The Marchathon is back and you can win prizes for walking this March!
Marchathon is the annual Smarter Travel Workplaces & Campus Walking Challenge that runs in March each year.
It’s a team Challenge, with teams of 3-6 people signing up and aiming to take as many steps as possible during the challenge from the 1st of March to the 28th of March 2021. There’s lots of prizes to be won and it’s a great way to keep active in your 5km radius!
Connect with your colleagues and classmates whether you are in the office or working/studying from home.
Sign up your team here now: https://activetravellogger.ie/
More information is available at: www.marchathon.ie
We will have NUIG competitions during the challenge including Best Team Name for teams signed up before 1st of March
We will also have FREE Live workouts at 5.30pm Monday (Pilates Burn) and 5.30pm Wednesday (Total Body Workout) email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for links
Help raise funds for the SU Charities as you walk by sharing our fundraising page: www.gf.me/u/y4ykb4
Follow www.marchathon.ie and www.su.nuigalway.ie and our SU social media for more information.
Seachtain na Gaeilge / Irish Language Week
Dé Luain 1 Márta / Mon 1st March
10:00 Tae agus Plé / Tea and Chats ZOOM
19:00 Pop Up Gaeltacht (UCD, NUIG, NUIM, DCU + UCC) TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Máirt 2 Márta / Tues 2nd March
19:00 Ceardlann Ióga Cumann Gaelach / Yoga Workshop TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Céadaoin 3 Márta / Weds 3rd March
19:30 Cóisir na Céadaoin Crua / Hump Day Hoolie TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Déardaoin 4 Márta / Thurs 4th March
12:00 USI “Bíonn Mionlach Scéalach” / USI “Minorities are Storytellers” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
14:00 USI “Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge in Oirthear Bhéal Feirste: Linda Ervine” / USI “Putting Gaeilge to the forefront in East Belfast: Linda Ervine” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
15:00 Caife Cainte le Cumann Gaelach / Chatty Café TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
16:00 An Ghaeilge agus an Disléicse – Emily Barnes / Irish and Dyslexia TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:00 Banríon Draig Kitty Ní Houlihán / Drag Queen Show Kitty Ní Houlihán TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé hAoine 5 Márta / Fri 5th March
12:00 USI Gairmeacha le Gaeilge – Caolán Mac Grianna / USI Careers with Irish TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
14:00 USI Pleanáil Teanga 101 – John Prendergast / USI Language Planning 101 – John Prendergast TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
16:00 Mic Léinn Gaeltachta / Students of the Gaeltacht TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 Biongó / Bingo TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Luain 8 Márta / Mon 8th March
19:30 Tráth na gCeist / Table Quiz ZOOM
Dé Máirt 9 Márta / Tues 9th March
19:00 Painéal Cainte “Ba bhreá liom Gaeilge a labhairt, ach…”/ Panel Discussion “I wish I could speak Irish, but…” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Céadaoin 10 Márta / Weds 10 March
17:00 Comhrá le hEoghan MacCormaic faoina eispéireas Gaeilge a fhoghlaim sna H blocanna / Conversation with Eoghan MacCormaic about learning Irish in the H blocks TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:30 Cóisir na Céadaoin Crua (dhátheangach) / Bilingual Hump Day Hoolie TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 ‘Ar Son na Gruaige’ le Cumann Gaelach / Shave or Dye Fundraiser with Cumann Gaelach TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Déardaoin 11 Márta / Thurs 11th March
15:00 Caife Cainte le Cumann Gaelach / Chatty Café with Cumann Gaelach TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 Scannán agus Scíth / Movie Watch Party TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé hAoine 12 Márta / Fri 12th March
17:00 Gaeilge 101 – Irish for Beginners with Ciara Ní É – buzzwords, slang, integrating your cúpla focal into everyday life TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:30 Paisean don Fhaisean le Áras na nGael / Passion for Fashion with Áras na nGael Beo ar YouTube / Live on YouTube
Dé Luain 15 Márta / Mon 15th March
17:00 Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:00 “Ár dTeanga, Ár gCampás” / Our Language, Our Campus. Tá an imeacht seo curtha siar / This event has been postponed
CMLOÉG, QUBSU & UUSU: Plé ar an ghluaiseacht ar son cearta teanga san ollscoil / Discussion on the fight for language rights in University TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Máirt 16 Márta / Tues 16th March
15:30-17:00 Uair Fhíorúil na nOifigeach – Cuir Aithne ar Oifigigh an Chomhaltais / Virtual Officer Hour – Meet your SU Officers TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:00 Lit&Deb Ceardlann díospóireachta / Lit&Deb Debating Workshop TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 Ceardlann ar Ghaeilge na hAlbain / Workshop on Scots Gaidhlig
Dé Céadaoin 17 Márta / Weds 17th March
19:30 Cóisir na Céadaoin Crua Lá Fhéile Pádraig / St Patrick’s Day Hump Day Hoolie TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Déardaoin 18 Márta / Thurs 18th March
19:00 Grúpbhácáil Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – Cístíní Cupa do Lá Fhéile Pádraig / SU Bake Along – Saint Patrick’s Day Cupcakes TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:00 Díospóireacht Lit&Deb: “Bheadh ceannródaithe na hÉireann ó 1912 – 1922, Deich mBliana na gCuimhneachán, bródúil as tír an lae inniu” / Lit&Deb Debate: “The pioneers of Ireland from 1912 – 1922, the Decade of Remembrance, would be proud of today’s country” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 Oíche Scannánaíochta / Movie Night TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó / More info from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
SU Election Info Evening tonight
If you’re thinking about running for SU Elections this year come along to our Election Information evening at 6.30pm tonight. We’ll have current and past SU Officers to answer all your questions and hopefully inspire you to run! Sign up here.
Student Accommodation Bill Launch Today
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are today launching their Student Accommodation Bill which aims to protect students who are renting during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please take part in the campaign launch today by contacting your local representatives and making some noise on social media about the need for this bill to be passed. Follow USI on Twitter and Instagram and use #PassTheBill and #RithAnBille
Seachtain na Gaeilge / Irish Language Week 1
Dé Luain 1 Márta / Mon 1st March
10:00 Tae agus Plé / Tea and Chats ZOOM
19:00 Pop Up Gaeltacht (UCD, NUIG, NUIM, DCU + UCC) TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Máirt 2 Márta / Tues 2nd March
19:00 Ceardlann Ióga Cumann Gaelach / Yoga Workshop TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé Céadaoin 3 Márta / Weds 3rd March
19:30 Cóisir na Céadaoin Crua / Hump Day Hoolie TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Déardaoin 4 Márta / Thurs 4th March
12:00 USI “Bíonn Mionlach Scéalach” / USI “Minorities are Storytellers” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
14:00 USI “Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge in Oirthear Bhéal Feirste: Linda Ervine” / USI “Putting Gaeilge to the forefront in East Belfast: Linda Ervine” TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
15:00 Caife Cainte le Cumann Gaelach / Chatty Café TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
16:00 An Ghaeilge agus an Disléicse – Emily Barnes / Irish and Dyslexia TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
19:00 Banríon Draig Kitty Ní Houlihán / Drag Queen Show Kitty Ní Houlihán TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Dé hAoine 5 Márta / Fri 5th March
12:00 USI Gairmeacha le Gaeilge – Caolán Mac Grianna / USI Careers with Irish TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
14:00 USI Pleanáil Teanga 101 – John Prendergast / USI Language Planning 101 – John Prendergast TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
16:00 Mic Léinn Gaeltachta / Students of the Gaeltacht TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
20:00 Biongó / Bingo TICÉIDÍ / TICKETS
Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó / More info from su.gaeilge@oegaillimh.ie
Catch up on all the NUI Galway news with Issue 8 of Sin newspaper HERE.
Final call for CÉIM leader applications
If you’re interested in becoming a 2021/22 CÉIM peer learning leader, make sure to apply by Monday, 1 March. Find out more HERE Become a Student Leader – CÉIM (nuigalway.ie)
Our Stitch and Bitch knitting group is back this March every Tuesday at 7pm. Open to all crafters! Email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for more info.
Student Survey – Win Prizes + Have Your Say!
The National Student Survey runs for NUIG students until the 14th March. It’s open to 1st year and final year undergrads and all postgrad students. There’s great prizes to be won but more importantly this is where you can have your voice heard. What do you think NUIG is doing well? Where could NUIG improve? How have you found student life at NUIG? More info and survey link HERE
Marchathon Starts Monday – Win Prizes for Walking!
Our Marchathon Walking Challenge starts this Monday and runs until 28th March! Get your team signed up before Monday to be entered in our Best Team Name competition to win SU Keep Cups. Sign up your team of 3-6 now at www.marchathon.ie
Join Our Hair Raiser!
Tired of your lockdown hair? Want a change? For our March Charity Challenge we are holding a Hair Raiser! We want you to shave or dye your hair to raise funds for the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. More info and sign up HERE
5 A Day for Mental Health Workshops
We have teamed up with Jigsaw to bring you this free 1 hour workshop which aims to provide young adults, aged 17 – 25 in third level educational settings, with the strategies necessary to build and take care of their own mental health. The workshops take place 5.30pm-6.30pm Thurs 4th March or 5.30pm-6.30pm Mon 29th March via Zoom. More info and sign up here.
Traveller Ethnicity Day Monday 1st March
NUIG is hosting a day long series of online events this Monday 1st of March as part of Traveller Ethnicity Day. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, will officially launch the event and the Travellers in Higher Education: Building a Sense of Belonging documentary at 10am. The online events throughout the day are suitable for teachers, students, and the general public. More information and registration HERE.
Free Live Workouts this March!
Our free live workouts are continuing this March with Pilates Burn at 5.30pm each Monday and Full Body Workout at 5.30pm each Wednesday. Email studentsunion@nugalway.ie for the links.
Hump Day Hoolie every Wednesday
Get your Hump Day Hoolie tickets HERE
Predict the scoring difference for each of this weekend’s 6 Nations rugby matches for a chance to win €30 Just Eat voucher! Congratulations to our week 2 winner Sean Nolan. Enter HERE by 2pm 27/02/21
NUIG International Alumni Session
Join us at 7pm TONIGHT Thurs 25th of Feb for an International Alumni Session. NUIG alumni will be participating in a panel discussion where they will outline their journey of finding employment upon graduating. Alumni will be sharing insights on how to improve employability while studying, tips for securing jobs and much more! LINK
The Student Achievement Awards Ireland is the annual opportunity for the student movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to improving the experience of their fellow students, and to wider society. Nominations for this year’s awards are open and close at 5pm on Mon 15th March. More info and nominations HERE
Keep Well, Study Well Week
NUIG Keep Well Study Well Week takes place 1st-5th of March with lots of great free events taking place. There’ll be daily Kingfisher classes, a forum on Surviving Your Sanity on Monday, a magician on Friday, a sleep workshop on Wednesday at 11am, an insight into the life of a female student athlete on Thursday, a wellness workshop on Thursday at 1pm and the NUIG Sport Strava Group will keep you moving (Search NUI Galway in Strava Clubs). For more information keep an eye on NUIG social media and NUIG Sport on Instagram.
NUIG International Alumni Session 7pm Today
Join us at 7pm today Thurs 25th of Feb (GMIT) for an International Alumni Session. NUIG alumni will be participating in a panel discussion where they will outline their journey of finding employment upon graduating. Alumni will be sharing insights on how to improve employability while studying, tips for securing jobs and much more! LINK
#EducationForAll Town Hall Meeting
We need to talk about education in this country…it’s too expensive! Come along and share your stories and see how we can we all work together 6pm Wednesday 3rd of March. More info and link HERE.
First ever NUIG Student Sustainability Summit!
Join the summit at 6pm Thurs 4th March for a showcase of the sustainability at NUIG: Eco-UNECSO; Climate Ambassador; SU sustainability Working group; Campus Sustainability Strategy; Societies; EXPLORE and much more! Connect with like-minded people! Brand new and not sure what Sustainability is? Come along! Zoom link sign-up.
Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge: Cá bhfaigheann pobal na Gaeilge a soláthar nuachta?
Are you a graduate from an NUI university or college and an Irish citizen?
The deadline to claim your Vote in elections to Seanad Éireann is TOMORROW Fri 26th Feb. You don’t automatically get your vote when you graduate – you must register. More info here.
Eye on the Edge Galway 2021 – Call for Proposals
We are inviting you to send your proposals for Eye on the Edge 2021 an online festival curated and created by young people taking place from the 23rd- 25th of April. Our core theme and message is DIVERSE VOICES we want to celebrate diversity and bring together diverse opinions, groups and solutions to some of the most important issues we face today’s climate change, racism. Isolation and mental health amongst others. We want you to get involved! Are you between the ages of 14-30? Do you have a fresh idea for a panel discussion, workshop or musical performance? Or are you working on an exciting project that you would like the share with us? Apply before 10th March HERE
€1,000 worth of prizes to be won! Open to Irish and International Students 22nd Feb-5th March. Meet other students, complete challenges and win! Join #dúshlángaeilge HERE. Bígí linn!
Exploring young people’s experiences of the guidelines for physical distancing during COVID-19
This study is examining the barriers and facilitators to physical distancing as well as the psychosocial development of young people whilst adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Participants must be aged between 18-25 years. The study involves taking photos and attending a one-to-one interview with the researcher about the young person’s experiences of physical distancing (where their photos will be used as prompts). Link to the screening questionnaire HERE
Thinking about doing a postgraduate course?
The NUIG VIRTUAL Postgrad Open Day will take place from 11am Tues 2nd March. This is your opportunity to virtually meet lecturers and postgraduate students, see what postgraduate programmes are on offer, and to talk online with staff from Postgraduate Admissions, Career Development Centre, Graduate Studies, Fees Office, and other student support services. SUSI, national grants authority, will also host a Live Q&A session. You can pre-register to attend online now HERE.
The relationship between Type I Diabetes and occupational performance among university students in Ireland: A cross-sectional study.
This 20-minute survey explores the interaction between Type I Diabetes management and the university lifestyle of students in Ireland. Complete the survey HERE.
- 1. #LawSoc100 100th Anniversary Celebrations Virtual Events. More info + Registration.
- 2. Livestream Study Sessions 11am-5pm Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday via Zoom HERE
- 3. Roaring 20’s at a Distance Celebration Evening 7pm-9pm Fri 5th March. More info + tickets
If you have any questions contact LawSoc at lawsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Irish Students’ Attitudes Towards Smoking and Social Smoking
This study is looking at Irish undergraduate students’ attitudes towards smoking and how this affects their social smoking habits. Should you choose to take part, you will be brought to a brief questionnaire which will take no more than 5 minutes of your time. Questionnaire link HERE
HEAnet are challenging you to present YOUR idea associated with computer networking or any other technology-related area as part of the Lightning Talk programme of the most prestigious global R&E Networking Conference – TNC21 which will be held from 21 – 25 June 2021.
- It’s an excellent opportunity to show what you have been working on or what ideas you have to an international audience
- Great networking opportunities and many potential new friendships with other young professionals from around the world
- All selected participants will undergo a series of online training events to help them master their presentation skills
Interested? Get in touch with Roberto.Sabatino@heanet.ie or click HERE to learn more.
A Mixed-Methods Study to Investigate Irish University Students’ Experiences of Participation in Learning after Concussion.
This survey will gather information on the kinds of difficulties students experience when returning to university after sustaining a concussion. Link to survey HERE
Climathon Hackathon Workshop this March
A climate change initiative of The French Embassy Ireland in partnership with What The Hack! More info and registration HERE.
Uplifting Youth challenges third level students to develop social entrepreneurial projects to enable disadvantaged youth, aged between 16 and 25 years, to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills. Seed Funding of up to €1,000 available as well as training and mentorship to progress your project.
Closing date for applications is Weds 3rd of March. More info and application HERE
Why not join in the NUIG online mindfulness shared practice, every Tuesday and Friday morning – 8:15am to 8:45am. They are open to all. More info and registration HERE
Mature Students Drop-In Clinics
Weekly drop-In Clinics are available for all Mature Students. Here you can discuss issues, challenges, ideas, suggestions, and much more. The clinics are hosted by your SU Mature Students’ Officer Michelle Mitchell on Zoom and are on 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 2pm-4pm Thursdays (links below). For more info email: su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Disability Rights Officer Clinic Tomorrow
NUIG SU Disability Rights Officer Patricia O’Mahony will be holding a Disability Rights Clinic 3pm-4.30pm every Friday on Zoom. Feel free to drop in if you have any queries. ZOOM LINK. For more info please email su.disability@nuigalway.ie
Keep up to date with NUIG events online here
Don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone. More info here.
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
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 currently closed but we are working remotely to help you.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
SHAG Week Events / Imeachtaí Sheachtain SHAG
TODAY! Thurs 18th Feb
- 17:30 “Making Safer Sex Sexy” Workshop with Caroline West ZOOM LINK
- 19:00 DanSoc Hip Hop Class Link here!
- Sexual Health Podcasts (recommendations)
Fri 19th Feb
- 15:00-18:30 Disclosure Training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre FULLY BOOKED
- 17:00 Bottoming 101 – This workshop will talk (potential) bottoms through anal sex from prep, to action and after care. ZOOM LINK
- 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo SOLD OUT
Sat 20th Feb
- 19:00 Postgrad Society Board Game Tournament. Email postgrad@socs.nuigalway.ie
ALL WEEK / An tseachtain ar fad
- Book your FREE STI Test with the NUIG Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
- Book your FREE Rapid HIV Test with Sexual Health West
- Order Free condoms + lube from Sexual Health West or HIV Ireland
More info from / Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
If you’re thinking of running for NUIGSU21 Elections we will be having an election info evening 6.30pm Thursday 25th of February to answer all your questions! Get tickets here.
- Full Time Officer Nominations Open: 10am Weds 7th April 2021
- SU Council Chair Nominations Open: 10am Thurs 8th April 2021
- Part Time Officer Nominations Open: 10am Weds 14th April 2021
Join Our Hair Raiser!
Tired of your lockdown hair? Want a change? For our March Charity Challenge we are holding a Hair Raiser! We want you to shave or dye your hair to raise funds for the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. More info and sign up HERE
Students’ Union Council Meeting Monday
The 4th Students’ Union Council of the year will take place at 6pm this Mon 22nd of Feb on zoom. All Class Reps should attend. Meeting Link HERE (Meeting ID: 981 3691 2175 Passcode: 722737)
Free Total Body Workouts!
We’ve our 3 final free live total body workouts happening at 5.30pm Mon 22nd Feb (Pilates Burn), Weds 24th Feb (Total Body) and Mon 1st of March (Pilates Burn). If you want to join us email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie for links.
Have you Signed up for Marchathon Yet?
Marchathon is the annual Walking Challenge that runs in March each year. It’s a team Challenge, with teams of 3-6 people signing up and aiming to take as many steps as possible during the challenge and win prizes along the way. Register by this Friday to be entered in a prize draw! More info + registration at: www.marchathon.ie
5 A Day for Mental Health Workshops
We have teamed up with Jigsaw to bring you this free 1 hour workshop which aims to provide young adults, aged 17 – 25 in third level educational settings, with the strategies necessary to build and take care of their own mental health. The workshops take place 5.30pm-6.30pm Thurs 4th March or 5.30pm-6.30pm Mon 29th March via Zoom. More info and sign up here.
Our Hump Day Hoolies are on every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Join us and comedian Steve Bennett for lots of craic, comedy and speed friending! Get your tickets HERE
National Student Survey Opens Monday
The National Student Survey runs for NUIG students Mon 22nd Feb to 14 March 2021. It’s open to 1st year and final year undergrads and all postgrad students. There’s great prizes to be won but more importantly this is where you can have your voice heard. What do you think NUIG is doing well? Where could NUIG improve? How have you found student life at NUIG? More info and survey link HERE
Predict the scoring difference for each of this weekend’s 6 Nations rugby matches for a chance to win €30 Just Eat voucher! Congratulations to our week 2 winner Sean Nolan. Points will be awarded for the for both the correct score difference and predicting the winning team. Enter Here by 2pm 27/02/21.
Eye on the Edge Galway 2021 – Call for Proposals
We are inviting you to send your proposals for Eye on the Edge 2021 an online festival curated and created by young people taking place from the 23rd- 25th of April. Our core theme and message is DIVERSE VOICES we want to celebrate diversity and bring together diverse opinions, groups and solutions to some of the most important issues we face today’s climate change, racism. Isolation and mental health amongst others. We want you to get involved! Are you between the ages of 14-30? Do you have a fresh idea for a panel discussion, workshop or musical performance? Or are you working on an exciting project that you would like the share with us? Apply before 10th March HERE
Become a 2021/22 CÉIM peer learning leader
Receive intensive leadership training, be part of a strong campus community and build closer links with fellow students and staff. CÉIM will be piloted in Science this year! Click HERE Become a Student Leader – CÉIM (nuigalway.ie) to find out more and apply.
NUIG International Alumni Session
Join us at 7pm on Thurs 25th of Feb (GMIT) for an International Alumni Session. NUIG alumni will be participating in a panel discussion where they will outline their journey of finding employment upon graduating. Alumni will be sharing insights on how to improve employability while studying, tips for securing jobs and much more! LINK
Are you passionate about environmental issues?
Join our sustainability and environmental working group! We meet fortnightly via zoom to discuss sustainability issues and campaigns. Email su.welfare@nuigalway.ie to join
The Student Achievement Awards Ireland is the annual opportunity for the student movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to improving the experience of their fellow students, and to wider society. Nominations for this year’s awards are open and close at 5pm on Mon 15th March. More info and nominations HERE
SUMS back open on Monday
If you need help with Maths or Stats give SUMS a shout. More info.
The NUIG Virtual Jobs Fair is on 11am-4pm Tues 23rd February. Registration Link HERE
ALIVE Welcome Info Session 7pm Today
Join ALIVE at 7pm today Thurs 18th Feb for an ALIVE Information Session to find out what you can get involved in this semester! Learn about: President’s Award; Global Citizens Award; Gaisce; Volunteering options for this semester; Funded international volunteering opportunities and more! Sign up for zoom link HERE
Culture Through Comedy starts Tonight!
Weekly Culture Through Comedy Night starts at 8pm tonight Thurs 18 Feb with Steve from the Hump Day Hoolie. Meet other students from Ireland + all over the world. Share cultures, learn what Irish people really mean when they say ‘grand’! Get your free tickets here.
Our #SustainableMonday campaign every Monday this February will highlight small changes we can all make that will have a big impact on our planet. There’s also loads of chances to win SU Keep Cups and reusable water bottles – just tag us on social media with #SustainableMonday and let us know the changes you are making to live more sustainably. More info HERE and from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Read the latest issue of Sin Newspaper HERE with all your NUI Galway news.
The NUIG Academic Writing Centres provides virtual one-on-one tutorials and email consultations on essay writing. These are free and available to everyone, regardless of level of experience or grade average.
NUIG Earth & Sustainability Week
It’s NUI Galway Earth & Sustainability Week 22nd-26th Feb. There are lots of events planned from workshops, a cooking class, guests speakers, the climathon launch, and lots more. Keep an eye on environmentsocietynuig on Instagram and @alivenuigalway and you can also find out more info HERE.
All – Ireland Student Climathon
Takes place over Five Mondays in March – organised by the French Embassy in Ireland. Great fun, prizes and impact! Join up today! Welcome Info event 6pm Mon 22nd Feb. Sign up for the Zoom link HERE
The Food Systems Summit – Have Your Say!
Good Food For All 7pm-9pm Tues 23rd Feb with amazing speakers! Learn what the Food Systems Summit is and how you can influence and contribute to the impact! Zoom link sign-up HERE
ECO-Café
Concerned about the environment? Join our relaxed and supportive virtual café at 10am on Weds 24th Feb where we’ll explore our feelings and fears about the climate and ecological crises. The session will focus on sharing our experiences and emotions (as much as you feel comfortable with), and will look at ways forward on how we can take positive action to care for ourselves and the planet. It will be a friendly space, with no experts or speakers, just time to chat. Don’t forget to bring your tea or coffee! Everyone welcome. No need to register just join us here on the day.
The first ever NUI Galway Student Sustainability Summit!
Join us at 6pm on Thursday 4th March for a showcase of the SU sustainability Working group; the campus Sustainability Strategy; the societies; EXPLORE and much more! Connect with like-minded people! Zoom link sign-up HERE
Postgraduate students, complete a survey on health behaviour and smartphones and win a €100 One4All card.
The School of Psychology is seeking postgraduate students to complete a 15-minute survey on eating and exercise behaviours, technology experiences, and perceptions of Type 2 Diabetes. All participants will go into the draw to win one of two €100 One4All gift cards.To complete the survey, please visit THIS LINK
A Mixed-Methods Study to Investigate Irish University Students’ Experiences of Participation in Learning after Concussion.
This survey will gather information on the kinds of difficulties students experience when returning to university after sustaining a concussion. Survey Link.
Thinking about doing a postgraduate course?
The NUIG VIRTUAL Postgrad Open Day will take place from 11am Tues 2nd March. The event will comprise of a series of live presentations taking place during the day featuring all Colleges and postgrad courses, and also such topics as employability, funding opportunities, applications, research, and personal statements. You can pre-register to attend online now HERE.
Participants Needed: Study on undergraduate students’ experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic
A final year psychology research team are seeking participants for a study which aims to understand and explore social isolation during the pandemic, barriers to physical distancing, and stress and coping mechanisms for third level undergraduate students. If you choose to take part in this study, you will be invited to a confidential, non-judgemental online interview. If you are interested in taking part, please follow the link here, which will redirect you to an MS Form.
Dúshlán Céimeanna Marchathon
1-28 Márta 2021. Idir 3 agus 6 ar gach foireann. Duaiseanna iontacha le buachan! Cláraigh Anois www.activetravellogger.ie
Disability Rights Officer Clinic Tomorrow
NUIG SU Disability Rights Officer Patricia O’Mahony will be holding a Disability Rights Clinic 3pm-4.30pm every Friday on Zoom. Feel free to drop in if you have any queries. ZOOM LINK. For more info please email su.disability@nuigalway.ie
Keep up to date with NUIG events online here
Mature Students Drop-In Clinics
Weekly drop-In Clinics are available for all Mature Students. Here you can discuss issues, challenges, ideas, suggestions, and much more. The clinics are hosted by your SU Mature Students’ Officer Michelle Mitchell on Zoom and are on 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 2pm-4pm Thursdays (links below). For more info email: su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone. More info here.
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
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 currently closed but we are working remotely to help you.
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
SHAG Week Events / Imeachtaí Sheachtain SHAG
Mon 15th Feb / Dé Luain an 15 Feabhra
- 17:00 Sexual Health Workshop – discussing STI’s, where to get the best Sex Toys and Safe Cybersex – hosted by Sexual Health West. ZOOM LINK
Tues 16th Feb / Dé Máirt an 16 Feabhra
- 18:00 Gnéas le Grace Workshop – Loving Your Sexual Body GET FREE TICKETS HERE
- Guess How Many Condoms are in the Jar
- Decolonising contraception (See our Instagram)
Weds 17th Feb / Dé Céadaoin an 17 Feabhra
- 18:00 Panel discussion on Sex Ed Reform in the Irish Education System GET FREE TICKETS HERE
- 19:30 Hump Day Hoolie Tickets via Eventbrite HERE
Thurs 18th Feb / Déardaoin an 18 Feabhra
- 17:30 “Making Safer Sex Sexy” Workshop with Caroline West ZOOM LINK
- Sexual Health Podcasts (recommendations)
Fri 19th Feb / Dé hAoine an 19 Feabhra
- 15:00-18:30 Disclosure Training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre FULLY BOOKED
- 17:00 Bottoming 101 – This workshop will talk (potential) bottoms through anal sex from prep, to action and after care. ZOOM LINK
- 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo SOLD OUT
ALL WEEK / An tseachtain ar fad
- Book your FREE STI Test with the NUIG Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
- Book your FREE Rapid HIV Test with Sexual Health West
- Order Free condoms + lube from Sexual Health West or HIV Ireland
More info from / Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Predict the scoring difference for each of this weekend’s 6 Nations rugby matches for a chance to win €30 Just Eat voucher! Well done to James Reynolds our week 1 winner. Points will be awarded for the for both the correct score difference and predicting the winning team. Enter here.
Our #SustainableMonday campaign every Monday this February will highlight small changes we can all make that will have a big impact on our planet. There’s also loads of chances to win SU Keep Cups and reusable water bottles – just tag us on social media with #SustainableMonday and let us know the changes you are making to live more sustainably. More info HERE and from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Provisional results of semester 1 exams may be released locally by Schools/Colleges via Blackboard Grade Centre. Students are advised to check Blackboard for information about provisional results in the first instance. The Exams Office will only be releasing official results in July following Exam Boards.
Read the latest issue of Sin Newspaper HERE with all your NUI Galway news.
Anti-Racism Workshop / Ceardlann Frithchiníochais
This free workshop will be delivered online over two evenings 6pm-8pm Mon 15th and Thurs 18th of Feb. Day 1 looks at “How to Be An Ally: Self-Awareness, Anti-Racism and Effective Allyship” and Day 2 is the “Beginner’s Guide to Changing the World”. More info HERE. To register email su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
5 A Day for Mental Health Workshops
We have teamed up with Jigsaw to bring you this free 1 hour workshop which aims to provide young adults, aged 17 – 25 in third level educational settings, with the strategies necessary to build and take care of their own mental health. The workshops take place 5.30pm-6.30pm Thurs 4th March or 5.30pm-6.30pm Mon 29th March via Zoom. More info and sign up here.
If you’re thinking of running for NUIGSU21 Elections we will be having an election info evening 6.30pm Thursday 25th of February to answer all your questions! Get tickets here.
- Full Time Officer Nominations Open: 10am Weds 7th April 2021
- SU Council Chair Nominations Open: 10am Thurs 8th April 2021
- Part Time Officer Nominations Open: 10am Weds 14th April 2021
CÉIM peer learning sessions start again
CÉIM sessions resume the week of 15 February for 1st year students studying Engineering, Geography, Law, BA Law, Political Science & Sociology and Psychology. If you’ve never attended CÉIM, now is a great time to give it a go! Find out more Take Part – CÉIM (nuigalway.ie)
Our Hump Day Hoolies are on every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Join us and comedian Steve Bennett for lots of craic, comedy and speed friending! Get your tickets HERE
Removal of 2017/18 + 2018/19 Blackboard Content
All course and module content from the 2017/18 and 2018/19 academic years will be removed from Blackboard on Tues 16th Feb. If you’ve course content from then stored in Blackboard that you want to keep please download it before then! More info.
Marchathon is the annual Smarter Travel Workplaces & Campus Walking Challenge that runs in March each year. It’s a team Challenge, with teams of 3-6 people signing up and aiming to take as many steps as possible during the challenge. Connect with your colleagues and classmates whether you are in the office or working/studying from home. Follow www.marchathon.ie and www.su.nuigalway.ie and our social media for more information.
Join our knitting group for chats at 7pm every Tuesday in February. All crafters welcome! More info from studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
USA Summer Camp Info Session Monday
Want to spend your J1 in America this summer? USA Summer Camp will be holding a Zoom information session at 1pm this Monday 15th of February. ZOOM LINK PASSCODE: USASC2021
Don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone. More info here.
Culture Through Comedy Night starts Thurs 18th Feb
Meet other students from Ireland and all over the world. Share cultures, learn what Irish people really mean when they say ‘grand’. This free event takes place every Thursday at 8pm starting 18th Feb and is hosted by Steve Bennett from the Hump Day Hoolies. Get your free tickets here.
Disability Rights Officer Clinic Tomorrow
NUIG SU Disability Rights Officer Patricia O’Mahony will be holding a Disability Rights Clinic 3pm-4.30pm every Friday on Zoom. Feel free to drop in if you have any queries. ZOOM LINK. For more info please email su.disability@nuigalway.ie
Do you wish to strengthen your well-being and resilience?
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is an evidence-based program which develops personalised tools to manage distress & promote a positive approach to maintaining wellness. Participants partake in four 2.5 hour sessions over four weeks, guided by a trained facilitator. Limited Spaces available for the upcoming WRAP® program year, beginning 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday February 17th. For further details, future workshop dates and to apply, e-mail WRAP® Project Coordinator Fiona Fitzgerald at fiona.m.fitzgerald@nuigalway.ie
The Transgender Experience of Accessing Healthcare
Survey participants required for survey looking at the transgender experience of accessing healthcare. More info here.
Please help to end the War on Drugs
Join SSDP (Students for Sensible Drug Policy) and make your voice heard! Sign up here.
Free Condoms + Lube
Sexual Health West offers free protection packages including condoms, lubricant and sexual health information to anyone in need of protection! Simply reach out to Sexual Health West at info@sexualhealthwest.ie or on Social Media with your name and address and a discreet free package will be delivered to your door within a couple of days. This is an ongoing service that can be availed of again and again!
The Influence of Message Fatigue, Attention and Emotional Reactivity on Covid-19 Risk Perception.
This study aims to examine if message fatigue, attention and emotional reactivity are present among college students in Ireland, and if these phenomena predict Covid-19 risk perceptions. All students are eligible to participate. Study Link.
Interested in joining the SAVA society?
Students for Antibiotic and Vaccination Awareness (SAVA) is a society aimed to educate NUIG university students about antibiotics and vaccines. We will be posting short explanations about antibiotics and vaccines on social media. All these posts are approved by NUIG school of medicine so we can make sure you are getting the best up to date information! We are currently recruiting a PRO and 2x OCM (Ordinary Committee Members) and will be holding a virtual meeting at 4pm on Fri 12th Feb to elect those positions. If you are interest in running please fill out this form. More info on Instagram at @sava_nuig
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Launch
We were delighted to be part of the launch of the NUI Galway Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2020 – 2025. Learn more here.
Mature Students Drop-In Clinics
Weekly drop-In Clinics are available for all Mature Students. Here you can discuss issues, challenges, ideas, suggestions, and much more. The clinics are hosted by your SU Mature Students’ Officer Michelle Mitchell on Zoom and are on 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 2pm-4pm Thursdays (links below). For more info email: su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Sexual Health West offers free rapid HIV testing. Free rapid testing is completely confidential and only takes a couple of minutes to get results. During the current climate, we are in the process of planning for testing dates and locations for the coming months. Follow Sexual Health West on social media for updates.
Junior Chamber Ireland (JCI) New Members Open Night
Are you a young professional looking to develop leadership skills to help you further your career? Are you eager to make a lasting impact in your local community? Do you want the opportunity to travel to exciting new places and meet people from all over the world? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then JCI is for you! With around 5,000 local organizations in more than 100 nations, JCI, as a non-profit organization, forms a vibrant global community of nearly 200,000 young people. JCI Local Organisations across Ireland are looking for new members and have a new members open night at 7pm on Thurs 18th Feb More info here.
Achieving a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle for People Living With Arthritis
Consultant Dietitian Maeve Gacquin will give a talk at 7pm Wed 17th Feb on achieving a healthy diet and lifestyle with practical advice and tips and a Q&A. More info and ticket link here.
Junior Chamber Ireland Competition
JCI Ireland is organising a National Lapel Pin Design Challenge. The challenge is to design a lapel pin for JCI Ireland which should capture the values while symbolizing the mission and vision of JCI movement. Submission Deadline: 11:59pm Sun 7th March 2021. More info.
Keep up to date with NUIG events online here
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
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 currently closed but we are working remotely to help you.
Mental Health Supports / Acmhainní Meabhairshláinte
Don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone / Ná bíodh eagla ort cabhair a lorg; níl tú leat féin.
University of Galway Counselling email counselling@universityofgalway.ie
University of Galway Chaplains email chaplains@universityofgalway.ie
University of Galway Student Health Unit Phone 091-492604
Text Hello to 50808
Samaritans Phone 116 123
Bodywhys Phone 01 2107906 or email alex@bodywhys.ie
Pieta House Phone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444
BeLonG To Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 or email info@belongto.org
Spunout.ie Phone 01 675 3554 or Email hello@spunout.ie
COPE Galway Phone 091 778 750 or email info@copegalway.ie
Rape Crisis Helpline Phone 1800 77 8888
Jigsaw Email info@jigsaw.ie Phone 091 549 252
Turn2Me Mental Health Support www.turn2me.ie
LGBT Ireland Helpline Phone 1890 929 53 or email info@lgbt.ie
Helplink Mental Health Email helplinksupport@helplink.ie
The Traveller Counselling Service Email info@travellercounselling.ie
MyMind Email hq@mymind.org
ADHD Ireland Phone 01 874 8349
Women’s Aid Phone 1800 341 900
Men’s Aid Phone 01 554 3811
Galway Community Café https://galwaycommunitycafe.ie/
A problem shared is a problem halved / Laghdú gach anró é a roinnt.
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week 2021
An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis 2021
SHAG Week Events / Imeachtaí Sheachtain SHAG
Monday 15th February / Dé Luain an 15 Feabhra 2021
- 17:00 Sexual Health Workshop / Ceardlann Sláinte Gnéis – discussing STI’s, where to get the best Sex Toys and Safe Cybersex – hosted by Sexual Health West. ZOOM LINK
Tuesday 16th February / Dé Máirt an 16 Feabhra 2021
- 18:00 Gnéas le Grace Workshop / Ceardlann Gnéas le Grace – Loving Your Sexual Body ZOOM LINK
- Guess How Many Condoms are in the Jar / Tomhais Cá Mhéad Coincíní atá sa Chrúsca?
- Decolonising contraception / Frithghiniúint a Dhíchoilíniú (See our Instagram)
Wednesday 17th February / Dé Céadaoin an 17 Feabhra 2021
- 18:00 Panel discussion on Sex Ed Reform in the Irish Education System / Plé Painéil ar Athchóiriú an Ghnéasoideachais i gCóras Oideachais na hÉireann – Speakers include: Amy Burke (End IBSA Ireland), Róisín O’Connor (NUIG Student Sexual Health activist), Active*Consent/GRCC representative, Caelainn Hogan (Republic of Shame author) ZOOM LINK
- 19:30 Hump Day Hoolie / Cóisir na Céadaoin Crua Tickets via Eventbrite HERE – Zoom Link will be sent to you on day of event.
Thursday 18th February / Déardaoin an 18 Feabhra 2021
- 17:30 “Making Safer Sex Sexy” Workshop / Ceardlann um Ghnéas Níos Sábháilte a Dhéanamh Níos Gnéasúla with Caroline West ZOOM LINK
- Sexual Health Podcasts / Podchraoltaí Sláinte Gnéis (list of recommendations)
Friday 19th February / Dé hAoine an 19 Feabhra 2021
- 15:00-18:30 Disclosure Training / Oiliúint Nochta with Galway Rape Crisis Centre FULLY BOOKED
- 17:00 Bottoming 101 This workshop will talk (potential) bottoms through anal sex from prep, to action and after care. This session will focus on the anatomy of anal sex, the ways in which pleasure can be maximised and the reasons being a bottom may or not be right for you. This is open to anyone who is interested to attend, inclusive language and discussion will be emphasised. Presented by Dean O’Reilly. ZOOM LINK
- 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo / Biongó Bréagán Gnéis – This is not the type of bingo your granny would go to! There’s loads of sex toy prizes up for grabs and our host is comedian Steve Bennett so the craic will be had. All attendees will also get a 10% discount code to use at SexSiopa.ie. The event is free but there’s a suggested donation amount of €5 which will all go to the SU Charity Fund supporting Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. Please give what you can. Tickets via Eventbrite HERE Zoom Link will be sent to you on day of event.
ALL WEEK
- Book your FREE STI Test with the NUIG Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
- Book your FREE Rapid HIV Test with Sexual Health West
- Order Free condoms + lube from Sexual Health West or HIV Ireland
An tseachtain ar fad
- Cuir do Thástáil STI SAOR IN AISCE in áirithe le hAonad Sláinte na Mac Léinn, OÉ Gaillimh ar 091 494 337
- Cuir do Mhearthástáil VEID SAOR IN AISCE in áirithe le Sexual Health West
- Ordaigh coiscíní agus bealadh saor in aisce ó Sexual Health West nó HIV Ireland
More information from / Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
SU Charity Collection Day
This Saturday 6th of February we can’t hold our usual collection day on the streets of Galway for the SU Charities due to Covid restrictions. Instead we are asking everyone to please share our online fundraising page and ask all your friends and family to donate what they can to the SU Charities. Please donate what you can and share this link: www.gf.me/u/y4ykb4
About the SU Charities:
- Galway Autism Partnership supports families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Galway Rape Crisis Centre is dedicated to providing a professional, caring and confidential counselling and support service for those in our community affected by sexual abuse and sexual violence
- Helplink Mental Health is a charitable organisation providing accessible counselling, information and education mental health services locally (West of Ireland), nationally and internationally.
Apply to be a 2021/22 CÉIM peer learning leader
Becoming a CÉIM leader is an excellent opportunity to develop key skills, make new friends, support 1st year students, and boost your CV. Science leaders are being sought for the first time this year.
Click HERE Become a Student Leader – CÉIM (nuigalway.ie) to find out more and apply.
This is not the type of bingo your granny would go to! Our Sex Toy Bingo is back at 7.30pm on Fri 19th Feb for SHAG Week. There’s loads of sex toy prizes up for grabs and our host is comedian Steve Bennett so the craic will be had. The event is free but there’s a suggested donation amount of €5 which will all go to the SU Charity Fund supporting Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. Please give what you can. Tickets via Eventbrite HERE
Join us this February in our second Kilometre Challenge to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health.
- Sign up here
- Pick your target number of Kilometres to complete over February
- Get walking/running/cycling to reach your target by the 28th of February!
- Get friends and family to donate to the SU Charities
Our #SustainableMonday campaign every Monday this February will highlight small changes we can all make that will have a big impact on our planet. There’s also loads of chances to win SU Keep Cups and reusable water bottles – just tag us on social media with #SustainableMonday and let us know the changes you are making to live more sustainably. More info HERE and from su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Anti-Racism Workshop / Ceardlann Frithchiníochais
This free workshop will be delivered online over two evenings 6pm-8pm Mon 15th and Thurs 18th of Feb. Day 1 looks at “How to Be An Ally: Self-Awareness, Anti-Racism and Effective Allyship” and Day 2 is the “Beginner’s Guide to Changing the World”. More info HERE. To register email su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Re-orientation Day is taking place on Wednesday 10th of February and there’s loads on including Q&A sessions, chances to meet your service providers (including the SU!), Workshops, Societies & Clubs Fair, fun events, competitions and prizes. It’s for everybody so pop along! More info
Our Hump Day Hoolies are on every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Join us and comedian Steve Bennett for lots of craic, comedy and speed friending! Get your tickets HERE
Disability Rights Officer Clinic Tomorrow
NUIG SU Disability Rights Officer Patricia O’Mahony will be holding a Disability Rights Clinic 3pm-4.30pm every Friday on Zoom. Feel free to drop in if you have any queries. ZOOM LINK. For more info please email su.disability@nuigalway.ie
Join our knitting group for chats at 7pm every Tuesday in February. All crafters welcome! More info from studentsunion@nuigalway.ie
Postgrad Údarás Election Result
Congratulations to Sebastiaan Bierema on being elected as the Postgraduate representative on Údarás na hOllscoile. Seb is the current Students’ Union Postgraduate Research Officer and he was elected on the first count in yesterday’s election.
Flirt FM Wall Planners for Semester 2
Flirt FM have now left copies of their new planner for collection in the foyer of the library and also at the Post Room on campus (next door to the Student Registry Helpdesk). If you are not near campus you can also download and print off a copy from the link here.
Blackboard Ally improves the accessibility of learning materials by allowing users to download documents in multiple formats. Since its launch, students and staff have downloaded over 50,000 files in alternative formats with just one click from the NUIG Blackboard site. The Inclusive Learning project team wants to hear about your experience with alternative formats via Blackboard Ally. Please complete their quick survey HERE
Mature Students’ Seminar Tomorrow
The Mature Students’ Seminar is an event which aims to empower, encourage, inspire, support and motivate mature students during their time in College. This event will take place 10am-4pm tomorrow Fri 5th Feb. You can register for the event here.
Mature Students Drop-In Clinics
Weekly drop-In Clinics are available for all Mature Students. Here you can discuss issues, challenges, ideas, suggestions, and much more. The clinics are hosted by your SU Mature Students’ Officer Michelle Mitchell on Zoom and are on 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 2pm-4pm Thursdays (links below). For more info email: su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
NUIG HR students are holding “Not Another Zoom Quiz” on Thurs 11th of Feb and there’s over €1,000 worth of prizes to be won! Special guest will be social influencer Louise Cooney and all proceeds go to Galway Simon Community. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased here.
Survey about College Students and the Food Pyramid
The goal of this research by a student from St Angela’s College in Sligo is to find out more about the food and drink choices of undergrad college students and what are the factors influencing those choices. You can complete the short survey here
EMpower is an event which aims to empower, encourage, inspire and motivate students from ethnic minorities to put themselves forward for leadership positions in their Students’ Union, clubs and societies on campus or any other positions of influence. This event will take place on Fri 12th and Sat 13th Feb. Registration and more info HERE.
Free Condoms + Lube
Sexual Health West offers free protection packages including condoms, lubricant and sexual health information to anyone in need of protection! Simply reach out to Sexual Health West at info@sexualhealthwest.ie or on Social Media with your name and address and a discreet free package will be delivered to your door within a couple of days. This is an ongoing service that can be availed of again and again!
Need international market research information for an assignment?
Check out an Introduction to Passport for market research at 2pm on Thurs 11th Feb Registration and info HERE.
Need to know more about how to use Library information resources in your assignments and research this semester?
Check out the Library and Research Know-how OER, available HERE.
Please complete ADHD Ireland 5 minute survey for young people aged 18-24 with ADHD HERE
Girl Gone International – Galway
Girl Gone International (GGI) is a fun, friendly local and global community offering friendship, connection, support, belonging, empowerment and happiness to women and non-binary people living overseas or far from home. GGI hosts meetups every month for the members of their community to get together and meet each other in person – come strangers, leave friends! You can join the Galway Girl Gone International group HERE.
ADHD Ireland are looking for a new team of ADDvisors!
This is open to anyone aged 18-24 who either had ADHG or has an interest in ADHD. Volunteer to learn new skills + support your peers. Training provided. More info from terri@adhdireland.ie
The NUIG free Academic Writing Centre Reopens Tues 2nd Feb. More info.
Need Someone to Talk To?
- Contact NUIG Counselling service to set up an appointment on: counselling@nuigalway.ie
- Text HELLO to 50808 if you need mental health support or advice. Service available 24/7
- Phone the Samaritans on 116 123 or email them on jo@samaritans.org 24/7
Keep up to date with NUIG events online here
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
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 currently closed but we are working remotely to help you.
