Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Kevin McGahern & Alison Spittle This Mon 24th Sept €5
NUI Galway Students’ Union presents comedians Alison Spittle and Kevin McGahern at 8pm this Monday 24th of September in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are €5 and are on sale now from the SU Office (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm).
SU Elections Update – How To Vote on Thursday
We will be holding our Elections next Thursday 27th of September 10am-6pm to elect the new SU Vice President/Education Officer and the first SU Ethnic Minorities Officer. You will be able to vote in Smokey’s Café and Áras na Mac Léinn just remember to bring your NUIG ID with you to vote.
If you won’t be on campus to vote on Thursday please register before midnight on Wednesday 26th of September for a Remote Vote via the Students’ Union website. Once you are registered you can then log on to the SU Website 10am-6pm Thursday 27th of September to vote.
Connacht Rugby Tickets Discount Code
There are 50 reduced rate NUIG Student tickets available online using the following code for the Connacht vs Scarlets match NUIG-Scarlets-1819
Please note that all purchasers will have to show valid student ID on the night to gain entry to the match at the Sportsground on College Road, failure to do this will result in payment of the difference.
We have joined with Shaolin MMA to offer a two hour Mixed Martial Arts for Self Defence Course for just €5! Sign up in the SU now as spaces are limited. The course takes place 6pm-7pm next Tues 25th Sept and Tues 2nd Oct.
Camp Leaders at NUIG 6pm Today
Come join Camp Leaders in The View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn at 6pm TONIGHT Thursday 20th September to find out all about your J1 opportunities and how to get to America to have the summer of a lifetime!
Financial Aid Fund Applications are OPEN
The Financial Aid Fund is a scheme aimed at disadvantaged students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their studies. Applications close at 12noon on Monday 1st of October. Apply online HERE. Please email financialaid@nuigalway.ie with any queries.
Apply Online for your Student Leap Card Now
Apply online now for your shiny new Student Leap Card and upload your photo. You can then call to the Students’ Union office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday with your code, your ID and €10 to collect your card. These are valid until the 31st of December 2019.
Class Representatives
Every class is entitled to a Class Representative to represent their class. If your class does not have a Class Rep your voice will not be heard. If you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of a Class Rep contact the SU on studentsunion@nuigalway.ie . Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available in the SU Council section of our website here.
Bus To March For Choice
We are organising a bus to the National March for Choice in Dublin on Saturday 29th of September. Return bus tickets are €2 and are available from the SU Office. NUIG student ID required. Bus leaves The Quad NUIG at 9.30am and returns from St Stephen’s Green at 5pm sharp. For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Commuter Challenge 2018: Get moving, get active & win – Sign up now activetravellogger.ie
- From Monday 1st October to Sunday 11th November we are challenging staff and students to ‘Reboot Their Commute’. Choose from walking, running, cycling, public transport or carpooling, or mix it up throughout the challenge.
- Get Active & Win – Additional prizes each week for clocking up steps or KMs cycled.
- Refer a friend and be in with a chance of winning a €50 shopping voucher & goodie pack. Enter Here.
Books – Buy & Sell
Remember we sell second-hand books to save you a bit of cash and we can also sell them on your behalf to make you some cash! Have a look at our second-hand bookshop for more information on buying or selling here.
Comedy Tickets Winner
Congratulations to Ryan Conaty who has won two tickets to our Comedy Gig on Monday by correctly naming the SU President as Megan Reilly.
Swimming Lessons Update
There are still some spaces left in the Swimming Clubs Learn To Swim course. Email swimming@clubs.nuigalway.ie straight away to get a place.
The Synapse Tech Carnival is taking place today in the Bailey Allen Hall 11am-4pm.
Our Vintage Clothes Fair is back on Tuesday 9th of October in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Do you think the Leaving Cert needs to change?
You can help us to tell the Minister for Education that reform is needed and be a part of making change for future Leaving Cert students. Please take a few minutes to fill in this quick survey: HERE.
The survey will be included in a national report that teachers and students will present to Minister Richard Bruton!
Sustainability Showcase
NUI Galway are hosting a sustainability showcase event in the O’Donoghue Theatre on Wednesday September 26th called Our Sustainability Journey. The event will share sustainability related research taking place on the NUI Galway campus in a relevant and accessible way and demonstrate the relevance of sustainability in everyday living. This is a free event but booking is essential so please book your ticket here
Porn as Sex Education Survey
Students aged 18+ are invited to take part in our anonymous online questionnaire about pornography. If you agree to participate you will be asked questions about what you have learned about sex from pornography, how you feel about your body and your sexual satisfaction. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. Please click on the link to go to the survey! Survey Link.
University Breastfeeding Meeting
Please join us at AC203 12pm-2pm on the third Wednesday of every month for:
- Cuppa, biscuits and chat
- Information on breastfeeding
- Mother-to-mother support
All mothers, babies and toddlers, expectant women, grandmothers, and female supporters are most welcome. Contact anne.fallon@nuigalway.ie
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Classes
Free English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes available to all full-time international students at NUI Galway
To register please email englishlanguage@nuigalway.ie
Start Date: Wednesday 26th of September
4pm-6pm CA116A Cairnes Building
6pm-8pm CA117 Cairnes Building
Call for Submissions
The Lamp is an international literary journal dedicated to showcasing the creative writing of graduate and professional students. If you write poetry, short fiction, scripts, creative nonfiction, or any other form of textual art, please submit your work to The Lamp at thelampeditor@gmail.com. The deadline is December 14th, 2018. To learn more about The Lamp, visit www.thelampjournal.com
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 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.
#NUIGSU18 Part Time Officer Election and Referendum Results 13th April 2018
Oifigeach na Gaeilge Election Result: Adhna Nic Dhonnchadha Deemed Elected
Total Poll 1,144
Spoils 95
Total Valid Poll 1,049
Quota 526
Níc Amaill, Gráinne 227
Nic Dhonnchadha, Adhna 783
RON 36
Societies’ Chairperson Election Result: Brandon Walsh Deemed Elected
Total Poll 41
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 41
Quota 21
Kelly, Chris 11
Ruane, Sinéad 6
Walsh, Brandon 23
RON 1
Clubs’ Captain Election Result: Ryan Guilfoyle Deemed Elected
Total Poll 4
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 4
Quota 3
Guilfoyle, Ryan 4
RON 0
Postgraduate Taught Officer Result: Cameron Keighron Deemed Elected
Total Poll 100
Spoils 17
Total Valid Poll 83
Quota 42
Grimes, Lorraine 19
Keighron, Cameron 60
RON 4
Postgraduate Research Officer Result: Jibran Abbasi Deemed Elected
Total Poll 99
Spoils 10
Total Valid Poll 89
Quota 46
First Count
Abbasi, Jibran 43
Monahan, David 37
RON 9
Second Count
Abbasi, Jibran 43
Monahan, David 41
Non Transferable 5
Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies Result: Rían McKeagney Deemed Elected
Total Poll 365
Spoils 18
Total Valid Poll 347
Quota 176
Breslin, Joshua 53
Jordan, Ethan 20
McKeagney, Rían 198
O’Neill, Callum 65
RON 11
Convenor of the College of Science Result: Scott Green Deemed Elected
Total Poll 287
Spoils 6
Total Valid Poll 281
Quota 141
Green, Scott 175
Hurley, Patrick 104
RON 2
Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Result: Liezel Ravenscroft Deemed Elected
Total Poll 207
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 205
Quota 104
Ravenscroft, Liezel 121
Rufai, Gertrude 84
RON 0
Convenor of the College of Engineering & Informatics Result: Roshan George Deemed Elected
Total Poll 151
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 149
Quota 76
George, Roshan 76
Murphy, Nicola 58
Walker, Eoin 13
RON 2
Convenor of the College of Business, Public Policy & Law Result: Clodagh McGivern Deemed Elected
Total Poll 144
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 142
Quota 71
First Count
McGivern, Clodagh 68
Murphy, Ciara 58
RON 14
Non Transferable 4
Second Count
McGivern, Clodagh 70
Murphy, Ciara 59
Non Transferable 15
Mature Students’ Officer Result: Chuka Paul Oguekwe Deemed Elected
Total Poll 1,132
Spoils 95
Total Valid Poll 1,037
Quota 519
Oguekwe, Chuka Paul 609
Ó Rúairc, Brían 391
RON 37
International Students Officer Result: Daniel McFadden Deemed Elected
Total Poll 1,135
Spoils 87
Total Valid Poll 1,048
Quota 525
Hillerkuß, Ulrike 476
McFadden, Daniel 544
RON 28
Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer Result: Alex Coughlan Deemed Elected
Total Poll 1,157
Spoils 79
Total Valid Poll 1,078
Quota 540
Coughlan, Alex 775
Dowd, Sorcha 248
RON 55
Disability Rights Officer Result: Muireann O’Sullivan Deemed Elected
Total Poll 1,154
Spoils 63
Total Valid Poll 1.091
Quota 546
First Count
Brogan, Megan 326
Connolly, Saoirse 310
O’Sullivan, Muireann 430
RON 25
Second Count
Brogan, Megan 327
Connolly, Saoirse 311
O’Sullivan, Muireann 432
Non Transferable 21
Third Count
Brogan, Megan 427
O’Sullivan, Muireann 535
Non Transferable 129
Referendum on the Creation of the Position of Ethnic Minorities Officer
Result: Referendum PASSED
Total Poll 1,161
Spoils 53
Total Valid Poll 1,108
YES 882 (80%)
NO 226 (20%)
The new officers will take up their positions on the 1st of July 2018.
There will be an election to fill the new Ethnic Minorities Officer Position at the start of the 2018/19 Academic Year.
Notice of Referendum Thursday 12 April 2018
Fógra maidir le Reifrinn Déardaoin, an 12 Aibreán 2018
On Thursday 12th April you will be asked to vote in a referendum on whether or not you support the creation of the positon of Ethnic Minorities Officer.
The wording which will appear on the ballot paper, requiring a Yes / No answer, will be:
Do you agree with referendum motion proposed by the SU Council on 5th March 2018 to create the position of Ethnic Minorities Officer?
If passed, a new part-time officer position of Ethnic Minorities Officer will be created.
Déardaoin, an 12 Aibreán, iarrfar ort vótáil i reifreann ar cibé acu a thacaíonn nó nach dtacaíonn tú le cruthú Oifigeach na Mionlach Eitneach.
Is mar seo a leanas a chuirfear an cheist ort ar an bpáipéar ballóide, agus beidh ortsa freagra Tá / Níl a thabhairt uirthi:
An bhfuil tú ag toiliú leis an rún reifrinn a mhol Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn an 5 Márta 2018 le hOifigeach na Mionlach Eitneach a chruthú?
Má éiríonn leis an reifreann, cruthófar post d’oifigeach páirtaimseartha nua dar teideal Oifigeach na Mionlach Eitneach.
Polling will take place in the following locations – please bring your NUIG ID to vote:
An Bialann 10am-6pm
Áras na Mac Léinn 11am-8pm
Engineering Building 12pm-3.30pm
Friars Café 1pm-4pm
Online via Remote Vote on SU Website 10am-8pm (Deadline to register for Remote Vote midnight Weds 11th April)
Students’ Union Council Chairperson Election Monday 5th March 2018
Returning Officer: Andrew Forde
Candidates:
COOKE, Kenneth
DEVLIN LARSEN, Megan Jane
GARRISON, Annelise
VAUGHAN, Sabrina
Total Votes Cast: 68
Total Spoiled Votes: 0
Total Valid Votes: 68
Quota: 35
Count 1
COOKE, Kenneth 7
DEVLIN LARSEN, Megan Jane 20
GARRISON, Annelise 10
VAUGHAN, Sabrina 31
COOKE, Kenneth eliminated and second preferences distributed.
Count 2
DEVLIN LARSEN, Megan Jane 21
GARRISON, Annelise 12
VAUGHAN, Sabrina 35
VAUGHAN, Sabrina DEEMED ELECTED.
USI ELECTIONS 2018
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 64
TOTAL SPOLIED VOTES:0
TOTAL VALID VOTES: 64
PRESIDENT
CAHILL, Síona 59
RON 5
VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
HASSAN, Oisín 61
RON 3
VP FOR CAMPAIGNS
BYRNES, Michelle 62
RON 2
VP FOR THE IRISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
DEASY, Aoife 64
RON 0
VP FOR WELFARE
ELDER, Jessica 16
MCLEAN, Damien 34
MURTAGH, Niamh 10
SHERLOCK, Rachel 2
RON 0
VP FOR EQUALITY AND CITIZENSHIP
CUSACK, Aisling 41
HEVERIN, Anna 22
RON 1
VP FOR THE BORDER MIDLANDS AND WESTERN REGION
CLOHESSY, Barry 35
O’DONNELL, Robert 28
RON 1
1,250 New NUI Galway Students Added to Electoral Register
A Voter Registration Drive by NUI Galway Students’ Union has resulted in over 1,250 students being added to the register of electors. The campaign sought to target first year students during orientation events to get them signed up to vote.
The campaign was spearheaded by the Students’ Union Vice-President/Welfare Officer, Megan Reilly and the Vice-President/Education Officer Andrew Forde. They were assisted by volunteers including Alex Coughlan and Patricia O’Mahony in particular, who both worked tirelessly across campus to register students.
NUI Galway Students’ Union President Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh said: “We are delighted to have registered so many students to vote thus far and we plan on registering many more throughout the year. With a referendum on the horizon and a possible general election soon, it is crucial that the student voice is heard. We want to encourage students to be active participants at all levels of society, and we know how important the student vote is, as was seen in the Marriage Equality referendum.”
PICTURED (Left to Right): Andrew Forde (NUI Galway Students’ Union Vice-President/Education Officer), Patricia O’Mahony (student volunteer) and Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh (NUI Galway Students’ Union President)
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Ability Awareness Day Weds 29th March
You are invited to an Ability Awareness Day 4.30pm-7pm Wednesday 29th of March in The Cube Áras na Mac Léinn NUI Galway hosted by the NUIG SU Equaliteam in collaboration with Special Heroes Ireland. This will be an evening of talks on various issues: The CRPD (Convention of Rights for People with Disabilities) and why Ireland needs to ratify it now, Deaf Education, and access to education for those with disabilities.
The event will also include a session for open discussion with participants, on what we can all do to raise awareness for disability rights. Refreshments will be served.
Connacht vs Leinster Tickets
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)
Nominations Close TOMORROW for Student Achievement Awards
The deadline for online nominations for the Student Achievement Awards is tomorrow Friday 24th of March so if you can think of anyone that fits the bill for any of the following categories nominate them now!
- Student Leader of the Year
- Part-Time Officer of the Year
- International Student of the Year
- Equality Activist of the Year
- Welfare Campaign of the Year
- Education Campaign of the Year
- Outstanding Mental Health Activism
- Mature Student of the Year
- Class Representative of the Year
- Feachtas Gaeilge na Bliana
- Student Rights Champions of the Year
- Activist of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Publication of the Year
- Journalist of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
- Charity Champions of the Year
Here’s the link to nominate: https://usi.ie/awards/
Marchathon Update
Two NUI Galway teams are in the top 20 of the Smarter Travel Campus Marchathon challenge this week! Well done to “WalkingSUCS” in 4th place and “Walkers” in 12th place. NUIG is currently in 4th place overall so keep up the great work!
This week’s competition theme is “In My Shoes” so make sure you send stories or short video clips describing your Marchathon journey by 12pm this Friday 24th March to info@smartertravelcampus.ie
Final Part Time Officer Election Results
Thanks to everyone who came out and voted last Thursday. You elected as your final Part Time SU Officers for 2017/18: Clubs’ Captain: Conor and Postgraduate Officer: Colm.
They will join: President: Lorcán, VP/Welfare: Megan, VP/Education: Andrew, SU Council Chair: Emily, Gaeilge: Cónall; Equality: Clare; Societies Chair: Ruth; Mature Students: Eugene; Convenor of Arts: Sabrina; Convenor of Science: Sean; Convenor of Medicine: Sarah; Convenor of Engineering: Christopher; Convenor of Business: Fiachra
Don’t forget that your current SU Officers don’t finish up until the 30th of June so make sure you contact them if you need any help.
Need Help?
With Writing – The Academic Writing Centre
With Maths – SUMS
With Computer Programming – Computer DISC
With Anything – The SU Grinds Register
The University bookshop has closed down but the SU Second-hand bookshop is still open for business.
You can browse our stock HERE and then call to the SU Office to pay for and collect your books.
FREE Exam-prep Boot Camp over first 3 days of Study Week to help you Kick-start your revision!
Monday April 3rd, 10am – 1:15pm: Practical Study Tips workshop & 2 hour facilitated study, G011 Library Lobby
Tuesday April 4th, 10am – 1:15pm: Exam Anxiety reduction workshop & 2 hour facilitated study, G011 Library Lobby
Wednesday April 5th, 10am – 1:15pm: Revision skills workshop & 2 hour facilitated study, G010 Library Lobby
Individual mini-sessions with a facilitator on the day will also be available
For more information contact james.mccormack@nuigalway.ie
Benefit Concert for Five Female Lecturers High Court Case against NUI Galway – Wednesday 29th March, Black Box, Galway
The benefit concert will feature The Stunning along with My Fellow Sponges. The MC for the event will be comedian Tommy Tiernan, so expect the unexpected! You can buy special student rate tickets for €15 from the Students’ Union Office in Áras na Mac Léinn. The concert will be held Wednesday, March 29th, at The Black Box in Galway. The event will raise funds to support court cases filed by the 5 women lecturers at NUI Galway who are fighting for their right to be promoted.
More information in this video.
Afrofest (part 2) 6.30pm this Friday 24th of March
This night is going to be packed with music, drama, poetry/spoken word, a fashion show and dancing. Acts performing on the night include Sean X and NUIG’s very own, Tolu Makanjuola. There will be traditional African food served by Galway’s “Tai’s Cuisine”. It will be a beautiful evening spreading the African culture starting at 6.30pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. Tickets on sale in the Socs Box.
All Aboard 2017 FREE Digital Skills training events at NUIG Mon 3rd – Fri 7th April
Book your FREE space now at https://allaboard2017.ie/
FEMALE RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED! FREE €5 ‘An Bhialann’ Voucher
I am a postgraduate Psychology student looking for female participants to take part in my study. As part of my final year project, I am investigating the management of multiple tasks during a simulated drive. Participation is open to females between 18 and 24 years of age, with a minimum provisional driving licence and at least one year’s driving experience.
Each participant will receive a €5 ‘An Bhialann’ Voucher. For further details, contact: g.nichionnaith1@nuigalway.ie
#MondayMassage
#MondayMassage offers treatments at an affordable rate to NUI Galway staff and students in The Space. 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. Keep an eye out for some extra dates during exam time #ExamDeStress Call or txt Mick on 086 837 8589 to book.
Survey: Are You Gaining Practical Skills Through Your College Studies?
Would you like to see Work Placements as part of your studies at NUIG?
Please complete this survey: HERE.
The Brain Café: Third Undergraduate Research Conference EXTENDED DEADLINE!
The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended until Wednesday the 29th March. You have another week to complete and submit your abstract to participate in this exciting event! Submit your abstract here; https://www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-research/presentatconference/
Want to be part of one of the LARGEST clubs in NUIG? And hit the Alps at the same time?
The Snow Sports Club will be holding its AGM this MONDAY the 27th of March at 5:30pm in AC201 on the concourse. PIZZA will be provided and Sports Ball tickets will be available to collect!
Global Lounge at NUIG this Saturday 12pm-3pm
The Global Lounge is a place for students to hang out, have fun, enjoy some snacks and refreshments, and have a chat in a friendly and relaxed environment.
For more information, email niall.cloonan@nuigalway.ie
NUIG Waxathon 8pm Tues 28th March
There is a charity Waxathon in Sult from 8pm on Tuesday 28th of March to raise funds for two NUIG students travelling to Zambia this summer for 6 weeks in an effort to teach English to boys and girls in disadvantaged areas. There will be a DJ, food, raffle and lots of wax!
Career Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- NCT Your Career Plan
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Exam Timetable out Now
Only 1 week left to visit the Academic Writing Centre
Please drop in during our regular hours 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm daily (except weekends and Friday nights), to get some help with your writing. We are closing on Friday 31st of March for the semester.
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
Let’s be the pulse of Europe — Gathering in Eyre Square every Sunday at 2pm
Stand up for a positive, pro-European, inclusive image and make the European spirit visible on the streets of Galway. Pulse of Europe (www.pulseofeurope.eu) is a non-partisan, independent movement with people from diverse backgrounds who all share positive European values.
Email: pulseofeuropegalway@gmail.com for more information or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/384214268628397/
Help support Childline
NUIG Student Emer O’Callaghan is participating in the Women’s mini marathon this year to raise funds for ISPCC’s Childline service. Childline is a free listening service for children in Ireland and is operated by volunteers. Please help her to help them by giving whatever you can following the link here.
Early Bird rate Registration now open for Galway Darkness Into Light 4.15am Saturday 6th May
Don’t Forget!
The clocks go forward an hour this Sunday AND it’s Mother’s Day so ring your Mammy and enjoy the Grand Stretch!
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! Postgraduate Officer & Clubs’ Captain
If you are a Postgrad or a Clubs’ Captain don’t forget to go to Smokey’s Cafe TODAY between 11am-4pm to vote for your SU Postgrad Officer and Clubs’ Captain.
Bring ID!
#NUIGSU17
Please Vote for us!
We are nominated for a few categories in the Best of Galway Awards and would love if you could take the time to give us a vote at the link below.
Best Pub: Sult NUI Galway
Best Restaurant/Café: Caifé na Gaeilge, Smokey’s Café or The Wall Café
Best Retailer: NUI Galway Students’ Union Shop
Saint Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday
The following will be closed on Saint Patrick’s Day Friday 17th of March:
The SU Office, the Library, the Academic Writing Centre, the SU Cloakroom, the SU Engineering Desk, the SU Shop, the Student Health Unit, Sult, Caife na Gaeilge, and Smokey’s Café.
The Wall Café will be open with reduced hours 11:00-15:00. The Reading Room will be open as usual.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
Benefit Concert for Five Female Lecturers High Court Case against NUI Galway – Wednesday 29th March, Black Box, Galway
The benefit concert will feature The Stunning along with My Fellow Sponges. The MC for the event will be comedian Tommy Tiernan, so expect the unexpected! You can buy special student rate tickets for €15 from the Students’ Union Office in Áras na Mac Léinn. The concert will be held Wednesday, March 29th, at The Black Box in Galway. The event will raise funds to support court cases filed by the 5 women lecturers at NUI Galway who are fighting for their right to be promoted.
More information in this video.
The University bookshop has closed down but the SU Second-hand bookshop is still open for business.
You can browse our stock HERE and then call to the SU Office to pay for and collect your books.
Puppy!
Max the Labrador puppy is the newest member of the Students’ Union team and he will be in our office 10am-12pm every Wednesday to meet you, go for walks with you or just lick your face. Call in and get some puppy love!
Exam Timetable out Now
Only 2 weeks left to visit the Academic Writing Centre
Please drop in during our regular hours 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm daily (except weekends and Friday nights), to get some help with your writing. We are closing on Friday 31st of March for the semester.
Take part in out twitter competition to show off your editing skills and win prizes: https://twitter.com/awcnuig
Connacht vs Leinster Tickets
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)
Part Time Officer Election Results
Thanks to everyone who came out and voted last Thursday. You elected as your Part Time SU Officers for 2017/18:
Gaeilge: Cónall; Equality: Clare; Societies Chair: Ruth; Mature Students: Eugene; Convenor of Arts: Sabrina; Convenor of Science: Sean; Convenor of Medicine: Sarah; Convenor of Engineering: Christopher; Convenor of Business: Fiachra
They will join Lorcán President, Megan VP/Welfare, Andrew VP/Education and Emily your SU Council Chair and the final two part time officers who will be elected today.
Don’t forget that your current SU Officers don’t finish up until the 30th of June so make sure you contact them if you need any help.
SU 8 Week Yoga Course Now Enrolling
You can sign up in the Students’ Union Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm or phone 091 524810 to register with credit card. The course cost is €40.
- Beginners/Improvers – COURSE FULL
- Intermediate – 2 SPACES LEFT
NUIG Climate Congress FREE Tickets
Free tickets available now for the 3rd annual climate congress at NUIG on Tuesday the 21st of March. Entry is free and this year’s theme is divestment and sustainable choices.
Student Summit 2017 2pm-7pm Tues 21st March in Dublin Castle
This event will be a promotion and exploration of innovation for third-level students across the island of Ireland. In attendance will be over 600 students, who will interact with over 35 start-ups, learn from 6 different workshops and hear from engaging, motivational speakers from across the start-up sector.
Ticket link (use code usifriends17)
Career Development Centre Free Events next week include:
- Fulbright Award Info Session
For more information and to register visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers
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
Think Before You Flush Survey
This survey is part of our THINK BEFORE YOU FLUSH campaign as part of a second-year Biomedical Science module, CKI. We hope to evaluate how effective the posters around the campus toilets were. Complete the survey here. This survey is in conjunction with Clean Coasts
Invite: The Reality for Travellers – Accommodation Needs in Galway
The Galway Traveller Movement and the Galway Anti-Racism Network are holding a public meeting on the accommodation needs of Travellers in Galway at 7pm on Tuesday 21st of March in the Connacht Hotel. The event will mark International Day Against Racism.
#pulseofeurope — Celebrating the European Union every Sunday at 3pm in Eyre Square
Stand up for a positive, pro-European, and inclusive image and bring the European spirit so that is visible on the streets in Galway. Pulse of Europe is a non-partisan and independent movement with people from diverse backgrounds who all share positive European values.
Email: pulseofeuropegalway@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Pulse-of-Europe-Galway-1862124490739667/ for more information
Galway Start-up Weekend Friday 31st March-Sunday 2nd April
Student Rate Tickets €20 available now Ticket Link.
Start-Up Funding for Students and Graduates
Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund for Graduate Entrepreneurs is OPEN NOW until 22nd March. We will invest €50,000 in up to 10 start-ups led by recent graduates and final year students. Apply Now.
NUIG Sports Ball
The NUI Galway Sports Ball is on Tuesday 28th of March. Tickets are €40 and are available from the Sports Unit in the Kingfisher. Ticket includes reception, dinner, My Fellow Sponges, The Converse Allstars and Paul Belton.
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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.
NUI Galway Students’ Union Part Time Officer Election Results #NUIGSU17
Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Cónall Ó Corra Elected
Total Poll 794
Spoils 29
Total Valid Poll 765
Quota 383
Ó Corra 683
RON 82
Equality Officer: Clare Austick Elected
First Count:
Total Poll 812
Spoils 24
Total Valid Poll 787
Quota 394
Austick 265
Feeney 158
Hamid 213
Nolan 140
RON 11
RON & Nolan eliminated
Second Count:
Equality 2nd count
Non-transferable 81
Austick 295
Feeney 179
Hamid 232
Feeney eliminated.
Third Count:
Austick 369
Hamid 284
53 non-transferable
Societies Chairperson: Ruth Sweeney Elected
Total Valid Poll 43
Quota 22
Gallagher 7
Sweeney 33
RON 3
Matures Students Officer: Eugene O’Flaherty Elected
First count:
Total Poll 787
Spoils 58
Total Valid Poll 729
Quota 365
Cunningham 330
O’ Flaherty 362
RON 37
RON eliminated
Second count:
32 Non Transferable
Cunningham 333
O’Flaherty 364
Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies: Sabrina Vaughan Elected
Total Poll 289
Spoils 4
Total Valid Poll 285
Quota 143
Vaughan 269
RON 16
Convenor of the College of Science: Sean Guinan Elected
Total Poll 177
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 175
Quota 88
Guinan 157
Ron 18
Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences: Sarah Murphy Elected
Total Poll 115
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 115
Quota 58
Murphy 112
Ron 3
Convenor of the College of Engineering & Informatics: Christopher D’Arcy-Morkan Elected
Total Poll 95
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 93
Quota 47
Darcy-Morkan 83
Ron 10
Convenor of the College of Business, Public Policy & Law: Fiachra Mac Suibhne Elected
Total Poll 100
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 100
Quota 51
MacSuibhne 87
RON 13
#NUIGSU17 Election & Referendum Results
President Election Result: Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh Deemed Elected
1st Round:
FINN, Eoghan 624
GAFFNEY, Niall 421
MORAN, Cillian 48
Ó CURRAOIN, Diarmuid 403
Ó MAOILEANNAIGH, Lorcán 1,573
RYAN, Cat 353
RON 18
Total: 3,450
Spoils: 10
Total Valid Poll: 3,440
Quota: 1,721
2nd Round:
FINN, Eoghan 630
GAFFNEY, Niall 428
Ó CURRAOIN, Diarmuid 408
Ó MAOILEANNAIGH, Lorcán 1,586
3rd Round:
FINN, Eoghan 693
GAFFNEY, Niall 473
Ó CURRAOIN, Diarmuid 474
Ó MAOILEANNAIGH, Lorcán 1,697
4th Round:
FINN, Eoghan 836
Ó CURRAOIN, Diarmaid 570
Ó MAOILEANNAIGH, Lorcán 1,841
Vice-President/Education Officer Election Result: Andrew Forde Deemed Elected
FORDE, Andrew 1,632
MacCHONCARRAIGE, Ciarán 1,495
Total: 3,242
Spoils: 40
Total Valid Poll: 3,202
Quota: 1,602
Vice-President/Welfare Officer Election Result: Megan Reilly Deemed Elected
1st Round:
MURRAY, Sharon 968
REILLY, Megan 1,650
TIERNEY, Rebecca 537
Total: 3,259
Spoils: 57
Total Valid Poll: 3,202
Quota: 1,602
RON: 47
Referendum Result Reunification: The Referendum has passed
“That NUI Galway Students’ Union supports the reunification of the island of Ireland and calls on the State to hold a national referendum on the question of such reunification.”
Yes: 2,337
No: 814
Total Poll: 3,231
Spoils: 80
Total Valid Poll: 3,151
Students’ Union Council Chairperson Election Result: Emily McNamara Deemed Elected
Total: 103
Spoils: 1
Total Valid Poll: 102
Quota: 52
McNamara, Emily: 63
Taylor, Michael: 39
RON: 0
Referendum on NUI Galway Students’ Union’s position on reunification of the island of Ireland
News & Events
Referendum on NUI Galway Students’ Union’s position on reunification of the island of Ireland
On Thursday 2nd March 2017 you will be asked to vote in a referendum on whether or not the Students’ Union supports the reunification of the island of Ireland.
The wording which will appear on the ballot paper, requiring a Yes / No answer, will be:
Do you agree with the following proposition:
“That NUI Galway Students’ Union supports the reunification of the island of Ireland and calls on the State to hold a national referendum on the question of such reunification.”
This referendum has been requested by 500 members of the Students’ Union in accordance with the Students’ Union Constitution, Article 16.
Polling Station Details Thurs 2nd March 2017: 10am-7pm (An Bialann), 11am-8pm (Áras na Mac Léinn), 12pm-4pm (Engineering Building), 10am-8pm (Online via Remote Vote)
Reifreann ar sheasamh Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh i leith athaontú oileán na hÉireann
Déardaoin, an 2 Márta 2017, iarrfar ort vótáil i reifreann ar cibé acu a thacaíonn nó nach dtacaíonn Comhaltas na Mac Léinn le hathaontú oileán na hÉireann.
Is mar seo a leanas a chuirfear an cheist ort ar an bpáipéar ballóide, agus beidh ortsa freagra Tá / Níl a thabhairt uirthi:
An bhfuil tú ag toiliú leis an moladh seo a leanas:
“Go dtacaíonn Comhaltas an Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh le hathaontú oileán na hÉireann agus go n-iarrann ar an Stát reifreann náisiúnta a reáchtáil ar cheist athaontaithe den sórt sin.”
D’iarr 500 ball de Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn an reifreann seo de bhun Alt 16 de Bhunreacht Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.