Referendum on Restructuring Students’ Union Officer Roles 24th January 2020
The final result is:
Total Poll 889
Spoils 2
Total Valid Poll 887
Yes / Tá 362 (41%)
No / Níl 525 (59%)
The Proposal was defeated
Thanks to everyone who came out and voted.
Nominations for SU Full Time Officer positions open 10am Wednesday 19th February
Nominations for SU Part Time Officer positions open Wednesday 26th February
Nominations for SU Council Chair will open at 10am on Thursday 5th of March
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!
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!
NUI Galway Students’ Union Outraged by University Foundation’s Wasteful Spending
NUI Galway Students’ Union is outraged and condemns the University Foundation’s wasteful and frivolous spending which came to light following an investigation by the Charities Regulator. The Foundation Office is charged with raising money for the University from philanthropic sources and also from the Alumni Fund. Graduates are encouraged to make regular donations with the assurance that donations are used for scholarships and to enable students who are facing crisis or financial hardship to remain at University. The mission ‘to transform the lives of students and support research that enhances the lives of people across the globe’ has not been strictly adhered to. The revelations that huge sums including €30,000 on taxi trips, with the majority being return journeys from Galway to Dublin, €48,000 on business class flights, on average €385 a night in a mix of four and five star hotels, €61,000 on Galway races tickets and €10,000 on international Ireland rugby matches, has evoked feelings of anger and disgust.
Clare Austick, Students’ Union President said: “We expect better from an institution like NUI Galway that should be setting an example of good corporate governance and efficient management of resources. Instead, we see money that could have been used to support vulnerable students being spent on business class flights to five star hotels. This week students sitting exams have to pay for transport to off campus exam centres which should be provided by the university. For commuting students, and students not familiar with the city, this is an added source of stress, and they don’t have the luxury of personalised transport to ‘ensure they are not tired and can give their best’. The University needs to take action to reassure its many donors that their money is being used for the purposes it was donated. We are asking for a commitment from the university that this will not happen again by allowing a student representative to oversee the accounts of the board.”
Start planning your best summer ever!
The NUI Galway Working & Travelling Abroad Fair takes place 12pm-3pm Wednesday 29th of January 2020 in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Exhibitors include J1 Visa Companies, Travel Companies, Volunteering/Adventure Companies and Internship/Training Companies.
Exhibitors Include:
ALIVE – NUI Galway Student Volunteering Opportunities at home and abroad
Exit Entry – Exit Entry is the online community that truly connects businesses, students and colleges in the most personal way possible.
J1 Ireland – J1 Ireland draws on over 40 years of combined on the ground experience from the Chicago based team.
USA Summer Camp – Jobs in over 700 Summer Camps across the USA
USIT – Helping Irish People Work and Travel for 60 Years
For more information contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway does not endorse or affiliate with any external companies exhibiting at the fair.
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.
Christmas Holiday Arrangements 2019
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!