April 2019

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.

Locker Key Return Deadline Fri 10^th May

Just a quick reminder that your locker must be cleared out and key returned before 5pm on Friday 10^th of May to the Students’ Union office in Áras na Mac Léinn. We’re open 10am-5pm Monday – Friday. Any items left in the locker after this date will be dumped, recycled or donated to charity. Lockers for 2019/20 will go on sale 10am Monday 2^nd September on the SU Website.

Exam Results & Repeats

Undergrad results are scheduled for release from 17^th-24^th of June. Postgrad results are scheduled for release Tues 2^nd July.

Details on how to appeal your exam results and the deadline for same are available here. Details on how to get a recheck of your exam are available here.

Repeat exams will take place Tuesday 6^th – Friday 16^th of August and the fee for same is €295.

Need to defer an exam?

Here’s how.

SUSI Applications are Open

Applications for the 2019/20 SUSI Grant are now open. More information and application available here.

Need a Student Leap Card?

1. Apply online here: here.
2. Call in to SU Office with your application code + €10 (the code lasts 7 days)
3. Get your card and save all the money!

You can also top up your card in the SU Office.

Taught Postgrad Scholarships Open

Applications are open for the NUI Galway Taught Postgraduate Scholarships which provide €1,500 per student. Scholarships are rewarded to students who have a first class honours degree and have been accepted to a full time taught Masters programme. More here.

Cloakroom Open TODAY

The FREE SU Cloakroom is open today and tomorrow 9am-6pm.

PC Suites During Exams

The following PC Suites are unavailable during the exams. All other PC Suites will operate as normal.

• Block E: Finnegan Suite
• Alice Perry Engineering Building: ENG-G046
• Alice Perry Engineering Building: ENG2016
• Alice Perry Engineering Building: ENG2017
• I.T. Building – Room 106: IT106

Copernicus Hackathon Ireland, 10th – 12th May

ICHEC (National Supercomputing Centre) host Ireland’s first Copernicus Hackathon in NUI Galway on May 10-12th 2019. Hackathon participants will be challenged to come up with solutions for real-world problems using Copernicus satellite data and will compete for a range of prizes for solutions which have commercial potential. Participants must be over 18 and a resident of the EU member states, Norway and Iceland. See here for more information and to register.

Do you know what a money mule is?

Money mules are people recruited by fraudsters to help transfer stolen money from bank accounts. They either use the excuse that they can’t open an account themselves or they pose as employers with job vacancies. Being a money mules is a criminal offence and it can carry up to 14 years imprisonment.

Fancy a trip to Finland?

The EU Youth Conference will be held in Finland 1st-3rd June and they are looking for 3 young people to represent Ireland. More here.

NUI Galway Summer School in Visual Analytics

Running from the 10th – 14th of June at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, NUI Galway, Ireland, the KDU Visual Analytics Summer School will provide students, researchers, academics and industry professionals with an opportunity to come together to learn, share experiences and to develop new cross-disciplinary partnerships. Over the course of this 5 day-long summer school participants will:

• learn from key researchers in the field,
• take part in hands-on sessions to deepen these learnings, and
• work together on case-study oriented mini-projects.

Fees: €250 early bird registration (before May 1st) / €350 regular

Extra Study Space

The following venues will be available 8am-10pm as extra study space until Fri 10^th May

• IT206
• SC004 McMunn Theatre
• SC005 Tyndall Theatre
• TB302
• TB303
• TB304
• TB305
• TB307

• AM109
• AM110
• SC003 Dillon Theatre
• SC002 Larmor Theatre

The Library has a number of bookable group study rooms as well as a mini-studio that can be booked here.

Are You Registered to Vote?

The deadline to register to vote or to change your address to make sure you can vote on 24^th of May in the Local Elections, European Elections and divorce referendum is Tuesday 7^th 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.

SU Bookstore Collection Deadline

Just a quick reminder that you must collect any books belonging to you which are still in the SU Second-hand Bookstore before 4.30pm on Wednesday 15^th May. We cannot keep the books for you over the summer and any books which have not been collected by this date will be given away for free.

Library Opening Hours Exams

The Library will have Extended Weekend Opening Hours until 21:00 on these dates

• Sat/Sun 27/28 April
• Sat/Sun 04/05 May

How to Avoid Rental Scams this summer:

1. Do your homework – familiarise yourself with the average rent price in the area. If the rent is super low and seems too good to be true, it usually is.
2. Use online maps to double check the property exists and is at the stated address.
3. Check short-term rental sites to ensure the property is not being use by a fraudster for “viewings” who will take your deposit money.
4. Keep copies of all correspondence between yourself and the advertiser including bank details + property ad.
5. Use legitimate well-known rental agencies if possible.
6. Don’t hand over money until you have seen the property and are happy with its condition. Bring someone with you to get a second opinion.
7. Don’t make payments until you have keys and a signed contract. Check the keys fit the lock.
8. Don’t transfer any money unless you’ve carried out all these checks and are sure the listing is genuine.

You can pick up a FREE rent book in the SU Office with lots more tips.

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.

Extra Study Space

The following venues will be available 8am-10pm as extra study space

Thurs 11th April-Fri 10th May

• IT206
• SC004 McMunn Theatre
• SC005 Tyndall Theatre
• TB302
• TB303
• TB304
• TB305
• TB307

Fri 12th April-Fri 10th May

• AM109
• AM110
• SC003 Dillon Theatre
• SC002 Larmor Theatre

The Library has a number of bookable group study rooms as well as a mini-studio that can be booked here.

Yoga Starts Tonight!

Our 8 Week €40 yoga course starts this evening and there’s ONE space left on beginners/improvers and FIVE spaces left on intermediate. Call 091 493 570 to register with credit/debit card or call in to the SU Office.

Locker Key Return Deadline Fri 10^th May

Just a quick reminder that your locker must be cleared out and key returned before 5pm on Friday 10^th of May to the Students’ Union office in Áras na Mac Léinn. We’re open 10am-5pm Monday – Friday. Any items left in the locker after this date will be dumped, recycled or donated to charity. Lockers for 2019/20 will go on sale 10am Monday 2^nd September on the SU Website.

Exam Freebies in SU Office

We have limited free stress balls, phone charging packs, pens, colouring books and notebooks in the SU Office to keep you going through exam season.

Library Survey

Complete the Library Survey and you could win a Smartphone!

End of the Marchathon Celebration

We will be holding our end of the Marchathon Challenge Celebration 10.30am TODAY Thursday 11^th of April in the Corrib Room at Sult. There’ll be tea, coffee and pastries. All participants are invited and there might even be some freebies!

Are You Registered to Vote?

The deadline to register to vote or to change your address to make sure you can vote on 24^th of May in the Local Elections, European Elections and divorce referendum is Tuesday 7^th 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 Drive at Smokey’s Café 12pm-2pm Weds 24^th April to stamp your paperwork – just bring your passport or driving licence!

Free 30 Minute De-Stress Yoga Classes

Lotus Society have arranged 9am-9.30am free de-stress yoga classes over the next two weeks in Áras na Mac Léinn. These are open to all levels and students and mats are provided. More info and locations are available on their Facebook page here.

Beer Run

The only free running club with a free beer at the end is back Saturday 20^th of April! Join Mikkeller Running Club at 12.30pm Saturday 20^th of April at the Salthouse for a 5/8/10k run along the prom and back with a free victory beer at the end!

SU Bookstore Collection Deadline

Just a quick reminder that you must collect any books belonging to you which are still in the SU Second-hand Bookstore before 4.30pm on Wednesday 15^th May. We cannot keep the books for you over the summer and any books which have not been collected by this date will be given away for free.

Need help with programming?

ComputerDISC is open until 2pm Friday 26th of April More Info.

Student Innovation Summit Invitation

LaunchPad in partnership with the Innovation Office at NUI Galway look forward to welcoming you to our first Student Innovation Summit at NUI Galway 3pm-4.30pm Tues 16^th April. More info and free tickets HERE.

Library Opening Hours Exams/Easter

The Library will have Extended Weekend Opening Hours until 21:00 on these dates

• Sat/Sun 13/14 April
• Sat/Sun 27/28 April
• Sat/Sun 04/05 May

Easter Weekend 2019 – Library Opening Hours

• Fri 19th April 10:00-18:00
• Sat 20th April 10:00-18:00
• Sun 21st April 10:00-18:00
• Mon 22nd April 08:30-22:00

Upcoming Sinn Féin Debate

“This House Supports the Legalisation of Cannabis for Medicinal Use” Weds 17^th April. We’ll be hosting a debate surrounding this topic, the speakers proposing the motion are Joe Loughnane PBP, Louise O’Reilly TD Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, and Luke “Ming” Flanagan MEP. The speakers on the opposing side are yet to be revealed. Free pizza!

More info from: sinnfein@socs.nuigalway.ie

Drug/alcohol use and psychological well-being in university students

I am looking for participants aged 18 + to complete my masters dissertation study, exploring the relationship between drug and alcohol use and psychological wellbeing. If you do not use drugs or alcohol, you can still complete it as your answers will still be useful.

Are You Interested in Youth Mental Health Research?

YOULEAD are seeking 15 young people (aged 18 to 25) to be part of a youth mental health research advisory panel (YAP for short). We are interested in hearing from young people from all walks of life who are interested in youth mental health and knowing more about youth mental health research. This may mean having personal experience of a mental health difficulty, or experience of a friend or family member who has a lived experience.  Equally you may not have personal experience but would like to be part of the conversation. If so, we want to hear from you!  YAP meet ups will be held in Galway city, starting in April and run as a pilot over the summertime.  To get involved or for more information contact: olive.ogrady@nuigalway.ie

PhD Write-up Bursaries

Are you near to completing your thesis but have run out of funding? Good news! The university is offering a limited number of PhD Write-up Bursaries.

The application form & Terms and Conditions are now available here.

The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 26 April 2019.

Videogame Addiction Survey

The World Health Organisation classified videogame addiction as a distinct behavioural addiction last year, but there are very little studies, statistics or research available to support their decision. This survey is just to get a general feel if anyone has felt gaming has impacted their life beyond their expectations. It is completely anonymous and open to anyone. If any fellow students had 2 minutes to complete it, it would be a huge help.

Have Your Say on Ireland’s New Diaspora Policy

Global Ireland: Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025 – the Government’s plan to double our international presence – commits to the introduction of a new Diaspora Policy in 2020. This new policy will guide Ireland’s engagement and relationship with our diaspora: our emigrants, our citizens abroad, those of Irish heritage and those who feel an affinity with Ireland around the world. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D., will be holding an open public consultation to inform this new policy at 6pm on Monday 15 April in the Hotel Meyrick, Galway. To register for this event, please click here.

This event is open to all. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available upon arrival.

NUI Galway Easter Holiday Arrangements 2019

• Teaching ends on Sat 6^th of April.
• Field Trips (where applicable) take place Mon 8^th April – Weds 10^th April.
• Study Week takes place Thurs 11^th April – Thurs 18^th April.
• Exams Begin Tues 23^rd April (except for 5MB3 Students who start Mon 8^th April)
• The Students’ Union Office will close at 5pm on Tues 16^th April and will reopen at 10am on Tues 23^rd April.
• The Students’ Union Engineering Desk will close at 3pm on Fri 5^th April and reopen at 11am on Tues 23^rd April.
• The Students’ Union Cloakroom will close at 6pm on Fri 5^th April and reopen at 9am on Thurs 25^th April.
• The Students’ Union Shop will be open 8am-5pm Fri 12^th, 10am-4pm Sat 13^th, 10am-4pm Sun 14^th and 10am-5pm Mon 15^th April.
• Sult will be closed Fri 19^th-Mon 22^nd April Inclusive.
• Smokey’s Café will be open 8.30am-6pm Fri 12^th, 9am-5pm Sat 13^th, 11am-5pm Sun 14^th and 10am-5pm Mon 15^th April.
• The Wall Café will be open 8am-3pm Fri 12^th, 9am-3pm Sat 13^th, 11am-3pm Sun 14^th and 11am-3pm Mon 15^th April.
• The James Hardiman Library will be open 10am-6pm Fri 19^th Sat 20^th & Sun 21^st April and 8.30am-10pm Mon 22^nd April.
• The Reading Room will be open as usual.
• The Student Health Unit will be closed Fri 19^th– Mon 22^nd April inclusive. They will re-open at 8.30am on Tues 23^rd April. Opening hours during exams are 8.30am-5.30pm and closed for lunch 1pm-2pm.
• Sin Newspaper will be back with their last issue on Tues 2^nd April.
• The Academic Writing Centre will close on Friday 29^th of March for summer.
• ComputerDISC will close at 2pm on Friday 26^th of April for summer.
• For details about Computer Suite Access check 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 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.

Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Monday – Friday 11am-3pm.