contact su.education@nuigalway.ie
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
Win €100 SU Card Credit!
The latest issue of Sin newspaper has another great crossword competition with €100 SU Card Credit up for grabs along with all the NUIG news you need to know!
Registration Open for NStEP Training
NStEP (the National Student Engagement Programme) training sessions have been booked and will take place 2pm-5pm Weds 27th Nov. You can reserve your place HERE. These sessions are open to all students however only 30 people can attend an individual session. The training will focus on the following areas – The Student Learning Experience, Gathering Student Opinion, Effective Feedback, Developing Solutions, Making Change Happen, Closing the Loop. If you have any questions email su.education@nuigalway.ie
We are looking for NUI Galway’s finest bakers to bake up some treats for us to sell at the SU Charity Cake Sale and Pet Farm Visit on Weds 4th Dec. The event will be raising funds for the SU Charities: AIDS West and Domestic Violence Response. To volunteer email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie – even if you can’t bake we also need helpers to sell cakes, raffle tickets and charity socks on the day!
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Deadline to Register to Vote is Monday!
The deadline to get registered to vote is this Monday 25th of November. Get your paperwork sorted in the SU Office ASAP to make sure you can use your vote.
Need Help?
With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
With Anything – SU Grinds Register
If there’s something you want to highlight, or if you want to ask about something, it’s simple! Just get in touch with the Students’ Union by using #TellTheSU Maybe you want to get something off your chest or complain about something on campus. Is there something that you think needs to be sorted? Then #TellTheSU
You can find us on social media or fill in a comment card at our #TellTheSU Boxes around campus.
Christmas Exam Buses €2 Per Journey
Non-Stop Direct Service to Salthill Exam Venues (Leisureland/Galway Bay Hotel) Monday 9th December – Thursday 19th December 2019
- Leaving University Road (Bus Stop Near Ward’s) 08:40 & 15:40
- Leaving Salthill (Leisureland) 11:40 & 18:40
As part of our Wind Down Week of events we will have our Charity Cake Sale & Pet Farm Visit 12pm – 3pm Weds 4th Dec at Áras na Mac Léinn. There will be llamas, goats, lambs, rabbits, sheep, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, chicks, cake, tea, a raffle and tunes from Flirt FM. Our friends at NUIG Animal Ambassadors will also have their Soothing Snakes, Silly Spiders, Lovely Lizards, Mysterious Mantids and Super Snails!
USIT J1 Info Stand and talk next Thursday
Planning your summer already? USIT will be on campus next Thurs 28th Nov with lots of info about your J1 options. Call to their stand at Smokey’s Café 11am-3pm.
Give Blood in Galway Next Week
5pm-8.30pm Tues 26th, Weds 27th and Thurs 28th November in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit Industrial Estate
Practise self-care and self-compassion this week! We now have two free shared mindfulness practice sessions in NUI Galway each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Tuesday morning Mindfulness with Dr Eva Flynn: 8.15am to 8.45am in the Clinical Science Institute, Room 2012 (Up to and including 10th Dec)
Wednesday lunchtime Mindfulness with Dr Phil Noone: 1.15pm to 1.35pm in Seminar Room 5, 2nd Floor, Áras Moyola (Up to and including 10th Dec)
All our shared practice sessions are free and suitable for people with no previous knowledge of mindfulness as well as those who have been practising for many years. Staff, students and members of the community are welcome!
Coldvember is a fundraising event for the month of November aiming to raise money to bridge the gap in funding for Mental Health Services for students at NUI Galway. Each day during November you are invited to join them for a swim at Blackrock. More info and the donation page are available here.
Outreach project ‘Let’s Talk Cancer’
‘Let’s Talk Cancer’ aims to dispel the numerous myths surrounding the risk factors associated with cancer, where facts can often be misinterpreted and research studies sensationalised. This is achieved through short, snappy, animated videos! The newest video focuses on ketogenic diets and cancer treatment: Watch it here.
We would also like people to vote for the next topic that they would like to see discussed through this link.
Like science?
Pint of Science Ireland are recruiting volunteers for their events 11-13 May 2020. If you want to get involved fill out the form here.
Irish Sign Language Society Party
The Irish Sign Language Society are having an end of year Party 6pm-8pm Weds 27th Nov at Sult. Refreshment vouchers/DNA ticket and food are included in the ticket (€5 available from socs box or socs online shop). More info from islsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Mental Health Survey
NUIG second year Commerce students are currently collaborating with SCCUL sanctuary in order to raise awareness around mental health. It would be of great benefit to them if you could take 60 seconds to carry out their short survey here.
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 23rd Nov at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
New Loyalty Scheme for Students Making Postgraduate Applications
Final year undergraduate students at NUI Galway can make a FREE postgraduate application (to NUI Galway) up until Tues 31st Dec (saving of €35). Eligible students have been emailed details of this scheme by Postgraduate Admissions (including how to access your personalised discount code). You can make up to two free postgraduate applications with your discount code. Email postgradadmissions@nuigalway.ie for info.
Argumentative Thought Experiment Participants Wanted
Using Judith Jarvis Thomson’s thought experiment, to see if your words line up with what you say you believe.
Take part here. For more info contact S.Nalley1@nuigalway.ie
Submissions Open for First Cut! Youth Film Festival
Calling young filmmakers, aged between 12-24 years! Do you have a short film you want to see on the big screen? Then First Cut! wants to hear from you!
Whether you are an individual filmmaker or part of a school, college or youth group, visit firstcutfilmfestival.com to find out how to submit your film free of charge. Every type of film is welcome, including fiction, documentary, animation and music video. The festival runs Weds 11th – Sat 14th March 2020. The deadline for entries is Tues 21st Jan.
A march for the homeless is taking place in Galway at 2pm on Sat 7th of Dec. More information is available here.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Limited spaces left on following Life Skills courses:
Sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
From: Joanna.brophy@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Don’t forget to bring your NUIG ID to vote today 10am-5pm at Smokey’s Café to elect a new Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer to the Students’ Union. If you’ve registered for a remote vote please log on to the SU Website to vote 10am-5pm.
Semester 1 exams will take place between Mon 9th-Fri 20th Dec. Please log on and check your exam timetable carefully to make sure all your subjects are present.
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
Student Levy Working Group
The next meeting of the working group about your Student Levy is taking place 1pm-2.30pm on Weds 20th of Nov in AMB-G066 in the Arts Millennium Building. For more info contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Buses to March for Irish Unity
€2 NUIG Student return bus tickets on sale now on SU Website to the March For Irish Unity on Sun 24th of Nov in Lifford. Get tickets here
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
NiteLine is for you. It’s a listening, support and information service run by and for the students of NUIG. Volunteers go through a rigorous screening and training programme based on the Samaritans model and run with the help of the NUIG counselling services. The service runs 9pm-12am Wednesdays & Thursdays on 089 219 6918. They’re here if you ever feel that you would like to talk to someone that will listen, accept and understand without judging. You can talk about anything; no problem is too big or too small.
CreateHER Event showcasing Women in Media TODAY
Women in Media & Public Life: Diversity and Inclusion. Free event at NUI Galway TODAY Thurs 14 Nov. Tea & Coffee at 10:30am. Presentations begin at 11am in Aula Maxima Upper. Lunch included! RSVP to journalism@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway Boxing Club are proud to announce their inaugural boxing tournament will take place at 6pm on Sun 27th Nov in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. With some of the top intervarsity talents in the country taking part as well as other high-level competitors from around the country, it’s an event not to be missed! Follow @nuigboxing on Instagram and NUI Galway Boxing Club on Facebook for more info.
Just a reminder that during peak times the Park & Ride bus no longer stops at the Corrib Village stop.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Odd Shoe Day will take place 9am-1pm Mon 18th Nov at Smokey’s Café. We are asking people to wear odd pairs of shoes to raise awareness for the Special Olympics. We are fundraising on their behalf and will have prizes to give away to those who buy a raffle ticket on the day. Top prize is a pair of Panasonic speakers. There’s a 2 for 1 on raffle tickets if people share their pictures of their odd pairs of shoes and if they tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. Instagram is @oddshoeday_nuig
Trans Week Events
- Makeover Monday 18th Nov, IT204 7-9pm: Come along to express yourself through makeup, nail painting etc. Thinking of getting an undercut? We can give you one!
- Transformation Tuesday 19th Nov, Hub Central 3-6pm: A clothes swap for trans students, who may need essential clothing items. Donations welcome.
- Candle Lit Vigil Weds 20th Nov, Outside Áras na Mac Léinn, 6pm As it is Transgender day of Remembrance, we will be hosting a candlelit vigil with a symbolic flag raising to pay our respects, and to show solidarity to past and present trans students in NUI Galway and within the community.
- Here’s the T Weds 20th Nov, IT202, 7-9pm A panel discussion involving a parental perspective on raising a trans child, a trans person’s perspective on parents who may need time to come to terms with acceptance and a discussion on gender performance.
More info from gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Ógra Shinn Féin Society Events
Weds 20th Nov: Christmas Shoebox Appeal – Ógra Shinn Féin are collecting shoeboxes, money donations and items to fill boxes with on Weds 20th Nov from 10am beside Smokey’s Café. Half of the shoeboxes will go to children living in Direct Provision and half go to the 200 homeless children within Galway Simon Community. Please give whatever you can and help make Christmas that small bit merrier for the most vulnerable in society!
€2 Bus to the March for Irish Unity – Ógra Shinn Féinn are running a return bus from Galway to Lifford, Donegal for the National March for Irish Unity happening on Sun 24th Nov. Get tickets here
Research Survey – First Year Students + Illegal Drugs
Students in the NUIG Children’s Studies are carrying out a research study to find out ‘The type of illegal drugs and frequency most frequently used amongst first year college students in Ireland’. Please take1-2 minutes to fill out the quick anonymous survey in the link HERE. Your data will be greatly appreciated in analysing our results. Contact n.lennon4@nuigalway.ie for more info.
#GalwayGirl Photocall This Saturday
COPE Galway are holding an event to highlight domestic abuse at 2.30pm at the Spanish Arch this Saturday. They want as many women and girls, of all ages and backgrounds, to be present for a mass group photo in support of #GalwayGirl – a fundraising and awareness campaign for the new domestic abuse service in Galway, Modh Eile House.
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 16th Nov at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
Give Blood in Galway This Month
5pm-8.30pm Tues 26th, Weds 27th and Thurs 28th November in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit Industrial Estate
There’s a free SafeTALK course on 6.15pm-9.15pm Tues 3rd Dec in the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. SafeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources
Graduating?
Congratulations! Make sure you register for your Seanad Éireann vote. Seanad Éireann is the Upper House of the Irish Legislature and is composed of sixty members. Three of these senators are elected by National University of Ireland graduates. You can get a registration form in the SU or online here.
Need Help?
With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
With Anything – SU Grinds Register
Class Rep Meetings This Month
| Mon 18th Nov | 2pm-3pm | Students’ Union Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 18th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC214 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
| Mon 18th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 19th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | MY127 Lecture Theatre 3 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Weds 20th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Arts Council |
| Weds 20th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | ENG2003 Lecture Room 2 | Engineering Building | Engineering Council |
| Mon 25th Nov | 6pm – 8pm | HBB G019 | Human Biology | SU Council |
Please email su.education@nuigalway.ie for more information
Coldvember is a fundraising event for the month of November aiming to raise money to bridge the gap in funding for Mental Health Services for students at NUI Galway. Each day during November you are invited to join them for a swim at Blackrock. More info and the donation page are available here.
Be Part of Galway 2020
Galway 2020 is looking for 2,020 participants to take part in their Opening Ceremony in February. The lead up to the opening ceremony will take place from 2nd February with 7 nights of events across Galway finishing on Saturday 8th February with a huge open air finale in Galway city. More info is available here.
Limited spaces left on following Life Skills courses:
Sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
We Are Open!
Please note that during the graduation ceremonies we are open as usual 10am-5pm Monday-Friday – just let security know you need to go to the SU. All the other services in Áras na Mac Léinn are open as usual too including Flirt FM, ALIVE, the Student Health Unit and the Socs Box.
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 Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Big Yellow Thing Socks on Sale
We are now selling our Big Yellow Thing Socks for just €9 a pair. All proceeds go to the SU Charities! On sale now in the SU Office, the SU Shop and on our website here.
SU Council Meeting This Monday
All are welcome to attend the next SU Council meeting 6pm-8pm Mon 11th Nov in HBBG019 in the Human Biology Building. More info from su.education@nuigalway.ie
We are holding an election to fill the vacant position of SU Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer next Thurs 14th Nov 10am-5pm at Smokey’s Café. Please bring your NUIG ID with you to vote. If you won’t be on campus to vote you can register for a Remote Vote on the SU website until midnight Weds 13th Nov.
We Are Open!
Please note that during the graduation ceremonies we are open as usual 10am-5pm Monday-Friday – just let security know you need to go to the SU. All the other services in Áras na Mac Léinn are open as usual too including Flirt FM, ALIVE, the Student Health Unit and the Socs Box.
Sin Issue 5
Hot off the presses you can read the new issue of Sin newspaper here.
NUIG Students’ Union presents Neil Delamere: End of Watch at 8pm on Mon 27th of Jan 2020 in the O’Flaherty Theatre NUIG. Tickets €5. All proceeds go to the SU Charities. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Win an iPad
Please complete the NUI Galway Accommodation survey and you could win an iPad. It is very important to us to find out your views on NUI Galway’s current accommodation options. This survey is also relevant to students who commute. Complete the survey here before 15th November.
Library Study Break Policy Starts Monday
Just a reminder that the Library Study Break Policy starts this Mon 11th Nov until to Fri 20th Dec. If you leave your belongings unattended at study desk for more than 1 hours other students have permission to move them and use your desk. Please use the “I’m taking a study break” sheets in the Library.
Graduating?
Congratulations! Make sure you register for your Seanad Éireann vote. Seanad Éireann is the Upper House of the Irish Legislature and is composed of sixty members. Three of these senators are elected by National University of Ireland graduates. You can get a registration form in the SU or online here.
Need Help?
With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
With Anything – SU Grinds Register
Semester 1 (2019/2020) exams will take place Mon 9th Dec-Fri 20th Dec. The Semester 1 Exam Timetable will be released online Thurs 14th Nov.
Try Sports Next Week – Win Prizes!
- 2pm-4pm Monday try basketball and volleyball in the Kingfisher
- 2pm-4pm Tuesday try Tag Rugby in the Kingfisher
- 11am-2pm Wednesday try Rowing outside the Library
Class Rep Meetings This Month
| Mon 11th Nov | 6pm – 8pm | HBB G019 | Human Biology | SU Council |
| Mon 18th Nov | 2pm-3pm | Students’ Union Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 18th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC214 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
| Mon 18th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 19th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | MY127 Lecture Theatre 3 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
| Weds 20th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Arts Council |
| Weds 20th Nov | 6pm – 7pm | ENG2003 Lecture Room 2 | Engineering Building | Engineering Council |
| Mon 25th Nov | 6pm – 8pm | HBB G019 | Human Biology | SU Council |
Please email su.education@nuigalway.ie for more information
Invitational Boxing Tournament
The NUIG Boxing Club is holding an Invitational Boxing Tournament at 6pm on Sun 24th of Nov in the Kingfisher NUIG. Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for students. Email nuig.boxingclub@gmail.com for information.
Coldvember is a fundraising event for the month of November aiming to raise money to bridge the gap in funding for Mental Health Services for students at NUI Galway. Each day during November you are invited to join them for a swim at Blackrock. The first swim is at 1.30pm tomorrow Friday 1st of November. More info and the donation page are available here.
The Galway Bay Brewery Running Club is the only free running club that gives you a free beer for your efforts! Join them this Sunday at 12.30pm for their monthly 5/8/10k run.
Free Meditation Class Saturday
FREE Introduction to Meditation class 2pm-3pm this Sat 9th Nov at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road. This event is free of charge and open to everybody.
Be Part of Galway 2020
Galway 2020 is looking for 2,020 participants to take part in their Opening Ceremony in February. The lead up to the opening ceremony will take place from 2nd February with 7 nights of events across Galway finishing on Saturday 8th February with a huge open air finale in Galway city. More info is available here.
Living With Loss Talk
The Irish Hospice Foundation are holding a free talk on Living With Loss at 7.30pm on Thursday 14th of November in the Clayton Hotel. The talk will provide information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved people. All are welcome and more information is available here.
You can find details of your SU Officer Reports, minutes from the SU Officer meetings and your Class Rep Council meetings HERE. If you’ve any questions/comments just give us a shout!
Limited spaces left on following Life Skills courses:
Sign up in the SU Office or call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.