Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
#FundTheFuture Walk Out 1pm TODAY!
At 1pm today we are asking all NUI Galway students and staff to leave their lectures in a walk out to demand that the Government #FundTheFuture – we will be meeting at the Big Yellow Thing outside the Library.
Here’s why:
- We reject the idea of a loan scheme to fund higher education and condemn the current €3,000 contribution fee.
- We believe Education is a public good and should be funded as such.
For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Want to Run for Election? Nominations Close 5pm TODAY
We have a number of part time officer positions left to fill and nominations close at 5pm today!
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
Nomination forms need to be in the box in the SU Office before 5pm today! The Election will take place on Thurs 28th March.
Charity Week Events – Volunteers Needed!
Monday 25th March
Tuesday 26th March
- 11am-3pm Bake sale in Smokey’s Café – Treat yourself Tuesday!
- 8pm Sex Toy Bingo in the Corrib Room at Sult – €3 entry includes free mini sex toy! Tickets from EventBrite
Wednesday 27th March
- 12.30pm-4pm Clothes Drive in Áras na Mac Léinn – Take some clothes/leave a donation.
- 11pm Super Club in Electric/FourFour in aid of the SU Charities. Tickets from Uniphi
All events are raising funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and COPE Galway. To volunteer email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
The deadline to register to vote or to change your address to make sure you can vote on 24th of May in the Local Elections and European Elections is Tuesday 7th of May. You can pick up the paperwork to register to vote or to change your address details in the Students’ Union Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. We will have the Gardaí at our Voter Registration Drives at Smokey’s Café 12pm-2pm this Weds 27th March and 12pm-2pm Weds 24th April to stamp your paperwork – just bring your passport or driving licence!
SU Elections Review
We will be holding an open review of the NUI Galway Students’ Union Elections 1pm-2pm on Tuesday 26th of March in Meeting Room 1 & 2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Please come along and let us know what you think about the SU Elections – there will be free tea/coffee! If you can’t attend but want to send in your feedback email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Table Quiz 8pm Tonight!
The German Society are hosting a Table Quiz at 8pm TONIGHT Thurs 21st March in aid of COPE Galway and Galway Rape Crisis Centre at Sult. It’s just €5 per person and 4 people per table and there are great prizes to win plus a raffle so get your teams ready!
SU Council Chair Election & Last Meeting of the Year
The last SU Council meeting of the year will take place at 6pm on Monday 25th of March in the O’Flaherty Theatre. All Class Reps must attend. The election of the SU Council Chair for 2019/20 will also take place on the night with refreshments afterwards at Sult.
Appeal for Information on Assault
On Tuesday night/Wednesday morning the 13th March 2019 at approximately 2:25am at a premises on Cross Street, Galway, two males were assaulted. One of the males received significant injuries. Gardaí in Galway Garda Station are looking for anyone that witnessed this incident or anyone that may have information relating to it. Please contact Garda Pat Casey 091-538 000
#NUIGSU19 Part Time Election Results
The election results from last week’s Part Time Officer Elections are available here.
#Marchathon2019 Week 3 Competitions
- Team Photo Competition: This week we want you to submit photos of you and your team mates ‘sticking together’ to get each other through the toughest week of the Challenge. Most creative and innovative interpretation of the theme wins Smarter Travel Goodie Packs for the team! All photos must be submitted by 1pm on Friday 22nd March, at the following link.
- Go the Distance Competition: This week we’re challenging your team to complete the Camino Frances trail between Sahagun and Leon (55km), by achieving a weekly team average of 70,000 Steps. Teams who achieve the target will be entered into a draw for Goodie Packs and Me2You Gift Cards for the whole team!
Vodafone Promo Weds 27th March
Vodafone will be in Áras na Mac Léinn 11am-4pm Wednesday 27th March promoting their Vodafone X offer. They will be giving all switching customers free wireless Plantronics headphones when they switch!
Learn More About Drugs
The Western Region Drug and Alcohol Taskforce will have an information stand at Smokey’s Café 11am-2pm Tuesday 26th March.
Travel Vaccine Clinic at Student Health Unit
If you’re travelling this summer you can book in to the Student Health Unit for your travel vaccines. More information and prices 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
FREE STI Clinics
The free STI Clinic in the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn is by appointment only phone 091 492 604 to book. Remember you can pick up FREE condoms from the SU Office or the SU Engineering Desk all year long.
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning TOMORROW
There will be a Daffodil Day Coffee Morning 10am-12pm on Friday 22nd of March at the Coffee Dock on the 3rd Floor of Áras Moyola. There’ll be a raffle, coffee, goodies and daffodil pins on sale all to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Want to help out? Email fiona.lowry@nuigalway.ie
Charity Take Me Out Tonight!
Entresoc are hosting a charity Take Me Out at Sult from 8pm tonight in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation. Tickets are €5 and include free entry to Electric/44.
Connacht Rugby Student Discount Ticket Codes
- 19:35 Friday 22nd March Connacht vs Benetton: NUIG-Ben-1819
- 15:00 Saturday 13th April Connacht vs Cardiff: NUIG-Car-1819
Buy your tickets on the Connacht Rugby website and use the codes above to get the reduced rate NUIG student price. Valid for 50 tickets per match. NUIG student ID required. Bohermore Terrace only.
Rock Against Dementia Tomorrow
Free this Friday? Salthill Rotary present Galway Rock Against Dementia in the Róisín Dubh. Featuring RISE Choir – ‘Be Inspired’ , Vulture Casino, Galway Baytones and headliners BARDON. Please support the use of music as a treatment of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Bonham Quay: An inclusive urban development?
This focus group will discuss the current student accommodation available in Galway and the thoughts of students regarding the accessibility/availability of student housing. We aim to open up a discussion about the upcoming student accommodation at Bonham Quay. We will ask focus group members about the inclusivity of the development and if they believe the needs of all students are being met. Contact rmnk@st-andrews.ac.uk to take part in the Focus Group
DCU Undergrad Summer Internships
Applications invited from undergrad students studying science and health related disciplines for DCU Undergrad Summer Research Internship Programme. Applicants don’t have to be DCU students and interns will receive a stipend of €1,825 gross. Deadline 8th April.
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.
Can You Vote in the Local and European Elections on Friday the 24th of May 2019?
- Find Out if you are registered by going to www.checktheregister.ie
- If you are not on the register or you won’t be at the address shown on Friday 24th of May to vote then you need to collect an RFA2 or RFA3 form in the SU Office.
- These need to be filled out by you and stamped by a Garda. You need to bring your Passport or Driving Licence to the Garda station to get your form stamped. Alternatively call up to Smokey’s Café 12pm-2pm Wednesday 27th of March or Wednesday 24th of April with your form + your ID and the Gardaí can stamp your form there.
- You then need to Freepost your form to the Local Authority where you will be voting before Tuesday 7th of May 2019
#NUIGSU19 Part Time Officer Election Results Friday 15th March 2019
Mature Students’ Officer: Chuka Paul Oguekwe Deemed Elected
ELBERT, Gary 229
OGUEKWE, Chuka Paul 384
Total 666
Spoils 34
Total Valid Poll 632
Quota 317
RON 19
Convenor of the College of Engineering and Informatics: Sachi Sinha Deemed Elected
CLIFFORD, David 26
SINHA, Sachi 49
Total 82
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 82
Quota 42
RON 7
Convenor of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law: Clodagh McGivern Deemed Elected
Round 1:
LYNCH, Niamh 36
McGIVERN, Clodagh 51
MURPHY, Ciara 59
Total 137
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 137
Quota 74
RON 1
Niamh Lynch and RON Eliminated
Round 2:
Non-Transferable 6
McGivern, Clodagh: 71
Murphy, Ciara 70
Clodagh McGivern deemed elected.
Disability Rights Officer: Alex Coughlan Deemed Elected
COATES, Conor 241
COUGHLAN, Alex 373
Total 652
Spoils 25
Total Valid Poll 629
Quota 327
RON 15
Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Erin Mac an tSaoir Deemed Elected
MAC AN tSAOIR, Erin 573
Total 671
Spoils 32
Total Valid Poll 639
Quota 320
RON 66
Convenor of the College of Science: Kenny Cooke Deemed Elected
COOKE, Kenny 137
Total 159
Spoils 3
Total Valid Poll 156
Quota 79
RON 19
Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Aisling Fitzgerald Deemed Elected
FITZGERALD, Aisling 21
Total 42
Spoils 1
Total Valid Poll 41
Quota 21
RON 20
Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer: Morgan Ruth Queeney Deemed Elected
QUEENEY, Morgan Ruth 590
Total 673
Spoils 29
Total Valid Poll 644
Quota 323
RON 54
Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies: Laura O’Toole Deemed Elected
Round 1:
HOGAN, Kayleigh 113
O’TOOLE, Laura 128
Total 262
Spoils 6
Total Valid Poll 256
Quota 129
RON 15
RON Eliminated
Round 2:
Non Transferable 12
HOGAN, Kayleigh 114
O’TOOLE, Laura 130
Societies Chairperson: Oissine Moore Deemed Elected
MOORE, Oissine 12
Total 18
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 18
Quota 10
RON 6
Clubs’ Captain: Pádraic Toomey Deemed Elected
Ó BEOLÁIN, Conor 3
TOOMEY, Pádraic 16
Total 19
Spoils 0
Total Valid Poll 19
Quota 10
RON 0
Positions Still To Be Filled for 2019/20
- Council Chairperson
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
Nomination forms are available here: https://su.nuigalway.ie/elections/
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Vote TODAY! #NUIGSU19
Today is your chance to vote to decide who will be your SU Part Time Officers so make your voice heard! Bring your NUIG ID card and vote:
- 10am-8pm Concourse (old Print That Shop near Smokey’s Café)
- 11am-8pm Áras na Mac Léinn
- 12pm-5pm Engineering Building
- 10am-8pm via Remote Vote on the SU Website
All the information about who is running for election and how you can also run for election is available here.
Please note: Only Society Auditors may vote for Society Chairperson and only Club Captains may vote for Clubs’ Captain 10am-8pm in the Concourse polling station.
#FundTheFuture Walk Out 1pm Thurs 21st March
At 1pm next Thurs 21st of March 2019 we are asking all NUI Galway students and staff to leave their lectures in a walk out to demand that the Government #FundTheFuture
Here’s why:
- We reject the idea of a loan scheme to fund higher education and condemn the current €3,000 contribution fee.
- We believe Education is a public good and should be funded as such.
For more information contact su.president@nuigalway.ie
Want to Run for Election?
We have a number of part time officer positions left to fill and nominations open today!
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
Nominations for these positions open 10am today Thurs 14th of March (nomination forms available from the SU and SU Website). Nominations close 5pm Thurs 21st of March (nomination forms must be returned to the box in the SU Office). The Election will take place on Thurs 28th March.
SU Council Chair Elections
Nominations are now open for the position of SU Council Chair. Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday 19th of March. Nomination forms are available from the SU Office/Website. Please note that only registered Class Reps can run for, nominate and vote in this election. The Election will take place at 6pm on Monday 25th of March in the O’Flaherty Theatre.
Vodafone Freebies Today!
Vodafone will be in Áras na Mac Léinn today promoting their Vodafone X offer from 11am-4pm. They will be giving all switching customers free wireless Plantronics headphones when they switch!
Charity Week Events – Volunteers Needed!
Monday 25th March
Tuesday 26th March
- 11am-3pm Bake sale in Smokey’s Café – Treat yourself Tuesday!
- 8pm Sex Toy Bingo in the Corrib Room at Sult – €3 entry includes free mini sex toy! Tickets from EventBrite
Wednesday 27th March
- 12.30pm-4pm Clothes Drive in Áras na Mac Léinn – Take some clothes/leave a donation.
- 11pm Super Club in Electric/FourFour in aid of the SU Charities. Tickets from Uniphi
All events are raising funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and COPE Galway. To volunteer email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Sin Issue 11
Read the latest issue of Sin newspaper here: https://issuu.com/fuzzfuzz/docs/volume_20_issue_11
#NUIGSU19 Full Time Officer Election Results
You can read the results from last week’s election HERE.
Spotting Toxic Relationships Talk
Join us for a talk and Q&A on “Spotting Toxic Relationships and the Psychology behind Them” at 6.30pm on Wednesday 20th of March. Light refreshments provided on the night! The talk will be given by Christie Tetreault, a PhD candidate at the NUIG School of Psychology and member of the Risky and Extreme Behaviour Research Group.
The Semester 2 Exam Timetable will be available online from 12noon TODAY Thursday 14th of March. Semester 2 exams will begin on Monday 8th April (5MB3 Students Only) and Tuesday 23rd April (All Students). All exams will end on Friday 10th of May. If your timetable is incorrect or you do not have a timetable, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions online before visiting the Student Information Desk in Áras Uí Chathail (Ground Floor).
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
FREE STI Clinics
The free STI Clinic in the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn is by appointment only phone 091 492 604 to book. Remember you can pick up FREE condoms from the SU Office or the SU Engineering Desk all year long.
Marchathon Week 2 Competitions
- Team Photo Competition: St. Patrick’s Day Themed Team Photo Competition the most creative, innovative and hilarious photos will win Smarter Travel Goodie Packs for the team. All photos must be submitted by 1pm Fri 15th March at this link.
- Go the Distance Competition – Machu Picchu Inca Trail: This week we’re challenging your team to complete the Machu Picchu Inca Trail (45km), by achieving a weekly team average of 60,000 steps. Each team that achieves an average of 60,000 steps and above will be entered into a draw for a Smarter Travel Goodie Pack and €10 Me2You Gift Card for each member of the team!
You can still sign up to take part in the Marchathon Challenge and win prizes for walking here.
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
There will be a Daffodil Day Coffee Morning 10am-12pm on Friday 22nd of March at the Coffee Dock on the 3rd Floor of Áras Moyola. There’ll be a raffle, coffee, goodies and daffodil pins on sale all to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Want to help out? Email fiona.lowry@nuigalway.ie
Meditation Day – Free Tickets
9am-4pm Thursday 25th of April the School of Education will be hosting a full day of relaxation techniques and meditation. Choose to attend the full day 9am-4pm or the half day 1.15pm-4pm. Get free tickets here.
USIT will be on campus Weds 20th March with information on the J1 Visa, Camp Counsellor Visa, Graduate Visas and lots more 12pm-2pm at Smokey’s and 2pm-3pm in the Large Acoustic Room in Áras na Mac Léinn.
1pm Tomorrow is the Deadline to Apply for the ALIVE Volunteering Award
Finish your application with input of at least 12 hours of volunteering and at least 4 reflective questions on your volunteering experience and be awarded with President’s Award/ALIVE Certificate for your volunteering and Civic Engagement.
Deadline: 1pm Fri 15th March! Ceremony: 12pm Tues 2nd April in Bailey Allen Hall
Are You Registered to Vote?
The deadline to register to vote or to change your address to make sure you can vote on 24th of May in the Local Elections, European Elections and Blasphemy Referendum is Tuesday 7th of May. You can pick up the paperwork to register to vote or to change your address details in the Students’ Union Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.
NUIG 5k Early Bird Registration is Open
The NUI Galway 5k run in aid of Jigsaw Galway takes place at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd of April. This is a spectacular Run, Jog or Walk around the University Campus along the banks of the river Corrib. Early bird registration rate is €10 for students and €15 for staff/public until the 26th of March and includes a free t-shirt! Register here.
Connacht Rugby Student Discount Ticket Codes
- 19:35 Friday 22nd March Connacht vs Benetton: NUIG-Ben-1819
- 15:00 Saturday 13th April Connacht vs Cardiff: NUIG-Car-1819
Buy your tickets on the Connacht Rugby website and use the codes above to get the reduced rate NUIG student price. Valid for 50 tickets per match. NUIG student ID required. Bohermore Terrace only.
Friday’s for Future Galway 1pm Tomorrow
Secondary school students from all over Galway will skip school this Friday to take part in a school strike for the environment and they have invited NUI Galway students to join them. The students will gather in Eyre Square at 1pm this Friday 15th March to protest for the Irish Government to take immediate action on climate change.
CUSP Sustainability Summer Internships Applications Close Tuesday 19th March
The Community and University Sustainability Project Team (CUSP) is seeking to offer Sustainability Leadership Awards to up to 4 NUI Galway Students to advance the roll-out of the NUI Galway Sustainability Strategy 2017-2020. The Awards are being offered in 4 project theme areas namely Energy; Water; Nature & Ecosystems; and Communications & Engagement. The awards are open to NUI Galway Students and successful applicants will be awarded an 8 week scholarship (June-August 2018) funded by the NUI Galway Students’ Union through the Student Project Fund. Log onto our CUSP website to find out more information.
Chronic Pain Research Study
Researchers at the Centre for Pain Research in NUI Galway would like to invite people with chronic pain and at least one other chronic condition to take part in a research study where they will get the opportunity to use a new online psychological programme. To find out more about the study, please email painresearch@nuigalway.ie – the study will close to new participants soon!
Health Promotion Postgrad Open Evening Fri 29th March
This is an information event for anyone considering postgraduate study in the area of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Cardiovascular Health. It’s an opportunity to meet with our staff, find out more about our programmes and visit our campus. Email for further information: hpinfo@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday Arrangements 2019
- Monday 18th of March is a Bank Holiday so there are no lectures.
- The Students’ Union Office will CLOSE at 5pm on Fri 15th March and will reopen at 10am on Tues 19th March.
- The Students’ Union Engineering Desk will CLOSE at 3pm on Fri 15th of March and reopen at 11am on Tues 19th March.
- The Students’ Union Shop Sat 16th March 10am-4pm, CLOSED Sun 17th & Mon 18th March.
- Sult will be CLOSED Sat 16th, Sun 17th & Mon 18th March. Reopening 8.30am Tues 19th March.
- Caifé na Gaeilge CLOSED Sat 16th, Sun 17th and Mon 18th March.
- Smokey’s Café is open Sat 16th March 9am-5pm, Sun 17th March 11am-4pm, CLOSED Mon 18th March.
- The Wall Café is open Sat 16th March 9am-3pm, Sun 17th & Mon 18th March 11am-3pm
- The James Hardiman Library will be CLOSED on Mon 18th March.
- The Reading Room will be open as usual.
- The Student Health Unit will be CLOSED on Mon 18th March.
- Sin Newspaper will be back with a new issue on Tues 2nd April.
- For details about Computer Suite Access check HERE
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
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.
NUI Galway St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday Arrangements 2019
- Monday 18th of March is a Bank Holiday so there are no lectures.
- The Students’ Union Office will CLOSE at 5pm on Fri 15th March and will reopen at 10am on Tues 19th March.
- The Students’ Union Engineering Desk will CLOSE at 3pm on Fri 15th of March and reopen at 11am on Tues 19th March.
- The Students’ Union Shop Sat 16th March 10am-4pm, CLOSED Sun 17th & Mon 18th March.
- Sult will be CLOSED Sat 16th, Sun 17th & Mon 18th March. Reopening 8.30am Tues 19th March.
- Caifé na Gaeilge CLOSED Sat 16th, Sun 17th and Mon 18th March.
- Smokey’s Café Sat 16th March 9am-5pm, Sun 17th March 11am-4pm, CLOSED Mon 18th March.
- The Wall Café Sat 16th March 9am-3pm, Sun 17th & Mon 18th March 11am-3pm
- The James Hardiman Library will be CLOSED on Mon 18th March.
- The Reading Room will be open as usual.
- The Student Health Unit will be CLOSED on Mon 18th March.
- Sin Newspaper will be back with a new issue on Tues 2nd April.
- For details about Computer Suite Access check HERE
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
NUI Galway Students’ Union Charity Week
Seachtain Charthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh
- Monday 25th of March / Dé Luain an 25 Márta
11am-2pm Line of Euros – Help us make a line of Euros outside the Arts Millennium Building
- Tuesday 26th of March / Dé Máirt an 26 Márta
11am-3pm Bake sale in Smokey’s Café – Treat yourself Tuesday!
8pm Sex Toy Bingo in the Corrib Room at Sult – €3 entry includes free mini sex toy! Tickets from EventBrite
- Wednesday 27th of March / Dé Céadaoin an 27 Márta
12.30pm-4pm Clothes Drive in Áras na Mac Léinn – Take some clothes/leave a donation.
11pm Super Club in Electric/FourFour in aid of the SU Charities. Tickets from Uniphi
All events are raising funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and COPE Galway
Is don Ionad Éigeandála um Éigniú agus do COPE i nGaillimh a thabharfar an t-airgead ar fad a bhaileofar ag na himeachtaí.
More information from / Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.president@nuigalway.ie
#NUIGSU19 Full Time Officer Election Results Friday 8th March 2019
President Election Result: Clare Austick deemed elected
Round 1
Austick, Clare 1,283
Seoighthe, Eibhlín 413
Total: 1,775
Spoils: 16
Total Valid Poll: 1,759
Quota: 880
RON: 63
Clare Austick deemed elected
Vice-President / Education Officer Election Result: Cameron Keighron deemed elected
Round 1
Keighron, Cameron 693
Silke, Steven 483
Vaughan, Sabrina 540
Total 1,772
Spoils 18
Total Valid Poll 1,754
Quota 878
RON 38
RON and Silke Eliminated
Round 2
Keighron, Cameron 869
Vaughan, Sabrina 785
Non Transferable 100
Cameron Keighron deemed elected
Vice President / Welfare and Equality Officer Election Result: Brandon Walsh deemed elected
Round 1
Guy, Ciarán 393
Walsh, Brandon 1272
Total 1764
Spoils 40
Total Valid Poll 1724
Quota 863
Brandon Walsh deemed elected
PART TIME OFFICER ELECTIONS:
Voting to elect your Part Time Officers takes place on campus 10am-8pm next Thursday 14th of March. If you won’t be on campus to vote Remote Vote Registration via the SU Website will open this weekend and you have until midnight Weds 13th March to register.
SU COUNCIL CHAIR ELECTIONS:
SU Council Chair Election nominations will open at 10am on Monday 11th of March and close at 5pm Tuesday 19th of March. Nomination forms will be available from the SU Office and website.
Still Want to Run for SU Elections?
We have a number of part time officer positions left to fill.
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
If you are interested in running for election to any of these positions just give us a shout on elections@su.nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Today is your chance to vote to decide who will be the next Students’ Union President, VP/Education Officer and VP/Welfare & Equality Officer so make your voice heard! Bring your NUIG ID card and vote:
- 10am-8pm Concourse (old Print That Shop near Smokey’s Café)
- 11am-8pm Áras na Mac Léinn
- 12pm-5pm Engineering Building
- 10am-8pm via Remote Vote on the SU Website
Voting to elect your Part Time Officers takes place on campus 10am-8pm next Thursday 14th of March. If you won’t be on campus to vote Remote Vote Registration via the SU Website will open this weekend and you have until midnight Weds 13th March to register.
The Semester 2 Exam Timetable will be available online from 12noon Thursday 14th of March. Semester 2 exams will begin on Monday 8th April (5MB3 Students Only) and Tuesday 23rd April (All Students). All exams will end on Friday 10th of May. If your timetable is incorrect or you do not have a timetable, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions online before visiting the Student Information Desk in Áras Uí Chathail (Ground Floor).
International Women’s Day #Time4Equality
We will be joining the International Women’s Day #Time4Equality protest at 3.30pm tomorrow Friday 8th March in Eyre Square – please join us!
Sin Election Special
Still not decided who to vote for today? Read the Sin Election Special for interviews with all the candidates. Remember voting closes at 8pm TODAY!
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
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 #SnaG19
Neart imeachtaí ar siúl in OE Gaillimh mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Féach Anseo.
Still Want to Run for SU Elections?
We have a number of part time officer positions left to fill.
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
If you are interested in running for election to any of these positions just give us a shout on elections@su.nuigalway.ie
SU Council Chair Election nominations will open at 10am on Monday 11th of March and close at 5pm Tuesday 19th of March. Nomination forms will be available from the SU Office and website.
First Steps To Success Free Careers Event TODAY
4pm-5.30pm today head along to HBB-G019 in the Human Biology Building to learn how to develop your personal brand, understand your worth and optimise your career with Sonya Lennon (Designer, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur and Campaigner). Own your worth and plan your game strategy.
FREE STI Clinics
The free STI Clinic in the Student Health Unit in Áras na Mac Léinn is by appointment only phone 091 492 604 to book. Remember you can pick up FREE condoms from the SU Office or the SU Engineering Desk all year long.
GigSoc are hosting the NUI Galway Pride Parade next Wednesday. All are welcome to gather at the Engineering Building at 1:30pm on Wednesday 13th March and the parade will end with free food and speeches in the Cube in Áras na Mac Léinn.
International Paintball Group will be on campus 11am-4pm TODAY Thursday 7th of March in Áras na Mac Léinn with great deals on paintballing trips in Ireland and around the world!
Student Achievement Awards Nominations Close 5pm Tues 12th March
Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2019 are now OPEN with a record total of 22 awards categories! The awards recognise the great achievements of students all over Ireland, and their dedication to improving education and society. If you are one of the shortlisted nominees you will be invited to the USI SAAI Awards Ceremony in Dublin on April 18th. Go to usi.ie/awards/ to find out more and submit a nomination online.
Marchathon Competition Time
- Team Photo Competition: This week we want to see the most creative, quirky and original photos of your team ‘Stepping’ up to the Challenge, so grab your team mates and get posing. Each member of the winning teams will be awarded a Smarter Travel Goodie Pack! All photos must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 8th March at this link.
- Go the Distance Competition- Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail: Each week we will be challenging your team to collectively complete a well-known walking trail, or climb to the top of a mountain. This week we’re staying close to home and challenging you to achieve a team average of 45,000 steps during the first week of the competition, to complete the Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail (up and back – that’s 37km in total). Teams who reach a team average of 45,000 steps or above will be entered into a draw for Me2You Shopping Vouchers and Smarter Travel Goodie Packs.
You can still join the Marchathon challenge at any time in March – just register your team of 3-6 online and get walking!
Fancy spending your summer in America doing something you love, travelling and exploring everything the USA has to offer? USA Summer Camp will be on campus today Thursday the 7th of March in Áras na Mac Léinn to tell you about your J1 options and opportunities!
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 first video focuses on obesity and its links to breast cancer: Watch it Here.
They would also like people to vote for the next topic that they would like to see discussed through this link.
Table Quiz TONIGHT in aid of Maths & Education Final Year Symposium
There will be a fun Pub Quiz at 8pm on Thursday 7th of March at Sult. It’s just €20 per table, max of 4 people per team with lots of spot prizes up for grabs.
Student Survey on AED’s
Some NUI Galway students are carrying out a survey to see how aware people are of local AEDs and the need for them. Please complete their survey here.
Vodafone Promotion next Thursday
Vodafone will be in Áras na Mac Léinn 11am-4pm Thursday 14th of March with lots of deals, freebies and prizes!
PhD Write Up Bursary Applications Open
The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 26 April 2019.
Student Lifestyle Survey + Prizes!
Some NUI Galway students are doing a project with Croí and they are trying to get some feedback into the lifestyle of students on campus. They will be in the Bialann 1pm-3pm this Monday 11th March with prizes for people completing their survey. Please complete their quick survey here.
Upcoming FREE Courses & Workshops
- 5.30pm-7pm Tuesday 12th March Note Taking and Study Skills Workshop in the Library Lobby G010. Learn effective note taking. Organise your study & limit distractions.
- 7pm-8.30pm Wednesday 13th March Managing your Time and Workload Workshop in Library Lobby G010. Gain control & balance of your time and life. Work smarter – not harder.
Student Budget Planner App Survey
Some NUI Galway students need your help with their survey on a student App providing money management, local & online discounts, healthy living guide, accommodation assistance and a student carpooling forum. Complete the survey here.
The Academic Writing Centre is Open Until the 29th of March
Drop into them in the library, if you’d like to work on your writing – their one-on-one tutorials are free! No appointment necessary.
Opening hours are as follows:
- Mon: 6pm-8pm
- Tues: 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm
- Weds: 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm
- Thurs: 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm (with priority given for access students)
Buail isteach chuig an Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla nó The Academic Writing Centre mar sin, áit a gcabhrófar leat na diabhail aistí sin a chur i gcrích. Suite ar an dara hurlár den leabharlann, glacaimid le scoláirí Nua-Ghaeilge ar an Luan, an Mháirt agus an Chéadaoin 6-8.
GigSoc Launch T Fund
The T Fund recognises the extra financial burden faced by transgender and non-binary students. Funding is provided to students of NUI Galway for financial costs related to social transition. For more info email gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
NUIG Free Astronomy Conference this Saturday
The joint congress of University Astronomy Societies will take place 9am-5pm on Saturday 9th March in the Human Biology Building at NUIG. There are five speakers, Prof Andy Shearer and Dr Mark Lang from NUIG, Prof Niall Smith CIT, Prof Créidhe O’ Sullivan Maynooth University, and Prof Stuart Reid University of Strathclyde. There will be refreshments throughout the day and the event is totally free.
#SnaG19 Arts in Action & BLOC Event
BLOC & Arts in Action present for an eclectic lunchtime event, the spoken word collective REIC & DJ Shampain in the O’Donoghue Theatre 1pm Weds 13th March.
Get your free tickets here.
Research Study: Factors Affecting Blood Donation Intentions and Behaviours
Last chance to take part! NUI Galway students are invited to take part in a research study investigating the factors that influence how likely people are to donate blood. Participation involves filling out a 10 minute online survey here.
For more info contact L.HOLDEN3@nuigalway.ie or S.GERAGHTY13@nuigalway.ie. NB: You may not take part in this study if you are unable to donate blood, or if you are under 18 years of age.
Free Weekly Mindfulness Classes
Every week during term there are FREE Mindfulness classes at NUI Galway. Feel free to drop in – all are welcome.
- 8.10am-8.50am Tuesdays Mindfulness for Beginners Class in AC201
- 1.10pm-1.50pm Wednesdays Mindfulness Shared Practice in AC201
Mikkeller Running Club This Sunday
The free running club with a difference is back this Sunday 10th of March. Join them at 12.30pm on Sunday starting/finishing at the Salthouse for a 5/8/10k run along the Prom and get a free beer at the end for your efforts!
Cancer Care West Information Stand
Cancer Care West will have an information stand 12pm-3pm Weds 13th March at Smokey’s Café. Call up with any queries or concerns that you might have.
Darkness Into Light Early Bird Registration
Registration is now open for this year’s Darkness Into Light 5k Walk/Run in aid of Pieta House at 4.15am on Saturday 11th of May. The early bird rate is available until the 31st of March. Sign up here.
Applications close at 4pm tomorrow Friday 8th of March for the Mayor’s Awards. The Awards are a yearly initiative by Galway City Council to acknowledge voluntary work carried out by people within Galway City.
NUIG 5k Early Bird Registration is Open
The NUI Galway 5k run in aid of Jigsaw Galway takes place at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd of April. This is a spectacular Run, Jog or Walk around the University Campus along the banks of the river Corrib. Early bird registration rate is €10 for students and €15 for staff/public and includes a free t-shirt! Register here.
Connacht Rugby Student Discount Ticket Codes
- 19:35 Friday 22nd March Connacht vs Benetton: NUIG-Ben-1819
- 15:00 Saturday 13th April Connacht vs Cardiff: NUIG-Car-1819
Buy your tickets on the Connacht Rugby website and use the codes above to get the reduced rate NUIG student price. Valid for 50 tickets per match. NUIG student ID required. Bohermore Terrace only.
Give Blood In Galway This March
- 5pm-8.30pm Tues 19th, Weds 20th & Thurs 21st March Clybaun Hotel
- 12pm-3.30pm Sun 24th March Clybaun Hotel
- 5pm-8.30pm Tues 26th, Weds 27th and Thurs 28th March Menlo Park Hotel
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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
SU Part Time Officer Nominations Close 5pm TODAY!
Nomination forms are available from the SU Office and the SU Website now for the following positions:
- Oifigeach na Gaeilge
- Mature Students’ Officer
- Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Postgraduate Research Officer
- Societies Chairperson
- Clubs Captain
- Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies
- Convenor of the College of Science
- Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
- Convenor of the College of Business, Public Policy & Law
- Convenor of the College of Engineering & Informatics
- International Students Officer
- Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer
- Disability Rights Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
Marchathon Starts Monday – Freebies Tomorrow!
Call up to the Students’ Union Office tomorrow Friday 1st March 10am-11am to register your team for the Marchathon Challenge which starts on Monday. We will have (limited) freebies including 10 goodie bags with memory sticks, pedometers and high vis stuff! Just let us know your team name.
How to take part:
- Get into a team of 3 – 6 people
- Sign up online at www.activetravellogger.ie
- Get a Step Counter — download an app (e.g. Free Smarter Travel Step Counter), buy a pedometer, use a Fit Bit, or other step tracking device
- From 4th March to 29th March get walking where possible, aiming to increase your steps throughout the challenge
- Have Fun and Get Competitive!
Hustings Tonight 7pm Kirwan Theatre
There’s another chance at 7pm tonight to meet your candidates who are running for election and hear what they have to say. Hustings for President, VP/Education and VP/Welfare & Equality hosted by Lit & Deb takes place in the Kirwan Theatre. Come along to listen, question and decide who to vote for on the 7th of March!
Sin Issue 10
Read the latest issue of Sin online HERE
Class Reps Council This Monday
SU Class Reps Council meeting 6pm Monday 4th of March in the O’Flaherty Theatre. This meeting includes hustings for Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Elections.
All Class Reps must attend.
#NUIGSU19 Vote on Thursday 7th of March 10am-8pm
Election Polling will take place in the following locations next Thursday to elect your new President, VP/Education Officer and VP/Welfare Officer – Bring NUIG ID!
- 10am-8pm on The Concourse
- 11am-8pm in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 12pm-5pm in the Engineering Building
Not on campus to vote in #NUISU19 on Thurs 7th March?
- Register for your Remote Vote by logging on to the SU Website before midnight Weds 6th March.
2. Log on to the website 10am-8pm Thurs 7th March and Vote!
7pm-8.30pm Tuesday 5th of March Exam Preparation Workshop in Library Lobby G010. Admission Free. Plan your study. Answer Strategies. Study Techniques. Pomodoro study method.
Table Quiz this Tuesday
The NUIG Women’s Rugby team are having a Table Quiz at Sult at 7pm on Tuesday 5th of March. There are lots of great prizes to win on the night and it’s only €5 per person with 4/5 people per table.
Mentor Recruitment is Open
Student Connect are beginning to recruit mentors for next year’s first year students. If anyone is interested they should apply online here: here. Applicants should be from any of the following colleges: Arts, Science, Medicine and Health Science, and Law. Mentoring is an extremely rewarding role. Questions can be directed to studentconnect@nuigalway.ie
International Paintball Group will be on campus 11am-4pm next Thursday 7th of March in Áras na Mac Léinn with great deals on paintballing trips in Ireland and around the world!
Find Your Masters month at NUI Galway
If you’re thinking about postgrad study, then Find Your Masters month should be of interest to you. Events include a Power Brunch, lunchtime presentations, a Mini Open Evening, and more. Full schedule online: check calendar often, events will be added as they present. Email postgrad@nuigalway.ie for information.
NUIG 5k Early Bird Registration is Open
The NUI Galway 5k run in aid of Jigsaw Galway takes place at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd of April. This is a spectacular Run, Jog or Walk around the University Campus along the banks of the river Corrib. Early bird registration rate is €10 for students and €15 for staff/public and includes a free t-shirt! Register here.
CUSP Sustainability Summer Internships on offer at NUI Galway
The Community and University Sustainability Project Team (CUSP) is seeking to offer Sustainability Leadership Awards to up to 4 NUI Galway Students to advance the roll-out of the NUI Galway Sustainability Strategy 2017-2020. The Awards are being offered in 4 project theme areas namely Energy; Water; Nature & Ecosystems; and Communications & Engagement. The awards are open to NUI Galway Students and successful applicants will be awarded an 8 week scholarship (June-August 2018) funded by the NUI Galway Students’ Union through the Student Project Fund. Log onto our CUSP website to find out more information. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th March.
Lower Back Pain Study – Participants Needed
Undergraduate students are needed to complete a questionnaire on the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among undergraduate students at NUI Galway. Complete the questionnaire HERE.
Table Quiz in aid of Maths & Education Final Year Symposium
There will be a fun Pub Quiz at 8pm on Thursday 7th of March at Sult. It’s just €20 per table, max of 4 people per team with lots of spot prizes up for grabs.
The Student Connect Mentoring team are having a Casino Night in DNA on Wednesday the 20th March. Early bird tickets are €15 and €20 thereafter. There will be a lot of amazing prizes given away on the night including an iPad bundle for someone who buys a ticket to the event.
USA J1 Info
Fancy spending your summer in America doing something you love, travelling and exploring everything the USA has to offer? USA Summer Camp will be in Áras na Mac Léinn next Thursday the 7th of March to tell you about your J1 options and opportunities! More Info.
Connacht Rugby Student Discount Ticket Codes
- 14:45 Saturday 2nd March Connacht vs Ospreys: NUIG-Osp-1819
- 19:35 Friday 22nd March Connacht vs Benetton: NUIG-Ben-1819
- 15:00 Saturday 13th April Connacht vs Cardiff: NUIG-Car-1819
Buy your tickets on the Connacht Rugby website and use the codes above to get the reduced rate NUIG student price. Valid for 50 tickets per match. NUIG student ID required. Bohermore Terrace only.
Carna Galway – Brazilian Carnival
Our annual Great Carnival Party is back again, this time at Electric Theatre and Garden on March the 3rd from 2pm with live bands, DJs, dance classes, capoeira performances, and loads of food in our food market. Free entry and family friendly event.
Give Blood In Galway This March
- 12pm-3.30pm Tues 5th & Weds 6th March Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG
- 5pm-8.30pm Tues 19th, Weds 20th & Thurs 21st March Clybaun Hotel
- 12pm-3.30pm Sun 24th March Clybaun Hotel
- 5pm-8.30pm Tues 26th, Weds 27th and Thurs 28th March Menlo Park Hotel
International Women’s Day Fundraiser
To mark International Women’s Day there will be an Open Mic Fundraiser 9.30am-11.30am Friday 8th of March at the Kitchen Café in Galway City Museum in aid of Domestic Violence Response. Entry is €10 and includes coffee and cake. More details from info@domesticviolenceresponse.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.
NUIG Marchathon Challenge – Win Prizes for Walking!
The Marchathon Step Challenge is back at NUI Galway Monday 4th March – Friday 29th March. Win some great prizes, including Garmin Activity Trackers, Me2U Shopping Vouchers, and Smarter Travel Goodie Packs! This March we’re challenging you to grab some team mates, lace up your walking shoes and march your way to some great prizes! Make sure to sign up by Sunday 24th of February to be in with a chance to win a €50 Shopping Voucher in the early registration draw! The first 50 people to register will also get a Step Counter – absolutely free!
How to take part
- Get into a team of 3 – 6 people
- Sign up online at www.activetravellogger.ie
- Team captain: choose a team name and set your team up on the Active Travel Logger
- Team members: sign up online at Active Travel Logger, find a team and join it.
- Get a Step Counter — download an app (e.g. Free Smarter Travel Step Counter), buy a pedometer, use a Fit Bit, or other step tracking device
- From 4th March to 29th March get walking where possible, aiming to increase your steps throughout the challenge
- Have Fun and Get Competitive!