Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Break The Barriers on the 3rd of Oct
On Thursday 3rd of October we want you to join us in Dublin as part of the National Demonstration to #BreakTheBarriers to Education. We will be calling for:
- Affordable Accommodation
- Publicly Funded Education
- An increase in SUSI grants
- Reform of BTEA
- Affordable Transport
Return bus tickets €2 are on sale NOW from the SU. Buses leave Galway 10am and leave Dublin 4pm. NUIG Student ID required. Contact su.president@nuigalway.ie for more info
Our polling station is open 10am-5pm TODAY at Smokey’s Café for the election of your SU Postgrad Taught Officer and Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Bring your NUIG ID with you to vote. If you’ve registered for a Remote Vote log on to the SU Website 10am-5pm to vote.
Have you been elected as a Class Rep? Training for Class Reps takes place from 5pm this Monday 30th of September. If you have been elected or would like to become a Class Rep contact Cameron on su.education@nuigalway.ie for more information.
Sin Issue 2
Hot off the presses you can read Issue 2 of Sin Newspaper here and you could win FREE PIZZA!
We still have some spaces left on our Anti-Racism Workshop 10am-1.30pm Mon 4th Nov. This workshop will take participants through a lively, engaged process looking at how racism functions, where it came from and what we can do to build a more equal society, locally and globally. Previous participants have described the workshop as “thought provoking” “a total eye-opener” and “inspiring”. The cost is €5 and you can sign up in the SU Mon-Fri 10am-5pm or phone 091 493 570.
Have you entered the Student Leap Card giveaway yet?
There’s a €500 CASH PRIZE up for grabs! All you have to do is take a snap and show them your student journey by posting it on Instagram using the hashtag #MyStudentJourney
Participants must be a Student Leap Cardholder & make sure your account is on public so they can see your entry. Extended entry Deadline 12th Oct.
NUIG Graduate Jobs Fair Tuesday
The NUIG Graduate Jobs Fair is on 12.30pm-3.30pm Tues 1st Oct in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. There’ll be over 110 employers attending.
Ever thought about comedy to share your academic research?
Come along and hear all about the Bright Club programme – training researchers to be comedians and to bring academic work to wider communities. Free lunch included 12noon TODAY Thursday 26th of September in the Library meeting rooms. Email carmel.king@nuigalway.ie for more info.
Bike Thefts
There have been an alarming number of bicycle thefts reported to Galway Gardaí in recent days with most of these thefts from the 3rd level institutions.
The following Crime Prevention Advice is advised:
•Spend 10% to 20% of the value of your bike on two locks.
•Use any provided safe bike parking facilities, and lock your bike tightly to an immovable object. The NUI Galway secure bicycle compound (see the Cycling Map for location) is located to the west of the Arts/Science Concourse Building. Anyone with a valid in date student / staff University ID card can access the compound. You must also swipe out.
•Keep the lock off the ground.
•Take a photo of your bike, note the serial number and email it to yourself so that you have a record of it.
•If there are no safe bike parking facilities lock your bike indoors or in well-lit areas if possible.
Info Session on Postgrad Scholarship Applications
The IRC Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship call for 2020 is now open, and the NUIG Research office is having an advisory session to support applications: 5.30pm Thurs 10th Oct in Lecture Theatre 243, Áras Moyola. This is a good opportunity for both applicants and supervisors to seek guidance on their application and to have any questions answered.
Good news! The Student Registry Helpdesk (formerly SID) in Áras Uí Chathail will resume the NUI Galway Lost and Found service from today.
FierceAF: Boxing Edition in Salthill 10am-12.30pm this Saturday
The event is designed for all levels of participation and will have coaches on hand from 4 different boxing clubs circuits to try out different aspects of boxing and training, exhibition fights in a main boxing ring, swag bags with wraps and gum shields, all for just €15 (€10 online). This will be followed by FierceAF: Beach Edition, a FREE event that will take place on the beach in Salthill from 1-3pm, where participants will be able to observe demonstrations, try out a variety of activities and meet different local clubs and organisations, including Yoga, Taekwondo and Tai Chi. More info at www.fierceasfemale.ie
Upcoming FREE Smart Life Courses:
- Mindfulness
- Decision Making
- Note Taking and Study Skills
- Managing Your Time & Workload
- Troubled by Procrastination?
- Exam Preparation
There’s a Disco Bingo fundraiser in aid of Galway Simon Community at 56 Central Restaurant with lots of great prizes
Upcoming Sinn Féin Society Events
- 9.30pm Weds 2nd Oct Free Screening of documentary “No Stone Unturned” AC201 which details the circumstances behind Northern Ireland’s Loughlinisland massacre
- 7.30pm Thurs 3rd Oct Panel Discussion on Irish Unity with guests speakers Martina Anderson MEP, Gerry Adams TD, Matt Carthy MEP, Michelle O’Neill MLA, Mickey Brady MP in the Carrickdale Hotel, Co. Louth. If enough people are interested, the society will be running return bus from Galway but you need to email us at sinnfein@socs.nuigalway.ie to avail of this.
Free Digital Champions Workshops at NUIG – Lunch Included!
- Ace Your Exams: Free Tools & Apps To Help Ace Your Exams
- Online Video & Creating Your Own Video Pitch
- Introduction to NUIG MakerSpace
- Podcasts – The Power of the Spoken Word
Volunteer Ireland Award Nominations
Nominations are open until the 4th of Oct for the Volunteer Ireland Awards. Anyone can nominate themselves or a volunteer they know (e.g. a co-worker, employee, fellow volunteer, friend, relative, neighbour, or coach).
FREE Training Courses in the Library
- Intro to Podcasting
- Intro to Blogging
- Your Digital Brand
- Conducting a Literature Review
- Social Media for Research
- Citing & Referencing
- Smart Searching for Your Assignment
Living With Psychosis?
CReSt-R is a study of a new therapy to improve everyday function focusing on young people living with psychosis. The study is being run by Prof. Gary Donohoe and Emma Frawley, School of Psychology, NUIG. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please contact CRESTR@nuigalway.ie or 086 852 7199.
Important Deadlines
- Mon 30th Sept: Deadline to withdraw from your course without incurring fees
- Weds 31st Oct: Deadline to pay student levy in full + first instalment of student contribution charge
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Comedy Hypnotist €5 this Monday
Tickets are selling fast for our Comedy Hypnotist gig at 8pm this Monday 23rd of September. Get yours HERE.
The winner of the pair of tickets last week was Harper Glazer – congratulations you can collect your prize in the SU Office!
Join the Gobal Climate Strike Tomorrow
NUI Galway Students’ Union will be marching in support of the Global Climate Strike TOMORROW Friday the 20th of September. We will be meeting outside Áras na Mac Léinn/Sult at 12:30pm and heading to Eyre Square to then march to Spanish Arch at 1pm. Join us! The University has also invited students and staff to meet at 11am tomorrow outside the Quad where the University Green Flag will be lowered to half-mast as a symbolic gesture by the University Community to demonstrate our solidarity to our school students.
Vote on Thurs 26th Sept
We are holding elections this Thursday 10am-5pm in Smokey’s Café to elect an SU Postgraduate Taught Officer and an SU Convenor for the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Please bring your Student ID with you to vote. More info.
Volunteering Fair – 11am-4pm TODAY – Bailey Allen Hall
Come along and meet charities and non-profit projects that you can volunteer with for once off events or an hour a week. Environment, children and youth, elderly, disability, education, health, international – all for you to browse and chat!
Break The Barriers on the 3rd of Oct
On Thursday 3rd of October we want you to join us in Dublin as part of the National Demonstration to #BreakTheBarriers to Education. We will be calling for:
- Affordable Accommodation
- Publicly Funded Education
- An increase in SUSI grants
- Reform of BTEA
- Affordable Transport
Return bus tickets €2 will be on sale soon. Buses leave Galway 10am and leave Dublin 4pm. NUIG Student ID required. Contact su.president@nuigalway.ie for more info
Want a free breakfast?
You can get FREE Porridge* every morning at Sult NUI Galway when you buy a hot drink and use your SU Card! (*While stocks last)
Register now for Global Goals Jam
The Global Goals Jam takes place on campus this weekend Fri 20th – Sun 22nd Sept. Students and staff that sign up are divided into teams, all teams work together, using a tailored toolkit, to create interventions aimed at addressing a challenge relevant to the campus: e.g. challenge related to energy, waste, transport, water etc. Teams work to find real and meaningful solutions to address the challenge developed. This is a FREE event and lunch is provided. Register on-line HERE.
Learn Sign Language:10 Week Course just €40 starts this Tues!
- Tuesday 12pm-1pm FULL
- Tuesday 1pm-2pm 3 Spaces Left
- Wednesday 6pm-7pm 1 Space Left
- Thursday 6pm-7pm FULL
Sign up in the SU Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm or phone 091 493 570 to register with credit card.
If you missed Clubs Day or Societies Day DON’T PANIC!
You can still join all the clubs and societies you want by logging on and registering here
How do I get started volunteering? What is ALIVE? How do I earn the Certificate? Come along and learn about community volunteering! Pick one session and feel welcome to ask questions!
Learn To Swim
“Learn to Swim” is an 8 week program aimed at complete beginner swimmers or those looking to improve their strokes. It runs every Wednesday starting 25th of Sept. There are 2 groups, one at 7.30pm and one at 8.15pm and you will be assigned to one based on your abilities. Being able to swim is something people take for granted but it really is an important life skill. It’s €55 for 8 lessons, which works out much cheaper than any other lessons. For more info contact swimming@clubs.nuigalway.ie or i.roche1@nuigalway.ie
Gaisce, the President of Ireland Medal Info Evening – 6pm Tues 24th Sept – ALIVE Áras na Mac Léinn
Earn your Bronze, Silver, or Gold from the President of Ireland! Come along and meet some already on the journey towards this national medal for volunteering and personal development.
Flirt FM are looking for volunteers to cover Irish Language, Current Affairs, Arts, Sport, Student Issues, Entertainment, Irish Music, Specialist Music and more. The full-time schedule kicks off on the 14th of October so to get involved come along to an induction session. Induction Sessions (duration: 60 min)
Venue: Acoustic Room, Áras na Mac Léinn
- Tues 24th Sept 18.00hrs
- Mon 30th Sept 18.00hrs [last chance for this semester!]
There will be follow up training in sound desk and digital editing (with more specialised training later in the semester).
- Sign Language – 4 Spaces
- First Aid Responder Course – 2 Spaces
- Cardiac First Responder Course – 4 Spaces
- Child Protection Training – 4 Spaces
- Yoga – 3 spaces left Intermediate. Beginners FULL
- Anti-Racism Training
- Disclosure Training
- Barista Course –FULL
- MMA for Self Defence
Pool Lifeguard Course
The Swimming Club are running a Water Safety Ireland Pool Lifeguard course at NUIG. It is a 10 week course starting next Monday 23rd September from 9.30pm -11pm. It will be run half in the pool and half theory, and will be assessed with an exam on the last week. Then you will get a certificate which allows you to work as a pool lifeguard in any pool in the world! Ideal for if you want to work in a camp on a J1. For more information contact Swimming@clubs.nuigalway.ie
The NUIG STAND Student Festival 2019 takes place across NUI Galway 23rd-27th of September. More info here.
Join Fierce As Female 10am-12.30pm Sat 28th of Sept in Salthill for their huge boxing class for women. There will be 200 women and 10 coaches from 4 clubs to help women give boxing a try. There will also be a free outdoor event on the beach afterwards and you get a swag bag. You don’t need any boxing experience and this event is for women of all fitness levels and ages.
Does a sports team reflect a strong community?
Join us 10am-4pm Fri 27th Sept at the Moore Institute NUIG to discuss sports, identities, culture and digital humanities as part of the Examine European Cultural Identity IRC funded research project. Enjoy the lecture given by Prof Alan Tomlinson and after lunch you are invited to join a gathering of researchers and practitioners from the arts, humanities, and sciences for an interactive workshop exploring identities, cultures, and crises through the lens of Sports and Media. The Event is FREE and Registration is OPEN here.
Support the #CLIMATESTRIKE
Over the last year young climate activists from across Ireland have held protests over a lack of government action on climate change. Tomorrow Friday 20th of September there will be a Global day of protest led by school strikers calling for urgent action on Climate Change. NUI Galway are calling on all staff and students to convene in College Park in front of the Quad at 11am Friday 20th September. We will drop the Green Flag to half-mast as a symbolic gesture by the University Community to demonstrate our solidarity to our school students.
Free Workshop: Feminism, Fertility and the Future
This one day FREE workshop takes place at NUI Galway on Thurs 3rd Oct and all are welcome to attend. More info and free tickets are available here.
On Wednesday 9th of October 2nd year zoology student Gary Moscarelli is holding a Silent Disco in aid of the world land trust in the Róisín Dubh. For every €90 we raise 1 acre of critically endangered rain forest can be saved from deforestation. Tickets are €5 and can be bought through Gary. Tickets on sale every Monday between 2pm-4pm in Smokey’s Café on the concourse. 100% of proceeds go to the World Land Trust.
The Beacon
The Beacon play will take place in the Town Hall Theatre Galway 20th -28th of September. Look out for exclusive dress rehearsal access and lighting production masterclasses for NUIG students through the Druid partnership.
Important Deadlines
- Mon 23rd Sept: Module Registration Deadline
- Mon 30th Sept: Deadline to withdraw from your course without incurring fees
- Weds 31st Oct: Deadline to pay student levy in full + first instalment of student contribution charge
Cloakroom Open
The SU Cloakroom is back open every Thursday and Friday during term 9am-6pm. This service is FREE and is located next to the SU XL Shop near the Bialann.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is located upstairs in the Áras na Mac Léinn building beside Sult and we are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Our reception desk in the Engineering Building foyer is open Mon–Fri 11am-3pm.
From: Joanna.brophy@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
NUI Galway Financial Aid Fund applications open Mon 16th Sept
Apply online at the link below from Monday. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
We will have lots of freebies, inflatable games, competitions and food for everyone 11am-4pm Tuesday 17th of September in Áras na Mac Léinn – call down!
Turn Your Old Textbooks into Cash!
If you have old textbooks that you want to sell call in to us ASAP in the SU Office and we will sell them on for you. More information here
Election Nominations Are OPEN
We will be holding an election to fill the vacant voluntary positions of Postgraduate Taught Officer and Convenor of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies for the 2019/20 academic year. GET YOUR NOMINATION FORM HERE.
- Nominations Close: 5pm Weds 18th Sept
- Canvassing Begins: 6pm Sun 22nd Sept
- Election Day: 10am-5pm Thurs 26th Sept
Win FREE Comedy Tickets
If you’d like to win 2 free tickets to our Comedy Hypnotist gig just email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie and tell us the name of the current SU President before 5pm Mon 16th Sept. The winner will be announced in the next SU Weekly email.
Important Deadlines
- Mon 16th Sept: Course Registration Deadline
- Mon 23rd Sept: Module Registration Deadline
- Mon 30th Sept: Deadline to withdraw from your course without incurring fees
- Weds 31st Oct: Deadline to pay student levy in full + first instalment of student contribution charge
Sin Issue 1
You can read the first issue of Sin newspaper online HERE. The Sin newspaper editor Mark is still looking for volunteers so if you are interested in helping drop a line to editor.sin@gmail.com or message via the Sin Facebook page here. Follow Sin on Twitter – their account is here!
Life Skills Courses Filling Up Fast
- Sign Language – Limited Spaces
- First Aid Responder Course – 4 Spaces
- Cardiac First Responder Course – 4 Spaces
- Child Protection Training – 4 Spaces
- Yoga – 1 Space in Beginners
- Anti-Racism Training
- Disclosure Training
- Barista Course – Groups 1, 2 & 4 FULL
- MMA for Self Defence
Call to the SU office to register or phone 091 493 570.
Cloakroom Open
The SU Cloakroom is back open every Thursday and Friday during term 9am-6pm. This service is FREE and is located next to the SU XL Shop near the Bialann.
Learn Sign Language:10 Week Course just €40 starts Tues 24th Sept!
- Tuesday 12pm-1pm 2 Spaces Left
- Tuesday 1pm-2pm 5 Spaces Left
- Wednesday 6pm-7pm 4 Spaces Left
- Thursday 6pm-7pm 7 Spaces Left
Sign up in the SU Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm or phone 091 493 570 to register with credit card.
LIFT Ireland is a not-for-profit initiative aimed at increasing the level of positive leadership in Ireland. LIFT Ireland’s learning process is based on eight key leadership values. Each week, for a total of eight weeks, a certified facilitator guides a roundtable of 4-6 individuals through a specific leadership value. Using a proven systemic approach, the members of each roundtable reflect on what that value means to them and how they can improve in this area. If you are interested in taking part in this course please contact studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
The NUI Galway Volunteering Fair takes place 11am-4pm Thurs 19th Sept in Áras na Mac Léinn. This is a great chance to get involved with local charity and community groups through volunteering. You can also get an award for your time spent volunteering.
6 Week FREE Stress Control Programme
“Stress Control” is a FREE six session class in the NUIG CSI building which teaches people to ‘become their own therapist’. Each session lasts for 90 minutes (including a break). The course starts Weds 18th of Sept and runs 10am-11.30am each Wednesday until 23rd October. Spaces are limited so sign up HERE.
Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? We will be running another Voter Registration day 12pm-2pm Wednesday 18th of September at Smokey’s Café. Call down and get yourself registered or pick up a form in the SU Office. The deadline to register to vote is the 25th of October.
Chinese Course at NUI Galway
A 20 week evening course, An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, will commence in NUIG 7pm-9pm Weds 25th September 2019. The fee is €120 for NUI Galway students. The course is designed for people with no Chinese language basics but who have a strong interest in China or who travel or do business in China. It covers not only the Chinese language basics but also a brief introduction to the history of China, Chinese philosophies, customs and traditions, Chinese protocol and business etiquette, Chinese food and wine, Chinese medicine and the concepts of Fengsui and yinyang. More info here or contact suzanne.gilsenan@nuigalway.ie
Smart Life Academic and Wellbeing Support Programme
A FREE TO ALL STUDENTS series of one-off Workshops and Short Courses for Semester 1 to promote wellness and academic success. The short courses fill up fast, so early booking advised.
Bookings: www.nuigstudents.ie/smartlife
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme – Applications Open
This programme offers scholarships for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a research master’s or PhD in any discipline. Funds include a stipend of €16,000 per annum, a contribution to fees, and eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum.
FAQ deadline: 24 Oct 2019. Application Deadline: 4pm 31 Oct 2019. More info here.
Life Science Career Forum 1pm-4pm Sat 14th Sept
The WITS life science career forum will have key speakers and attendees from leading companies in Diagnostics, Industry, Pharma, Business and Healthcare. There will be talks on better understanding types of roles available to graduates and advice on how to move within the life science field. The event takes place in the Portershed in Galway. Registration and information is open at this li
Global Climate Strike Fri 20th of Sept
The Global Climate Strike will take place in Galway on Friday the 20th of September. More information 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.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union.
Orientation Week Events Continue Today + Tomorrow
Welcome! Fáilte! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Remember you are always a Fresher at heart and these events are open to everyone!
TODAY
10am-5pm SU Office: Get your SU Card, Student Leap Card, Locker, Second hand Books.
3pm-5pm Treasure Hunt with the SU Officers starts at Áras na Mac Léinn
5pm-7pm Speed Friending with host Johnny Graham at Sult
8pm-11pm Music from OIdskool at Sult
TOMORROW
10am-5pm SU Office: Get your SU Card, Student Leap Card, Locker, Second hand Books and free condoms!
9pm till late Postgradaoke at Sult
Our SU Outdoor Cinema is back (weather depending) at 8pm on this Monday 9th of September outside the Engineering Building. There will be FREE popcorn for the first 100 people and you can vote on our Facebook page for the film you want us to show.
Class Representatives
Every class is entitled to a Class Representative to represent their class. If your class does not have a Class Rep your voice will not be heard. If you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of a Class Rep contact the SU Vice-President/Education Officer Cameron at su.education@nuigalway.ie. Further information regarding the role of Class Reps is also available here.
Lockers Selling Fast
You need to register at www.su.nuigalway.ie and pay online and collect your locker key from the SU Office 10am-5pm Monday-Friday. Please note if you’ve booked a locker in Áras Moyola or the Engineering Building you collect your key from the SU desk in the Engineering building 11am-3pm Monday-Friday.
Want to Join the Students’ Union Officer Team?
Applications open at 10am this Weds 11th Sept for the vacant SU Officer position of Postgraduate Taught Officer. Application forms will be available from the SU Office and SU Website and must be returned before 5pm on Weds 18th of Sept to the box in the SU Office. The election will take place on Thurs 26th of Sept.
Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? We will be running Voter Registration days 12pm-2pm Tuesday 10th of September and Wednesday 18th of September at Smokey’s Café. Call down and get yourself registered or pick up a form in the SU Office. The deadline to register to vote is the 25th of October.
Life Skills Courses Filling Up Fast
- Sign Language
- First Aid Responder Course
- Cardiac First Responder Course
- Child Protection Training
- Yoga
- Anti-Racism Training
- Disclosure Training
- Barista Course
- MMA for Self Defence
Call to the SU office to register or phone 091 493 570.
SU Freshers’ Fair Tuesday 17th September
The NUI Galway Students’ Union Freshers’ Fair is back with ALL THE FREEBIES! Call down to Áras na Mac Léinn 11am-4pm Tuesday 17th of September for giant inflatable games, food, freebies, tunes and competitions.
FREE Tickets: The Kinds of Sex You Might Have At College
The Kinds Of Sex You Might Have At College is a play about what you want, how you want it, if you want it and what happens when you don’t. It takes place 1pm & 5pm Thurs 12th & Fri 13th Sept and FREE tickets are available online here.
This play tackles experiences from across all genders, all relationships and all sexualities (or as many of them as we could fit into one hour). This play will equip you with a more proactive understanding of consent to apply to your future intimate encounters if you choose to have them.
Trigger warning: This performance contains language of a sexual nature and themes of sexual violence.
There’s over 50 Sports Clubs at NUI Galway and you can join any/all of them for FREE at Clubs Day in the Sports Centre 10am-5pm next Tues 10th Sept.
Introduction to the Library
Get to grips with the library with their quick and free intro sessions. They run for the next 2 weeks 12pm-12.40pm Mon-Fri. More info HERE.
Societies Day takes place 10am-5pm Weds 11th Sept in Áras na Mac Léinn. Call down and meet all the societies that want to be your new best friends. We will be there too!
FREE Academic Skills Training Registration Open
Includes: Critical Thinking & Information, Digital Skills, Intro to Podcasting, Social Media for Research and much more.
Sign up for FREE HERE.
Comedy Hypnotist Tickets On Sale Now!
NUI Galway Students’ Union presents Comedy Hypnotist Barry Jones at 8pm on Mon 23rd of Sept in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Tickets are €5 and are on sale now from EVENTBRITE HERE.
Student Leap Cards now just €10
To get your shiny new Student Leap Cards all you need to do is apply online HERE, then bring your code next week (it only lasts 7 days), your new college ID and €10 up to the SU Office. These are valid until the 31st of December 2020 and we can also top your card up for you.
Research Study Participants Required
We are looking for healthy individuals, aged 18 to 30, to complete a questionnaire, have screening bloods taken and undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Expenses paid. Contact veronica.mcinerney@nuigalway.ie with name, address and phone number.
The Galway Bay Brewery Running Club is the only free running club that gives you a free beer for your efforts! Join them this Sunday at 12.30pm for their monthly 5/10k run.
Culture and Leadership Tech Talk with Rent the Runway
On Weds 11th Sept, join Rent the Runway at the Portershed for a tech talk on lessons from working in microservices to be followed by a session on culture and leadership. Both sessions give an opportunity to meet the Rent the Runway team based in Galway, which is the location of their European Headquarters, and learn more about the company and current vacancies.
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.
