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.
SU Updates
Exams
CELT have been producing some wonderful information around scanning and uploading exams, so please check their website out for this.
Several measures have been put in place to ensure you are not disadvantaged in these exams – including easier deferrals process, carrying forward of failed Semester 2 modules, exam boards reviewing module wide marks for significant discrepancies and leniency with deadlines & extensions. If you are struggling with this new online format, please make contact with your module lead or programme director as soon as possible. They are aware that students are struggling and they do want to help.
August repeat examinations and deferred examinations will most likely take place in an online format also, this will be confirmed or changed in line with the continued guidelines from both the HSE and Government.
Chaplaincy Exam Stress Helpline
If you have any exam stress you can contact the Exam Stress helpline services throughout the exams Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm until Fri 15th May.
Phone: 091 497 999
Text/International Call: +353 89 462 3763
Email/Video Call: examstress@nuigalway.ie
Academic Year 2020/2021
The dates for the next academic year have been circulated to you this week. The major changes include a start date of Mon 28th Sept (First years Mon 2nd Nov), exams in January, and online teaching for most people in Semester 1. This is due to the Covid-19 guidelines and strategies that will need to be put in place to ensure the stop of the spread of the virus. This is also recognizing that we have members of our University population that will need to cocoon or support someone cocooning or have continued caring responsibilities to ensure they can continue their education. We understand that this situation in not ideal but these are the best dates and plan to support all our students.
Postgraduate Issues
We are aware of the tough circumstances our Postgrad Taught and Postgrad Research students are in currently, we are working with support services and the Deans office to ensure your concerns are heard, and that we can get you some clarity on issues faced. We have also engaged nationally and with SIPTU on campus in relation to some concerns raised. If you are PGR or PGT student and you have some concerns, issues, are feeling isolated or are wondering what supports are available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
SAAIs
This year we are delighted to be nominated in 8 of the 19 categories of the USI Student Achievement Awards. The awards take place on 27th of May at 6pm online. We are nominated in the following categories:
Full-time Officer of the Year – Clare Austick
Postgraduate Champion – Cameron Keighron
Part-time Officer of the Year – Pádraic Toomey
Student rep of the Year – Reiltín Tynan
International Student of the Year – Mansi Kesarwani
Equality Champion – University of Sanctuary
Access Champion of the Year – NUIGSU – Library Laptop Loan Scheme
Outstanding Mental Health Activism of the Year – Emma Jane Kinsella
Accommodation
Both the SU President and the NUI Galway president, jointly, have written to student accommodation centres to ask for them to consider refunds and leniency with students in this time. We have also made contact with several accommodation providers in relation to next year’s academic dates and their plans around leases and tenancies.
Upcoming Webinars TODAY
- 4pm Today Thurs 30th April “Education During COVID-19 – precarity, privilege, purpose”
- 6pm Today Thurs 30th April “Living and Learning Empathy in COVID-19 – A Virtual Global Conversation” watch live on the NUI Galway Facebook page or watch back on the NUIG YouTube channel after.
The emergency hardship financial aid fund has now been extended and is open to ALL NUI Galway students (including international students) who are affected by the COVID19 crisis. For support from the Fund email una.mcdermott@nuigalway.ie or phone and leave a message on 091 495 282.
Student trainer recruitment is now open for the National Student Engagement Programme. They are seeking enthusiastic, approachable and innovative students to join the NStEP team to deliver class rep training across the country in academic year 2020/21. Closing date for applications 5pm Mon 25th of May. More info here.
Applications are now open for SUSI grants for the 2020/21 academic year. More info and online application here.
Little Cinema Galway will be doing a live stream of short films (3 minutes or less) 9pm Weds 6th May. Watch along here.
Academic Writing Centre Still Open
The Academic Writing Centre is still open for email appointments to help you with essay writing. Get in touch with them at awctutors@gmail.com
The Healthy Galway City website has been launched with lots of great free resources and signposting to reliable sources of health & wellbeing information.
Frequently Asked Questions
NUI Galway have put together a handy FAQ page for your queries here.
Change Our Streets
Change Our Streets is a new campaign by groups representing people on foot and people on bikes in Galway. Would you like to sign to support?
- wider footpaths, cycle lanes, quiet ways
- lower speed limits
Tips for Looking After Yourself During Exams
- Don’t isolate yourself – Exam time can be very lonely especially now we are all self-isolating. Try to make a conscious effort to arrange online meet ups, phone calls or Facetime with friends, or plan something nice at the end of a day of study with others like taking a free exercise class over Zoom. Cutting yourself off from the world is not a good idea.
- Don’t be a hero – Surviving on 2 hours sleep and 7 cans of red bull is not the way the human body was meant to function. Schedule in some breaks and exercise during your day – a 30 minute walk in your 2km radius can work wonders.
- Eat regularly – You don’t have to eat like a nutritionist, but eating three meals a day and getting in some healthy snacks will keep you on track. Food fuels your body, so if you’re constantly eating junk you won’t feel great.
- Sleep regularly – Many people completely change their sleep patterns during exam time. If you can, try to fit in 7-8 hours’ sleep and follow a routine.
- Stay hydrated – Water is your friend!
- Ask for help if you need it
• Student Health Unit
• NUIG Counselling Service
• Chaplains
• SU Education Officer
• SU Welfare & Equality Officer
Applications are open for the Global Undergraduate Awards until the 2nd of June. Submit and see your work recognised by an international programme, judged by professional academics from the world’s top universities, and join a network of fellow undergraduates delivering top research in your chosen field.
Student Health Unit Update
The NUIG Student Health Unit is continuing to operate and provide services to students albeit in a different manner. At present there is no longer a “walk-in” service – instead they are endeavouring to provide remote consultations for health advice/support and prescriptions. This applies to all health issues/complaints including COVID-19. For a very limited number of issues/conditions they can attempt to provide face-to-face consultations under very strict protocols. If you need to contact them regarding any health concerns, prescription requests, blood tests, STI screening or vaccinations please phone 091 494 337 or 083 325 0034 Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-4.30pm. If you can’t reach them by phone email healthunit@nuigalway.ie to arrange a call back.
RTÉ Short Story Competition – Win €3,000
RTÉ is currently accepting short story submissions for one of Ireland’s longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus. Deadline is 5pm Fri 8th May to submit your story with prizes of €3,000 (1st), €2,000 (2nd) and €1,000 (3rd) up for grabs. More info.
Kyoto International Student Film Festival
Submissions are open until the 30th of June for the Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival.
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. We hope you are all doing okay during this stressful time. Your SU is here for you so keep in touch.
Chaplaincy Exam Stress Helpline
If you have any exam stress you can contact the Chaplaincy Support staff who will be running Exam Stress helpline services throughout the exams Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm from Tues 21st of April to Fri 15th May.
- Phone: 091 497 999
- Text/International Call: +353 89 462 3763
- Email/Video Call: examstress@nuigalway.ie
Tips for Looking After Yourself During Exams
- Don’t isolate yourself – Exam time can be very lonely especially now we are all self-isolating. Try to make a conscious effort to arrange online meet ups, phone calls or Facetime with friends, or plan something nice at the end of a day of study with others like taking a free exercise class over Zoom. Cutting yourself off from the world is not a good idea.
- Don’t be a hero – Surviving on 2 hours sleep and 7 cans of red bull is not the way the human body was meant to function. Schedule in some breaks and exercise during your day – a 30 minute walk in your 2km radius can work wonders.
- Eat regularly – You don’t have to eat like a nutritionist, but eating three meals a day and getting in some healthy snacks will keep you on track. Food fuels your body, so if you’re constantly eating junk you won’t feel great.
- Sleep regularly – Many people completely change their sleep patterns during exam time. If you can, try to fit in 7-8 hours’ sleep and follow a routine.
- Stay hydrated – Water is your friend!
- Ask for help if you need it
• Student Health Unit
• NUIG Counselling Service
• Chaplains
• SU Education Officer
• SU Welfare & Equality Officer
Student Health Unit Update
The NUIG Student Health Unit is continuing to operate and provide services to students albeit in a different manner. At present there is no longer a “walk-in” service – instead they are endeavouring to provide remote consultations for health advice/support and prescriptions. This applies to all health issues/complaints including COVID-19. For a very limited number of issues/conditions they can attempt to provide face-to-face consultations under very strict protocols.
If you need to contact them regarding any health concerns, prescription requests, blood tests, STI screening or vaccinations please phone 091 494 337 or 083 325 0034 Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-4.30pm. If you can’t reach them by phone email healthunit@nuigalway.ie to arrange a call back.
Disability Supports During Exams
The NUI Galway Disability Support Service (DSS) has put together a list of FAQs for students registered with them with regards to reasonable accommodations for the upcoming end of semester assessments/exams.
Academic Writing Centre Still Open
The Academic Writing Centre is still open for email appointments to help you with essay writing. Get in touch with them at awctutors@gmail.com
The emergency hardship financial aid fund has now been extended and is open to ALL NUI Galway students (including international students) who are affected by the COVID19 crisis. For support from the Fund email una.mcdermott@nuigalway.ie or phone and leave a message on 091 495 282.
Frequently Asked Questions
NUI Galway have put together a handy FAQ page for your queries here.
The Library wants your feedback for their annual LibQUAL Survey. Please click HERE so you can tell them areas they can improve on. You can also optionally leave your name and email address to enter a draw for a Samsung phone.
Online Wellness Resilience Training
The University is running free online 45 minute workshops 21st – 30th April including:
- Wellness Workshops: Working individually on aspects of resilience. Reflecting on the experience if you wish to. Mindfulness exercises. Self-Compassion and Self Care.
- Time Management: How to get control of your time and life. Get the important tasks done. Practical tools to work smarter, not harder. Have more time for the people & things you enjoy.
- Responding (not reacting) to Exam Anxiety: Understanding the physiology behind anxiety. Experience self-awareness strategies that undermine anxiety. Explore which ‘grounding’ techniques might work best for you.
You can just listen or join in any group discussion. Register online for the time/day that suits you here.
For more info email: resilience@nuigalway.ie
- Finding Information for your essay/assignment
- Finding Material on your Reading Lists
- Managing References
- Using EndNote
- Academic Writing
- Literature/Systematic Reviews
- Open Access Publishing
- Research Data Management
- Archives
- Special Collections
Contact library@nuigalway.ie for help!
Well done to the 125 NUI Galway societies and their 11,792 members on another great year which included 3,154 society events! They held their annual awards virtually and it includes some great highlights from the year. Watch it here.
Hoax/Phishing Emails
There has been an increase in the number of hoax and phishing emails in circulation – these are emails which attempt to trick you into providing account login details or financial/banking information. You are asked to be extra vigilant and cautious when you receive an email of this nature, including those that seem to come from a trusted source. If you receive a suspicious message asking for your account details or financial information please forward it to phishing@nuigalway.ie
If you believe you have already replied to emails of this nature or clicked on a web link within an email and provided your password, you must reset your Campus Account password online at https://cass.nuigalway.ie
Female Students Needed for Survey
If you are a female college student, under 25, who has not previously had a smear test, and would like to participate in MSc research on factors affecting intentions to attend cervical cancer screening, please fill out this survey here.
Upcoming Webinars
- 4pm-5pm TODAY Thurs 23rd April The Moore Institute NUI Galway is hosting a webinar on “Data, Ethics and the COVID-19 Crisis”
- 6pm-7pm Mon 27th April STAND & USI are hosting a webinar “What does COVID-19 mean for sustainability?”
- 6pm-7pm Weds 29th April USI are hosting a webinar “Practical self-care tips for Positive Mental Health”
Discounts & Free Courses
Thanks to USI’s partnership with SIPTU NUI Galway students now have access to a new benefits website packed with discounts and educational courses completely free of charge. Login at siptu.group-login.com
Applications are now open for SUSI grants for the 2020/21 academic year
More info and online application here.
Postgraduate Student Tips
Here’s some advice from the Union of Students in Ireland to postgraduate students for studying and staying connected during the COVID-19 Crisis. Watch video here.
Are you a student working in any essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Union of Students in Ireland is launching a campaign to raise awareness and thank students working on the frontline and they want to hear from you! Fill out your details here:
LIFT are running free online leadership training sessions for everyone! In each session participants work through a proven process to think about leadership values, what they mean to us and how we could strengthen them. This is done by connecting a small group through Zoom and working through a LIFT leadership trait such as Positive Attitude, Determination, or Resilience. Sessions run every day 6 times a day – you just pick a time that suits and build your leadership muscle! More info and online booking here.
Win €10,000 Worth of Student Accommodation
Exit Entry thought given the current circumstances students and families needed a lift and they want to give one student a massive prize. They will pay one students rent for the next academic year starting from September of up to €10,000!
- Download the Exit Entry App and register
- Click on the competition post when you land in the app.
- On Instagram – Follow Exit Entry App, tag 3 friends and add this post to your story.
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. We hope you are all doing okay during this stressful time. Your SU is here for you so keep in touch.
- As most of you have finished online learning now, you will be focusing on your assignments and upcoming exams. If you have any issues in relation to these please contact your lecturer as soon as possible. Throughout the duration of the exam period, if you run into any problems your module co-ordinator is on hand to support and advise you.
- In terms of “No Detriment” policies, the SU have continued to engage nationally on this issue and have brought this to the attention of senior management in the University. As of now, we know the University are looking at passing regulations that allow exam boards to look at the overall performance of a class in a module to examine if there is a significant difference to previous years and to make adjustments if necessary, this is to ensure no student is disadvantaged during this exam period. We have more meetings over the coming weeks with the University on this issue.
- There has been discussions about the weighting of years that makes up the final degree classification you receive, this is still in the early stages and has not been ironed out yet. We are pushing for a system that benefits all students but the exact details of how or if this would work still need to be discussed.
- Repeat and deferred examinations are still scheduled to take place in August but we do not yet know if these will be in person or online exams but we will continue to monitor the situation.
- For Education queries contact Cameron on su.education@nuigalway.ie for Welfare/Equality queries contact Brandon on su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
The emergency hardship financial aid fund has now been extended and is open to ALL NUI Galway students (including international students) who are affected by the COVID19 crisis. For support from the Fund email una.mcdermott@nuigalway.ie or phone and leave a message on 091 495 282.
Frequently Asked Questions
NUI Galway have put together a handy FAQ page for your queries here.
Need help with Maths or Stats?
SUMS (Support for Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics) is offering online support for 1st and 2nd year NUIG students until TOMORROW Fri 17th of April. Details on how to book an appointment are available HERE.
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/
Ally allows you to convert files into more accessible formats for yourself including audio, HTML and beeline (which allows you to choose different colour gradients for your documents). More info here.
Stress control online programme available now HERE
The programme covers topics including:
- how stress affects our bodies and our thoughts
- skills to overcome panicky feelings
- tips to getting a good night’s sleep
Uploading Exam Answers to Blackboard
Are you going to be taking an exam in which you’ve to upload a scanned copy of your answers to Blackboard? Here’s an FAQ list with information about the Blackboard test site that you can use to practice here.
The Library wants your feedback for their annual LibQUAL Survey. Please click HERE so you can tell them areas they can improve on. You can also optionally leave your name and email address to enter a draw for a Samsung phone.
An NUIG student is conducting a survey on the influence of pop artists on student’s attitudes towards feminism. You don’t have to know anything about feminism to take part! If you have 5 minutes, please access the survey using the link here.
Open Education for Accessibility and Affordability, online seminar 1pm-2pm Mon 20 April
Join speakers from NUI Galway’s School of Maths, Students’ Union, and Library for a discussion about the potential of Open Textbooks and Open Education Resources. Staff and students welcome! More info and registration
Are you having accommodation issues due to COVID-19?
USI (the Union of Students in Ireland) are gathering personal stories from students about the issues they’re facing with accommodation during this pandemic. This information will be used to put more pressure on the government and private accommodation firms to give students refunds and also to gain more public support to make this happen. Tell your story here
- Handbook: Sign up here to download The Postgraduate Handbook—a must-read guide to all things postgrad.
- Scholarships: The NUI Galway Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme is now open and accepting applications. The J.E. School of Business & Economics is also offering new masters’ scholarships this year. Details of these and other scholarship schemes are online here.
- SUSI Grants: SUSI the national grants authority is now accepting applications for the 2020/21 academic year. Follow links here to apply online and to use their Eligibility Reckoner.
- Applications: NUI Galway is accepting and processing postgrad applications normally. You can apply online here. If as a prospective postgrad, you have specific queries, they may be answered on the new FAQs site.
University PhD Write Up Bursary Deadline
The closing date for applications is 5pm Fri 24th of April to the 2020 PhD Write-Up Bursary scheme for PhD students who are near to completing their theses yet who find themselves, for whatever reason, without funding. More info here
Due to the Library being physically closed, print materials cannot currently be supplied on inter-library loan. Inter-library loans of electronic journal articles, or supply of book materials as an e-book, may be possible on a case-by-case basis. Requests may be placed in the usual manner via the Library website.
Win €10,000 Worth of Student Accommodation
Exit Entry thought given the current circumstances students and families needed a lift and they want to give one student a massive prize. They will pay one students rent for the next academic year starting from September of up to €10,000!
- Download the Exit Entry App and register
- Click on the competition post when you land in the app.
- On Instagram – Follow Exit Entry App, tag 3 friends and add this post to your story.
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. We hope you are all doing okay during this stressful time. Your SU is here for you so keep in touch.
Students’ Union COVID-19 Updates
- Exams and “No Detriment” policy
In terms of a “No Detriment” policy the SU team met with a larger national group (convened by USI) in relation to these policies and how they work. It’s important to note that of the policies already in place across the UK – no two are the same, making it difficult to judge which one should be deemed “Best Practice”. We don’t want to push for a policy that benefits one cohort of students whilst putting other groups at a disadvantage. We are continuing our research into the policy options available and have raised this with the NUI Galway President, Dean of Students and Deputy President/Registrar.
- Accommodation
We have received many emails from you in relation to refunds on accommodation and deposits being returned. We have been engaging on a national level to support our students in this regard. USI have launched this petition to call for students rents to refunded. Locally, we have made contact with all students residences and we have received a few replies. We have engaged with the President of the University, suggesting that a stronger push is needed from the University to private owned residences to show compassion and flexibility with our student population. Brandon (Welfare & Equality Officer) has also raised these issues several times with the campus welfare support group, to identity ways they can help students in this uncertain time. We have also continued work on the reversal of the 4% increase in on campus rent and are hopeful for a positive outcome in this regard, meetings are scheduled to be held over the coming week to discuss this.
- Supports
The University has sent you all a survey to fill out if you are still residing in Galway. This is to help them understand how many of our students, for various reasons, remain on or near campus. They will be contacting you each individually via phone call shortly to establish what, if any, support you may need while you remain here. They are here to help you so please engage with them.
- Postgraduate Drop In Clinic Today 12pm
Your NUIG SU Officers will be hosting a Zoom Drop In Clinic from 12pm TODAY Thursday 9th of April for current NUI Galway Postgrad students. Please email Cameron on su.education@nuigalway.ie for the meeting link
- Online Financial Issue Q&A Session Today 11am
NUI Galway is holding an online Q&A session for current students about financial issues 11am-12.30pm TODAY. Join in the conversation at this link.
- Frequently Asked Questions
NUI Galway have put together a handy FAQ page for your queries here.
Need help with Maths or Stats?
SUMS (Support for Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics) is offering online support for 1st and 2nd year NUIG students until Friday 17th of April.
Details on how to book an appointment are available HERE.
CÉIM is the Students’ Union co-curricular academic peer learning programme that supports 1st year students’ transition to higher education, health and wellbeing, academic success, progression and development of transferable skills. We would like to thank everyone who has collaborated with us this year to make CÉIM a success, particularly student leaders, and academic and support staff across the campus.
This year CÉIM was offered to 1,650 NUIG Students with 3 out of 4 NUI Galway Colleges partnering with us. We had 105 students leaders this year and 500 hours of peer learning sessions delivered this year. CÉIM leaders volunteered 5,000 hours this year. Watch our short video here.
Life In Isolation Questionnaire
Please take a minute to complete the NUI Galway student “Life in Isolation” questionnaire. Your answers are anonymous and it’s an opportunity to raise concerns and share ideas. Survey link here.
NUIG Taught Postgraduate Scholarships
NUI Galway has scholarships valued at €1,500 for students applying for full-time taught postgraduate courses. You will be eligible to apply if you have been accepted to a full-time taught course at NUI Galway, and have attained a first class honours (or equivalent) in a Level 8 primary degree. Closing date 14th August 2020. More info here.
Free Online Mindfulness Classes
NUIG Mindful Way are holding free twice weekly shared practice of meditation sessions for NUIG students 3pm-3.30pm every Tuesday and Friday.
Join online here. (works in Google Chrome)
Suitable for everyone to cultivate calmness and peace during this uncertain time.
The Socs Awards will be celebrated at 7pm this Monday 13th of April live on www.facebook.com/socs.box – join the party!
Free Online Wellness and Stress Management Workshops
The NUIG Counselling Department has arrange free online wellness and stress management workshops to help you manage exam and assignment prep stress in these challenging times! To book just click on the title link.
Mary Mulvihill Award €2,000 Prize
The Mary Mulvihill Award deadline has been extended to midnight on the 30th of April. Entries are invited on the theme “Our Scientific Heritage” with a €2,000 top prize to be won. Open to third level students in Ireland. More info here.
Aware Phone-in Support & Self Care Group
Aware is providing a new phone-in support and self-care peer group for people experiencing anxiety, mild to moderate depression, bipolar disorder and mood related conditions. Each group is facilitated by Aware trained volunteers and is limited to 10 people (8 participants and 2 volunteers). The meeting lasts 60 minutes. More info and registration link here.
Free Festival!
The 35th Cúirt International Festival of Literature will be taking place online, Thurs 23rd – Sat 25th April. Further information can be found here.
Refund Students Their Deposits!
The Union of Students in Ireland and Students’ Unions across Ireland have teamed up with Uplift to call for signatories to an open letter demanding student rent refunds.
Please sign the open letter here.
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Galway
Join a free online introduction to meditation class this Saturday 11th April at 2pm at sahaj.me or meditate now at wemeditate.co
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.
The Socs Box have put together an updated webpage with COVID-19 information along with stuff to keep you entertained, self-care tips and lots more to keep you connected here.
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. We hope you are all doing okay during this stressful time. Your SU is here for you so keep in touch.
You are now able to access your new exam timetables. There are few key changes that we would like to draw your attention to:
- Exams will start 21st April and finish Fri 15th May (an extension of 1 week)
- There will only be two exam time slots 9:30am and 2:30pm.
- You will only have a max of 1 online exam per day.
- In certain circumstances you will be able to carry up to 10 ECTS into your next year of study.
- There will be no capping on repeat exams this academic year (unless the Exam Security Group apply it in individual cases)
- You will only be required to repeat components of a module you have failed and not the entire module
- You will have up to 30 minutes extra time to upload supporting documents i.e. diagrams
- Where the Disability Support Service has recommended exam accommodations for you, please liaise with the appropriate staff in the relevant discipline to request that any required exam accommodations are put in place for timed assessments designed to replace the semester 2 exams
- If students have caring responsibilities, we have asked for academics to be flexible with the current situation we are all in. If you feel that an exam/assessment really isn’t working for you in this context, we would advise to get in contact with the relevant academic staff.
- Each student will be required to sign a disclaimer to say the work they have done is their own and may be requested to complete a viva, if there are concerns about ownership of work.
Full advice from the exams office can be found HERE
Well done to all the Sin team on getting their last issue out on schedule. This Shutdown Special issue has all the news you need to know about NUIG life. Read it here.
SU Elections Update
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
Your incoming SU Officers for 2020/21 who will take up their positions on the 1st of July are:
President: Pádraic Toomey
Vice President/Education Officer: Emma Sweeney
Vice President/Welfare & Equality Officer: Róisín Nic Lochlainn
Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Erin Mac an tSaoir
Mature Students: Michelle Mitchell
Gender & LGBT+ Rights Officer: Maeve Arnup
Disability Rights Officer: Patricia O’Mahony
Postgraduate Taught Officer: Martin Smyth
Postgraduate Research Officer: Sebastiaan Bierema
Clubs’ Captain: Kirsty Moran
Convenor of College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies: Claire McHale
Convenor of College of Science and Engineering: Aoife Buckley
Convenor of College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Evan O’Flaherty
Refund Students Their Deposits!
The Union of Students in Ireland and Students’ Unions across Ireland have teamed up with Uplift to call for signatories to an open letter demanding student rent refunds.
Please sign the open letter here.
Marchathon Update
Well done to all our NUI Galway Marchathon teams on a great effort again this year. Extra congratulations to the Red Hot Chili Steppers team who came 1st in NUIG and 17th Nationally!
The NUIG Top 10 teams were:
1. Red Hot Chili Steppers
2. ISS Plodders
3. Stride of Pride
4. Right to Travel
5. GPS Walkers
6. B-MSCs = Big Manly Slow Celts
7. Walk for Life
8. Legs Miserable
9. The Wingers
10. Schteps
Hope everyone keeps up the socially distant steps! View the full leader board on www.activetravellogger.ie
Ally File Convertor
Ally allows you to convert files into more accessible formats for yourself including audio, HTML and beeline (which allows you to choose different colour gradients for your documents). If you cannot access this via your Blackboard account or want to convert other files, Ally have just launched a temporary webpage to help you convert files call the file transformer. The link for this is here.
The Socs Box have put together an updated webpage with COVID-19 information along with stuff to keep you entertained, self-care tips and lots more to keep you connected here.
Need Career Advice?
The Career Development Centre team are available to support you online at the moment. You can submit a query or book an online appointment through our online portal Careers Connect here.
Need access to books/journals?
Keep an eye on the NUI Galway Library Blog for updates on free access to books and journals across a range of subjects.
Questionnaire: Green Spaces on NUIG Campus and benefits to wellbeing
A final year Geography student at NUIG is carrying out a research project on the benefits of green spaces, namely those in NUI Galway, and to effectively investigate how they might benefit ones sense of wellbeing. Please complete the short questionnaire here if you are familiar with the green spaces at NUIG.
Free Condoms and Lube
Sexual Health West are offering a FREE mail service of condoms and lubricant to make sure that we are staying safe while at home. During this time it is vital to avoid close contact — including sex — with anyone outside your household. Please contact info@sexualhealthwest.ie The condom and lube wrappers will be treated prior to posting. Stay safe!
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Galway
Join a free online introduction to meditation class this Saturday 4th April at 2pm at sahaj.me or meditate now at wemeditate.co
Bored?
This is a list of services that have been made available for free for the duration of the #COVID19 pandemic: https://covid19.shanehastings.eu/giveback/
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.
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/
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.
Applications for NUIG Sports Scholarships extended to 15th May
These are open to new and current NUIG students. More info and online application HERE.
Applications are open for the Global Undergraduate Awards 2020 Programme. If you are from the class of 2019, 2020 or 2021 and have a piece of academic coursework that received an A grade or equivalent then you are eligible to submit. Entry deadline is 12noon Tues 2nd June.
Applications are now open for the UCD Sutherland School of Law Graduate Programmes. More info here.
Contact Us
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions you may have.
