#NUIGSU20 Part Time Officer Election Results 12th March 2020
Oifigeach na Gaeilge Election Result: Erin Mac an tSaoir deemed elected
1st Count
Mac an tSaoir, Erin 179
Nic Sheamuis, Rebecca 102
Ní Thuathail, Caroline 46
Ó Muiris, Finn 97
Seoighe, Máirtín 103
Electorate: 19,760
Total Poll: 570
Spoils: 43
Total Valid Poll: 544
Quota: 273
RON: 17
2nd Count
Mac an tSaoir, Erin 186
Nic Sheamuis, Rebecca 120
Ó Muiris, Finn 105
Seoighe, Máirtín 107
3rd Count
Mac an tSaoir, Erin 208
Nic Sheamuis, Rebecca 153
Seoighe, Máirtín 120
4th Count
Mac an tSaoir, Erin 243
Nic Sheamuis, Rebecca 197
Erin Mac an tSaoir deemed elected
Mature Students Officer Result: Michelle Mitchell Deemed elected
1st Count
Michell, Michelle 480
RON: 70
Electorate: 19,760
Total Poll: 582
Spoils: 32
Total Valid Poll: 550
Quota: 276
Michelle Mitchell deemed elected
Gender & LGBT+ Rights Officer Result: Maeve Arnup Deemed elected
1st Count
Arnup, Maeve 348
Little, Jude 142
RON: 39
Electorate : 19,760
Total Poll: 580
Spoils: 51
Total Valid Poll: 529
Quota: 266
Maeve Arnup deemed elected.
Disability Rights Officer Result: Patricia O’Mahony Deemed Elected
1st Count
Buckley, Stevie 200
O’Mahony, Patricia 306
RON: 17
Electorate : 19,760
Total Poll: 541
Spoils: 18
Total Valid Poll: 523
Quota: 263
Patricia O’Mahony deemed elected.
Postgraduate Taught Officer Result: Martin Smyth Deemed Elected
1st Count
Smyth, Martin 38
RON: 5
Electorate : 4,788
Total Poll: 48
Spoils: 5
Total Valid Poll: 43
Quota: 22
Martin Smyth deemed elected.
Postgraduate Research Officer Result: Sebastiaan Bierema Deemed Elected
1st Count
Bierema, Sebastiaan 46
RON: 2
Electorate : 4,788
Total Poll: 51
Spoils: 3
Total Valid Poll: 48
Quota: 25
Sebastiaan Bierema deemed elected.
Clubs’ Captain Result: Kirsty Moran Deemed Elected
1st Count
Moran, Kirsty 10
RON: 1
Electorate : 45
Total Poll: 11
Spoils: 0
Total Valid Poll: 11
Quota: 6
Kirsty Moran deemed elected.
Convenor of College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies Result: Claire McHale deemed elected.
1st Count
Breslin, Joshua 16
McHale, Claire 134
Mortimer, Cian 76
RON: 12
Electorate : 8,260
Total Poll: 244
Spoils: 6
Total Valid Poll: 238
Quota: 120
Claire McHale deemed elected.
Convenor of College of Science and Engineering Result: Aoife Buckley deemed elected
1st Count
Buckley, Aoife 71
Ganley, Oisín 64
Gujulla, Sai 60
RON: 6
Electorate : 4,836
Total Poll: 208
Spoils: 7
Total Valid Poll: 201
Quota: 101
2nd Count
Buckley, Aoife 71
Ganley, Oisín 64
Gujulla, Sai 61
3rd Count
Buckley, Aoife 99
Ganley, Oisín 80
Aoife Buckley deemed elected.
Convenor of College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Result: Evan O’Flaherty Deemed Elected
1st Count
O’Flaherty, Evan 79
RON: 7
Electorate : 3,128
Total Poll: 87
Spoils: 1
Total Valid Poll: 86
Quota: 44
Evan O’Flaherty deemed elected.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the election of the remainder of the SU Officer positions will be postponed until the 2020/21 Academic Year (Dates to be confirmed)
These positions are:
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
- Societies’ Chairperson
- Convenor of College of Business, Public Policy & Law
- SU Council Chair
For more information contact elections@su.nuigalway.ie
Full Time Officer Election Results are available here
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union. We hope you are all doing okay during this stressful time. Your SU is here for you so keep in touch.
We hope you and your families/friends are keeping safe. We know that this is an unprecedented and stressful time for you all, and we have been working with the University to try to make the next few weeks a little easier for everyone.
- Please take time to carefully read ALL of the updates from the University here. This should answer a lot of your questions.
- The advice from the University is that if you can go home (whether your home is in Ireland or abroad) that you should do so, in the interest of your own and others safety. If you cannot go home and are staying on campus – you will be supported and accommodated until the end of your lease. There is also new legislation coming into effect today that will prevent evictions from private accommodation for the next 3 months. If you had been staying on campus, you will be reimbursed for time not spent in the accommodation but this will take time as staff are trying to put things in place for students who need to remain. Tune in to the accommodation online Q&A 11am-1pm tomorrow here.
- It is very unlikely that classes will resume this coming semester, and online teaching started on Monday. Over the coming weeks it is going to be hugely important for you to check your Blackboard and NUI Galway email address, regularly, for updates. If you have trouble accessing either of these, then please contact ISS in NUI Galway.
- Exams and Assessments will be moved to online/alternative methods. These will be done with as much flexibility as possible as the University recognises that we have a diverse student population. We have been working with the University to ensure the fairest possible exam set up is achieved and they will be emailing you shortly about this.
- This is an incredibly stressful time for all of us and no one knows when this will end. We understand that this is not the best situation for students to be in coming up to exams but we are all available by phone or email for students. We are trying to keep people updated as much as possible when we get information ourselves. Here is the link to the NUI Galway supports page where all the contacts for support services in NUIG are available and up-to-date: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/student-support/
- If you have any Education queries you can contact Cameron on su.education@nuigalway.ie and if you have any Welfare queries you can contact Brandon on su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
This Friday the 27th of March there will be a live Q&A from 11am-1pm. This Q&A will be accommodation specific so any questions or worries you have can be answered by a relevant staff member at NUI Galway. This will be on the university website AT THIS LINK. There will be further online Q&A sessions on the other issues facing NUI Galway students next week.
Marchathon Update
We are in the final week of the NUI Galway Marchathon challenge! Well done to Fiona Drayne from NUIG for winning the Week 3 photo competition and big congrats to the Red Hot Chilli Steppers NUIG team who are in 14th place on the national leader board.
There’s 2 ways to win goody bags this week:
- Send in your Limerick about Adventure
- Enter the “In My Shoes” Story Competition saying what you learned/achieved/changed during the challenge
Submit your entries via the www.activetravellogger.ie website by 2pm Mon 30th March.
Remember to log your final steps of the challenge by 2pm Mon 30th March and keep up that social distancing outside
Flirt FM is still on the air and all their amazing volunteers are doing great work putting together new shows to keep you entertained. Tune in on 101.3FM or here.
Clubs Ball Update
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis the Clubs Ball is postponed. All ticket holders are being refunded via Eventbrite. Tickets will be on sale again when we have a new date for the postponed event which will hopefully be next semester. Anyone who is graduating this year will be welcome to the event also.
NUIG Support Services for You
Here is the link to the NUI Galway supports page where all the contacts for support services in NUIG are available and up-to-date: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/student-support/
The deadline for nominations for the NUIG Society Awards is the 29th of March and the awards will be celebrated in September. More info and how to nominate is available HERE.
Lockers
We won’t be emptying out any lockers during the campus shutdown. As soon as campus is accessible again you can retrieve items from your locker.
The Societies Office are looking for your feedback on what supports you need during this tough time. Please fill out their survey about individuals during isolation, and societies during isolation. Survey link here.
ALIVE Volunteering Cert Deadline Extended
We are extending our Deadline for all students to complete the award to noon on Tues 31st March. Log in with your student id and your student password to update your Presidents Award application here: www.yourspace.nuigalway.ie Remember to hit save! All reflection questions should be answered for the review committee to deem your application qualified. All Certificates will be awarded online and students can download their Certificate.
Training Motivation and COVID-19
Here’s a great article by NUI Galway Health Psychologist Dr Jane Walsh about Training Motivation and how to stay focused in the face of COVID-19. Read it here.
Applications for NUIG Sports Scholarships extended to 15th May
These are open to new and current NUIG students. More info and online application HERE.
Bike Usage Survey
Some NUIG MSc students studying Global Environmental Economics would like you to take a couple of minutes to complete their survey regarding bike usage in Galway on behalf of NUI Galway HERE.
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a new social welfare payment for employees and self-employed people who are unemployed or who have their hours of work reduced during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This includes people who have been put on part-time or casual work. You can apply for the payment if you are aged between 18 and 66 and have lost employment due to the coronavirus restrictions. Students can apply for the payment.
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Galway
Join a free online introduction to meditation class this Saturday 28th March at 1pm at sahaj.me or meditate now at wemeditate.co.
Academic Skills Team
The Academic Skills Team are available to help. Contact them on academicskills@nuigalway.ie if you have a query and they will do their best to help.
Helplink Free Counselling Services during COVID-19
Helplink Mental Health are providing the below counselling services nationally online (via a free app on Smartphones/laptops/PCs), for FREE or at low costs; 7 days a week to people’s homes and other private spaces (car, office, shed, barn, while you’re walking, etc.).
- Free counselling for people laid off work by the COVID 19 crisis (6 sessions).
- Free counselling for people with addictions to gambling, alcohol and/or drugs.
- Free counselling for Irish returning home.
- Free counselling for Irish living abroad.
Academic Writing Centre open for Online Appointments
For the next two weeks, the AWC will provide distance appointments. Appointments can be made 1 day in advance. To book, email awctutors@gmail.com stating your student number and availability. One of our tutors will get back to you to arrange an appointment.
Mind Your Mind!
Minding your mental health is critical during this time. This will be a difficult time for many so we encourage you to try to keep to a routine with study, food and exercise and check in with friends and family using social media, the phone or other online platforms. If you are feeling anxious please reach out for support through the following channels:
- Text SPUNOUT to 086 1800 280 for 24/7 support anytime/anywhere.
- HSE www.yourmentalhealth.ie
- LGBT Ireland Helpline: 1890 929 539 info@lgbt.ie or online chat at lgbt.ie
- Rape Crisis Helpline: 1800 77 8888 or counselling@rcc.ie
- Samaritans: 116 123 or jo@samaritans.ie
- The Chaplaincy Service is available to support students and staff remotely during normal working hours ben.hughes@nuigalway.ie
- NUI Galway Student Counselling is continuing to operate, remotely online or by phone email counselling@nuigalway.ie
Read the latest issue of Sin newspaper online HERE for all your NUI Galway news.
Keeping Active
- Cultivate an exercise routine (preferably with a dose of fresh air or bodyweight exercises)
- Preserve sleep routine and hygiene (decrease screen time 30 min prior to bedtimes)
- Maintain healthy eating and adequate hydration
- Incorporate basic mobility practice such as yoga
Online Library services available during Library closure
The Library is closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. This link gives information on contacting the Library and accessing online Library services during the closure.
Fines will be suspended for books due back during the library closure.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions you may have.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
#NUIGSU20 Part Time Officer elections take place TODAY Thurs 12th March. Polling will take place in the following locations (NUIG Student ID Required):
- 10am-8pm Library Basement
- 11am-8pm Áras na Mac Léinn Foyer
- 12pm-6pm Engineering Building Foyer
- 10am-8pm Online Via Remote Vote on SU Website
PLEASE NOTE: For Clubs’ Captain election Remote Vote is not available and voting will only take place in Library Basement
More info about your candidates is available here.
All updates regarding NUI Galway and Coronavirus will be published HERE
The Student Health Unit is now operating on a booked appointment only basis – the previous walk-in service has been suspended. To book appointments phone 091-494 337 / 083-325 0034 9.15am-12.30pm or 2.30pm-4.30pm Mon-Fri
Exam Timetables out Today
Semester 2 exams take place Tues 21st April-Fri 8th May. Semester 2 Exam timetable will be released at 12pm today Thurs 12th March HERE Please check your timetable carefully to ensure all your subjects are present.
Well done to all our Marchathon teams who have been working so hard to get their steps up on the Marchathon challenge so far! Special congrats to the Children’s Studies team for winning the team photo competition and the Overachievers for winning the SU Keep Cup team update competition.
Make sure to log your teams steps online by 2pm each Monday of the challenge. This week’s competitions are:
- Daily target of 8,500 steps
- Limerick Competition
- SU Keep Cup Team Update competition (email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie)
Our weekly Wednesday walk will be back 1pm Weds 18th March led by the ALIVE Volunteering team from outside Áras na Mac Léinn.
SU Council Nominations Close 5pm today
Nominations are now for the position of SU Council Chair for 2020/21. Nominations close at 5pm on Thurs 12th March and nomination forms are available from the SU Office and website. The election will take place at the last SU Council of the year at 6pm on Mon 23rd March.
Next SU 8 Week Yoga Course Starts Tonight
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 12th Mar – Thurs 7th May (No Class Thurs 19th March)
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 12th Mar -Thurs 7th May (No Class Thurs 19th March)
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Debit/Credit Card on 091 493 570 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
President’s Award for Volunteering – the ALIVE Certificate – Apply Now!
Log in with your student ID and password and fill in the “Presidents Award” one page reflection on your volunteering experiences to be invited to the ceremony with cake and special guests! Deadline: Fri 27th March. Login: http://yourspace.nuigalway.ie Questions: alive@nuigalway.ie or visit us in Áras na Mac Léinn. Ceremony: 12noon Tues 7th April, Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday Arrangements
- There are no classes at NUIG on Tues 17th March.
- The Library, the SU Office, SU Engineering Desk, SU Shop, Sult and Smokey’s Café will all be closed Tues 17th March and will reopen as usual Weds 18th March.
- The Reading Room will be open as usual.
- For details about Computer Suite Access check HERE
Exit Entry are back with their job clinic 11am-3pm today at Smokey’s Café
Call for Young People to Join EYE on the Edge
Galway 2020 is putting together a small group of young people who will support the development of an exciting new project happening this September called EYE on the Edge. This 2 day festival will take place at NUIG.
Closing date for applications 20th March. If you are aged between 18 and 30 and are interested in where we are heading in the world and have something to say about it then we want to hear from you.
International Adolescent Health Week at NUIG
Look out for great FREE events across campus Mon 16th – Fri 20th of March as part of International Adolescent Health Week #IAHW2020. There will be free food, prizes and lots of craic to be had. More info at:
- Twitter: @IAHW2020
- Instagram: @adolescent_health_week
- Facebook: @internationaladolescenthealthweek
Interested in reducing packaging waste?
Please complete a quick survey on reducing meat waste packaging HERE.
There’s less than 70 tickets left for the Clubs’ Ball so get yours quick here
Are you an international student departing Ireland in the coming months?
Donate your leftover household items to a charitable cause at an accommodation collection point to prevent them from going to waste! To donate, complete a very short survey here
Want to try Table Tennis?
Beginners welcome! Call down to the Kingfisher to join the Table Tennis Club (bats & balls provided) 6pm-8pm Thursdays (Hall 3) and 6pm-8pm Fridays (Hall 1)
Self-efficacy and coping strategies in university students with headaches
This is a 10 minute study that aims to understand the relationship between participants level of self-efficacy and their ability to cope with and manage headache pain. Study Link.
Beach Clean Up and Tank Dive In Aid of RNLI
NUIG Sub Aqua Club will be diving in the Aquarium all day Sat 28th March 8am-8pm to raise funds for the RNLI. There will also be a Beach Clean Up with the Marine Soc beginning at 12pm and equipment is provided. Bring your friends and family for a fun filled day by the sea!
Perceived Barriers to Bicycle Commuting across Gender and Stages of Change
All NUIG students living in Galway City are invited to take part in a short (5-10min) survey looking to better understand what might prevent them from cycling to university. A link to the study can be found HERE and, as a thank you for taking part, all participants will be eligible for entry into a draw to win one of three One4all vouchers worth €50 each. Should you have any questions contact d.oriordan3@nuigalway.ie
Free Meditation Class This Saturday
Take some time out for free meditation 2pm-3pm this Sat 14th March at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road, Galway.
Impact of Screen time on the sleep quality of Irish college students.
I am conducting a research project to investigate the screen time habits and sleep quality experienced by Irish college students. The project involves filling out a survey that will take approximately 10 minutes. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. Please read the attached information leaflet for more information. Please click THIS LINK if you wish to participate in the study. Information leaflet on study.
Give Blood in Galway Next Week
5pm-8.30pm Mon 16th, Weds 18th & Thurs 19th March at the Clayton Hotel.
Every Wednesday in March there will be loads of events focussed on your Wellness across NUIG. These include Marchathon Wednesday walks, yoga classes, massage, resilience workshops, running clubs, cooking lessons, movies, food and more. There will also be discounts and offers on healthy food choices across campus. More info at: www.nuigstudents.ie
The NUIG 5k in aid of Jigsaw Galway takes place at 7pm on Tues 31st of March. Early bird student rate is €10. More info and registration 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.
#NUIGSU20 Part Time Officer Candidate Information
The NUI Galway Students’ Union Part Time Officer elections will take place Thursday 12th March 2020. Polling will take place in the following locations (NUIG Student ID Required):
10am-8pm Library Basement (opposite Media Linn)
11am-8pm Áras na Mac Léinn Foyer
12pm-6pm Engineering Building Foyer
10am-8pm Online Via Remote Vote (Deadline to register for Remote Vote is 11.59pm Weds 11th March on SU Website)
PLEASE NOTE: For Clubs’ Captain election Remote Vote is not available and voting will only take place in Library Basement
Your candidates are as follows and we will be including links to their policies/manifestos/campaign pages as these are supplied to us – just click on their name:
Oifigeach na Gaeilge
- Erin Mac an tSaoir
- Rebecca Nic Sheamuis
- Caroline Ní Thuathail
- Finn Ó Muiris
- Máirtín Seoighe
Mature Students Officer
- Michelle Mitchell
Gender & LGBT+ Rights Officer
- Maeve Arnup
- Jude Little
Disability Rights Officer
Postgraduate Taught Officer
- Martin Smyth
Postgraduate Research Officer
- Sebastiaan Bierema
Clubs’ Captain
- Kirsty Moran
Convenor of College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
- Joshua Breslin
- Claire McHale
- Cian Mortimer
Convenor of College of Science and Engineering
Convenor of College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Evan O’Flaherty
Make sure you vote 10am-8pm Thursday 12th March #YourVoiceYourChoice
#NUIGSU20 Full Time Officer Election Results 6th March 2020
President Election Result: Pádraic Toomey deemed elected
Round 1
Coughlan, Alex 496
Mortell, Denis 549
Toomey, Pádraic 1,595
Electorate: 19,760
Total: 2,700
Spoils: 30
Total Valid Poll: 2,670
Quota: 1,336
RON: 30
Pádraic Toomey deemed elected
Vice President / Education Officer Result: Emma Sweeney deemed elected
Round 1
Cooke, Kenny 634
Green, Scott 783
Sweeney, Emma 1121
Electorate: 19,760
Total: 2,641
Spoils: 67
Total Valid Poll: 2,574
Quota: 1,288
RON: 36
Cooke & RON Eliminated
Round 2
Green, Scott 1,042
Sweeney, Emma 1,357
Emma Sweeney deemed elected
Vice President / Welfare and Equality Officer Result: Róisín Nic Lochlainn deemed elected
Round 1
Burke, Simeon 482
Nic Lochlainn, Róisín 1192
O’Donoghue, Ellen 895
Electorate : 19,760
Total: 2664
Spoils: 42
Quota: 1312
RON: 53
Burke & RON Eliminated
Round 2
Nic Lochlainn, Róisín 1341
O’Donoghue, Ellen 895
Róisín Nic Lochlainn Deemed elected
PART TIME OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the election of the remainder of the SU Officer positions will be postponed until the 2020/21 Academic Year (Dates to be confirmed)
These positions are:
- International Students Officer
- Ethnic Minorities Officer
- Societies’ Chairperson
- Convenor of College of Business, Public Policy & Law
- SU Council Chair
For more information contact elections@su.nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Please make sure you get out and vote for your SU Full Time Officers today. Bring your NUIG ID with you to vote:
- 10am-8pm in Library Basement (opposite Media Linn)
- 11am-8pm in Áras na Mac Léinn Foyer
- 12pm-6pm in Engineering Building Foyer
- 10am-8pm on SU Website if you registered for Remote Vote
We will be counting the votes on Friday morning – follow #NUIGSU20 for result updates.
Nominations are now for the position of SU Council Chair for 2020/21. Nominations close at 5pm on Thurs 12th March and nomination forms are available from the SU Office and website. The election will take place at the last SU Council of the year at 6pm on Mon 23rd March.
The latest issue of Sin newspaper is out now and includes interviews with all your SU Officer candidates and a chance to win SU Card Credit in their crossword competition. Read it here.
Next SU 8 Week Yoga Course Enrolling Now!
- Beginners/Improvers: 6pm-7.30pm Thurs 12th Mar – Thurs 7th May (No Class Thurs 19th March)
- Intermediate: 7.30pm-9pm Thurs 12th Mar -Thurs 7th May (No Class Thurs 19th March)
Cost: €40 Pay in the SU Office or by Debit/Credit Card on 091 493 570 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
The Marchathon Challenge has Started!
How to win prizes this week:
- If your team has a daily average of 7,000 steps or more, wherever you are in the country, your team will be entered into a draw to win Smarter Travel Goody Packs.
- If you’re ready to start winning, submit a fun photo of your team before the end of the week, there are Marchathon Goody Packs up for grabs. You can embrace the theme of this week’s Virtual Challenge by dressing up as your favourite Martian for your team photo.
- Win SU Keep Cups for you and your team by letting us know how week 1 is going for you and sending on photos of you teams progress to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
- Join us at 1pm next Wednesday for our weekly 30 minute walk and get free stuff!
If you have recently returned from a Coronavirus affected area and feel unwell, avoid mixing with people and phone the Student Health Unit on 091 494 337. More info and advice here: https://www.nuigalway.ie/alert/
SU Engineering Desk Closed Tomorrow
The SU Engineering desk will be closed tomorrow Fri 6th March. It will reopen 11am-3pm Mon 9th March. For any queries please contact the SU on 091 493 570.
Sexual Experiences Survey – Win an iPad
The national survey on students’ sexual experiences is now open! Tell us about your highs and lows of sex as a student and be in with a chance of winning an iPad or €100 voucher. Complete the survey here
We will also have an info stand in Smokey’s Café 12pm-2pm Mon 9th & Tues 10th March and 12pm-2pm Weds 11th March in the Engineering Building.
Attention NUI Galway Postgrads
With USI we are hosting a Postgrad Drop-In Clinic 10.30am-12.30pm today in Hub Central + Postgrad talk 2pm-3pm today in The View. All postgrads welcome!
There’s less than 100 tickets left for the Clubs’ Ball so get yours quick here
Book Hold Period Reduced
Based on student feedback the Library are reducing the amount of time a book is on hold from seven to three days. If you wish to place a hold on a book that is already checked out to another user, do so, but please remember that you now have three days to pick up the book from the Library before it will be released so that other users can borrow it.
An Taisce/CUSP Climate Action Workshop
A Climate Action Workshop will take place 6pm-8pm Mon 9th March in Room AC213 (Corridor down by Bank of Ireland) Arts Science Building. The workshop is open to all Local Climate Ambassadors and NUI Galway students. Light refreshments will be served. Hope you can make it.
Every Wednesday in March there will be loads of events focussed on your Wellness across NUIG. These include Marchathon Wednesday walks, yoga classes, massage, resilience workshops, running clubs, cooking lessons, movies, food and more. There will also be discounts and offers on healthy food choices across campus. More info at: www.nuigstudents.ie
Improving your assignments with Gale Archives
NUIG Library are pleased to welcome Gale Student Ambassador Evelyn Moran who will be delivering a short half-hour workshop on using Gale Archives for your assignments. Thurs 12th March 12pm – 12:30 pm in the Library Training Room. More info and registration.
International Student Sustainability Donation
Are you an international student departing Ireland in the coming months? Donate your leftover household items to a charitable cause at an accommodation collection point to prevent them from going to waste! To donate, complete a very short survey here.
Campus Trails Competition Starts Monday
Do you know the best 1/3/5/8k walking or jogging routes on campus? Generate a map of your favourite route on MapMyWalk or MapMyRun. Then login to www.YourSpace.nuigalway.ie and register your team and route under Campus Wellness. Prizes will be awarded for the best routes. Closing date 1st May. Email wellness@nuigalway.ie for more info.
What if there was a way to build peaceful and sustainable societies for all?
In a world with growing injustices, the Sustainable Development Goals will provide the means to overcome these challenges and to transform our communities. Let’s find out what they are 6pm-8pm Thurs 12th March in G010. What do they mean to us? How can we put these Goals into practice? We will have some fun while we are at it as well. Free pizza for all attendees. Register here.
The NUIG 5k in aid of Jigsaw Galway takes place at 7pm on Tues 31st of March. Early bird student rate is €10. More info and registration here.
Free Yoga Meditation this Sunday
All welcome to a free yoga meditation class 1pm-2pm this Sun 8th March at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road, Galway.
Travelling to UCHG or NUIG Campus from East Galway?
Students are invited to take part in our short online survey about a park and ride service available to NUIG students, staff or visitors travelling from East Galway (e.g. Tuam, Athenry, Loughrea, Oranmore, Gort). If you agree to take part, you will be asked questions about your demographic information and preferences for such a service. The survey takes approximately 4 minutes to complete HERE.
Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2020 are now OPEN!
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 The Gibson Hotel, Dublin on April 29th. Go to usi.ie/awards/ to find out more and submit a nomination online.
Have you ever used SUMS? Have you not? Why?
Please take just two minutes to fill out this survey to help feed into a final year project looking at student non-engagement with mathematical supports. The survey can be found HERE. Contact email: scottgreen1998@gmail.com
National Gambling Addiction Helpline
Helplink Mental Health – a registered charity, providing accessible services locally in the West of Ireland, nationally and internationally has now joined forces with the Gambling Awareness Trust to provide a national gambling addiction / gambling dependency counselling service; that is available for free; 7 days a week and out-of-hours. Contact by emailing gamblingsupport@helplink.ie or by phone to 0818 998 880 to arrange an appointment. More info.
Registration is now open for Darkness Into Light 2020 and early birds can avail of reduced prices until 17th March.
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With Maths – SUMS
With Programming – Computer DISC
With Writing – Academic Writing Centre
With Academic Skills – Academic Skills Hub
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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.
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#NUIGSU20 Elections – Nominations are OPEN
- 3 x Paid Full Time Officer NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Closing date 5pm Weds 26th Feb.
- 14 x Voluntary Part Time Officer nominations open Weds 26th Feb
- SU Council Chair Nominations open Thurs 5th March
Your guide to running for #NUIGSU20 Elections is HERE or contact elections@su.nuigalway.ie for more information.
We are outraged by the University’s decision to increase rent in on-campus student accommodation by 4% for 2020/21. This means that from September a single room in the campus Goldcrest student accommodation will be €750 a month. This is a huge barrier to accessing education.
Please sign our petition against the rent increases HERE.
Marchathon Motivation Mondays Freebies!
Join us at Smokey’s Cafe 11am-1pm Mon 24th Feb & Mon 2nd March for our Marchathon Challenge sign up desk. We will have FREE STUFF for teams registering for the Marchathon Challenge including fruit and snoods to keep you motivated. Marchathon Registration is Open NOW and you can win Prizes for Walking! The Challenge will run from Mon 2nd to Fri 27th March. Get together in teams of 3 to 6 people and have your team captain register your team on www.activetravellogger.ie to be in with a chance to win some great prizes including gift vouchers, activity trackers, Bluetooth speakers, power banks and more!
We will also be holding 30 minute walks each Wednesday during the challenge to help you get the steps in, meet new people and maybe get some more free stuff!
Here’s the latest issue of Sin which includes a chance to win tickets to the Sports Ball in the crossword competition. Read more here.
Call up to Smokey’s Café 11am-3pm today to meet Exit Entry at their job clinic – you might even get a free water bottle!
Multicultural Event
1pm-3pm Tues 25th Feb in the Cube downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. For more info contact su.international@nuigalway.ie
Clubs’ Forum
The next Clubs’ Forum is on at 6pm on Weds 26th Feb in the Thomas Dillon Theatre on the Concourse. All welcome. Will include Q&A with Director of Sport Mike Heskin and Interim Clubs’ Officer Tanya Schafer. There’ll also be info about running for election as Clubs’ Captain (nominations open Weds 26th Feb!)
Need to sort out your taxes?
The FREE NUI Galway pilot Tax Clinic will run 4.30pm-7pm on the following days in the ILAS Centre, North Campus, offering basic tax info services to NUIG students: 24/25/26 Feb & 2/3/4 March – contact taxclinic@nuigalway.ie to book your free appointment.
| Mon 24th Feb | 2pm – 3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 24th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 25th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | MY123 Seminar Room 1 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
Early Bird tickets are now SOLD OUT for the Clubs’ Ball! €40 full ball tickets are flying out the door already so get yours quick here
Save some money by checking the SU Second hand bookshop to see if we have what you need!
Lunchtime Seminar on Sports Journalism
You are invited to a lunchtime seminar on sports journalism 1pm Tues 25th Feb in G010 in Hardiman Research Building. Panelists include: Keith Duggan (The Irish Times), Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill (TG4), Mike Finnerty (Sky Sports & Mayo News), Cliona Foley (freelance sports journalist). RSVP to journalism@nuigalway.ie – refreshments will be served.
The Effects of Emotion Regulation on our Physical and Psychological Wellbeing
This study is a 10 minute survey interested in looking at how our ability to control our emotions can impact different aspects of our wellbeing such as stress and anxiety. It is also looking at why we have individual differences in our ability to regulate our emotions such as our attachment style.
Litter Pick this Saturday
Join the NUI Galway Active Citizens Society for a litter pick up at Droim Chaoin 11am-12pm this Sat 22nd Feb! Meet up at the pitch behind the Glen Oaks Lodge.
Funded European Volunteering Experience: ALIVE and the European Solidarity Corps
Would you like to spend three months in Portugal? Or a year in Italy? Fully funded and supported to volunteer with a non-profit organisation to gain experiences and build your skills. The European Solidarity Corp programme might be for you! Come along to this info session at 12pm TODAY Thurs 20th Feb to learn more about it! ILAS (near Goldcrest) upstairs in the Boardroom (2nd floor) take the free campus bus to the ILAS building. Sign up for free lunch at the talk.
Blood Donation: A Randomised Control Trial
Would you like to take part in a 4 minute online survey regarding individuals’ blood donation intentions and behaviours? For our final year psychology research experiment myself and Sophy Molloy are examining personality, the effect of reciprocity priming and mode of delivery on blood donation intentions and behaviours. We are particularly interested in recruiting college-going participants! Survey Link
The NUIG Postgrad Ball 2020 will take place on Thurs 2nd of April in the Clayton Hotel. Early bird tickets, €45, will be available in Smokey’s on the 26th & 27th Feb 12pm-2pm. Tickets will be available from SocsBox or online for €50 after these dates.
Making Every Contact Count initiative – students’ perspectives
Would you like to take part in a short, anonymous online survey about a new initiative in supporting the prevention of chronic disease? Researcher contact: l.byrne27@nuigalway.ie
Have your say in the Student Survey – Closing Date This Sun 23rd Feb!
This is your chance to improve your University experience at NUI Galway and you could win a €200 gift voucher! The survey can be completed by first year and final year undergrads and taught postgrads. Complete the survey now here
Note Taking & Study Skills Workshop
Rescheduled Note Taking & Study Skills Workshop will take place 5.30pm-7pm Tues 25th Feb in THB-G011 Seminar Room, The Hardiman Building.
Details of more Smart Life FREE Workshops here.
George Moore Scholars Fund For Postgrad Study in USA
This is a €20 million programme (2020-30) to support up to 300 academically talented students who wish to undertake postgraduate study in the USA. The programme is open to students from all backgrounds who completed most of their education on the island of Ireland, and who attended one of the 11 universities of Ireland. Applications close 27th March. Students may also have applied for sources of support to other schemes, such as Fulbright, SFI, IRC or the NUI Travelling Studentship Awards. More info: www.georgemoorescholars.ie
Talk: The Psychology of Genocide
The Psychology of Genocide (and other toxic situations) free talk will be at 6.30pm on Weds 11th March in AMBE G065 (psychology building). All students welcome! Please log your interest here.
How does depersonalization and self-categorization affect students’ levels of social anxiety?
This study is concerned with exploring the relationship between NUIG undergrad students levels’ of Self-Categorization, Social Anxiety, Attachment Style, Experiential Avoidance and Depersonalization and should take approximately 20 mins to complete.
ALIVE Volunteering Opportunities in the community and on campus – get involved in once off volunteering to build your experiences!
Have a click to read more:
Would you like to participate in a 1 minute volunteering app development questionnaire?
A group of final year students are developing an app to connect active and hopeful volunteers enabling them to interact with other like-minded people and tackle social issues that they are interested in. The app is in its development and by filling out the survey it would enable the creators to implement any tweaks or features that volunteers would want. Here`s the link to the questionnaire. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCQ5ZC9
Demechanising Bodies: A Theatre of the Oppressed Laboratory
A Theatre of the Oppressed Laboratory for Queer people that will explore the patriarchal roots of gendered and sexual repression and rehearse strategies for resisting these oppressions 10am-6pm Sat 14th of March at NUIG. No previous experience in theatre is necessary. Places are limited so please RSVP HERE.
Deadline to Register for Seanad Éireann Vote Weds 26th Feb
Are you an NUI Galway graduate? Make sure you register for your Seanad Éireann vote. Seanad Éireann is the Upper House of the Irish Legislature and is composed of sixty members. Three of these senators are elected by National University of Ireland graduates. You can get a registration form in the SU or online here. Please note that if you are not already registered you won’t be able to vote in the upcoming Seanad Éireann election.
National Women’s Council of Ireland: Call out to women with disabilities
We are starting a project to reach out to women with disabilities. We want you to get involved to help us reflect your experiences better in all our work and campaigns for women’s equality. If you are interested and want to get involved please contact Catherine on 01 679 0100 or email catherinel@nwci.ie
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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 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.
Students’ Union Outraged at NUIG 4% Student Rent Hike
NUI Galway Students’ Union is outraged by the University’s decision to increase rent in on-campus student accommodation by 4% for 2020/21. This means that from September a single room in the campus Goldcrest student accommodation will be €750 a month.
By applying the maximum 4% increase in a rent pressure zone the University is exploiting 19,000 students and their families who cannot afford the rents they are already struggling to pay. This price gouging is placing another barrier to access to education for students.
NUI Galway recently launched their 2020-25 Strategy to much fanfare highlighting “affordable and sustainable on-campus accommodation for our students” as a key “priority” in “Building for the Future”. Yet again the University has shown that it is more focused on commercial gain rather than actually supporting students. Between having the 8th highest fees in the world, insufficient grant support and the rising cost of accommodation, students are struggling like never before.
Students’ Union President Clare Austick said: “We meet students everyday who have to work two or more part-time jobs to stay in college, students who commute huge distances, students who can’t afford decent accommodation and students who aren’t in college who should be. We are outraged that in the midst of an accommodation crisis the University is again looking to profit from the desperation of students looking for accommodation.”
SIGN OUR PETITION AGAINST RENT INCREASES HERE
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week 2020
TODAY
- 2pm-4pm Bra Collection at Smokey’s Café with BioMed Soc. Donate old bras to charity.
- 7pm Sex Toy Bingo in the Corrib Room at Sult SOLD OUT!
Fri 14th Feb
- Valentine’s Day Roses & Rolos – Details on our Instagram (€1 charity donation)
- 9am-1.30pm Cardiac First Responder Course in The Space (€40)
ALL WEEK Free Condoms from the SU and the SU Engineering Desk
- 3 x Paid Full Time Officer nominations open Weds 19th Feb
- 15 x Voluntary Part Time Officer nominations open Weds 26th Feb
- SU Council Chair Nominations open Thurs 5th March
Your guide to running for #NUIGSU20 Elections is HERE or contact elections@su.nuigalway.ie for more information.
Rally in Support of Mduduzi Creative Ngwenya 1pm TODAY
We invite you to attend a rally in support of NUI Galway student Mduduze Creative Ngwenya at 1pm today Thurs 13th Feb at the Big Yellow Thing. Science student Mduduzi is from Zimbabwe and has been living in Direct Provision in Galway for the last 3 years. He is now facing deportation. Mduduzi is on the committee for the University of Sanctuary at NUIG. He is a talented, hard-working and socially conscious individual who has made a huge effort to integrate and engage with the community in Galway #SaveMdu
Need a Valentine’s Day present?
If you need a Valentine’s Day present for your sole mate why not give the gift of cosy feet! Our Big Yellow Thing Charity socks are just €9 a pair and are on sale from the SU Office, the SU Shop and our website HERE. They’re perfect for secret library crushes too and all funds go to the SU Charities!
Marchathon Motivation Mondays Freebies!
Join us at Smokey’s Cafe 11am-1pm Mon 17th Feb, Mon 24th Feb & Mon 2nd March for our Marchathon Challenge sign up desk. We will have FREE STUFF for teams registering for the Marchathon Challenge including fruit and snoods to keep you motivated.
Marchathon Registration is Open NOW and you can win Prizes for Walking! The Challenge will run from Mon 2nd to Fri 27th March. Get together in teams of 3 to 6 people and have your team captain register your team on www.activetravellogger.ie to be in with a chance to win some great prizes including gift vouchers, activity trackers, Bluetooth speakers, power banks and more!
We will also be holding 30 minute walks each Wednesday during the challenge to help you get the steps in, meet new people and maybe get some more free stuff!
How To Run For SU Election Online Info Session
USI are running a free online how to run for election information session 6pm-7.30pm TODAY Thurs 13th Feb. To take part just sign up here.
First Year Engineering Movie Night
1st year Engineering movie night 6pm-8pm Tues 18th Feb in ENG-G017. Take a break from study and relax with a movie! All welcome.
USIT will be on campus to answer all your J1 questions next Tues 18th Feb 11am-3pm at Smokey’s Café and 1pm-2pm in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Calling all students!
Are you interested in taking part in a focus group research project about college students’ attitudes to sexual consent?
One4all voucher for every participant! For more information or to sign up please contact Mari at m.mcshea1@nuigalway.ie
Job Clinic with Exit Entry
Exit Entry will be in Smokey’s Café 11am-3pm next Weds 19th Feb and Thurs 20th Feb to help out with your job search. https://www.exitentry.com/
Have your say in the Student Survey
This is your chance to improve your University experience at NUI Galway and you could win a €200 gift voucher! The survey can be completed by first year and final year undergrads and taught postgrads. Complete the survey now here
SU Life Skills Sign Ups Now Open
- Cardiac First Responder Course 4 SPACES LEFT TOMORROW!
Applications Close Tomorrow Fri 14th Feb for Hardiman Research Scholarships
Love Life Love Walking 1pm TOMORROW!
Meet up at 1pm outside Áras na Mac Léinn this Fri 14th Feb for a 30 minute walk and talk along the campus biodiversity route with NUIG staff and students. All welcome – wear your walking shoes/runners!
ROPES are hosting a Netflix & Chill pub quiz at 7.30pm Tues 18th Feb at Sult. It’s just €4 per person with lots of prizes and free food.
Exploring Global Financial Justice Workshop with ALIVE
ALIVE is hosting an SDG Workshop free for all students to attend –Exploring Financial Justice – What are the SDGs? What do we mean by Financial Justice? Why is there poverty in some parts of the world and not others? 5pm-7pm Tues 18th Feb with Financial Justice Ireland in the Careers Seminar Room.
Here’s the sign up link so we have enough food for all!
The NUIG Postgrad Ball 2020 will take place on Thurs 2nd of April in the Clayton Hotel. Early bird tickets, €45, will be available in Smokey’s on the 26th & 27th Feb 12pm-2pm. Tickets will be available from SocsBox or online for €50 after these dates.
Making Every Contact Count initiative – students’ perspectives survey
Would you like to take part in a short, anonymous online survey about a new initiative in supporting the prevention of chronic disease? More info: l.byrne27@nuigalway.ie
Scholarships are open to new entrants, current NUIG students, students transferring to NUIG and those hoping to do postgrad courses at NUIG. Closing date 31st March.
Rave for the Reef is back at 8.30pm on Weds 19th of Feb in the Roisin Dubh. For every €50 euro we raise 1 coral can be planted and raised by the Reef Restoration Foundation. These scientists are currently working in the Great Barrier Reef trying to stop the coral bleaching epidemic, which is a major cause of climate change. Tickets are €5 euro and can be got my DMing @RaveForTheReef_RoisinDubh on instagram
The Prevalence, Perception and Adherence of Alternative Dietary Lifestyles in College Students
You are invited to take part in a survey assessing how prevalent certain diets among college students, student perceptions of these diets and the levels of adherence that accompany them. More info: r.mcguinness5@nuigalway.ie
| Thurs 13th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Law/Commerce Council |
| Mon 24th Feb | 2pm – 3pm | Students’ Union Exec Office | Áras na Mac Léinn | Postgrad Council |
| Mon 24th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | AC204 | Arts Concourse | Science Council |
| Tues 25th Feb | 6pm – 7pm | MY123 Seminar Room 1 | Áras Moyola | Health Sciences Council |
Early Bird tickets are now SOLD OUT for the Clubs’ Ball! €40 full ball tickets are flying out the door already so get yours quick here
Save some money by checking the SU Second hand bookshop to see if we have what you need!
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
Homelessness Protest March
There will be a Homelessness Protest March at 2.30pm on Sat 29th Feb from Spanish Arch to the Liam Mellows Statue.
Galway at the Heart of Europe – Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe
6.30pm-8pm on Thurs 20th Feb The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland and NUIG is delighted to invite you to an event ‘Galway at the Heart of Europe’ – a Citizens’ Dialogue on the Future of Europe in the Aula Maxim NUIG. The event is free to attend, but advanced registration is essential via Eventbrite
Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships
Studentships in Translational Research and Social and Allied Health Science applications are open. More Info here.
Free Yoga Meditation Class this Saturday
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes take place every Saturday 2pm-3pm at OLBC Hall, 11 Ely Place, Sea Road Galway. All welcome.
Free Festival Tickets for Volunteers
Volunteer with Charity Concierge at this summer’s biggest music festivals and raise money for international development charity Child.org. You can join them this year at Download, Camp Bestival, Latitude, Electric Picnic and more. More info 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.