October 2022

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Wasted Week | Seachtain Bhruscair

Wasted Week will run 7th-11th Nov looking at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, sustainable transport, litter and fast fashion.

Monday 7th November | Dé Luain 7 Samhain

SU Social Media: Food Waste

4pm-5pm Ecobricks Building session in The Art Room upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

Tuesday 8th November | Dé Máirt 8 Samhain   

12pm-4pm Free Bike Check Ups with An Mheitheal Rothar in Block R. Sign Up HERE.

12pm-2pm How To Recycle Your Disposable Vape in Meeting Room 1 & 2. Sign up HERE.

7pm Upcycle Arts + Crafts with GrannySoc, Neurodivergent Soc and Art Soc in The Art Room, the Stage and the Space.

Wednesday 9th November | Dé Céadaoin  9 Samhain

7pm-9pm Vegan Dinner Night with Baking Soc and Veg Soc in the Hub

8pm STEM Movie Night in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Book free tickets HERE.

Thursday 10th November | Déardaoin 10 Samhain

SU Social Media: Anti Fast Fashion

3pm-4pm Galway City Council Presentation, Q&A and Free Food Waste Bins The Space. Sign up HERE.

Friday 11th November | Dé hAoine 11 Samhain

2pm-4pm Beach Clean Up + Talk Meet at SU Offices EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!

More information from | Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

SU Weekly Email 9 – 27th October 2022

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Hallows Update

FYI the Hallows event tonight is sold out. Doors are at 7pm and there won’t be any tickets on sale at the door. Fancy dress is encouraged as there will be prizes for best costumes!

 

SU By Elections

Are you passionate about fighting for the rights of Postgrad Research Students? Maybe you are more interested in issues surrounding Gender and LGBT+ Rights?

Nominations are now open for 2 part time SU Officer positions of Postgraduate Research Officer and Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer. You can learn more about the positions and nominate yourself HERE.

Nominations close 5pm Weds 2nd Nov and the election will take place online 9am-9pm Thurs 10th Nov.

 

Walktober

Walktober finishes on Mon 31st Oct so make sure you get those final steps in and registered! You can win by:

  • Entering the Halloween Team Photo Comp
  • Hit Team Target of 8,000 steps per day per person
  • Reach top 50, 100, 200, 300 Leader Boards
  • Email your team photos to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

Deadline for entries + registering final steps is 2pm Weds 2nd Nov. More info HERE.

 

Education Forum

The Education Forum will focus on hybrid and blended learning. Do you want the return on the recorded lectures? What type of learning resources would you like to see? We are discussing lecture recordings, Podcasts, e-Learning and multimedia. This event will be an interactive brainstorming season and we want your input on the future of education at the university. Come to the View at 6pm Weds 2nd November. Sign up HERE.

 

Join the SU Climate Crew

Join the SU Climate Crew for their next meeting 17:00-19:00 Weds 2nd Nov at The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Good chats, free snacks! Email su.environment@universityofgalway.ie for more info.

 

Societies Forum

The Societies’ Forum 19:00-20:30 Mon 7th Nov in AC201 is an opportunity to voice your issues, concerns or suggestions relating to societies to the Union. You can meet other societies to plan and collaborate on events. All society committee members are welcome but be sure to register at the Eventbrite link HERE. More info from su.socs@universityofgalway.ie

 

STEM Movie Night

STEM students you are invited to attend a movie night 8pm Weds 9th Nov in the O’Flaherty Theatre. Get your free ticket HERE. For more info contact Jack on su.scienceengineering@universityofgalway.ie

 

Wasted Week

Wasted Week will run 7th-11th Nov looking at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, sustainable transport, litter and fast fashion. More info/get involved su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Hygiene Bank Drive

Our next hygiene bank collection day is on Mon 14th Nov – please spread the word! We will be collection donations of hygiene, personal care and household cleaning products to those in need. We also have a separate student hygiene bank for students who might be in need of items.

 

Mincéirs Whiden Soc Catchup

Join Mincéirs Whiden Society 12pm-2pm Weds 2nd Nov in Meeting Room 1&2 Upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn for a Tea and Coffee Social.

 

Limited spaces remaining this year for Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP®)

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. Follow the link HERE to apply now.

 

Ohana Zero Suicide Awareness Training

20 minutes of your time could save a life. Complete the Ohana Zero suicide awareness training now. Show you care, Ask the Question, Make the Call. Complete the free training HERE.

 

Washington Ireland Program 2023 Info Session

The WIP 2023 Leadership Program will see 30 inspiring young leaders from Ireland and Northern Ireland travel to Washington DC to complete an eight-week leadership development program. Information session taking place 12pm Weds 2nd of Nov in the Career Seminar Room. More info HERE.

 

University of Galway’s on-campus Postgraduate Open Day 

Postgrad Open Day is on 12pm-3pm Tues 8 Nov in the Bailey Allen Hall. Come along to find out about taught and research study options on offer and to get the most up-to-date information on fees, funding and scholarships. Join for a panel discussion, course talks and meet with Programme Directors. The Open Day will showcase new postgrad programmes such as the MA (Languages with Business), MSc (Cybersecurity and Risk Management), and the MSc (Health Data Science). You can pre-register to attend HERE.

 

Improve Driver Safety + Get €25!

Take part to become a 3D model to improve driver safety and gat a €25 voucher. Only takes 10 minutes located in the engineering building. Sign up for a slot HERE.  More info HERE.

 

Galway Community Café

If you need someone to talk to this weekend Galway Community Café is a FREE out of hours adult mental health service designed + run by people with lived experience of mental health challenges. It’s based in Mr Waffle opposite the Hospital.

 

Free on Monday?

Galway Bay Brewery Beer Running Club is back at 7pm Mon 31st Oct from the Oslo in Salthill for another FREE 5km social run with a FREE beer reward at the end! It’s Halloween so Fancy Dress is encouraged (but optional) and bag drop is available.

 

Free meditation classes every Thursday

Join a free Sahaja Yoga meditation session 7pm-8pm this Thurs 27th Oct at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway H91 C1KX. All welcome.

 

TEANGACHA TRILSITHE / BRAIDED LANGUAGES / LANGUES TRESSÉES

You are invited to a trilingual poetry reading (English, Irish, and French) of the work of three poets / translators, Kelly Norah Drukker, Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha and Gabrielle Machnik-Kekesi 6pm Thurs 3rd Nov in Charlie Byrne’s bookshop in Galway City.

 

Halloween Bank Holiday

Monday 31st of October is a Bank Holiday so there’s no classes and the SU Office, SU Cloakroom, SU Shop, Smokey’s, Sult, the Library and the Student Health Unit will all be closed. The Reading Room will be open as usual 7am-2.30am. Happy Halloween!

 

Fees Information

  • The last date to withdraw from your course without incurring any fees is Mon 31st Oct. More info about withdrawing is HERE.
  • Fees can be paid in two instalments, the first 50% is due by Mon 31st Oct and the balance by Tues 31st Jan. More info HERE.
  • Info about the Budget 2023 €1,000 Government contribution to Student Contribution for Free Fee Scheme students in academic year 2022-2023 is available HERE.
  • The Financial Aid Fund is open for applications. More info and application form is available 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 Tik Tok, Snapchat and Twitter.

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Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Nuashonrú ar Hallows

Mar eolas, níl ticéad ar bith fágtha don imeacht Hallows anocht. Beidh na doirse ar oscailt ag 7i.n. agus ní bheidh aon ticéid ar díol ag an doras. Moltar feisteas a chaitheamh mar beidh duaiseanna ann do na cultacha is fearr!

 

Fothoghcháin Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

An bhfuil tú paiseanta faoi troid ar son chearta na nIarchéimithe Taighde? B’fhéidir go bhfuil níos mó spéise agat i saincheisteanna a bhaineann le Inscne agus Cearta LADT+?

Tá ainmniúcháin oscailte anois do 2 phost pháirtaimseartha mar Oifigeach Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn mar Oifigeach na nIarchéimithe Teagasctha agus mar Oifigeach um Chearta Inscne agus LADT+. Is féidir leat tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi na poist agus tú féin a ainmniú ANSEO.

Dúnann na hainmniúcháin ag 5i.n. Céadaoin 2 Samhain agus beidh an toghchán ar siúl ar líne 9r.n.-9i.n. Déardaoin 10 Samhain.

 

Walktober

Críochnóidh Walktober ar an Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair, mar sin déan cinnte go bhfaigheann tú na céimeanna deiridh agus faigh cláraithe! Is féidir leat a bhuachan trí:

  • Ag dul san iomaíocht don Chomórtas Grianghraf d’Fhoireann Oíche Shamhna
  • Sroich an Sprioc Foirne 7,000 céim in aghaidh an lae in aghaidh an duine
  • Sroich an barr 50, 100, 200 + 300 do Chlár na gCeannairí
  • Seol grianghraif na foirne chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

Is é an spriocdháta d’iontrálacha + céimeanna deiridh a chlárú ná 2i.n. Céadaoin 2 Samhain. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Fóram Oideachais

Díreoidh an Fóram Oideachais ar fhoghlaim hibrideach agus foghlaim chumaisc. An bhfuil fonn ort filleadh ar na léachtaí taifeadta? Cén cineál acmhainní foghlama ba mhaith leat a fheiceáil? Táimid ag plé taifeadtaí léachtaí, podchraoltaí, ríomhfhoghlaim agus na hilmheáin. Séasúr tobsmaointeoireachta idirghníomhach a bheidh san imeacht seo agus teastaíonn d’ionchur ar thodhchaí an oideachais san ollscoil uainn. Tar chuig an View ag 6i.n. Céadaoin 2 Samhain. Cláraigh ANSEO.

 

Glac páirt i gCriú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Gabh mar bhall de Chriú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn dá gcéad chruinniú eile 17:00 -19: 00 Céadaoin 2 Samhain ag The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Comhráite maithe, sneaiceanna saor in aisce! Seol ríomhphost chuig suvironment@universityofgalway.ie chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil.

 

Fóram na gCumann

Is deis atá i bhFóram na gCumann 19:00 -20:30 Luan 7 Samhain in AC201 do chuid ceisteanna, ábhar imní nó moltaí a bhaineann le cumainn a chur in iúl don Chomhaltas. Is féidir leat bualadh le cumainn eile chun pleanáil agus comhoibriú a dhéanamh ar imeachtaí. Tá fáilte roimh gach ball de choiste an chumainn ach bí cinnte clárú ag an nasc Eventbrite ANSEO. Tuilleadh eolais ó su.socs@universityofgalway.ie

 

Oíche Scannán ETIM

Tugtar cuireadh duit freastal ar oíche scannán ag 8i.n. Céadaoin 9 Samhain in Amharclann Uí Fhlaithearta. Faigh do thicéad saor in aisce ANSEO. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais déan teagmháil le Jack ar su.scienceengineering@universityofgalway.ie

 

Seachtain Dramhaíola

Beidh an tSeachtain Dramhaíola ar siúl ar an7 Samhain ag féachaint ar shaincheisteanna comhshaoil amhail cur amú bia, athchúrsáil, iompar inbhuanaithe, bruscar agus mearfhaisean. Tuilleadh eolais/éirigh páirteach su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Feachtas – Banc Sláinteachais

Beidh ár gcéad lá bailithe bainc sláinteachais eile ann ar an Luan 14 Samhain – scaip an focal le do thoil! Beimid ag bailiú tabhartas sláinteachais, cúraim phearsanta agus táirgí glantacháin tí dóibh siúd atá i ngátar. Tá banc sláinteachais mac léinn ar leith againn freisin do mhic léinn a bhféadfadh earraí a bheith de dhíth orthu.

 

Seal Cainte Chumann Mincéirs Whiden

Bí le Cumann Mincéirs Whiden 12i.n.-2i.n. Céadaoin 2 Samhain i Seomra Cruinnithe 1& 2 Thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn le haghaidh Lá Sóisialta Tae agus Caife.

 

Spásanna teoranta fágtha i mbliana le haghaidh Pleanáil Gníomhaíochta um Théarnamh Folláine (WRAP®)

An mian leat d’fholláine agus d’athléimneacht a neartú? Is clár bunaithe ar fhianaise é WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) a fhorbraíonn uirlisí pearsantaithe chun anacair a bhainistiú agus cur chuige dearfach a chur chun cinn maidir le folláine a chothabháil. Lean an nasc ANSEO chun iarratas a dhéanamh.

 

Oiliúint Feasachta ar Fhéinmharú Ohana Zero

D’fhéadfadh 20 nóiméad de do chuid ama beatha a shábháil. Críochnaigh oiliúint feasachta ar fhéinmharú Ohana Zero anois. Léirigh gur miste leat agus go bhfuil dáimh agat, Cuir an Cheist, Déan an Glaoch. Críochnaigh an oiliúint saor in aisce ANSEO.

 

Seisiún Eolais Chlár ‘Washington Ireland’ 2023

Tabharfaidh Clár Ceannaireachta WIP 2023 30 ceannaire óg spreagúil ó Éirinn agus ó Thuaisceart Éireann go Washington DC chun clár forbartha ceannaireachta ocht seachtaine a dhéanamh. Seisiún eolais ar siúl 12i.n. Céadaoin 2 de mhí na Samhna i Seomra na Seimineár Gairme. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Lá Oscailte d’Iarchéimithe ar an gCampas de chuid Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

Beidh an Lá Oscailte Iarchéimeanna ar siúl 12i.n.-3i.n. Déardaoin 8 Samhain i Halla Bailey Allen. Tar isteach chun eolas a fháil ar na roghanna staidéir múinte agus taighde atá ar fáil agus chun an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil maidir le táillí, maoiniú agus scoláireachtaí. Bí linn le haghaidh díospóireacht phainéil, cainteanna cúrsa agus cas ar Stiúrthóirí Clár. Léireoidh an Lá Oscailte cláir nua iarchéime ar nós an MA (Teangacha le Gnó), an MSc (Cibearshlándáil agus Bainistíocht Riosca), agus an MSc (Eolaíocht Sonraí Sláinte). Is féidir leat réamhchlárú chun bheith i láthair ANSEO.

 

Feabhas a chur ar Shábháilteacht Tiománaithe + Faigh €25!

Glac páirt le bheith i do mhúnla 3T chun sábháilteacht tiománaithe a fheabhsú agus dearbhán €25 saor in aisce a thabhairt abhaile leat. Ní thógann sé ach 10 nóiméad agus tá sé suite san fhoirgneamh innealtóireachta. Cláraigh le haghaidh áit ANSEO.  Tuilleadh eolais  ANSEO.

 

Caifé Pobail na Gaillimhe

Má tá gá agat le labhairt le duine éigin an deireadh seachtaine seo is seirbhís mheabhairshláinte do dhaoine fásta SAOR IN AISCE é Caife Pobail na Gaillimhe atá deartha + á reáchtáil ag daoine a bhfuil taithí saoil acu ar dhúshláin mheabhairshláinte. Tá sé lonnaithe i Mr Waffle os comhair an Ospidéil.

 

Ar fáil ar an Luan?

Beidh Club Reáchtála Beoir Chuan na Gaillimhe ar ais ag 7i.n. Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair ó Osló i mBóthar na Trá le haghaidh rith sóisialta 5km eile le beoir SAOR IN AISCE mar dhuais dó. Oíche Shamhna atá ann, mar sin moltar culaith bhréige (ach roghnach) agus tá áit fágála mála ar fáil.

 

Ranganna machnaimh saor in aisce gach Déardaoin

Bí páirteach i seisiún machnaimh Ióga Sahaja saor in aisce ag 7i.n.-8i.n. an Déardaoin seo 27  Deireadh Fómhair ag Westside Resource Centre, Bóthar Shéamuis Uí Chuirc, Gaillimh H91 C1KX. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

 

TEANGACHA TRILSITHE / BRAIDED LANGUAGES / LANGUES TRESSÉES

Tugtar cuireadh duit chuig léamh filíochta trítheangach (Béarla, Gaeilge agus Fraincis) ar shaothar triúr file / aistritheoir, Kelly Norah Drukker, Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha agus Gabrielle Machnik-Kekesi 6i.n. Déardaoin 3 Samhain i siopa leabhar Charlie Byrne’s i gCathair na Gaillimhe.

 

Lá Saoire Bainc ar Oíche Shamhna

Is Lá Saoire Bainc é an Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair, mar sin níl aon ranganna ann agus beidh Oifig, Seomra na gCótaí agus Siopa Chomhaltas na Mac Léin, Smokey’s, Sult, an Leabharlann agus an tAonad Sláinte do Mhic Léinn dúnta. Beidh an Seomra Léitheoireachta ar oscailt mar is gnách ó 7r.n.-2.30r.n.. Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh!

 

 

 

Eolas faoi Tháillí

  • Is é an dáta deireanach le tarraingt amach ó do chúrsa gan aon táillí a thabhú ná an Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair. Tá tuilleadh eolais faoi tharraingt amach
  • Is féidir táillí a íoc in dhá thráthchuid, tá an chéad 50% le híoc faoi Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair agus tá an t-iarmhéid le híoc faoin Máirt 31 Eanáir. Tuilleadh eolais
  • Tá eolas maidir le Buiséad 2023 ranníocaíocht €1,000 an Rialtais do Ranníocaíocht na Mac Léinn do mhic léinn na Scéime Táille Saor in Aisce sa bhliain acadúil 2022 -2023 ar fáil
  • Tá an Ciste Cúnaimh Airgeadais oscailte le haghaidh iarratas. Tá tuilleadh eolais agus foirm iarratais ar fáil

 

Contact Us / Déan Teagmháil Linn

Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘is maith liom’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.

 

 

 

SU Weekly Email 8 – 20th October 2022

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Hallows Tickets!

Get your ticket HERE now for Galway’s biggest student Halloween event Hallows on Thurs 27th Oct. 3,000 students, 8 venues, performances from the Dirty Circus, DJs, societies and lots more. Don’t miss out! More info HERE.  

 

SU Town Hall Meeting

Join us 1pm-2pm Weds 26th of Oct in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Meet your SU Officers for a chat and raise any University of Galway issues that might be concerning you.

 

Sin Issue 3

Catch up on all the latest University of Galway news in issue 3 of Sin HERE.

 

Class Rep Meetings  

Date Time Meeting Location Registration Link
Thurs 20th Oct 6pm Postgraduate Council AC201 Register Here
Thurs 20th Oct 7pm Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201 Register Here
Mon 24th Oct 6pm Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 2 (FOR ALL CLASS REPS!) Kirwan Theatre Register Here

Class Rep nominations are now closed and elections will be taking place via Yourspace where positions are contested. For more info email su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Walktober Week 3 Ways to Win

  • Take the Walktober Quiz
  • Hit Team Target of 7,000 steps per day per person
  • Reach top 50, 100, 200, 300 Leader Boards
  • Email your team photos to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

Deadline for entries + steps is 2pm Mon 24th Oct. More info HERE.

 

Galway City Museum Trip with the SU Climate Crew

15:00-17:00 tomorrow Fri 21st of Oct Explore the Museum and view “Creative Climate Action: Línte na Farraige”. Meet at the SU Office at 3pm. Sign Up HERE.

 

Upcoming Postgrad Events

  • Quiz Night 6.30pm Weds 26th Oct. Free tickets HERE.
  • Movie Night 6.30pm Weds 16th Nov. Free tickets HERE.

 

Fees Information

  • The last date to withdraw from your course without incurring any fees is Mon 31st Oct. More info about withdrawing is HERE.
  • Fees can be paid in two instalments, the first 50% is due by Mon 31st Oct and the balance by Tues 31st Jan. More info HERE.
  • Info about the Budget 2023 €1,000 Government contribution to Student Contribution for Free Fee Scheme students in academic year 2022-2023 is available HERE.
  • The Financial Aid Fund is open for applications. More info and application form is available HERE.

 

Need Grinds? Want To Give Grinds?

To access the SU Grind Register list please visit the Students’ Union section of Yourspace.   

 

Coming Up This November

  • Wasted Week
  • Seachtain Ghaelach
  • SHAG Week + Sex Toy Bingo

 

Weee Recycling Day

Weee recycling day on campus Tues 25th of Oct 10am-4pm in the Orbsen Building car park. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is anything that has a plug or a battery and is at the end of its useful life. Bring along anything fitting this description that you want to recycle. More info HERE.

 

Need help with Writing?

The Academic Writing Centre is open. Free drop-in sessions are available both online and on-campus. Check HERE for office hours and links for zoom sessions.

 

TGIF (The Games of Indonesian Figures)

Be the heroes of the day! 4.30pm-8.30pm tomorrow Fri 21st Oct in the Corrib Village Common Room. All welcome – prizes + free Indonesian food. Dress code Red or White comfortable clothes. Register/More info HERE.  

 

PhotoSoc Photo Competition – Win €20!

Photo Soc are hosting a photo competition on Thurs 27th Oct as part of Hallows! To be in a chance to win €20, all you have to do is take a picture during the Hallows event (from 7pm-2am) and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #hallowscompetition Link for more info

 

Volunteer with the Galway City Youth Climate Assembly 2022

ALIVE are seeking volunteers for a one-day event on campus – where you are trained to facilitate and support the youth secondary school voice on climate change issues! Join them for an information evening to learn more. Sign up HERE. Volunteers that are available for a minimum of 2 hours on 15th of Nov are welcome to participate, lunch is provided for volunteers!

 

First Point of Contact Training Programme

The First Point of Contact programme is a new approach to training staff and students in the communication and interpersonal skills for providing the initial support and signposting of someone who has experienced sexual violence or harassment. Training will take place on 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th of November 10.00am-1.00pm. To book a FREE place or to express interest in future training, please contact Rebecca at rebecca.connolly@universityofgalway.ie

 

Winter Conferring

The Winter Conferring Weds 23rd – Tues 29th Nov full schedule is now available HERE. Don’t forget to Register for your Seanad Éireann vote as an NUI Graduate HERE.

 

LIFT is lifting off for this year!

Join the LIFT Leadership programme today and be placed in a small group of fellow students interested in growing and developing your leadership skills. To be a volunteer facilitator training is being held on 2nd + 9th Nov (pick one date). Sign up for the information session HERE. Learn more HERE.

Email lift@universityofgalway.ie with any queries.

 

Free Home Testing for STIs

Everyone in Ireland aged 17 and older now has access to free home testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To find out more, or to order your free home STI test kit go HERE. You can also get free condoms from the SU Office, SU Cloakroom + SU Engineering desk.

 

Diwali 2022 || Sat 29th Oct || Bailey Allen Hall

Diwali will be held in the Bailey Allen Hall on Sat 29th Oct. A small get-together celebrating the festival of lights and celebrating Indian culture with unlimited Authentic Indian Food, DJ Night and performances. Tickets out soon. Follow Social handles here for more updates or find us on Instagram :@ugindsoc

 

Galway Autism Partnership Volunteering Opportunities!

Join in supporting young people and their families with fun weekly and once off events. Details are HERE. Volunteers can achieve the President’s Award for Volunteering from the University President. Questions? Email alive@universityofgalway.ie

 

Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards

The Road Safety Authority’s Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards recognise members of the community, education and media working to raise awareness of road safety. They are encouraging entries from third level institutions particularly in the Education and Future categories. Entry deadline Fri 28th Oct here

 

Free meditation classes every Thursday

Join a free Sahaja Yoga meditation session 7pm-8pm this Thurs 20th Oct at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway H91 C1KX. All welcome.

 

Financial Aid Fund Open

The Financial Aid Fund is a scheme aimed at disadvantaged students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their studies. Guidelines and online application forms are available HERE.  For queries contact them here

 

Have Books to Sell?/Need Books?

If you have textbooks to sell you can drop them in to the SU Office and we will sell them for you. If you need books you can check our second hand bookshop on Yourspace to see if we have your book in stock.

 

Free Cloakroom

The SU Free Cloakroom is open in the Library Basement near the SU XL Shop 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Drop in your bags, suitcases and coats for free.

 

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 Tik Tok, Snapchat and Twitter.

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Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Ticéid do Hallows!

Faigh do thicéad ANSEO anois le haghaidh an imeacht Oíche Shamhna is mó do mhic léinn na Gaillimhe, Déardaoin 27 Deireadh Fómhair 3,000 mac léinn, 8 ionad, léirithe ón Dirty Circus, DJanna, cumainn agus go leor eile. Ná caill amach! Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.  

 

Cruinniú Halla an Bhalla Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Bígí linn ar an gCéadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair i The Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Cruinnigh ar d’Oifigigh Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn i gcomhair comhrá agus ardaigh aon saincheisteanna Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a d’fhéadfadh baint leat.

 

Sin Eagrán 3

Faigh an nuacht is déanaí ó Ollscoil na Gaillimhe in eagrán 3 de Sin ANSEO.

 

Cruinnithe d’ionsaithe Ranga

Dáta Am Cruinniú Láthair Nasc Clárúcháin
Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair 6i.n. Comhairle na nIarchéimithe AC201 Cláraigh anseo.
Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair 7i.n. Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201 Cláraigh anseo.
Luan 24 Deireadh Fómhair 6i.n. Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 2 (DO GACH IONADAÍ RANGA!) Amharclann Kirwan Cláraigh Anseo

 

Tá ainmniúcháin d’Ionadaithe Ranga dúnta anois agus beidh toghcháin ar siúl trí Yourspace, áit a mbeidh iomaíocht ann do na poist. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais seol ríomhphost chuig su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Walktober Seachtain 3 – Bealaí le Buachan

  • Tóg Tráth na gCeist Walktober
  • Sroich an Sprioc Foirne de 7,000 céim in aghaidh an lae in aghaidh an duine
  • Sroich an barr 50, 100, 200 + 300 do Chlár na gCeannairí
  • Seol grianghraif na foirne chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

Is é an spriocdháta d’iontrálacha + céimeanna ná 2i.n. Luan 24 Deireadh Fómhair. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Turas chuig Músaem Cathrach na Gaillimhe le Criú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

14:00 -17:00, amárach, Aoine 21 Deireadh Fómhair Breathnaigh thart ar an Músaem agus amharc ar “Creative Climate Action: Línte na Farraige ”. Cás le chéile in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ag 2i.n. Cláraigh ANSEO.

 

Imeachtaí d’Iarchéimithe ag Teacht Aníos

  • Oíche Tráth na gCeist 6.30pm Céadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair. Ticéid saor in aisce
  • Oíche Scannáin 6.30i.n. Céadaoin 16 Samhain. Ticéid saor in aisce

 

Eolas faoi Tháillí

  • Is é an dáta deireanach le tarraingt amach ó do chúrsa gan aon táillí a thabhú ná an Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair. Tá tuilleadh eolais faoi tharraingt amach
  • Is féidir táillí a íoc in dhá thráthchuid, tá an chéad 50% le híoc faoi Luan 31 Deireadh Fómhair agus tá an t-iarmhéid le híoc faoin Máirt 31 Eanáir. Tuilleadh eolais
  • Tá eolas maidir le Buiséad 2023 ranníocaíocht €1,000 an Rialtais do Ranníocaíocht na Mac Léinn do mhic léinn na Scéime Táille Saor in Aisce sa bhliain acadúil 2022 -2023 ar fáil
  • Tá an Ciste Cúnaimh Airgeadais oscailte le haghaidh iarratas. Tá tuilleadh eolais agus foirm iarratais ar fáil

 

An bhfuil Ranganna Breise uait? Ar mhaith leat Ranganna Breise a Theagasc?

Chun teacht ar an liosta Ranganna Breise Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, tabhair cuairt ar an rannóg Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn de Yourspace.

 

Ag teacht go luath i mí na Samhna

  • Seachtain Amú
  • Seachtain Ghaelach
  • An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis + Biongó Bréagán Gnéis

 

Lá Athchúrsála DTLL

Lá athchúrsála DTLL ar an gcampas Déardaoin 25 Deireadh Fómhair 10r.n. -4i.n. i gcarrchlós Áras Orbsen. Is éard is DTLL (Dramhthrealamh Leictreach agus Leictreonach) ann ná aon rud a bhfuil plocóid nó cadhnra ann agus atá ag deireadh a shaoil úsáidigh. Tabhair leat rud ar bith a bhfuil ag teacht leis an gcur síos sin agus ar mian leat a athchúrsáil. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

An bhfuil cabhair uait le Scríbhneoireacht?

Tá an tIonad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla ar oscailt. Tá seisiúin buail isteach saor in aisce ar fáil ar líne agus ar an gcampas. Seiceáil ANSEO le haghaidh uaireanta oifige agus naisc le haghaidh seisiúin Zoom.

 

TGIF (Na Cluichí d’Fhigiúirí Indinéisigh)

Bí mar laochra an lae! 4.30i.n.-8.30i.n. amárach Aoine 21 Deireadh Fómhair i Seomra Caidrimh Bhaile na Coiribe. Fáilte roimh chách – duaiseanna + bia Indinéiseach saor in aisce. Gnás feistis – Éadaí Dearg nó Bán compordach. Cláraigh/Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.  

 

Comórtas Grianghrafadóireachta PhotoSoc – Buaigh €20!

Tá comórtas grianghrafadóireachta á reáchtáil ag PhotoSoc ar an 27 Deireadh Fómhair mar chuid de Hallows! Le go mbeidh deis agat €20 a bhuachan, níl le déanamh agat ach pictiúr a ghlacadh le linn imeacht Hallows (ó 7i.n.-2r.n.) agus é a phostáil ar Instagram leis an haischlib #hallowscompetition Nasc chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil

 

Tabhair faoi Obair Dheonach le Tionól Aeráide Óige Chathair na Gaillimhe 2022

Tá oibrithe deonacha á lorg ag ALIVE d’imeacht lae ar an gcampas – áit a gcuirfear oiliúint ort chun guth lucht na meánscoile maidir le saincheisteanna a bhaineann le hathrú aeráide a éascú agus a bheith ag tacú leis! Bígí linn le haghaidh oíche eolais chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil. Cláraigh ANSEO. Tá fáilte roimh oibrithe deonacha atá ar fáil le ar a laghad 2 uair an chloig a dhéanamh  a bheith rannpháirteach ar 15 Samhain. Beidh lón ar fáil d’oibrithe deonacha!

 

Clár Oiliúna – An Chéad Phointe Teagmhála

Is cur chuige nua é an clár, An Chéad Phointe Teagmhála, chun oiliúint a chur ar bhaill foirne agus ar mhic léinn maidir le scileanna cumarsáide agus idirphearsanta leis an tacaíocht agus treoir thosaigh a thabhairt do dhuine a d’fhulaing foréigean gnéasach ná ciapadh. Beidh an oiliúint ar siúl ar an 4, 11, 18 & 25 Samhain 10.00r.n.-1.00i.n. Chun spás SAOR IN AISCE a chur in áirithe nó chun spéis a léiriú in oiliúint amach anseo, déan teagmháil le Rebecca ag rebecca.connolly@universityofgalway.ie

 

Bronnadh an Gheimhridh

Tá sceideal iomlán do Bhronnadh an Gheimhridh, ón 23-29 Samhain, ar fáil anois ANSEO. Ná déan dearmad clárú do do vóta i Seanad Éireann mar Chéimí de chuid OÉG ANSEO.

 

Tá an LIFT ag bailiú nirt don bhliain seo!

Glac páirt sa chlár Ceannaireachta LIFT inniu agus cuirfear i ngrúpa beag de mhic léinn eile thú a bhfuil suim acu do scileanna ceannaireachta a fhás agus a fhorbairt. Le bheith i d’éascaitheoir deonach tá oiliúint á reáchtáil an 2 + 9 Samhain (roghnaigh dáta amháin). Cláraigh don seisiún eolais ANSEO. Foghlaim níos mó faoi ANSEO.

Seol ríomhphost chuig lift@universityofgalway.ie má bhíonn aon cheist agat.

 

Tástáil Baile Saor in Aisce do STIanna

Tá rochtain ag gach duine in Éirinn atá 17 mbliana d’aois agus níos sine anois ar thástáil baile saor in aisce le haghaidh ionfhabhtuithe gnéas-tarchurtha (STIanna). Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, nó chun do threalamh tástála baile STI saor in aisce a ordú téigh ANSEO. Is féidir leat coiscíní saor in aisce a fháil ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, deasc Innealtóireachta agus Seomra na gCótaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.

 

 

Diwali 2022 || Satharn 29 Deireadh Fómhair || Halla Bailey Allen

Beidh Diwali ar siúl i Halla Bailey Allen ar an Satharn 29 Deireadh Fómhair. Tionól beag ag ceiliúradh féile na soilse agus ag ceiliúradh cultúr Indiach le Fíor-Bhia Indiach gan teorainn, Oíche DJ agus léirithe. Beidh Ticéid amuigh go luath. Lean Ainmneacha Sóisialta anseo le haghaidh tuilleadh nuashonruithe nó aimsigh sinn ar Instagram: @ugindsoc

 

Galway Autism Partnership – Deiseanna Saorálaíochta!

Glac páirt in imeachtaí spraíúla seachtainiúla agus imeachtaí aon uaire a chur ar fáil do dhaoine óga agus dá dteaghlaigh. Tá sonraí ANSEO. Is féidir le hoibrithe deonacha Gradam Oibre Deonaí an Uachtaráin a bhaint amach ó Uachtarán na hOllscoile. Ceisteanna? Seol ríomhphost chuig  alive@universityofgalway.ie

 

Gradaim ‘Ar Thús Cadhnaíochta’ i Sábháilteacht ar Bhóithre

Tugann Gradaim ‘Ar Thús Cadhnaíochta’ an Údaráis um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre aitheantas do bhaill an phobail, earnáil an oideachais agus na meáin atá ag obair chun feasacht a mhúscailt ar shábháilteacht ar bhóithre. Spreagann siad iontrálacha ó institiúidí tríú leibhéal, go háirithe sna catagóirí Oideachais agus Todhchaí. Spriocdháta iontrála Aoine 28 Deireadh Fómhair anseo

 

Ranganna machnaimh saor in aisce gach Déardaoin

Bí páirteach i seisiún machnaimh Ióga Sahaja saor in aisce ag 7i.n.-8i.n. an Déardaoin seo 20  Deireadh Fómhair ag Westside Resource Centre, Bóthar Shéamuis Uí Chuirc, Gaillimh H91 C1KX. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

 

Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais ar Oscailt

Is scéim é an Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais atá dírithe ar mhic léinn faoi mhíbhuntáiste a bhfuil tacaíocht airgeadais uathu chun a chur ar a gcumas leas iomlán a bhaint as a gcuid staidéir. Tá treoirlínte agus foirmeacha iarratais ar líne ar fáil ANSEO.  Le haghaidh ceisteanna déan teagmháil leo anseo

 

An bhfuil Leabhair le Díol agat?/Leabhair de dhíth ort?

Má tá téacsleabhair le díol agat is féidir leat iad a chur isteach chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léin agus díolfaimid ar do shon iad. Má theastaíonn leabhair uait is féidir leat seiceáil a dhéanamh ar ár siopa leabhar athláimhe ar Yourspace lena fháil amach an bhfuil do leabhar i stoc againn.

 

Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce

Tá Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn oscailte in Íoslach na Leabharlainne in aice le Siopa an Chomhaltais XL 9r.n.-5i.n. Luan – Aoine. Fág isteach do mhálaí, culaithchásanna agus do chótaí saor in aisce.

 

Contact Us / Déan Teagmháil Linn

Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘like’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.

SU Weekly Email 7 – 13th October 2022

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Walkout Today 11:11am

TODAY IS THE DAY! 11:11am wherever you are WALKOUT + Meet us at the Big Yellow Thing. Let’s make student voices heard!

 

Mental Health Week

TODAY Thurs 13th Oct

11:00 Try Shine Dance Fitness The Cube Ticket Link

13:00 Walk & Talk Ticket Link

14:00 Meet CeraVe Dermatology for Skincare chat + freebies in Meeting Room 1&2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.

TOMORROW Fri 14th Oct

08:00-08:30 Online mindfulness meditation with Mindful Way. Link HERE.

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

11:00 Hot Press Promo and FREEBIES in SU Office

 

Gameshow Night

€500 CASH PRIZE! 19:30 at Sult Thurs 20th Oct. This interactive gameshow challenge includes rounds based on: Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Catch Phrase, Family Fortune and Deal or No Deal. Tickets €5 + booking fee. LIMITED SPACES. Sign Up Here.

All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre + Galway Simon Community

 

Hot Press Roadshow Tomorrow

The Hot Press Student Roadshow will be in the SU Office from 11am tomorrow Fri 14th Oct. They’ll be giving away a €250 Ticketmaster voucher, a canon polaroid printer worth €200, Hot Press magazines, tote bags + vouchers so pop in!

 

Join the SU Climate Crew

Next Meeting 17:00-19:00 Weds 19th Oct in The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Join for good chats and free snacks! More info su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Save the Date

Hallows is coming! 3,000 students, 8 Venues, 1 Huge Event on Thursday 27th October. €5 tickets on sale soon.

 

Class Rep Meetings Next Week

Date Time Meeting Location Ticket Link
Tues 18th Oct 6pm College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences AC202 Register here.
Tues 18th Oct 7pm College of Business, Public Policy and Law AC202 Register here.
Weds 19th Oct 6pm College of Science and Engineering AC201 Register here.
Weds 19th Oct 7pm College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies AC201 Register here.
Thurs 20th Oct 6pm Postgraduate Council AC201 Register here.
Thurs 20th Oct 7pm Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201 Register here.

Class Rep nominations are now closed and elections will be taking place via Yourspace where positions are contested. For more info email su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Postgraduate Quiz Night

18:30 Weds 26th Oct in The Corrib Room at Sult. Limited spaces – free registration via Eventbrite HERE.

 

Galway City Museum Trip with the SU Climate Crew

14:00-17:00 Fri 21st of Oct Explore the Museum and view “Creative Climate Action: Línte na Farraige”. Meet at the SU Office at 2pm. Sign Up HERE. Free entry but suggested donation €5 at the museum.

 

Own Your Work!

The week beginning 17th October is National Academic Integrity Week, when universities and colleges across the country will be thinking and talking about integrity.  One of the current integrity issues for students are the dangers of engaging with contract cheating. Learn more by clicking on the link HERE.

 

Free Cloakroom

The SU Free Cloakroom is open in the Library Basement near the SU XL Shop 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Drop in your bags, suitcases and coats for free.

 

EcoBricks Workshops for Societies

  • 12pm-1pm + 4pm-5pm Mon 17th Oct in The Large Acoustic Room
  • 3pm-4pm Weds 19th Oct in The Large Acoustic Room

More info from su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Financial Aid Fund Open

The Financial Aid Fund is a scheme aimed at disadvantaged students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their studies. Guidelines and online application forms are available HERE.  For queries contact them here

 

Get your SU Card

Pick up your FREE SU Loyalty card from the SU Office 10am-5pm Monday-Friday. Use it to get great deals and collect points at Sult, the SU Shop and Smokey’s Café.

 

Free Covid Tests

You can collect 5 free covid tests each week from the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn – just bring your student ID card.

 

Eduroam and Get Connected Sessions

For Students who are encountering difficulties connecting to Eduroam on campus. Here are a few handy tips:

  • Mobile Device users can download the GetEduroam App from the Apple App store or the Google Play store.
  • Laptop users can download the Eduraom configuration utility from the following webpage and setup Eduroam from home
  • While on-campus, laptop users can connect their laptop to a mobile phone hotspot to download the configuration utility from the following webpage and setup Eduroam
  • To configure Eduroam, select the University of Galway as the Institute
  • Ensure you log in using your Student ID and your campus account password
  • More information, troubleshooting and self-help videos are available on the ISS Eduroam webpages

If you continue to experience Eduroam issues, why not attend one of the Get Connected sessions in the Library where a Student Ambassador can assist you with Eduroam, Library Services, Office365 and Printing service issues

 

Volunteer with the Galway City Youth Climate Assembly 2022

Would you like to help elevate youth voice? ALIVE are seeking volunteers for a one-day event on campus – where you are trained to facilitate and support youth secondary school voice on climate change issues! Join us for an information evening to learn more. Sign up HERE.

Volunteers that are available for a minimum of 2 hours on the 15th of November are welcome to participate, lunch is provided for volunteers!

 

Beach Clean Up Tomorrow

As part of Climate Action Week there’s a beach clean in Ballyloughane Beach 1pm-3pm tomorrow Fri 14th Oct. You can register to take part HERE. All cleaning kit will be provided on the day.

 

Free meditation classes every Thursday

Join a free Sahaja Yoga meditation session 7pm-8pm this Thurs 13th Oct at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway H91 C1KX. All welcome.

 

Walktober Week 2 Ways To Win

  • Limerick Competition
  • Team Target 5,700 steps per day per person
  • Top 50, 100, 200 & 300 Leaderboard Prize Draws

Remember log all team steps by 2pm each Monday at www.activetravellogger.ie

 

Are you registered to vote?

We’ve a Voter Registration Drive all month at the SU Office – call in and get registered. Let’s continue to make student voices heard!

 

Upcoming Postgrad Events

  • Quiz Night 6.30pm Weds 26th Oct. Free tickets HERE.
  • Movie Night 6.30pm Weds 16th Nov. Free tickets HERE.

 

Have Books to Sell?/Need Books?

If you have textbooks to sell you can drop them in to the SU Office and we will sell them for you. If you need books you can check our second hand bookshop on Yourspace to see if we have your book in stock.

 

Free Home Testing for STIs

Everyone in Ireland aged 17 and older now has access to free home testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To find out more, or to order your free home STI test kit go HERE. You can also get free condoms from the SU Office, SU Cloakroom + SU Engineering desk.

 

Ireland’s Housing Crisis

Rory Hearne in conversation with Galway Simon 6pm this Fri 14th of Oct at Kenny’s Bookshop. Free tickets 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 Tik Tok, Snapchat and Twitter.

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Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Siúl Amach Inniu 11:11r.n.

IS É INNIU AN LÁ! 11:11r.n. – siúl amach cibé áit a bhfuil tú + Cas orainn ag an Big Yellow Thing. Leanaimis ar aghaidh á chinntiú go gcluinfear guth na mac léinn!

 

An tSeachtain Mheabhairshláinte

INNIU Déardaoin 13 Deireadh Fómhair

11:00 Bain triail as Shine Dance Fitness, The Cube Nasc Ticéid

13:00 Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

14:00 Buail le CeraVe Dermatology le comhrá a dhéanamh faoi Chúram Craicinn + aiscíní i Seomra Cruinnithe 1&2 thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn.

AMÁRACH Aoine 14 Deireadh Fómhair

08:00-08:30 Machnamh aireachais ar líne le Mindful Way. Nasc ANSEO.

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch Te ag Sult + Smokey’s (tairiscint Cárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

11:00 Promóisean Hot Press agus AISCÍNÍ in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

 

Oíche Seó Cluichí

DUAIS AIRGID ar €500! 19:30 ag Sult Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair. Áirítear leis an dúshlán idirghníomhach seó cluichí seo babhtaí atá bunaithe ar: Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Catch Phrase, Family Fortune agus Deal or No Deal. Ticéid €5 + táille áirithinte. SPÁSANNA TEORANTA. Cláraigh Anseo.

Téann an t-airgead ar fad chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Galway Simon Community.

 

Seó Bóthair Hot Press ar siúl Amárach

Beidh Seó Bóthair Hot Press do Mhic Léinn ar siúl in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ó 11r.n. amárach, 14 Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh siad ag tabhairt dearbhán €250 do Ticketmaster, printéir polaróideach  Canon ar luach €200, irisí Hot Press, málaí gualainne + dearbháin agus araile amach. Mar sin féin, buail isteach!

 

Glac páirt i gCriú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

An Chéad Chruinniú Eile – 17:00-19:00 Céadaoin 19  Deireadh Fómhair:  The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Gabh mar bhall le haghaidh comhráite maithe agus sneaiceanna saor in aisce! Tuilleadh eolais: suvironment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Sábháil an Dáta

Tá Hallows ag teacht! 3,000 mac léinn, 8 n-Ionad, Imeacht Ollmhór Amháin – Déardaoin 27 Deireadh Fómhair. Ticéid €5 ar díol go luath.

 

Cruinnithe d’Ionadaithe Ranga ar an tSeachtain seo chugainn

Dáta Am Cruinniú Láthair Nasc Ticéid
Déardaoin 18 Deireadh Fómhair 6i.n. Coláiste an Leighis, an Altranais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte AC202 Cláraigh anseo.
Déardaoin 18 Deireadh Fómhair 7i.n. Coláiste an Ghnó, an Bheartais Phoiblí agus an Dlí AC202 Cláraigh anseo.
Céadaoin 19 Deireadh Fómhair 6i.n. Coláiste na hEolaíochta agus na hInnealtóireachta AC201 Cláraigh anseo.
Céadaoin 19 Deireadh Fómhair 7i.n. Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta agus an Léinn Cheiltigh AC201 Cláraigh anseo.
Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair 6i.n. Comhairle na nIarchéimithe AC201 Cláraigh anseo.
Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair 7i.n. Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201 Cláraigh anseo.

Tá ainmniúcháin d’Ionadaithe Ranga dúnta anois agus beidh toghcháin ar siúl trí Yourspace, áit a mbeidh iomaíocht ann do na poist. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais seol ríomhphost chuig su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Oíche Tráth na gCeist d’Iarchéimithe

18:30 Céadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult. Spásanna teoranta – clárú saor in aisce ar Eventbrite ANSEO. 

 

Turas chuig Músaem Cathrach na Gaillimhe le Criú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

14:00 -17:00 Aoine 21 Deireadh Fómhair Breathnaigh thart ar an Músaem agus amharc ar “Creative Climate Action: Línte na Farraige ”. Cás le chéile in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ag 2i.n. Cláraigh ANSEOIontráil saor in aisce ach tabhartas molta €5 ag an músaem.

 

Bíodh Úinéireacht Agat Ar Do Chuid Oibre Féin!

Is í an tseachtain dar tús an 17 Deireadh Fómhair an tSeachtain Náisiúnta um Ionracas Acadúil, nuair a bheidh ollscoileanna agus coláistí ar fud na tíre ag smaoineamh agus ag caint faoi ionracas.  Is é ceann de na saincheisteanna ionracais atá ag mic léinn faoi láthair ná an chontúirt a bhaineann le páirt a bheith agat le caimiléireacht chonartha. Foghlaim níos mó eolais trí chliceáil ar an nasc ANSEO.

 

Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce

Tá Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn oscailte in Íoslach na Leabharlainne in aice le Siopa an Chomhaltais XL 9r.n.-5i.n. Luan – Aoine. Fág isteach do mhálaí, culaithchásanna agus do chótaí saor in aisce.

 

Ceardlanna Éicea-Brící do Chumainn

  • n.-1i.n. + 4i.n.-5i.n. Dé Luain 17 Deireadh Fómhair in The Large Acoustic Room
  • n.-4i.n. Céadaoin 19 Deireadh Fómhair in The Large Acoustic Room

Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais ar Oscailt

Is scéim é an Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais atá dírithe ar mhic léinn faoi mhíbhuntáiste a bhfuil tacaíocht airgeadais uathu chun a chur ar a gcumas leas iomlán a bhaint as a gcuid staidéir. Tá treoirlínte agus foirmeacha iarratais ar líne ar fáil  ANSEO.  Le haghaidh ceisteanna déan teagmháil leo anseo

 

Faigh do Chárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Faigh do chárta Dílseachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn SAOR IN AISCE ó Oifig an Chomhaltais 10r.n.-5i.n. Dé Luain – Dé hAoine. Bain úsáid as le margaí móra agus pointí a bhailiú ag Sult, Siopa Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus Caifé Smokey.

 

Tástálacha Covid saor in aisce

Is féidir leat 5 thástáil covid saor in aisce a bhailiú gach seachtain ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn – tabhair leat do chárta aitheantais mac léinn.

 

Eduroam agus Seisiúin ‘Éirigh Nasctha’

Do mhic léinn a bhfuil deacrachtaí acu nascadh le Eduroam ar an gcampas. Seo roinnt leideanna úsáideacha:

  • Is féidir le húsáideoirí Gléas Móibíleach an Aip GetEduroam a íoslódáil ón siopa Apple App nó an siopa Google Play.
  • Is féidir le húsáideoirí ríomhaire glúine an áirge chumraíochta Eduraom a íoslódáil ón suíomh gréasáinagus ón gclár Eduroam ón mbaile
  • Agus tú a bheith ar an gcampas, is féidir le húsáideoirí ríomhaire glúine a gcuid ríomhaire glúine a nascadh le ball te fón póca chun an áirge chumraíochta a íoslódáil ón suíomh gréasáinseo agus Eduroam a shocrú
  • Chun Eduroam a chumrú, roghnaigh Ollscoil na Gaillimhemar an Institiúid
  • Cinntigh go logálann tú isteach ag baint úsáid as d’Aitheantas Mac Léinn agus pasfhocal do chuntais champais
  • Tá tuilleadh eolais, físeáin fhabhtcheartaithe agus fhéinchabhrach ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin ISS Eduroam

Má leanann saincheisteanna Eduroam ar aghaidh, cén fáth nach bhfreastalóidh tú ar cheann de na seisiúin ‘Éirigh Nasctha’ sa Leabharlann inar féidir le hAmbasadóir Mac Léinn cabhrú leat le saincheisteanna Eduroam, Seirbhísí Leabharlainne, Office365 agus na seirbhíse Priontála.

 

Tabhair faoi Obair Dheonach le Tionól Aeráide Óige Chathair na Gaillimhe 2022

Ar mhaith leat cabhrú le guth na haoise óige a ardú? Tá oibrithe deonacha á lorg ag ALIVE d’imeacht lae ar an gcampas – áit a gcuirfear oiliúint ort chun guth lucht na meánscoile maidir le saincheisteanna a bhaineann le hathrú aeráide a éascú agus a bheith ag tacú leis! Bígí linn le haghaidh oíche eolais chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil. Cláraigh ANSEO.

Tá fáilte roimh oibrithe deonacha atá ar fáil le ar a laghad 2 uair an chloig a dhéanamh  a bheith rannpháirteach ar 15 Samhain. Beidh lón ar fáil d’oibrithe deonacha!

 

Glantachán Trá – Amárach

Mar chuid den tSeachtain Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide tá glantachán trá ar siúl ar Thrá Bhaile an Locháin amárach 1i.n.-3i.n. Aoine 14 Deireadh Fómhair . Is féidir clárú chun páirt a ghlacadh ANSEO. Cuirfear an trealamh glantacháin ar fad ar fáil ar an lá.

 

Ranganna machnaimh saor in aisce gach Déardaoin

Bí páirteach i seisiún machnaimh Ióga Sahaja saor in aisce ag 7i.n.-8i.n. an Déardaoin  seo 13 Deireadh Fómhair ag Westside Resource Centre, Bóthar Shéamuis Uí Chuirc, Gaillimh H91 C1KX. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

 

Walktober Seachtain 2 – Bealaí le Buachan

  • Comórtas Luimnigh
  • Sprioc Foirne 5,700 céim in aghaidh an lae in aghaidh an duine
  • Crannchur Duaiseanna do Chlár na gCeannairí don Bharr 50, 100, 200 & 300

Ná déan dearmad gach céim den fhoireann a logáil isteach faoi 2i.n. Dé Luain ag www.activetravellogger.ie

 

An bhfuil tú cláraithe le vótáil?

Tá Feachtas Cláraithe Vótálaithe againn an mhí ar fad ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – buail isteach agus cláraigh. Leanaimis ar aghaidh á chinntiú go gcluinfear guth na mac léinn!

 

Imeachtaí d’Iarchéimithe ag Teacht Aníos

  • Oíche Tráth na gCeist 6.30i.n. Céadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair. Ticéid saor in aisce
  • Oíche Scannáin 6.30i.n. Céadaoin 16 Samhain. Ticéid saor in aisce

 

An bhfuil Leabhair le Díol agat?/Leabhair de dhíth ort?

Má tá téacsleabhair le díol agat is féidir leat iad a chur isteach chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léin agus díolfaimid ar do shon iad. Má theastaíonn leabhair uait is féidir leat seiceáil a dhéanamh ar ár siopa leabhar athláimhe  ar Yourspace lena fháil amach an bhfuil do leabhar i stoc againn.

 

Tástáil Baile Saor in Aisce do STIanna

Tá rochtain ag gach duine in Éirinn atá 17 mbliana d’aois agus níos sine anois ar thástáil baile saor in aisce le haghaidh ionfhabhtuithe gnéas-tarchurtha (STIanna). Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, nó chun do threalamh tástála baile STI saor in aisce a ordú téigh ANSEO. Is féidir leat coiscíní saor in aisce a fháil ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, deasc Innealtóireachta agus Seomra na gCótaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.

 

Géarchéim Tithíochta na hÉireann

Rory Hearne i mbun comhrá le Galway Simon ag 6i.n. Aoine 14 Deireadh Fómhair i Siopa Leabhar Kenny. Ticéid saor in aisce  ANSEO.

 

Contact Us / Déan Teagmháil Linn

Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘like’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.

 

 

 

SU Weekly Email 6 – 6th October 2022

Weekly Email

Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO  

 

Mental Health Week

Mon 10th Oct

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

10:00-17:00 Hygiene Bank Donation Day

11:00 Try Yoga The View Ticket Link

14:00 Meet Galway Community Café in Meeting Room 1 & 2

15:00 Togetherall Launch THB-GO10, The James Hardiman Building

Tues 11th Oct

07:30 Sunrise Swim meet at Blackrock Diving Tower

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

11:00 Try Pilates The View Ticket Link

11:00-15:00 UEFA Just Eat Challenge on the President’s Lawn – freebies + chance to win a trip to a UEFA match

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Ticket Link

14:00 Meet Amach LGBT in Meeting Room 1 & 2

18:00 SU Charity Cup Round 1 at Corrib Village Cages

Weds 12th Oct

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card Offer while stocks last)

13:00 Walk & Talk Ticket Link

14:00 Meet Jigsaw Galway in Meeting Room 1&2

18:00 SU Charity Cup Round 1 at Corrib Village Cages

Thurs 13th Oct

07:30 Sunrise Swim meet at Blackrock Diving Tower

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card Offer while stocks last)

11:00 Try Shine Dance Fitness The Cube Ticket Link

13:00 Walk & Talk Ticket Link

14:00 Dermatology SkinChat by La Roche Posay & CeraVe in Meeting Room 1&2

Fri 14th Oct

08:00-08:30 Online mindfulness meditation with Mindful Way. Link HERE.

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

11:00-16:00 Hot Press Promo in SU Office

Details of available Mental Health Supports are here.

 

Free Mooju Today

Call to the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn from 11am today to get your Mooju Freebies while stocks last!

 

Free Lab Coat + Goggle Distribution Tomorrow

13:00 tomorrow Fri 7th Oct in the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. First come, first served – supplies are limited!

 

Financial Aid Fund Open

The Financial Aid Fund is a scheme aimed at disadvantaged students who require financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their studies. The following funds are available:

  • Means-Tested Fund: For students on a gross household income of less than €44,380.  Once the budget is exhausted, this fund will be closed for the year. Early application is strongly advised.
  • HEAR and Access Fund: All HEAR and Access students (not including Foundation students) are eligible to apply.
  • Hardship/Emergency Fund: Applies to all students (EU and International) who experience significant changes in their personal circumstances within the 12 months prior to application.
  • Students from the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences who are deemed eligible for the Hardship Emergency Fund will also be considered for the Tarpey Bursary.

Guidelines and online application forms are available HERE.  For queries contact via online form here

 

Walk Out 11:11am Thurs 13th Oct

We are encouraging all students to walk out of their lectures at 11:11am on Thursday 13th of October and meet us at the Big Yellow Thing in front of the Library to protest the rising cost of living and the student accommodation crisis. This is part of a nationwide protest that all colleges will be taking part in. Let your voice be heard! Stand Up and Walk Out! Get all the info HERE.

 

Hygiene Bank Drive Monday

Our next Hygiene Bank donation drive is 10am-5pm this Mon 10th Oct at the SU Office. Donate hygiene, personal care and household cleaning products to those in need. Help us to fight Hygiene Poverty in Galway. More info HERE.

 

CÉIM Engineering Peer Learning Sessions

CÉIM sessions start the week of 10 October for 1st year students studying BA Law, Geography, Law, Political Science & Sociology, Psychology, Spanish and Science. You’ll meet up weekly with others doing your course and trained 2nd/3rd year leaders in a friendly and relaxed environment. Make friends, get up to speed on coursework and develop new skills. Log into YourSpace from Fri 7 Oct on and click CÉIM to see your session information.

 

First Year Class Rep Elections

First year Class Rep Nominations are OPEN and they close at 6pm Weds 12th Oct. You can nominate yourself on YourSpace. For any queries contact su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Walktober Week 1 Ways To Win

  • Photo Competition
  • Team Target 5,000 steps per day
  • Top 50, 100, 200 & 300 Leaderboard Prize Draws
  • AND we are going to pick the best University Of Galway Best Team Name winners tomorrow!

Remember log all team steps by 2pm each Monday at www.activetravellogger.ie

 

Are you registered to vote?

We’ve a Voter Registration Drive all month at the SU Office – call in and get registered. Let’s continue to make student voices heard!

 

Sin Issue 2

Hot off the presses here’s Issue 2 of Sin Newspaper with all your campus news! Want to get involved with the paper? Follow them on Twitter and Instagram for info on the next Sin meeting!

 

SU Charity Partners

We are delighted to announce that this year’s SU Charities are Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community. We will be fundraising throughout 2022/23 for these 2 amazing charities. Learn more HERE. If you want to get involved in our fundraising events for this year email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

 

Just Eat Hit The Spot Challenge

Join us on College Green (opposite the Quad) from 11am on Tues 11th Oct for the Just Eat/UEFA Hit The Spot Challenge. Take part to win €5 Vouchers, footballs, min balls, water bottles, free food and Just Eat gift cards. The grand prize is tickets and travel to a UEFA Champions League game!

 

Have Books to Sell?/Need Books?

If you have textbooks to sell you can drop them in to the SU Office and we will sell them for you. If you need books you can check our second hand bookshop on Yourspace to see if we have your book in stock.

 

Digital Champions FREE Workshops

Open to all University students & staff. Learn & build your Digital Skills. Combine towards Employability Award & ALIVE Cert. Fun & Interactive. Lunches & goodies! EventBrite Link Sharepoint

 

Mincéirs Whiden Society EGM: 

6pm-7pm today Thurs 6th Oct in the Human Biology Building (HBB G001 Classroom). New members who joined on societies day can attend our EGM and vote and be on the committee. We encourage all members to attend. Email minceirswhiden@socs.nuigalway.ie if you are attending.The Agenda of this EGM is to recap on the past year, elect a committee, and discuss plans for the next year.

 

New Dates for Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP®)

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. Follow the link HERE to apply.

 

National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day Talk

4.30pm Sat 8th of Oct at the Mincéir Mental Health Tree. This event is for National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day. Speakers confirmed. Register HERE.

 

Free Home Testing for STIs

Everyone in Ireland aged 17 and older now has access to free home testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To find out more, or to order your free home STI test kit go HERE. You can also get free condoms from the SU Office, SU Cloakroom + SU Engineering desk.

 

Coiste Gaeilge

Bígí linn ar Choiste Gaeilge an Chomhaltais. Is féidir libh bualadh le daoine eile atá cosúil leatsa ina ngrá don Ghaeilge. Imeachtaí den scoth agus gan dabht – craic agus ceol. Cuirigí bhur dtuairimí chun cinn faoin nGaeilge sa Chomhaltas, Ollscoil agus níos faide ná sin.

Join us on the Union’s Irish Language Committee. You can meet other people with the same love for Gaeilge. Great event and of course – craic agus ceoil. Have your voice heard on Gaeilge issues within the Union, University and further. Nasc le clárú/Link to sign up.

 

1916 Bursary

The 1916 Bursary is now open for applications. Bursaries are targeted at students who are socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from one or more of the identified target groups. To see if you qualify and for a link to the online application form check HERE. Closing date for applications is 17:00 Thurs 20 Oct.

 

University Breastfeeding Group

Peer support and advice for pregnant & breast/chest feeding mothers and parents. Tea, coffee, snacks and chat. Regular meeting: Every third Wednesday of the month drop in anytime between 12pm to 2pm in AS203 River Room (off the concourse)

 

Laptop Loan Scheme Applications close Sat 15th Oct

This is open to undergrad, postgrad, full-time + part-time students for the duration of their studies with University of Galway. Full details + application form HERE.

 

Threesis… is back! €1,500 in prizes to be won!

University of Galway’s Threesis has returned and postgraduate research students are welcome to register now. The training programme and competition is designed to improve communication skills and help individuals articulate the potential impact of their research. In addition, there is €1,500 in prizes to be won! Registration for training sessions on 17th and 18th October is now open, with heats then taking pace mid-November and the final in early December. Click HERE for more info.

 

Free on Sunday?

Join Galway Bay Brewery Running Club for a free 5/8/10km social run and get a free beer after! Meet at 12.30pm at the Salthouse – bag drop available.

 

Applications for the Climate Ambassador Programme 2023 are open!

Visit the website HERE to find out more and join the #climateambassadors in 2023

 

Free meditation classes every Thursday

Join a free Sahaja Yoga meditation session 7pm-8pm this Thurs 06th Oct at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway H91 C1KX. All welcome.

 

Free Irish Farmers Journal Subscription

The Irish Farmers Journal is offering all third level college students a free digital e-paper subscription to their website + app. To sign up for free: 1. Go to www.farmersjournal.ie/studenthub 2. Select your college from dropdown menu 3. Login into student portal to be verified

 

Free Cloakroom

The SU Free Cloakroom is open in the Library Basement near the SU XL Shop 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Drop in your bags, suitcases and coats for free.

 

Lockers are on Sale Now

Log on to Yourspaceto book and pay for your locker. You can then collect the key from the SU Office or the SU Engineering Desk (Engineering Building Lockers only)

 

Upcoming Postgrad Events

  • Quiz Night 6.30pm Weds 26th Oct. Sign Up Opening Soon.
  • Movie Night 6.30pm Weds 16th Nov. Free tickets HERE.

 

Life Skills Courses Update

  • Heartsaver AED: In person half day course €40. Fri 21st Oct. More info.
  • Disclosure Training: In person half day course €10. Thurs 24th Nov. More info.

 

Save Money on Transport

  • If you are under 24 years old you can apply for the Young Adult Travel Card HERE and it will be posted directly to the address you put in your application.
  • If you are over 24 years old and a student you can apply for the Student Leap Card HERE and collect it from the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)

 

Handy Links For You

 

Mental Health Supports

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 Tik Tok, Snapchat and Twitter.

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Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO   

An tSeachtain Mheabhairshláinte

Luan 10 Deireadh Fómhair

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch The ag Sult + Smokey’s (tairiscint Chárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

10:00 – 17: 00 Lá Tabhartais an Bhainc Sláinteachais

11:00 Bain triail as Ióga, The View Nasc Ticéid

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

14:00 Buail le Caifé Pobail na Gaillimhe i Seomra Cruinnithe 1 & 2

15:00 Seoladh Togetherall THB-GO10, Foirgneamh Shéamais Uí Argadáin

Déardaoin 11 Deireadh Fómhair

07:30 Snámh ag éirí na Gréine, Túr Tumadóireachta na Carraige Duibhe

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch The ag Sult + Smokey’s (tairiscint Cárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

11:00 Bain triail as Pilates, the View Nasc Ticéid

11:00 – 15: 00 Dúshlán Eat Just UEFA ar Fhaiche an Uachtaráin – aiscíní + seans turas a bhuachan chuig cluiche UEFA

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

14:00 Buail le Amach LADT i Seomra Cruinnithe 1 & 2

18:00 Corn Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn Babhta 1 ag Páirceanna Bhaile na Corribe

Céadaoin 12 Deireadh Fómhair

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch The ag Sult + Smokey’s (Tairiscint Cárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

13:00 Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

14:00 Buail le Jigsaw na Gaillimhe i Seomra Cruinnithe 1&2

18:00 Corn Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn Babhta 1 ag Páirceanna Bhaile na Corribe

Déardaoin 13 Deireadh Fómhair

07:30 Snámh ag éirí na Gréine, Túr Tumadóireachta na Carraige Duibhe

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch The ag Sult + Smokey’s (Tairiscint Cárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

11:00 Bain triail as Shine Dance Fitness, The View Nasc Ticéid

13:00 Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

14:00 Buail le CeraVe Dermatology le comhrá a dhéanamh faoi chúram craicinn + aiscíní i Seomra Cruinnithe 1&2

Aoine 14 Deireadh Fómhair

08: 00 – 08:30 Machnamh aireachais ar líne le Mindful Way. Nasc ANSEO.

08:30 Leite saor in aisce nuair a cheannófar aon Deoch The ag Sult + Smokey’s (tairiscint Cárta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh sé i stoc)

11:00 – 16:00 Promóisean Hot Press in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Nasc Ticéid

Tá sonraí faoi na Tacaíochtaí Meabhairshláinte atá ar fáil anseo.

 

Mooju Saor in Aisce Inniu

Buail isteach chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn ó 11r.n. inniu chun do chuid stoca d’aiscíní Mooju a fháil, fad a bheidh siad i stoc!

 

Leithdháileadh Cóta Saotharlainne Saor in Aisce + Spéaclaí Cosanta – Amárach

13:00 amárach Aoine 7 Deireadh Fómhair in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Tiocfaidh do sheal mar a thiocfaidh tú féin – tá teorainn le soláthairtí!

 

Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais ar Oscailt

Is scéim í an Ciste Cúnamh Airgeadais atá dírithe ar mhic léinn faoi mhíbhuntáiste a bhfuil tacaíocht airgeadais uathu chun a chur ar a gcumas leas iomlán a bhaint as a gcuid staidéir. Tá na cistí seo a leanas ar fáil:

  • An Ciste as Tástáil Acmhainne: Do mhic léinn ar ollioncam teaghlaigh níos lú ná € 44,380. Nuair a bheidh an buiséad ídithe, beidh an ciste seo dúnta don bhliain. Moltar go láidir iarratas a dhéanamh go luath.
  • An Ciste HEAR agus Access: Tá gach mac léinn HEAR agus Access (gan mic léinn Fondúireachta san áireamh) i dteideal iarratas a dhéanamh.
  • An Ciste Cruatain/Éigeandála: Baineann sé le gach mac léinn (AE agus Idirnáisiúnta) a dtagann athruithe suntasacha ar a gcúinsí pearsanta laistigh den 12 mhí roimh iarratas a dhéanamh.
  • Breithneofar mic léinn ó Choláiste an Altranais Leighis agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte a mheastar a bheith incháilithe don Chiste Éigeandála Cruatain freisin i gcomhair Sparánacht Tarpey.

Tá treoirlínte agus foirmeacha iarratais ar líne ar fáil ANSEO.  Le haghaidh ceisteanna déan teagmháil linn tríd an bhfoirm ar líne anseo.

 

Siúil Amach 11:11r.n. 13 Deireadh Fómhair

Táimid ag moladh do gach mac léinn siúl amach as a gcuid léachtaí ag 11:11r.n. Déardaoin 13 Deireadh Fómhair agus bualadh linn ag an Big Yellow Thing os comhair na Leabharlainne chun agóid a dhéanamh i gcoinne an chostais mhaireachtála atá ag ardú agus géarchéim na cóiríochta do mhic léinn. Is cuid d’agóid ar fud na tíre é seo go mbeidh na coláistí ar fad ag glacadh páirte ann. Cluinfear do ghuth! Éirigh agus Siúil Amach! Faigh an t-eolas ar fad ANSEO.

 

Feachtas – Banc Sláinteachais Dé Luain

Beidh ár gcéad fheachtas síntiús don Bhanc Sláinteachas ar siúl 10r.n.-5i.n. Luan 10 Deireadh Fómhair ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn Tabhair earraí sláinteachais, cúraim pearsanta agus táirgí glantacháin tí dóibh siúd atá i ngátar. Cabhraigh linn troid i gcoinne na Bochtaineachta Sláinteachais i nGaillimh. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Seisiúin Piarfhoghlama Innealtóireachta CÉIM

Tosaíonn seisiúin CÉIM an tseachtain 10 Deireadh Fómhair do mhic léinn 1ú bliana atá ag déanamh staidéir ar an Dlí, Tíreolaíocht, Dlí, Eolaíocht Pholaitiúil agus Socheolaíocht, Síceolaíocht, Spáinnis agus Eolaíocht. Cruinneoidh tú go seachtainiúil ar dhaoine eile a dhéanann do chúrsa ceannairí oilte ón dara agus an tríú bhliain i dtimpeallacht chairdiúil shuaimhneach. Cruthaigh cairde, éirigh cothrom le dáta ar obair chúrsa agus forbair scileanna nua. Logáil isteach  DoSpace ón Aoine 7 Deireadh Fómhair agus cliceáil ar CÉIM le d’fhaisnéise seisiún a fheiceáil.

 

Toghacháin d’Ionadaí Ranga ón gCéad Bhliain

Tá Ainmniúcháin d’Ionadaithe Ranga ón gCéad Bhliain OSCAILTE agus dúnann siad ag 6i.n. Céadaoin 12 Deireadh Fómhair. Is féidir leat tú féin a ainmniú ar YourSpace. Má tá aon cheist agat déan teagmháil le su.education@universityofgalway.ie

 

Walktober Seachtain 1 – Bealaí le Buachan

  • Comórtas Grianghrafadóireachta
  • Sprioc Foirne de 5,000 céim in aghaidh an lae
  • Crannchur Duaiseanna do Chlár na gCeannairí don Bharr 50, 100, 200 & 300
  • AGUS roghnóimid na buaiteoirí d’Ainm Foirne Ollscoil na Gaillimhe amárach!

Cuimhnigh logáil isteach gach céim den fhoireann faoi 2i.n. gach Luan ag www.activetravellogger.ie

 

An bhfuil tú cláraithe le vótáil?

Tá Feachtas Cláraithe Vótálaithe againn an mhí ar fad ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – buail isteach agus cláraigh. Leanaimis ar aghaidh á chinntiú go gcluintear guth na mac léinn!

 

Sin – Eagrán 2

Díreach foilsithe. seo chugaibh Eagrán 2 de Nuachtán Sin le do nuacht ar fad ón gcampas! Ar mhaith leat a bheith páirteach leis an bpáipéar? Lean iad ar Twitter agus Instagram le haghaidh eolais ar an gcéad chruinniú eile Sin!

 

Comhpháirtithe Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Tá an-áthas orainn a fhógairt gurb iad Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn i mbliana ná Ionad Géarchéime Éignithe na Gaillimhe agus Simon Community na Gaillimhe. Beimid ag bailiú airgid i rith 2022/23 don 2 charthanacht iontach seo. Foghlaim níos mó faoi ANSEO. Más mian leat a bheith páirteach inár n-imeachtaí tiomsaithe airgid i gcomhair na bliana seo, seol ríomhphost chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

 

Dúshlán Just Eat – An Sprioc a Bhualadh

Bí linn ar Fhaiche an Choláiste ó 11r.n. ar an 11 Deireadh Fómhair don Dúshlán Just Eat/UEFA – An Sprioc a Bhualadh. Glac páirt chun Dearbháin €5, liathróidí peile, liathróidí min, buidéil uisce, bia saor in aisce agus cártaí féiríní Just Eat a bhuachan. Is é an duais mhór ná ticéid agus taisteal chuig cluiche Shraith Curadh UEFA.

 

An bhfuil Leabhair le Díol agat? / Leabhair de dhíth ort?

Má tá téacsleabhair le díol agat is féidir leat iad a chur isteach chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léin agus díolfaimid ar do shon iad. Má theastaíonn leabhair uait is féidir leat seiceáil a dhéanamh ar ár siopa leabhar athláimhe  ar Yourspace lena fháil amach an bhfuil do leabhar i stoc againn.

 

Ceardlanna Seaimpíní Digiteacha SAOR IN AISCE

Tá fáilte roimh mhic léinn agus bhaill foirne uile na hOllscoile. Foghlaim agus cuir le do chuid Scileanna Digiteacha. Cuir le chéile iad dtreo an Ghradaim Infhostaitheachta & an Teastas BEO. Spraíúil & Idirghníomhach. Lónta & Aiscíní! Nasc EventBrite Comhphointe

 

Cruinniú Ginearálta Urghnách Chumann Mincéirs Whiden:

6i.n.-7i.n. inniu Déardaoin 6 Deireadh Fómhair i bhFoirgneamh Bitheolaíochta Daonna (Seomra Ranga HBB G001). Is féidir le baill nua a tháinig isteach ar lá na gcumann freastal ar ár CGU agus vóta a chaitheamh agus a bheith ar an gcoiste. Molaimid do gach ball a bheith i láthair. Seol ríomhphost chuig minceirswhiden@socs.nuigalway.ie má tá tú ag freastal. Tá Clár Oibre an CGU seo le hachoimre a dhéanamh ar an mbliain atá caite, coiste a thoghadh, agus pleananna a phlé don bhliain seo chugainn.

 

Dátaí nua maidir le Pleanáil Gníomhaíochta um Aisghabháil Folláine (WRAP®)

An mian leat d’fholláine agus d’athléimneacht a neartú? Is clár bunaithe ar fhianaise é WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) a fhorbraíonn uirlisí pearsantaithe chun anacair a bhainistiú agus cur chuige dearfach a chur chun cinn maidir le folláine a chothabháil. Lean an nasc ANSEO chun iarratas a dhéanamh.

 

Caint – Lá Náisiúnta Meabhairshláinte Lucht Siúil na hÉireann

4.30i.n. Satharn 8 Deireadh Fómhair ag Crann Taca Meabhairshláinte Mincéir. Tá an t-imeacht seo dírithe ar Lá Náisiúnta Meabhairshláinte Lucht Siúil na hÉireann. Tá na cainteoirí deimhnithe. Cláraigh ANSEO.

 

Tástáil Baile Saor in Aisce do STIanna

Tá rochtain ag gach duine in Éirinn atá 17 mbliana d’aois agus níos sine anois ar thástáil baile saor in aisce le haghaidh ionfhabhtuithe gnéas-tarchurtha (STIanna). Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, nó chun do threalamh tástála baile STI saor in aisce a ordú téigh ANSEO. Is féidir leat coiscíní saor in aisce a fháil ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, deasc Innealtóireachta agus Seomra na gCótaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.

 

Coiste Gaeilge

Bígí linn ar Choiste Gaeilge an Chomhaltais. Is féidir libh bualadh le daoine eile atá cosúil leatsa le grá acu don Ghaeilge. Imeachtaí den scoth agus gan dabht – craic agus ceol. Cuirigí bhur dtuairimí faoi dhul chun cinn maidir leis an nGaeilge sa Chomhaltas, Ollscoil agus níos mó ná sin in iúl.

Join us on the Union’s Irish Language Committee. You can meet other people with the same love for Gaeilge. Great event and of course – craic agus ceoil. Have your voice heard on Gaeilge issues within the Union, University and further. Nasc le clárú/Link to sign up.

 

Sparánacht 1916

Is féidir iarratais a chur isteach anois ar Sparánacht 1916. Tá sparánachtaí dírithe ar mhic léinn atá faoi mhíbhuntáiste socheacnamaíoch agus atá ó cheann amháin nó níos mó de na spriocghrúpaí aitheanta. Chun fáil amach an gcáilíonn tú agus chun nasc a fháil leis an bhfoirm iarratais ar líne seiceáil ANSEO. Is é an spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratas ná 17:00 Déardaoin 20 Deireadh Fómhair.

 

Grúpa Cothaithe Cíche na hOllscoile

Tacaíocht agus comhairle piaraí do mháithreacha agus do thuismitheoirí atá ag iompar clainne agus ag cothú cíche/cliabhraigh. Tae, caife, sneaiceanna agus comhrá. Cruinniú rialta: Buail isteach gach tríú Céadaoin den mhí ag am ar bith idir 12i.n, agus 2i.n. i Seomra na hAbhann AS203 (as an Concourse)

 

Iarratais Scéim Iasachta Ríomhaire Glúine ag dúnadh Satharn 15 Deireadh Fómhair

Tá sé seo oscailte d’fhochéimithe, d’iarchéimithe, agus do mhic léinn lánaimseartha + páirtaimseartha fad a bhíonn siad ag staidéar le hOllscoil na Gaillimhe. Sonraí iomlána + foirm iarratais ANSEO.

 

Threesis… tá sé ar ais! Luach €1,500 i nduaiseanna le buachan!

Tá Threesis Ollscoil na Gaillimhe tagtha ar ais agus tá fáilte roimh mhic léinn taighde iarchéime clárú anois. Tá an clár agus an comórtas oiliúna deartha chun scileanna cumarsáide a fheabhsú agus cabhrú le daoine aonair tionchar féideartha a gcuid taighde a chur in iúl. Chomh maith leis sin, tá €1,500 i nduaiseanna le buachan! Tá clárú do sheisiúin oiliúna ar an 17 agus 18 Deireadh Fómhair oscailte anois, agus cuirfear tús leis na babhtaí i lár mhí na Samhna agus leis an gceann deiridh go luath i mí na Nollag. Cliceáil ANSEO le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.

 

Faoi réir ar an Domhnach?

Bí i gCumann Reáchtála Grúdlann Chuan na Gaillimhe le haghaidh rith sóisialta 5/8/10km saor in aisce agus faigh beoir saor in aisce ina dhiaidh! Cruinnigh ag 12.30i.n. ag an Salthouse – áit fágála malaí ar fáil.

 

Tá iarratais ar an gClár Ambasadóirí Aeráide 2023 oscailte!

Tabhair cuairt ar an suíomh gréasáin ANSEO chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil agus chun páirt a ghlacadh i #climateambassadors in 2023

 

Ranganna machnaimh saor in aisce gach Déardaoin

Bí páirteach i seisiún machnaimh Ióga Sahaja saor in aisce ag 7i.n.-8i.n. an Déardaoin seo 29 Meán Fómhair ag Westside Resource Centre, Bóthar Shéamuis Uí Chuirc, Gaillimh H91 C1KX. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

 

Síntiús Saor in Aisce den Irish Farmers Journal

Tá an Irish Farmers Journal ag tairiscint síntiús ríomhpháipéir saor in aisce do gach mac léinn tríú leibhéal ar a aip suíomh gréasáin +. Chun clárú saor in aisce: 1. Téigh chuig www.farmersjournal.ie/studenthub 2. Roghnaigh do choláiste ón roghchlár anuas 3. Logáil isteach ar thairseach na mac léinn le deimhniú

 

Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce

Tá Seomra Cótaí Saor in Aisce Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn oscailte in Íoslach na Leabharlainne in aice le Siopa an Chomhaltais XL 9r.n.-5i.n. Luan – Aoine. Fág isteach do mhálaí, culaithchásanna agus do chótaí saor in aisce.

 

Tá Taisceadáin ar Díol anois

Logáil isteach ar  www.yourspace.nuigalway.ie chun áirithint a dhéanamh agus íoc as do thaisceadán. Ansin is féidir leat an eochair a bhailiú ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn nó ó Dheasc Innealtóireachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (Taisceadáin Foirgnimh Innealtóireachta amháin)

 

Imeachtaí d’Iarchéimithe ag Teacht Aníos

  • Oíche Tráth na gCeist 6.30pm Céadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair. Tá an Clárú le hOscailt go Gairid.
  • Oíche Scannáin 6.30pm Céadaoin 16 Samhain. Ticéid saor in aisce

 

Nuashonrú ar Chúrsaí Scileanna Saoil

  • Heartsaver AED: Ar an láthair, cúrsa leathlae ag €40. Dé hAoine 21ú Deireadh Fómhair Tuilleadh eolais.
  • Oiliúint Nochta: Ar an láthair, cúrsa leathlae ag €10. Déardaoin an 24ú Tuilleadh eolais.

 

Sábháil Airgead ar Iompar Poiblí

  • Má tá tú faoi bhun 24 bliana d’aois is féidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar an gCárta Taistil do Dhaoine Óga ANSEO agus seolfar sa phost é go díreach chuig an seoladh a chuir tú le d’iarratas.
  • Má tá tú os cionn 24 bliana d’aois agus i do mhac léinn is féidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar an gCárta Leap do Mhic Léinn ANSEO agus é a bhailiú ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn (Luan-Aoine 10r.n.-5i.n.).

 

Naisc Úsáideacha Duitse

 

Tacaíochtaí Meabhairshláinte

Ná bíodh eagla ort teagmháil a dhéanamh agus cabhair a iarraidh, níl tú i d’aonar. Tuilleadh eolais anseo.

 

Contact Us / Déan Teagmháil Linn

Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘like’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.

 

 

Mental Health Week

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University of Galway Students’ Union Mental Health Week

Seachtain na Meabhairshláinte Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

All events are FREE!

Monday 10th October | Dé Luain  an 10 Deireadh Fómhair

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

10:00-17:00 Hygiene Bank Donation Day

11:00 Try Yoga The View Ticket Link

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Ticket Link

14:00 Meet Galway Community Café in Meeting Room 1 & 2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

15:00 Togetherall Launch THB-GO10, The James Hardiman Building

Tuesday 11th October | Dé Máirt  an 11 Deireadh Fómhair

07:30 Sunrise Swim meet at Blackrock Diving Tower

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

11:00 Try Pilates The View Ticket Link

11:00-15:00 UEFA Just Eat Challenge on the President’s Lawn – freebies + chance to win a trip to a UEFA match

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Ticket Link

14:00 Meet Amach LGBT in Meeting Room 1 & 2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

18:00 SU Charity Cup Round 1 at Corrib Village Cages. FULLY BOOKED but come along to support the teams!

Wednesday 12th October | Dé Céadaoin an 12 Deireadh Fómhair

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card Offer while stocks last)

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Ticket Link

13:00-15:00 DJ Soc Chill Set in the Cube downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

14:00 Meet Jigsaw Galway in Meeting Room 1&2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

18:00 SU Charity Cup Round 1 at Corrib Village Cages. FULLY BOOKED but come along to support the teams!

Thursday 13th October |Déardaoin an 13 Deireadh Fómhair

07:30 Sunrise Swim meet at Blackrock Diving Tower

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card Offer while stocks last)

11:00 Try Shine Dance Fitness The Cube Ticket Link

13:00 Walk & Talk | Siúlóid is Scéalta Ticket Link

14:00 Dermatology SkinChat by La Roche Posay & CeraVe in Meeting Room 1&2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

Friday 14th October | Dé hAoine an 14 Deireadh Fómhair

08:00-08:30 Online mindfulness meditation with Mindful Way. Link HERE.

08:30 Free Porridge with any Hot Drink Purchase at Sult + Smokey’s (SU Card offer while stocks last)

11:00-16:00 Hot Press Promo in SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn

Details of available Mental Health Supports are here.

Students’ Union Announce Charity Partners 

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Students’ Union Announce Charity Partners 

 

University of Galway Students’ Union today announced their charity partners for the 2022/23 academic year who are Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community. The Union will be holding fundraising events throughout the year on behalf of the two charities.

 

Students’ Union President Sai Gujulla said: “We are very excited to raise much needed funds for these two amazing charities. Over the academic year our events will help our students and staff to feel part of the University community, volunteer, have fun and keep active while fundraising.”

 

Cathy Connolly, Executive Director of Galway Rape Crisis Centre said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by the Students’ Union as one of their nominated charities for this year. Many University of Galway students have been part of our volunteer fundraising team in the past and we are ever grateful for the Students’ Unions continued support. This initiative will help us to offer counselling to our crisis clients and reduce our waiting list, thereby strengthening our impact and fulfil our mission of ending cultural and societal tolerance of sexual violence through advocacy, awareness raising and education programmes. “

 

Aisling O’Hara Galway Simon Community said: “Galway Simon Community are delighted to have been nominated as one of University of Galway Students’ Union two charities for the coming year. With an increase of 25% in the number of 18-25-year olds experiencing or at risk of homelessness, vital funds are needed to support these young adults and help them from falling into cyclical homelessness. Funds will be used for targeted trauma informed supports, which are designed to build resilience and keep these young adults connected to their local communities.”

 

Notes about the NUI Galway Students’ Union 2022/23 Charities:


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.

Galway Simon Community provide support and accommodation services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the West of Ireland.

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Comhpháirtithe Carthanais Fógartha ag Comhaltas na Mac Léinn 

 

Inniu, d’fhógair Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a gcomhpháirtithe carthanais don bhliain acadúil 2022/23: Ionad Éigeandála na Gaillimhe um Éigniú agus Pobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe. Beidh imeachtaí tiomsaithe airgid á reáchtáil ag an gComhaltas i rith na bliana ar mhaithe leis an dá charthanas.

 

Bhí an méid seo a leanas le rá ag Sai Gujulla, Uachtarán Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: “Táimid ar bís chun cistí a bhfuil géarghá leo a thiomsú don dá charthanas seo a dhéanann obair iontach. Le linn na bliana acadúla, cuideoidh na himeachtaí tiomsaithe sin le mic léinn agus le foireann na hollscoile mothú go bhfuil siad páirteach i bpobal na hOllscoile, obair dheonach a dhéanamh, spraoi a bheith acu agus a bheith gníomhach fad a thiomsaíonn siad airgead.”

 

Dúirt Cathy Connolly, Stiúrthóir Feidhmiúcháin Ionad Éigeandála na Gaillimhe um Éigniú: “Tá an-áthas orainn gur roghnaigh Comhaltas na Mac Léinn sinne mar cheann dá gcarthanais ainmnithe i mbliana. Is iomaí mac léinn ó Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, a bhí mar chuid dár bhfoireann dheonach tiomsaithe airgid san am atá caite agus táimid buíoch de shíor as an tacaíocht leanúnach a fhaighimid ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Leis an tionscnamh seo, cuideofar linn comhairleoireacht a thairiscint dár gcliaint atá i ngéarchéim agus ár liosta feithimh a laghdú, rud a neartóidh an tionchar atá againn agus rud a chuideoidh linn ár misean a chomhlíonadh, eadhon deireadh a chur leis an nglacadh le foréigean gnéis sa chultúr agus sa tsochaí trí abhcóideacht, ardú feasachta agus cláir oideachais.“

 

Dúirt Aisling O’Hara, Pobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe: “Tá ríméad ar Phobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe a bheith ainmnithe mar cheann de dhá charthanas Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe don bhliain seo amach romhainn. Tá méadú 25% tagtha ar líon na ndaoine idir 18-25 bliana d’aois atá gan dídean nó atá i mbaol a bheith gan dídean, rud a fhágann go bhfuil géarghá le cistí chun tacú leis na haosaigh óga seo agus chun cuidiú leo easpa dídine timthriallach a sheachaint. Úsáidfear na cistí le haghaidh tacaíochtaí spriocdhírithe trámathreoraithe, atá ceaptha chun athléimneacht a fhorbairt agus na haosaigh óga sin a choimeád i gceangal lena bpobal áitiúil.”

 

Nótaí i dtaca le Carthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 2022/23, OÉ Gaillimh:


Ionad Éigeandála na Gaillimhe um Éigniú tiomanta ó thaobh seirbhís ghairmiúil, rúnda cúraim agus tacaíochta a chur ar fáil dóibh siúd sa phobal atá buailte ag an mí-úsáid gnéis agus foréigean gnéasach.

Cuireann Pobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe seirbhísí tacaíochta agus lóistín ar fáil do dhaoine atá gan dídean nó atá i mbaol a bheith gan dídean in Iarthar na hÉireann.