November 2022

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Christmas Raffle

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SU Christmas Raffle 

Thanks so much to everyone for supporting the raffle by buying tickets and donating prizes. With your help we have raised an amazing €3,722 for the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community.

Our Prize Winners are:

Raffle Prize
1 A Dell XPS Laptop Emma Gunning
2 Planet Health 3 Month Membership Megan Doyle
3 Dough Bros €30 Voucher Shauna Considine
4 Charlie Byrne Bookshop €25 Voucher Ciara Kennedy
5 Afternoon Tea for Two in the Galmont Aislinn Boyle
6 Pálás Cinema Voucher Maryrose Idu
7 Wards Sandwiches €50 Voucher Dara Walsh
8 Whack Vintage €50 Voucher Ciara Ennis
9 Delight Café €50 Voucher Laura Moore
10 Ground & Co €50 Voucher Rebecca Lane
11 Mr.Waffle €50 Voucher Eimear Clogher
12 CeraVe Hamper Antonín Štefka
13 CeraVe Hamper Tara O’Malley
14 2 University of Galway Hoodies from SU Shop Esmeralda Perez
15 Domino’s Pizza €50 Voucher Abigail Rekas
16 Matt’s Sandwich €20 Voucher Safia Gul
17 Rúibín €100 Voucher Katie Flynn
18 Nivea Hamper University Late Night Pharmacy Anda&Bernie Eglite &Lambe
19 Ember Firehouse Voucher Méabh O’Callaghan
20 Gourmet Tart Company Voucher Dara Colleran
21 Sult €50 Voucher Lisa Coleman
22 Juice Genie Vouchers Sinéad Mitchell
23  Aldi €50 Voucher Eléa Thuilier
24 Citylink Vouchers Cherrelle Johnson
25 Sew It Seams Fleece Paula Healy
26 56 Central €50 Voucher Geraldine Marley
27 Stodge Face Box of 12 Donuts Katie McCreedy
28 My Shop Granny Likes It €25 Voucher Mark McGuinness
29 Matt O’Flaherty Spotlight Electric Toothbrush Jack Hick
30 Fad Saoil Sauna €50 Voucher Irina Schürmanns
31 Personalised Gold Three Layered Disc Necklace from All the Falling Stars Eve Power

 

Exam Tips

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Exam Tips | Leideanna Scrúduithe

Before the Exam

  • We all learn differently, try different study methods and find out what works for you.
  • Focus and systematically work through each topic, question by question.
  • Do past exam papers and practice questions.
  • If you need help with a topic – reach out to your classmates or your lecturer.
  • Know when your exams are – check out your personalised timetable on the University of Galway exams website.
  • Know what type of exam you will be sitting – open book, MCQ, 2 hour written paper etc. if you are unsure – ASK.

During the Exam

  • Take time to settle yourself and BREATHE
  • Read all questions carefully.
  • Leave time to review your paper at the end.
  • Set time allocations for each question and move on once the time elapses.

Minding Yourself

  • Take regular breaks during study.
  • Avoid burn out, sleep well, keep active and allow yourself to take time off.
  • Eat healthy
  • Set personal goals.
  • Take each day as it comes – don’t be disheartened if you have a bad exam or study isn’t going well.

Study Space | Spásanna Staidéar

EXAMS WEEK 1 AMB 1005 Arts Millennium Building Career Seminar Room Concourse Dunican Theatre Concourse
Mon 5th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-13:00

14:00-15:00

16:00-23:00

Tues 6th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Weds 7th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Thurs 8th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-15:00

16:00-23:00

Fri 9th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Sat 10th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Sun 11th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00

 

Study Week Freebies! You can get free porridge with any hot drink purchase at Sult each morning using your SU Card while stocks last. We will have free tea/coffee/fruit/treats at 11am Mon 28th-Thurs 1st Dec at our new SU space the Síbín in the library basement. The library will have free tea/coffee 11am + 2pm Fri 2nd Dec.

Study Week Breaks:

  • 7pm Mon 28th Nov Coral Soc Christmas Concert. Tickets
  • 11am-3pm Tues 29th Nov USIT J1 Roadshow at SU
  • 8pm Tues 29th Nov Sult (Taylor’s Version). Tickets
  • 8am Weds 30th Nov Coldvember Final Swim
  • 5pm-7pm Weds 30th Nov Climate Crew meet up at The Stage
  • 11am-3pm Thurs 1st Dec Thriftmas Market and Pet Farm. Info
  • 8pm Thurs 1st Dec World AIDS Day Candlelit Concert at Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

EASE

EASE is a 2 week programme designed to prepare you for you upcoming exams. More info HERE

Exam Info

Go to the Exams Office website HERE.

Mental Health Supports

Click HERE

PC Suites unavailable during Semester 1 Exam Session

To facilitate Semester 1 Computer-Based Assessments, the following PC Suite will be closed from 14:00 on Friday 2nd December until 09:00 on Wednesday 7th December:

  • Arts Millennium Building – Arts Millennium Suite – First Floor – AMB1024

The following PC Suites will be closed from 14:00 on Friday 2nd December until 19:00 on Friday, 16th December:

  • Arts & Sciences Building – Arts Faculty Suite – First Floor – Room ISS229
  • Alice Perry Engineering Building – ENG2016 PC Suite
  • Alice Perry Engineering Building – ENG2017 PC Suite
  • Alice Perry Engineering Building – G046 Eng PC Suite
  • Block E – Finnegan PC Suite – Room 2012
  • Information Technology (IT) Building – IT 106

SU Weekly Email 13 – 24th November 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 

 

SHAG Week

Today Thurs 24th Nov

  • 10:00-14:00 Disclosure Training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. FULLY BOOKED.
  • 13:00-14:00 Healthy Relationships Workshop with Dr Caroline West. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building. Book HERE.
  • 14:00-15:00  Digital Intimacy Workshop with Dr Caroline West and Active* Consent. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building. Book HERE.

Tomorrow Fri 25th Nov

Elimination of Violence Against Women Day Look out for our #TooIntoYou Red Flags

 

New Social Space

We are delighted to announce that our new social space the SU Síbín will be opening on Monday! To mark the opening we will have free tea/coffee/treats/fruit at 11am each day Mon 28th Nov to Thurs 1st Dec. The SU Síbín is located in the library basement near the Bialann and the SU Shop and will be open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday during term.

 

Sult (Taylor’s Version)

University of Galway Swiftie Soc + the SU present: SULT (Taylor’s Version) 8pm Tues 29th Nov at Sult. Tickets €5 on Eventbrite HERE. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre + Galway Simon Community. Over 18’s Event ID Required

 

Thriftmas Market

Join us 11am-3pm Thurs 1st of Dec for a Thriftmas Market and Pet Farm visit at Áras na Mac Léinn. Outside there will be Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chicks, Chickens, Ducks, Goat and a Llama from Wooly Farm. Galway Simon Community will have a pop up second hand clothes shop in the large and small acoustic rooms. DJ Soc will be playing some tunes and there will be students selling their arts and crafts in the foyer with lots of Christmas present inspiration for you! More info HERE.

 

USIT J1 Roadshow Tuesday

Meet USIT at their J1 Roadshow 11am-3pm Tues 29th Nov at the SU Office. They’ll also have a presentation session 12pm-1pm in The View. More info HERE.

 

Christmas Raffle

Our HUGE Christmas Raffle is back with 30 amazing prizes to be won including a laptop, gym membership, hampers and vouchers for amazing Galway businesses such as Sult, Rúibín, Gourmet Tart Co, Dough Bros, Pálás, Mr. Waffle, Matts Sandwiches and more! Tickets on sale next week and all proceeds go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community.

 

Calling all international students!

If you will be staying in Galway over the winter break and would be interested in planning and/or attending events with fellow international students, please fill out this FORM.

 

Extra Study Spaces

STUDY WEEK AMB 1005 Arts Millennium Building Career Seminar Room Concourse Dunican Theatre Concourse
Mon 28th Nov 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-13:00

14:00-15:00

16:00-23:00

Tues 29th Nov 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Weds 30th Nov 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-13:00

14:00-23:00

Thurs 1st Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Fri 2nd Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Sat 3rd Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Sun 4th Dec 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00

 

Big Yellow Thing Socks

Need a graduation present? Or some Christmas stocking fillers? Our SU Charity Socks featuring the iconic Big Yellow Thing are on sale again from the SU Shop, SU Office and SU Website HERE. They’re just €9 with all proceeds going to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community.

 

Study Week Breaks:

  • 7pm Mon 28th Nov Coral Soc Christmas Concert. Tickets HERE.
  • 11am-3pm Tues 29th Nov USIT J1 Roadshow at SU
  • 8pm Tues 29th Nov Sult (Taylor’s Version). Tickets HERE.
  • 8am Weds 30th Nov Coldvember Final Swim
  • 5pm-7pm Weds 30th Nov Climate Crew meet up at The Stage
  • 11am-3pm Thurs 1st Dec Thriftmas Market and Pet Farm. Info HERE.
  • 8pm Thurs 1st Dec World AIDS Day Candlelit Concert at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

 

EASE

EASE is the University 2-week programme designed to prepare you for your upcoming exams. Free workshops will look at topics such as essay writing, referencing, plagiarism, resilience, concentration and lots more. Events may be held in-person or online. More info/booking HERE.

 

Library Events During Exams

  • Mindfulness Session 2pm-3pm Tues 29th Nov. Info HERE.
  • Mindfulness Session 2pm-3pm Thurs 1st Dec. Info HERE.
  • Free Coffee 11am and 2pm Fri 2nd Dec at the Library LIT and Help Desk Foyer
  • Scavenger hunt to find Sheamus the Library’s ‘Elf on the Shelve’ from 25th Nov. Follow the Library’s Instagram account @uniofgalwaylib – there’s several prizes to be won every week.

 

ChoralSoc Christmas Concert

Come along to Choral Soc’s Christmas Concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 7pm Mon 28th Nov. The perfect way to get into the festive spirit, with all proceeds going to Cope Galway. Tickets available HERE. 

 

Mincéirs Whiden Soc Catchup

Join Mincéirs Whiden Society 12pm-2pm Weds 30th Nov in Meeting Room 1&2 Upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn for a Tea and Coffee Social.

 

Yoga Society Semester 2 Classes Survey

We are bringing back our Yoga Classes next semester and would like our Classes to run at times that suit our members. Fill in this survey about what days and times would suit 

 

BRIEF SURVEY ON interest in: Graduate Entry Nursing Programme

The School of Nursing and Midwifery are designing a course for graduates from other degree programmes who are interested in gaining a registration in nursing and they can do this in two years instead of the normal four and they want your views. Start Survey

 

Join the SU Climate Crew

Come along to the next meeting of the SU Climate Crew 17:00-19:00 Weds 30th Nov in The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Good chats, free snacks!

 

Pictures from Christmas Day Photo Booth
A huge thank you to everyone who came to Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult last Thursday as part of Christmas Day! Take a look at the photos taken by Photography Society at the Photo Booth! Link here

 

Volunteer with ALIVE Community Projects

We’ve a wide range of new projects posted to our website including one with the Galway Autism Project and Christmas events. Volunteer a few hours and gain huge experiences. Go HERE to sign up. If you’ve already created an account login to select volunteering projects. Email questions to: alive@universityofgalway.ie

 

Akumakon tickets on sale now- February 10th-12th 2023

Akumakon is one of the longest running Anime and Manga conventions in Ireland. Held during February 10th-12th 2023, and run by students of University of Galway, it is a non-profit convention with many events used to raise money for charity. Akumakon tickets are now available at this link and on our website! Online tickets will be available until January 10th 2023 and are €20 for the entire weekend!

 

EIL Explore Intercultural Learning

EIL Explore opportunities have opened for applications more info HERE. Students can apply for a fully funded travel experience in the Summer of 2023 for 8 weeks in a range of countries. Email alive@universityofgalway.ie for an application form. There are also separate awards for Access and Mature students email maturestudents@nuigalway.ie for application form. Application closing date is Fri 9th Dec.

 

Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week

To mark the inaugural Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week, the OVPEDI annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Project Fund (€15,000) will be awarded as several small grants ranging from €300 – €1000. The fund is available to staff and students on a competitive basis for a variety of Anti-Racism projects within the University. Funding call closes 1pm Weds 30th Nov 2022. Further info here.  

 

Raise the Roof Protest

The People Before Profit Society are arranging to go to Dublin on Sat 26th of Nov to attend the Raise the Roof Protest in Parnell Square at 1pm. Anyone interested in attending can sign up HERE. The first 20 sign ups have their travel expenses covered!

 

World AIDS Day Concert

Sexual Health West would like to invite you and family & friends to attend their annual World AIDS Day Candlelit Concert in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church 8pm Thurs 1st Dec. Cois Cladaigh and Bel Canto will perform on the night.

 

Register for Seanad Éireann

Congratulations to everyone graduating at University of Galway over the next few days. Don’t forget to register for your Seanad Éireann vote HERE.

 

Are you free this Saturday 26th November?

Galway Rape Crisis Centre are looking for volunteers to help at their flag day on Shop Street in Galway. Slots are: 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm or 4pm-6pm. To sign up/get info text Edna on 087 250 7457.

 

Beer Run on Monday

The Galway Bay Brewery Running Club is back this Mon 28th Nov at 7pm at the Oslo in Salthill. All runners welcome for a social 5km run followed by a free beer after! Bag drop available.

 

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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Seachtain SHAG

Inniu Déardaoin 24 Samhain

  • 10:00 -14:00 Ceardlann Oiliúna Nochta le hIonad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe NÍL SPÁS AR BITH FÁGTHA
  • 13:00 -14:00 Ceardlann um Chaidreamh Sláintiúil leis an Dochtúir Caroline West. Imeacht ar an láthair in AMB G067 in Áras Dán na Mílaoise. Déan áirithint
  • 14:00 -15:00 Ceardlann Dlúithe Digiteach leis an Dochtúir Caroline West agus Toiliú – Active* Imeacht ar an láthair in AMB G067 in Áras Dán na Mílaoise. Déan áirithint

 

Amárach Aoine 25 Samhain

An Lá um Dhíothú an Fhoréigin in aghaidh na mBan, Bí ag faire amach dár mbratacha dearga #TooIntoYou

 

Spás Sóisialta Nua

Tá an-áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh an spás sóisialta nua atá againn, Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, ag oscailt Dé Luain! Chun an oscailt a cheiliúradh beidh tae/caife/déileálann/torthaí saor in aisce againn ag 11r.n. gach lá ón Luan 28 Samhain go Déardaoin 1 Nollaig. Tá Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn lonnaithe in íoslach na leabharlainne gar don Bhialann agus do Shiopa an Chomhaltais agus beidh sé ar oscailt 9r.n.-5i.n. Luan-Aoine i rith an téarma.

 

Sult (Leagan Taylor)

Cuireann Swiftie Soc, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe + Comhaltas na Mac Léinn: SULT (Leagan Taylor’s) i láthair ag 8i.n. Déardaoin, 29 Samhain ag Sult. Ticéid €5 ar Eventbrite ANSEO. Téann an t-airgead ar fad a bhaileofar chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe. Imeacht 18 nó os a cionn os – Comhartha Aitheantais ag teastáil

 

Tíosmhargadh na Nollag

Bí linn ag 11r.n.-3i.n. Déardaoin 1 Nollaig le haghaidh Tíosmhargadh na Nollag agus tabhair cuairt ar Fheirm Peataí in Áras na Mac Léinn. Ar an taobh amuigh beidh Coiníní, Muca Guine, Scalltáin, Sicíní, Lachain, Gabhar agus Láma ó Wooly Farm. Beidh siopa éadaí dara láimhe sna seomraí acústacha móra agus beaga le Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe. Beidh DJ Soc ag seinm roinnt foinn agus beidh mic léinn ag díol a gcuid ealaíon agus ceardaíochta san fhorhalla le go leor inspioráid duit maidir le féiríní na Nollag! Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Seó Bóthair USIT J1 – Dé Máirt

Cas le USIT ag a Seó Bóthair J1 11r.n.-3i.n. Déardaoin an 29 Samhain ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh seisiún cur i láthair acu chomh maoth ó 12i.n.-1i.n. in The View. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

 

 

Crannchur na Nollag

Tá ár gCrannchur na Nollag OLLMHÓR ar ais le 30 duais iontach le buachan ann, lena n-áirítear ríomhaire glúine, ballraíocht den ghiom, ciseáin agus dearbháin do ghnólachtaí iontacha de chuid na Gaillimhe ar nós Sult, Rúibín, Gourmet Tart Co, Dough Bros, Pálás, Mr Waffle, Matts Sandwiches agus go leor eile! Beidh na ticéid ar díol an tseachtain seo chugainn agus rachaidh an t-airgead ar fad a bhaileofar chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe.

 

Ag glaoch ar gach mac léinn idirnáisiúnta!

Má bhíonn tú ag fanacht i nGaillimh i rith shos an gheimhridh agus má tá suim agat imeachtaí a phleanáil agus/nó freastal ar imeachtaí le mic léinn idirnáisiúnta eile, comhlánaigh an FHOIRM seo, le do thoil.

 

Spásanna Staidéir Bhreise

AN tSEACHTAIN STAIDÉIR AMB 1005 Áras Dán na Mílaoise Seomra Seimineáir Gairme – Foirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta Téatar Dunican – Foirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta
Luan 28 Samhain 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-13:00

14:00-15:00

16:00-23:00

Máirt 29 Samhain 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Céadaoin 30 Samhain 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-13:00

14:00-23:00

Déardaoin 1 Nollaig 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Aoine 2 Nollaig 08:00-23:00 08:00-10:00

11:30-23:00

08:00-23:00
Satharn 3 Nollaig 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00
Domhnach 4 Nollaig 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00 08:00-23:00

 

Stocaí Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

An bhfuil gá agat le féirín bronnta céime a fháil? Nó roinnt féiríní beaga do stoca na Nollag? Tá an Rud Mór Buí le feiceáil ar ár stocaí carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, agus tá siad ar díol arís ón ó Shiopa, Oifig agus ó Shuíomh Gréasáin an Chomhaltais ANSEO. Níl orthu ach €9 leis an airgead ar fad a bhaileofar ag dul chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe.

 

Sosanna ón tSeachtain Staidéir:

  • n. Dé Luain 28 Samhain – Ceolchoirm na Nollag – Coral Soc. Ticéid saor in aisce ANSEO.
  • n.-3i.n. 29ú Samhain – Seó Bóthair USIT J1 ag Comhaltas na Mac Léinn
  • 8 i.n. Dé Máirt 29 Samhain – Sult (Leagan Taylor’s). Ticéid saor in aisce
  • n.Dé Céadaoin 30 Samhain – An Snámh Deireanach de chuid Coldvember
  • n.-7i.n. Céadaoin 30 Samhain – Teacht le chéile an Criú Aeráide ag The Stage
  • n.-3i.n. Déardaoin 1 Nollaig – Tíosmhargadh na Nollag agus Feirm Peataí. Eolas ANSEO.
  • n. Déardaoin 1 Nollaig – Ceolchoirm Faoi Sholas Coinnle do Lá Domhanda SEIF ag Eaglais Choláisteach San Nioclás

 

EASE

Is é atá in Easa ná clár coicíse na hOllscoile atá deartha leat a ullmhú do na scrúduithe atá le teacht. Féachfaidh ceardlanna saor in aisce ar ábhair ar nós scríbhneoireacht aiste, tagairt, bradaíl, athléimneacht, aird agus go leor eile. D’fhéadfadh imeachtaí a reáchtáil ar an láthair nó ar líne. Tuilleadh eolais/áirithint ANSEO.

 

Imeachtaí Leabharlainne i rith Scrúduithe

  • Seisiún Aireachais 2i.n.-3i.n. Déardaoin 29 Samhain. Eolas HERE.
  • Seisiún Aireachais 2i.n.-3i.n. Dé Céadaoin 1 Nollaig Eolas
  • Caife saor in aisce 11r.n. agus 2i.n. Dé hAoine 2 Nollaig ag an Leabharlann LIT agus Deasc Chabhrach Forhalla
  • Tóraíocht taisce chun ‘Síofra ar an tSeilf’ Sheamus na Leabharlainne a aimsiú ón 25 Samhain. Lean cuntas Instagram na Leabharlainne @uniofgalwaylib – tá roinnt duaiseanna le buachan gach seachtain.

 

Ceolchoirm na Nollag ChoralSoc

Tar isteach chuig Ceolchoirm na Nollag de chuid an Choral Soc i Séipéal Choláisteach San Nioclás ag 7I.N. Dé Luain 28 Samhain . Tá sí ina dhóigh mhaith le fonn na féile a chur ort féin, agus téann an t-airgead ar fad chuig Cope Galway. Ticéid ar fáil ANSEO.

 

Seal Cainte Chumann Mincéirs Whiden

Bí le Cumann Mincéirs Whiden 12i.n.-2i.n. Céadaoin 30 Samhain i Seomra Cruinnithe 1& 2 Thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn le haghaidh Lá Sóisialta Tae agus Caife.

 

Cumann Ióga – Suirbhé ar Ranganna Seimeastar 2

Táimid ag tabhairt ár Ranganna Ióga ar ais ar an seimeastar seo chugainn agus ba mhaith linn go mbeadh ár Ranganna ar siúl ag amanna a oireann dár mbaill. Líon isteach an suirbhé seo faoi na laethanta agus na hamanna a d’oirfeadh

 

SUIRBHÉ GAIRID maidir le suim i: gClár Iontrála do Chéimithe Leighis

Tá Scoil an Altranais agus an Chnáimhseachais ag dearadh cúrsa do chéimithe ó chláir chéime eile ar spéis leo clárúchán a fháil san altranas agus is féidir leo é seo a dhéanamh i gceann dhá bhliain seachas an gnáthchúrsa ceithre bliana agus teastaíonn do thuairimí uathu. Tosaigh an Suirbhé

 

Glac páirt i gCriú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Tar chuig an gCéad Chruinniú Eile – 17:00-19:00 Céadaoin 30  Samhain – The Stage, Áras na Mac Léinn. Comhráite maithe, sneaiceanna saor in aisce!

 

Pictiúir ó Bhoth Grianghraf Lá Nollag

Buíochas mór le gach duine a tháinig go dtí Áras na Mac Léinn agus Sult an Déardaoin seo caite mar chuid de Lá Nollag! Féach ar na grianghraif a ghlac Photography Society ag an mBoth Grianghraf! Nasc anseo.

 

Tabhair faoi obair dheonach le Tionscadail Phobail ALIVE

Táimid tar éis réimse leathan tionscadal nua a chur lenár suíomh gréasáin, lena n-áirítear ceann le Galway Autism Project agus imeachtaí Nollag. Tabhair faoi obair dheonach ar feadh cúpla uair an chloig agus tabhaigh eispéireas mór. Téigh ANSEO chun clárú. Má chruthaigh tú logáil isteach ar chuntas cheana féin chun tionscadail dheonacha a roghnú. Seol ceisteanna ar ríomhphost chuig: alive@universityofgalway.ie

 

Ticéid Akumakon ar díol anois – 10 Feabhra-12 2023

Tá Akumakon ar cheann de na coinbhinsiúin Anime agus Manga is faide ar an bhfód in Éirinn. Agus é á reáchtáil i rith 10-12 Feabhra 2023, agus á reáchtáil ag mic léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, is coinbhinsiún neamhbhrabúis é agus úsáidtear go leor imeachtaí chun airgead a bhailiú ar son carthanachta. Tá ticéid Akumakon ar fáil anois ag an nasc seo agus ar ár suíomh gréasáin! Beidh ticéid ar líne ar fáil go dtí an 10 Eanáir 2023 agus is €20 atá ann don deireadh seachtaine ar fad!

 

EIL – Déan Iniúchadh Fhoghlaim Idirchultúrtha

Tá iarratais le haghaidh deiseanna EIL Explore oscailte níos mó eolais ANSEO. Is féidir le mic léinn iarratas a dhéanamh ar eispéireas taistil maoinithe go hiomlán i Samhradh 2023 ar feadh 8 seachtaine i réimse de thíortha. Seol ríomhphost chuig  alive@universityofgalway.ie chun foirm iarratais a fháil. Tá dámhachtainí ar leith ann freisin do mhic léinn Rochtana agus do mhic léinn Lánfhásta, seol ríomhphost chuig maturestudents@nuigalway.ie chun foirm iarratais a fháil. Is é Aoine 9 Nollaig an spriocdháta d’iarratais.

 

Seachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela

Chun tús a chur leis an gcéad Sheachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela, bronnfar an Ciste Tionscnaimh Comhionannais, Éagsúlachta agus Uilechuimsitheachta OVPEDI (€ 15,000) bliantúil mar dheontais bheaga ó €300 – €1000. Tá an ciste ar fáil do bhaill foirne agus do mhic léinn ar bhonn iomaíoch le haghaidh tionscadail éagsúla Frithchiníochais san Ollscoil. Dúnann an glao maoinithe 1i.n. Céadaoin 30 Samhain 2022. Tuilleadh eolais anseo

 

Agóid ‘Raise the Roof’

Tá sé á mbeartú ag Cumann Daoine Seachas Brabús dul go Baile Átha Cliath Dé Sathairn 26 Samhain chun freastal ar an agóid ‘Raise the Roof’ ag Cearnóg Parnell ag 1i.n. Is féidir le duine ar bith ar spéis leo a bheith i láthair clárú ANSEO. Clúdaítear costais taistil don chéad 20 duine a chláraíonn!

 

Ceolchoirm Lá Domhanda SEIF

Ba mhaith le Sexual Health West cuireadh a thabhairt duit agus do do mhuintir agus do do chairde freastal ar a gCeolchoirm Faoi Sholas Coinnle bliantúil do Lá Domhanda SEIF i Séipéal Choláisteach San Nioclás ar 8i.n. Déardaoin 1 Nollaig.  Beidh Cois Cladaigh agus Bel Canto ar stáitse ar an oíche.

 

Cláraigh le haghaidh Seanad Éireann

Comhghairdeas le gach duine a bhainfidh céim amach in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe sna laethanta beaga amach romhainn. Ná déan dearmad clárú do do vóta do Sheanad Éireann ANSEO.

 

An bhfuil tú faoi réir Dé Sathairn 26 Samhain?

Tá oibrithe deonacha á lorg ag Ionad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe chun cabhrú leo ag a lá brataí ar Shráid na Siopaí i nGaillimh. Is iad na háiteanna atá ar fáil ná: 10r.n.-12i.n., 12i.n.-2i.n., 2i.n.-4i.n. nó 4i.n.-6i.n. Chun clárú/eolas a fháil, cuir téacs chuig Edna ar 087 250 7457.

 

Rith Beorach Dé Luain

Beidh Club Reáchtála Beoir Chuan na Gaillimhe ar ais an Dé Luain seo chugainn 28 Samhain ag 7i.n. ag Oslo ar Bhóthar na Trá. Tá fáilte roimh gach reathaí le haghaidh rith sóisialta 5km agus beoir saor in aisce ina dhiaidh! Áit fágála malaí 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 12 – 17th November 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 

 

Happy Christmas Day!

It’s Christmas Day 10am-11pm TODAY Thurs 17th of Nov at Sult and Áras na Mac Léinn! Call down to start spreading the festive cheer at this FREE Event from the SU and Societies. (Please note there’s also a SOLD OUT ticketed event at Sult 7.30pm-11pm but entry to everything else is free!). There’s Santa, Turkey, a Christmas Jumper competition, games, DJs, prizes and all the jingle bells.

Áras na Mac Léinn will be accessible on all day for those needing to call to the Student Health Unit or the SU office.

 

Seachtain Gaelach

Déardaoin 17ú Samhain

An lá ar fad Daidí na Nollag! | All day Santa Claus!

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

Dé hAoine 18ú Samhain

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

17:00-18:00 Seoladh Fhoclóir na hAiteachta i Sult | The Queer Dictionary Launch in Sult

 

Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week

Monday 21st November

  • 13:00-14:00 Best Sex Ever Workshop with Grace Alice Ó Sé. Online event. Book HERE.

Tuesday 22nd November

  • 11:00 Cakes and Contraception in the Corrib Room at Sult
  • 11:00-12:30pm Active* Consent Info Stand on Concourse
  • 14:00-15:00 Kink Workshop with Aoife Murray. Online event. Book HERE.

Wednesday 23rd November

  • 11:00-12:30pm Active* Consent Info Stand on Concourse
  • 13:00-15:00 FREE Rapid HIV Testing with Sexual Health West in the Space. No appointment required.
  • 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo at Sult SOLD OUT!

Thursday 24th November

  • 10:00-14:00 Disclosure Training Workshop with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. FULLY BOOKED.
  • 13:00-14:00 Healthy Relationships Workshop with Dr Caroline West. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building. Book HERE.
  • 14:00-15:00  Digital Intimacy Workshop with Dr Caroline West and Active* Consent. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building. Book HERE.

Friday 25th November | Dé hAoine an 25 Samhain

  • Elimination of Violence Against Women Day Look out for our #TooIntoYou Red Flags

ALL WEEK | An tseachtain ar fad

  • Guess How Many Condoms are in the Jar
  • Get FREE panic alarms, condoms and period packs from the SU Office (while stocks last)
  • Book your FREE STI Test with the Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
  • Order your free at home STI Test (if you have no symptoms) at http://sh24.ie

 

Smokey’s Open Saturdays!

Smokey’s Café is now open 9am-4pm on Saturdays if you are around campus at the weekend.

 

Sin Issue 5

Read all the University of Galway news you need to know in issue 5 of Sin newspaper HERE.

 

Attention Swifties

Keep Tuesday 29th November free SULT (Taylor’s Version) is coming! Tickets on sale soon…

 

Need Help?

Here’s some resources available to University of Galway students to help with your academic workload:

 

Pool Championship

Pool Competition with the University of Galway Pool + Snooker Club 6pm-10pm Mon 21st Nov at Sult. Great prizes to be won!     €5 Entry fee supporting the SU Charities. Sign up HERE.

 

International Men’s Day | Lá Idirnáisiúnta na bhFear

Saturday 19th of November is International Men’s Day.

  • Take a minute to check in on the men in your life to see how they are.
  • Check your balls. Regularly. Testicular cancer is the number 1 cancer among young guys.
  • Get moving and stay active. Just 10 minutes of physical activity a day can make a difference to your physical and mental wellbeing

 

Washington Ireland Program Application Deadline

Application deadline for the WIP Class of 2023 is November 27th at midnight. Don’t miss out on an incredible summer of leadership in the US! Apply online at www.wiprogram.org/apply or contact owhelehan@wiprogram.org for more info.

 

Need a locker?

We still have some lockers available to rent in the Cairnes Building, Arts/Science Concourse, Engineering Building, Áras Moyola and IT Building. Log on HERE to book and pay for your locker.

 

Mincéirs Whiden Soc Catchup

Join Mincéirs Whiden Society 12pm-2pm Weds 23rd Nov in The Large Acoustic Room downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn for a Tea and Coffee Social.

 

Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week

University of Galway Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week will take place 20th –24th March 2023 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws to Nelson Mandela. To mark the inaugural Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week, the OVPEDI annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Project Fund (€15,000) will be awarded as several small grants ranging from €300 – €1000. The fund is available to staff and students on a competitive basis for a variety of Anti-Racism projects within the University. Funding call closes 1pm Weds 30th Nov 2022. Further info here.  

 

Ever wanted to tackle the highest peak in Africa? 

Universities across Ireland and the UK have partnered up with Choose a Challenge to help raise money for some amazing causes, taking on THE Mount Kilimanjaro Trek to the roof of Africa! Come along to the info meetings at 1pm or 6pm on Thurs 24th Nov to hear from Choose a Challenge about how to get involved in this life-changing challenge. Meeting link HERE.

(When choosing to travel with a company or charity be sure to research the organisation, insurance, and supports so that you are protected. Contact alive@nuigalway.ie for a chat and a resource booklet.)

 

Are you Registered to Vote? 

You can now register to vote or update your details online at www.checktheregister.ie  You will need to have your PPS Number, Date of Birth and Eircode when you are registering your details. Registering to vote will now be available all year round and you can register or update your records any time (up to 15 days before an electoral event)

Under 18? You can now pre-register to vote online at www.checktheregister.ie but will not be eligible to vote until you turn 18.

 

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

Beannachtaí Lá Nollag Ort!
Is Lá Nollag INNIU é 10r.n.-11i.n. Déardaoin 17 Samhain ag Sult agus Áras na Mac Léinn! Buail isteach agus cuir tús le spiorad na féile a scaoileadh ag an Imeacht SAOR IN AISCE seo ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus ó Chumainn. (Tabhair faoi deara tá imeacht ann freisin a bhfuil ticéid ag teastáil atá DÍOLTA AMACH ag Sult 7.30i.n.-11i.n. ach tá an iontráil do gach rud eile saor in aisce!) Tá Daidí na Nollag, Turcaí, comórtas Geansaí Nollag, cluichí, DJanna, duaiseanna agus na cloigíní clingeacha go léir ann.
Beidh rochtain ar Áras na Mac Léinn don lá ar fad dóibh siúd ar gá dóibh bualadh isteach chuig an Aonad Sláinte do Mhic Léinn nó chuig oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.

Seachtain Ghaelach
Déardaoin 17ú Samhain
An lá ar fad Daidí na Nollag! | All day Santa Claus!
13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM
Dé hAoine 18ú Samhain
13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM
17:00-18:00 Seoladh Fhoclóir na hAiteachta i Sult | The Queer Dictionary Launch in Sult

An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis (SGGS)
Dé Luain 21 Samhain
● 13:00 -14:00 Ceardlann don Ghnéas is Fearr a Bheidh Agat Riamh le Grace Alice Ó Sé. Imeacht ar líne. Déan áirithint ANSEO.
Dé Máirt 22 Samhain
● 11:00 Cácaí agus Frithghiniúint i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult
● 11:00 -12:30pm Toiliú – Active* Seastán Eolais i bhFoirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta
● 14:00 -15:00 Ceardlann Chincíeáilte le hAoife Murray. Imeacht ar líne. Déan áirithint ANSEO.
Dé Céadaoin 23 Samhain
● 11:00 -12:30pm Toiliú – Active* Seastán Eolais i bhFoirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta
● 11:00-13:00 Mearthástáil VEID SAOR IN AISCE le Sexual Health West sa Spás. Ní gá coinne a dhéanamh.
● 19:30 Biongó Bréagán Gnéis i Sult – DÍOLTA AMACH!
Déardaoin 24 Samhain
● 10:00 -14: 00 Ceardlann Oiliúna Nochta le hIonad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe NÍL SPÁS AR BITH FÁGTHA
● 13:00 -14:00 Ceardlann um Chaidreamh Sláintiúil leis an Dochtúir Caroline West. Imeacht ar an láthair in AMB G067 in Áras Dán na Mílaoise. Déan áirithint ANSEO.
● 14:00 -15:00 Ceardlann Dlúithe Digiteach leis an Dochtúir Caroline West agus Toiliú – Active* Imeacht ar an láthair in AMB G067 in Áras Dán na Mílaoise. Déan áirithint ANSEO.
Friday 25th November | Dé hAoine 25 Samhain
● An Lá um Dhíothú an Fhoréigin in aghaidh na mBan, Bí ag faire amach dár mbratacha dearga #TooIntoYou
ALL WEEK | An tseachtain ar fad
● Tabhair buille faoi thuairim faoi cé mhéad Coiscín atá sa Chrúiscín
● Faigh aláraim scaoill SAOR IN AISCE, coiscíní agus pacáistí míostraithe ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (fad a bheidh siad i stoic)
● Cuir do thástáil STI saor in aisce in áirithe le hAonad Sláinte Mac Léinn OÉ Gaillimh ar 091 494 337
● Iarr do Thástáil STI saor in aisce sa bhaile (mura bhfuil aon airí ort) ag http://sh24.ie

Smokey’s – Oscailte Dé Sathairn!
Tá Smokey’s Café ar oscailt anois idir 9r.n. agus 4i.n. ar an Satharn má bhíonn tú timpeall faoin champas ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Sin – Eagrán 5
Léigh nuacht uile Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a theastaíonn uait in eagrán 5 den nuachtán Sin ANSEO.

Aire! Swifties
Coinnigh tú féin saor ar an Máirt 29 Samhain, tá SULT (Leagan Taylor) ag teacht! Ticéid ar díol go luath ….

An bhfuil Cabhair Uait?
Seo roinnt acmhainní atá ar fáil do mhic léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe chun cabhrú le d’ualach oibre acadúil:
● Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla
● Ionad Tacaíochta Matamaitice SUMS
● Ionad Tacaíochta Buail Isteach Ríomhchlárúcháin ComputerDISC
● Eolaire ‘Teagasc sa Bhreis’ Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar yourspace

Craobhchomórtas Púil
Comórtas Púil le Pool + Snooker Club Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 6i.n. -10i.n. Dé Luain 21 Samhain ag Sult. Duaiseanna iontacha le buachan! Táille iontrála € 5 chun tacú le Carthanachtaí Chomhaltais na Mac Léinn. Cláraigh ANSEO.

International Men’s Day | Lá Idirnáisiúnta na bhFear
Is é Dé Sathairn 19 na Samhna Lá Idirnáisiúnta na bhFear.
● Tóg nóiméad le teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na fir i do shaol le feiceáil conas atá siad.
● Seiceáil do mhagairlí. Go rialta. Is é ailse mhagairle an ailse is mó i measc fear óg.
● Bí ag gluaiseacht agus coinnigh gníomhach. Déanann 10 nóiméad de ghníomhaíocht choirp in aghaidh an lae go díreach difríocht do d’fholláine choirp agus mheabhrach

Spriocdháta d’Iarratais – Clár Washington Ireland
Is é an spriocdháta d’iarratais Rang WIP 2023 ná an 27 Samhain tráth meán oíche. Ná caill amach ar samhradh dochreidte de cheannaireacht i SAM! Déan iarratas ar líne ag www.wiprogram.org/apply nó déan teagmháil le owhelehan@wiprogram.org le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.

An bhfuil taisceadán de dhíth ort?
Tá roinnt taisceadáin fós ar fáil ar cíos in Áras Cairnes, Foirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta, Foirgneamh Innealtóireachta, Áras Moyola agus Foirgneamh TF. Logáil isteach ANSEO chun áirithint a dhéanamh agus íoc as do thaisceadán.

Seal Cainte Chumann Mincéirs Whiden
Bí le Cumann Mincéirs Whiden 12i.n.-2i.n. Céadaoin 23 Samhain i The Large Acoustic Room thíos staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn le haghaidh Lá Sóisialta Tae agus Caife.

Seachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela
Reáchtálfar Seachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela de chuid Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar an 20-24 Márta 2023 chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar chothrom 20 bliain ó bronnadh Dochtúireacht Oinigh sna Dlíthe ar Nelson Mandela. Chun tús a chur leis an gcéad Sheachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela, bronnfar an Ciste Tionscnaimh Comhionannais, Éagsúlachta agus Uilechuimsitheachta OVPEDI (€ 15,000) bliantúil mar dheontais bheaga ó €300 – €1000. Tá an ciste ar fáil do bhaill foirne agus do mhic léinn ar bhonn iomaíoch le haghaidh tionscadail éagsúla Frithchiníochais san Ollscoil. Dúnann an glao maoinithe 1i.n. Céadaoin 30 Samhain 2022. Tuilleadh eolais anseo.

Ar theastaigh uait riamh aghaidh a thabhairt ar an mullach is airde san Afraic?
Tá ollscoileanna ar fud na hÉireann agus na Ríochta Aontaithe i ndiaidh comhpháirtíocht a dhéanamh le Choose a Challenge chun airgead a bhailiú ar son roinnt cúiseanna iontacha, agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar Thuras Siúil Shliabh Kilimanjaro go barr na hAfraice! Tar chuig na cruinnithe eolais ag 1i.n. nó 6i.n. ar an 24 Samhain chun cloisteáil ó Choose a Challenge faoi conas páirt a ghlacadh sa dúshlán a chuirfidh cor sa saol. Nasc cruinnithe ANSEO.
(Nuair a roghnaíonn tú taisteal le cuideachta nó le carthanas bí cinnte go ndéanann tú taighde ar an eagraíocht, árachas agus tacaíochtaí ionas go gcosnófar tú. (Déan teagmháil le alive@nuigalway.ie ar mhaithe le comhrá a dhéanamh agus leabhrán eolais a fháil.)

An bhfuil tú Cláraithe le Vótáil?
Is féidir leat clárú anois chun vótáil nó le do shonraí a nuashonrú ar líne ag www.checktheregister.ie Beidh ort d’Uimhir PSP, Dáta Breithe agus Eircód a bheith agat nuair a bheidh tú ag clárú do chuid sonraí. Beidh clárú chun vótáil ar fáil anois ó cheann ceann na bliana agus is féidir leat do thaifid a chlárú nó a nuashonrú am ar bith (suas le 15 lá roimh imeacht toghcháin)
Faoi bhun 18? Is féidir leat réamhchlárú anois chun vótáil ar líne ag www.checktheregister.ie ach ní bheidh tú incháilithe chun vótáil go dtí go mbainfidh tú 18 mbliana amach.

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.

 

Thriftmas Market + Pet Farm

News

Thriftmas Market + Pet Farm | Tíosmhargadh na Nollag agus Feirm Peata

11:00-15:00 Thursday 1st December | Déardaoin 1 Nollaig Áras na Mac Léinn

  • Wooly Pet Farm
  • Student Business Stalls
  • Galway Simon Community Second Hand Clothes Pop Up
  • DJ Soc

Join us 11am-3pm Thurs 1st of Dec for a Thriftmas Market and Pet Farm visit at Áras na Mac Léinn.

Outside there will be Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chicks, Chickens, Ducks, Goat and a Llama from Wooly Farm.

Galway Simon Community will have a pop up second hand clothes shop in the large and small acoustic rooms.

DJ Soc will be playing some tunes and there will be students selling their products in the foyer with lots of Christmas present inspiration for you!

The Socs Box will also have freebies on the day.

Confirmed Student Traders (click link to see their Instagram pages)

  1. Joy Morton Art
  2. Bambino
  3. Style Soup
  4. Beads by Niki
  5. Maisie H
  6.  Croslay

SHAG Week

News

Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week | An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis

Monday 21st November | Dé Luain an 21 Samhain

  • 13:00-14:00 Best Sex Ever Workshop with Grace Alice Ó Sé sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland.

This workshop explores definitions of sex and sexuality and encourages participants to broaden their understanding of each beyond gendered, heteronormative, penetration and performance-focused social scripts. Grace guides participants through opening up these definitions towards a more inclusive, pleasure-focused view of sex and sexuality. She also teases out sex positivity and shame and how influential both can be in a person’s sex life. Many ‘norms’ and ‘should’s around sex are brought to the surface and tackled with empathy and kindness, helping participants feel more informed and empowered to create sexual experiences that they truly want, rather than what they think they should have. Embracing true sex positivity and dismantling shame = the best sex ever! Online event. Book HERE.

Tuesday 22nd November | Dé Máirt an 22 Samhain

  • 11:00 Cakes and Contraception in the Corrib Room at Sult. Join us for tea, coffee, erotic cupcakes and free contraceptives!
  • 11:00-12:30pm Active* Consent Info Stand on Concourse outside the Student Enquiry Centre.
  • 14:00-15:00 Kink Workshop with Aoife Murray. Kink-sent: During this highly interactive workshop we’ll discuss common consent frameworks, tips for steamy communication, online dating safety & more. Aoife is a Peer Kink Educator and Consultant with a focus on risk aware kink education and emphasising the importance of informed consent. Online event. Book HERE.

Wednesday 23rd November | Dé Céadaoin an 23 Samhain

  • 11:00-12:30pm Active* Consent Info Stand on Concourse outside the Student Enquiry Centre.
  • 13:00-15:00 FREE Rapid HIV Testing with Sexual Health West in the Space. No appointment required.
  • 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo at Sult | Biongó Bréagán Gnéis i Sult. SOLD OUT!

Thursday 24th November | Déardaoin an 24 Samhain 

  • 10:00-14:00 Disclosure Training | Oiliúint Nochta – In person Workshop with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. FULLY BOOKED.
  • 13:00-14:00 Healthy Relationships Workshop with Dr Caroline West. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building.

This workshop explores what healthy relationships look like, and outlines what the differences are between green and red flags. Domestic abuse can take many forms and this workshop walks participants through these while identifying what supports are available in Ireland. Concepts such as gaslighting will also be explained, as well as providing tools for victims to empower themselves to recover from trauma. We will also speak about how to ensure healthy communication and how to centre pleasure in your relationship- however you define pleasure! Book HERE.

  • 14:00-15:00 Digital Intimacy Workshop with Dr Caroline West and Active* Consent. In person event in AMB G067 in the Arts Millennium Building. We live in a world where it seems like everyone is swiping, liking, and sharing content, but how we can explore intimacy online in a safe and fun way? This workshop from Active*Consent goes through the different ways that intimacy can take place online, and how to make it a positive experience for all. Book HERE.

Friday 25th November | Dé hAoine an 25 Samhain

  • Elimination of Violence Against Women Day: Look out for our #TooIntoYou Red Flags

ALL WEEK | An tseachtain ar fad

  • Guess How Many Condoms are in the Jar | Tomhais Cá Mhéad Coincíní atá sa Chrúsca
  • Free panic alarms, condoms and period packs from SU Office (while stocks last)
  • Book your FREE STI Test with the Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
  • Order your free at home STI Test at www.sh24.ie

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

SU Weekly Email 11 – 10th November 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 

 

Vote Today!

Vote online HERE 9am-9pm today Thurs 10th Nov to elect your new SU

  • Gender and LGBT+ Officer
  • Postgraduate Research Officer*  (*Only registered postgrads may vote in this election).

 

Wasted Week

Today Thurs 10th Nov 

  • SU Social Media: Anti Fast Fashion Information
  • 3pm-4pm Galway City Council Presentation, Q&A and Free Food Waste Bins The Space. Sign up HERE.

Tomorrow Fri 11th Nov

  • 2pm-4pm Beach Clean Up + Talk Meet at SU Offices

Don’t forget to get your FREE Composting bin from the SU Office while stocks last!

 

Christmas Day

It’s Christmas Day 10am-11pm Thurs 17th of Nov at Sult and Áras na Mac Léinn! Call down to start spreading the festive cheer at this FREE Event from the SU and Societies. (Please note there’s also a ticketed event with Verve DJs at Sult 7.30pm-11pm but entry to everything else is free!)

Áras na Mac Léinn will be accessible on Thurs 17th of Nov for those needing to call to the Student Health Unit or the SU office.

 

Hygiene Bank Monday

Hygiene Bank Donation Drive 10am-5pm this Monday 14th November at the SU Office. Please donate hygiene, personal care + household cleaning products to those in need in Galway. Please spread the word! More info HERE.

 

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for Volunteers to help out with games at Christmas Day 10am-6pm Thurs 17th Nov. We will also be raising fund for the SU Charities on the day. If you are free for an hour or two please email studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

 

5 Week Pilates Course Starts Monday

Join us at 6.30pm Mon 14th Nov to Mon 12th Dec for online Pilates classes with Marie. It’s just €5 for the 5 week course and if you miss a class the zoom recording will be sent to you the next day. Sign up HERE.

 

Seachtain Gaelach

Fáilte roimh chách! | Everyone is welcome!

Dé Luain 14ú Samhain

07:30-08:30 Lá Gaeilge ag Coldvember i Bóthar na Trá le TradSoc | Gaeilge day at Coldvember at Blackrock with TradSoc

11:00-14:00 Sam Maguire agus Liam McCarthy in Oifig an Chomhaltais le In The Zone| Sam Maguire + Liam McCarthy Cup in SU Office with In The Zone

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

Dé Máirt 15ú Samhain

An lá ar fad Gaeilge 24 | All Day Gaeilge 24

12:00-13:00 Ceol i Smokey’s le TradSoc | Music in Smokey’s Café with TradSoc

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

20:00-Déanach Céilí Mór le TradSoc agus Cumann Gaelach i Sult | Big Céilí at Sult with TradSoc and Cumann Gaelach

Dé Céadaoin 16ú Samhain

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

16:00-17:00 Tionchar ag an athrú aeráide ar an nGaeilge i  AMB-G065 | The impact of climate change on Gaeilge in AMB-G065 TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

19:30-21:00 Oíche Chultúir Ghaelach in Áras na Gaeilge | Irish Culture Night in Áras na Gaeilge TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

Déardaoin 17ú Samhain

An lá ar fad Daidí na Nollag! | All day Santa Claus!

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

Dé hAoine 18ú Samhain

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

17:00-18:00 Seoladh Fhoclóir na hAiteachta i Sult | The Queer Dictionary Launch in Sult

 

Postgraduate Movie Night

6.30pm Weds 16th Nov in the Anderson Theatre. Brought to you by University of Galway Postgraduate Research Society and SU Postgrad Taught Officer Raimey. Free tickets HERE.

 

Sex Toy Bingo Tickets

It’s back! Join us for SHAG Week Sex Toy Bingo at Sult 7.30pm Weds 23rd November. Tickets €5 plus booking on sale HERE. All proceeds go to the SU Charities – Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community. SHAG Week runs Mon 21st-Fri 25th Nov.

 

Upcoming Class Rep Meetings

Thurs 10th Nov 6pm Postgraduate Council AC201
Thurs 10th Nov 7pm Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201
Mon 14th Nov 6pm Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 Kirwan Theatre

 

Need a locker?

We still have some lockers available to rent in the Cairnes Building, Arts/Science Concourse, Engineering Building, Áras Moyola and IT Building. Log on HERE to book and pay for your locker.

 

Join the SU Climate Crew

All welcome to the next meeting of the SU Climate Crew 5pm-7pm Weds 16th Nov at The Stage downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Good chats, free snacks! More info email su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

USA Summer Camp Today  

USA Summer Camp are hosting presentations 1pm-2pm + 5pm-6pm TODAY Thurs 10th Nov in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn! Spend summer 2023 in the sun, doing something you love – all while expanding your CV. Learn all about working at a summer camp in America!

 

Exam Timetables Out Today

Semester 1 exam timetables are due to be released at 12pm today HERE.  The Semester 1 examination session will run from Mon 5th to Fri 16th December.

 

Are you Registered to Vote? 

You can now register to vote or update your details online at www.checktheregister.ie  You will need to have your PPS Number, Date of Birth and Eircode when you are registering your details. Registering to vote will now be available all year round and you can register or update your records any time (up to 15 days before an electoral event)

Under 18? You can now pre-register to vote online at www.checktheregister.ie but will not be eligible to vote until you turn 18.

 

Need Help?

Here’s some resources available to University of Galway students to help with your academic workload:

 

Mincéirs Whiden Soc Catchup

Join Mincéirs Whiden Society 12pm-2pm Weds 16th Nov in Meeting Room 1&2 Upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn for a Tea and Coffee Social.

 

Yoga Classes

Yoga classes are on sale and taking place in The View in Áras na Mac Léinn. Mats will be supplied. Book via the Societies office HERE.

 

The Hub Weekend Events (11th – 13th Nov)

On Friday, Witches Call will be in The Hub from 5pm-7pm. Meet your fellow witchy members who will have snacks, awesome ice breakers and a great playlist! On Saturday, Baking Soc will be in The Hub from 12pm-4pm and have a fantastic demonstration lined up! On Sundays from 4pm-7pm, the Hub will be an open study space! The Kitchen will be open during these hours and students are welcome to use it to make themselves some tea/food with the free facilities while they study in The Hub with relaxing music.

 

Christmas Day Thurs 17th Nov

Next week the Students’ Union and Societies are bringing back Christmas Day 10am-11pm Thurs 17th Nov in Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult. Keep an eye on our socials for more information! You can see all the great photos from Hallows HERE.

 

Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week

University of Galway Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week will take place 20th –24th March 2023 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws to Nelson Mandela. To mark the inaugural Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week, the OVPEDI annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Project Fund (€15,000) will be awarded as several small grants ranging from €300 – €1000. The fund is available to staff and students on a competitive basis for a variety of Anti-Racism projects within the University. Funding call closes 1pm Weds 30th Nov 2022. Further info here.  

 

Decarbonizing Research Methods Workshop

This interdisciplinary exchange asks researchers, students, and staff to consider the energy impact of their work and brainstorm ways to decarbonize research collectively and fairly. More info HERE.

 

ENLIGHT Global Dialogue

The ENLIGHT Global Dialogue invites student groups to submit projects (deadline 9 December) that have made an impact in promoting sustainability either on campus or in our community to be presented to a global audience during the ENLIGHT Global Dialogue kicking off on 31 January 2023. Info HERE.

 

Sustainability Survey

To get a better understanding of how University of Galway students feel about sustainability please take a minute to fill out this short survey HERE.

 

European Commission Award for Student Journalism

Free Online Workshop on the European Commission Award for Student Journalism at the National Student Media Awards 12pm Mon 21st Nov. More info + registration HERE. 

 

Cost of Living Coalition Protest on Saturday

Join the Galway protest against the Cost of Living and Housing Crisis 12pm this Sat 12th Nov assembling outside the Town Hall Theatre.

 

Free on Sunday?

Join Galway Bay Brewery Running Club for a free, social 5/8/10km run from the Salthouse at 12.30pm Sun 13th Nov. Bag drop available, all fitness levels welcome and you get a free beer after your run!

 

Sin Newspaper

Issue 4 of Sin newspaper is out now HERE with all the University of Galway news you need to know!

 

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

 

Vótáil Inniu!

Vóta ar líne ANSEO 9r.n.-9i.n. inniu Déardaoin 10 Samhain chun d’Oifigigh seo a leanas de chuid Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn a thoghadh

  • Oifigeach um Chearta Inscne agus LADT+
  • Oifigeach na nIarchéimithe i mbun Taighde * (*Ní fhéadfaidh ach iarchéimithe cláraithe vóta a chaitheamh sa toghchán seo).

 

Seachtain Bhruscair

Inniu Déardaoin 10 Samhain

  • Meáin Shóisialta de chuid Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Faisnéis maidir le Frith-Mhearfhaisean
  • n.-4i.n. Cur i Láthair Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, Ceisteanna & Freagraí agus Boscaí Bruscar Bia Saor in Aisce i The Space. Cláraigh ANSEO.

Amárach Aoine 11 Samhain

  • n.-4i.n. Glantachán Trá + Cruinnigh le chéile ag Oifigí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Ná déan dearmad do bhosca bruscair múirínithe SAOR IN AISCE a fháil ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, fad a bheidh siad i stoc!

 

Lá Nollag

Lá Nollag a bheidh ann 10r.n.-11i.n. Déardaoin 17 Samhain ag Sult agus Áras na Mac Léinn! Buail isteach agus cuir tús le spiorad na féile a scaoileadh ag an Imeacht SAOR IN AISCE seo ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus ó Chumainn. (Tabhair faoi deara tá imeacht ann freisin a bhfuil ticéid ag teastáil le Verve DJs ag Sult 7.30i.n.-11i.n. ach tá an iontráil do gach rud eile saor in aisce!)

Beidh rochtain ar Áras na Mac Léinn Déardaoin an 17 Samhain dóibh siúd ar gá dóibh bualadh isteach chuig an Aonad Sláinte do Mhic Léinn nó chuig an oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.

 

Banc Sláinteachais Dé Luain

Feachtas Síntiúis don Bhanc Sláinteachais, 10r.n.-5i.n. Dé Luain 14 Samhain ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Tabhair táirgí sláinteachas, cúram pearsanta + táirgí glantacháin tí dóibh siúd atá i ngátar i nGaillimh. Scaip an scéal le do thoil! Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Oibrithe Deonacha ag Teastáil

Táimid ag iarraidh Oibrithe Deonacha chun cabhrú le cluichí ag Lá Nollag 10r.n.-6i.n. Déardaoin 17 Samhain . Beidh ciste á bhailiú againn do Charthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar an lá chomh maith. Má tá tú saor ar feadh uair nó dhó, seol ríomhphost chuig studentsunion@nuigalway.ie

 

 

 

Cúrsa Pilates 5 seachtaine ag tosú Dé Luain

Bí linn ag 6.30i.n. Luan 14 Samhain go Luan 12 Nollaig le haghaidh ranganna Pilates ar líne le Marie. Níl ann ach €5 don chúrsa 5 seachtaine agus má chailleann tú rang cuirfear an taifeadadh zoom chugat an lá dár gcionn. Cláraigh ANSEO.

 

Seachtain Ghaelach

Fáilte roimh chách! | Everyone is welcome!

Dé Luain 14 Samhain

07:30-08:30 Lá Gaeilge ag Coldvember i Bóthar na Trá le TradSoc | Gaeilge day at Coldvember at Blackrock with TradSoc

11:00-14:00 Sam Maguire agus Liam McCarthy in Oifig an Chomhaltais le In The Zone| Sam Maguire + Liam McCarthy Cup in SU Office with In The Zone

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

Dé Máirt 15 Samhain

An lá ar fad Gaeilge 24 | All Day Gaeilge 24

12:00-13:00 Ceol i Smokey’s le TradSoc | Music in Smokey’s Café with TradSoc

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

20:00-Déanach Céilí Mór le TradSoc agus Cumann Gaelach i Sult | Big Céilí at Sult with TradSoc and Cumann Gaelach

Dé Céadaoin 16 Samhain

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

16:00-17:00 Tionchar ag an athrú aeráide ar an nGaeilge i  AMB-G065 | The impact of climate change on Gaeilge in AMB-G065 TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

19:30-21:00 Oíche Chultúir Ghaelach in Áras na Gaeilge | Irish Culture Night in Áras na Gaeilge TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

Déardaoin 17 Samhain

An lá ar fad Daidí na Nollag! | All day Santa Claus!

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

Dé hAoine 18 Samhain

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.2FM | Flirt FM on 101.2FM

17:00-18:00 Seoladh Fhoclóir na hAiteachta i Sult | The Queer Dictionary Launch in Sult

 

Oíche Scannán d’Iarchéimithe

6.30i.n. Céadaoin 16 Samhain in Amharclann Mhic Andréis. Curtha ar fáil duit ag Cumann Taighde d’Iarchéimithe Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus Oifigeach na nIarchéimithe Teagasctha Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn Raimey. Ticéid saor in aisce ANSEO.

 

Ticéid do Bhiongó Bréagán Gnéis

Tá sé ar ais! Bí linn le haghaidh Biongó Bréagán Gnéis – Seachtain SHAG ag Sult 7.30i.n. Céadaoin 23 Samhain. Ticéid ar €5 móide áirithintí ar díol ANSEO. Téann an t-airgead ar fad chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Galway Simon Community. Tá Seachtain SHAG á rith ó Luan 21- 25 Samhain.

 

 

 

 

Cruinnithe d’Ionadaithe Ranga ag Teacht Aníos

 

Déardaoin 10 Samhain 6i.n. Comhairle na nIarchéimithe AC201
Déardaoin 10 Samhain 7i.n. Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201
Luan 14 Samhain 6i.n. Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 Amharclann Kirwan

 

An bhfuil taisceadán de dhíth ort?

Tá roinnt taisceadáin fós ar fáil ar cíos in Áras Cairnes, Foirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta, Foirgneamh Innealtóireachta, Áras Moyola agus Foirgneamh TF. Logáil isteach ANSEO chun áirithint a dhéanamh agus íoc as do thaisceadán.

 

Glac páirt i gCriú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

Tá fáilte roimh chách chuig an gcéad chruinniú eile de chriú aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 5i.n.-7i.n. Céadaoin 16 Samhain ag The Stage thíos staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Comhráite maithe, sneaiceanna saor in aisce! Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil, seol r-phost chuig  su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

Campa Samhraidh SAM – Inniu

Tá Campa Samhraidh SAM ag reáchtáil cur i láthair 1i.n.-2i.n. + 5i.n.-6i.n. INNIU Déardaoin 10 Samhain i The Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn! Caith samhradh 2023 faoin ngrian, ag gabháil do rud éigin a bhfuil dúil mhór agat ann – bíodh agus go bhfuil tú ag cur le do CV. Foghlaim gach rud faoina bheith ag obair ag campa samhraidh i Meiriceá!

 

Amchláir Scrúdaithe Amuigh – Inniu

Tá amchláir scrúduithe do Sheimeastar 1 le foilsiú ag 12i.n. inniu ANSEO.  Beidh an seisiún scrúdaithe do Sheimeastar 1 ar siúl ó Luan 5 go hAoine 16 Nollaig .

 

An bhfuil tú Cláraithe le Vótáil?

Is féidir leat clárú anois chun vótáil nó le do shonraí a nuashonrú ar líne ag www.checktheregister.ie  Beidh ort d’Uimhir PSP, Dáta Breithe agus Eircode a bheith agat nuair a bheidh tú ag clárú do chuid sonraí. Beidh clárú chun vótáil ar fáil anois ó cheann ceann na bliana agus is féidir leat do thaifid a chlárú nó a nuashonrú am ar bith (suas le 15 lá roimh imeacht toghcháin)

Faoi bhun 18? Is féidir leat réamhchlárú anois chun vótáil ar líne ag www.checktheregister.ie ach ní bheidh tú incháilithe chun vótáil go dtí go mbainfidh tú 18 mbliana amach.

 

An bhfuil Cabhair Uait?

Seo roinnt acmhainní atá ar fáil do mhic léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe chun cabhrú le d’ualach oibre acadúil:

 

Seal Cainte Chumann Mincéirs Whiden

Bí le Cumann Mincéirs Whiden 12i.n.-2i.n. Céadaoin 16 Samhain i Seomra Cruinnithe 1& 2 Thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn le haghaidh Lá Sóisialta Tae agus Caife.

 

Ranganna Ióga

Tá ranganna ióga ar díol agus ar siúl i The View in Áras na Mac Léinn. Cuirfear mataí ar fáil. Déan áirithint trí oifig na gCumann ANSEO.

 

Imeachtaí Deireadh Seachtaine The Hub (11 – 13 Samhain)

Beidh,  Witches Call ar siúl ar an Aoine in The Hub ó 5i.n.-7i.n. Cruinnigh ar do comhchailleacha eile, a bhfuil sneaiceanna, cluichí iontacha le haithne a chur ar a chéile agus seinnliosta iontach acu! Beidh Baking Soc i The Hub Dé Sathairn ó 12i.n.-4i.n. agus beidh taispeántas den scoth ar siúl! Dé Domhnaí ó 4i.n. -7i.n., beidh the Hub ina spás staidéir oscailte! Beidh an Chistin ar oscailt i rith na n-uaireanta seo agus tá fáilte roimh na mic léinn í a úsáid chun roinnt tae/bia a dhéanamh dóibh féin leis na háiseanna saor in aisce agus iad ag staidéar i The Hub le ceol suaimhneach ar siúl.

 

Lá Nollag Déardaoin 17 Samhain

Tá Comhaltas agus Cumainn na Mac Léinn ag tabhairt Lá Nollag ar ais ar an tseachtain seo chugainn. Beidh sé ar siúl 10r.n.-11i.n. Déardaoin 17 Samhain in Áras na Mac Léinn agus Sult. Coinnigh súil ar ár gcuntas meán sóisialta le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais! Is féidir leat na grianghraif iontacha go léir ó Hallows a fheiceáil ANSEO.

 

Seachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela

Reáchtálfar Seachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela de chuid Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar an 20-24 Márta 2023 chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar chothrom 20 bliain ó bronnadh Dochtúireacht Oinigh sa Dlíthe ar Nelson Mandela. Chun tús a chur leis an gcéad Sheachtain Fhrithchiníochais Nelson Mandela, bronnfar an Ciste Tionscnaimh Comhionannais, Éagsúlachta agus Uilechuimsitheachta OVPEDI (€ 15,000) bliantúil mar dheontais bheaga ó €300 – €1000. Tá an ciste ar fáil do bhaill foirne agus do mhic léinn ar bhonn iomaíoch le haghaidh tionscadail éagsúla Frithchiníochais san Ollscoil. Dúnann an glao maoinithe 1i.n. Céadaoin 30 Samhain 2022. Tuilleadh eolais anseo

 

 

 

Ceardlann um Modhanna Taighde a Dhícharbónú

Iarrann an malartú idirdhisciplíneach seo ar thaighdeoirí, ar mhic léinn agus ar bhaill foirne tionchar fuinnimh a gcuid oibre a mheas agus smaoineamh ar bhealaí chun taighde a dhícharbónú le chéile agus go cothrom. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

 

Dialóg Dhomhanda ENLIGHT

Tugann Dialóg Dhomhanda ENLIGHT cuireadh do ghrúpaí mac léinn tionscadail a chur isteach (spriocdháta 9 Nollaig) a raibh tionchar acu ar inbhuanaitheacht a chur chun cinn ar an gcampas nó inár bpobal lena gcur i láthair do lucht féachana domhanda i rith Dhialóg Dhomhanda ENLIGHT, a bheidh ag tosú ar an 31 Eanáir 2023. Eolas ANSEO.

 

Suirbhé Inbhuanaitheachta

Chun tuiscint níos fearr a fháil ar an gcaoi a mbraitheann mic léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe faoin inbhuanaitheacht, tóg nóiméad chun an suirbhé gairid seo a chomhlánú ANSEO.

 

Dámhachtain an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh d’Iriseoireacht Mac Léinn

Ceardlann ar líne saor in aisce ar Dhámhachtain an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh d’Iriseoireacht Mac Léinn ag Gradaim na Meán Náisiúnta do Mhic Léinn 12i.n. Luan 21 Samhain. Tuilleadh eolais + clárúchán ANSEO.

 

Agóid ag an gComhghuaillíocht um Chostas Maireachtála ar siúl Dé Sathairn

Glac páirt in agóid na Gaillimhe in aghaidh na Géarchéime um Chostas Maireachtála agus Tithíochta ar 12i.n. Dé Sathairn 12 Samhain, ag teacht le chéile lasmuigh d’Amharclann na Cathrach.

 

Faoi réir ar an Domhnach?

Bí i gClub Reatha Grúdlann Chuan na Gaillimhe  le haghaidh rith sóisialta 5/8/10km saor in aisce ó Theach Bóthair na Gaillimhe ag 12.30i.n. Dé Domhnaigh 13 Samhain. Áit fágála mála ar fáil, tá fáilte roimh gach leibhéal aclaíochta agus gheobhaidh tú beoir saor in aisce tar éis do rith!

 

Nuachtán Sin

Tá eagrán 4 den nuachtán Sin ar fáil anois ANSEO anois agus nuacht uile Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ann atá ag teastáil uait!

 

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.

 

 

Seachtain Ghaelach

News

Seachtain Ghaelach

Fáilte roimh chách! | Everyone is welcome!

Dé Luain 14ú Samhain | Monday 14th November

07:30-08:30 Lá Gaeilge ag Coldvember i Bóthar na Trá le TradSoc | Gaeilge day at Coldvember at Blackrock with TradSoc

11:00-14:00 Sam Maguire agus Liam McCarthy in Oifig an Chomhaltais le In The Zone| Sam Maguire + Liam McCarthy Cup in SU Office with In The Zone

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

Dé Máirt 15ú Samhain | Tuesday 15th November

An lá ar fad Gaeilge 24 | All Day Gaeilge 24

12:00-13:00 Ceol i Smokey’s le TradSoc | Music in Smokey’s Café with TradSoc

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

20:00-Déanach Céilí Mór le TradSoc agus Cumann Gaelach i Sult | Big Céilí at Sult with TradSoc and Cumann Gaelach

Dé Céadaoin 16ú Samhain | Wednesday 16th November

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

16:00-17:00 Tionchar ag an athrú aeráide ar an nGaeilge i  AMB-G065 | The impact of climate change on Gaeilge in AMB-G065 TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

19:30-21:00 Oíche Chultúir Ghaelach in Áras na Gaeilge | Irish Culture Night in Áras na Gaeilge TICÉIDÍ | TICKETS

Déardaoin 17ú Samhain | Thursday 17th November

An lá ar fad Daidí na Nollag! | All day Santa Claus!

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

Dé hAoine 18ú Samhain | Friday 18th November

13:00-14:00 Flirt FM ar 101.3FM | Flirt FM on 101.3FM

17:00-18:00 Seoladh Fhoclóir na hAiteachta i Sult | The Queer Dictionary Launch in Sult

Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó | More information from  su.gaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie

SU Weekly Email 10 – 3rd November 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  

 

Wasted Week

Mon 7th Nov

SU Social Media: Food Waste

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

Tues 8th Nov

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 Cube + The Art Room

Weds 9th Nov

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.

Thurs 10th Nov

SU Social Media: Anti Fast Fashion

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

Fri 11th Nov

2pm-4pm Beach Clean Up + Talk Meet at SU Offices

More information from su.environment@universityofgalway.ie

 

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

 

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.

 

Sin Newspaper

Issue 4 of Sin newspaper is out now HERE with all the University of Galway news you need to know!

 

Are you a post graduate student (both PhD and Master’s)? Or an undergraduate who wants to support post-graduate tutors and lecturers?

There’s a new policy that affects all postgrads who teach and lecture at University of Galway, which will impact undergrads quality of teaching as well. To find out more about the new policy and to sign the petition, please follow THIS LINK.

 

Upcoming Class Rep Meetings

Tues 8th Nov 6pm College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences AC202
Tues 8th Nov 7pm College of Business, Public Policy and Law AC202
Weds 9th Nov 6pm College of Science and Engineering AC201
Weds 9th Nov 7pm College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies AC201
Thurs 10th Nov 6pm Postgraduate Council AC201
Thurs 10th Nov 7pm Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201
Mon 14th Nov 6pm Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 Kirwan Theatre

 

Coming Soon:

  • Seachtain Gaelach 14th-18th November
  • SHAG Week 21st– 25th November
  • Sex Toy Bingo Weds 23rd November

 

Disclosure Training

Learn how to deal appropriately with a disclosure of sexual violence at this half day workshop with Galway Rape Crisis Centre 10am-2pm Thurs 24th Nov. More info and booking details HERE.

 

Freebies in SU

Remember you can collect free period products, condoms, antigen tests and pregnancy tests from the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn 10am-5pm Monday-Friday – just ask! We also have a hygiene bank for students that may need items.

 

Launch of EDI Annual Report 2021/22 and Race Equality Town Hall

The Office of the Vice-President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to invite you to the launch of the EDI Annual Report 2021/22 and Race Equality Town Hall which will take place in the Aula Maxima, Quadrangle 2pm-4pm Mon 7th Nov. Register to attend In-person or Online

 

USA Summer Camp Info Sessions

USA Summer Camp will be in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn 1pm-2pm and 5pm-6pm Thurs 10th Nov with lots of info on the J1 and summer camp work in the USA.

 

Volunteers Wanted for Social Attitudes Testing

Volunteers wanted between Wednesday 16th and Friday 18th November for a 30 minute test measuring the impact of media on social attitudes. To sign up and be entered in a draw for one of 4 €50 One4All vouchers, go HERE.  

 

University of Galway’s on-campus Postgraduate Open Day

The Autumn Postgrad Open Day takes place 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 info on fees, funding and scholarships. There will be a panel discussion, course talks and a chance to 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.

 

Mincéirs Whiden Soc Catchup

Join Mincéirs Whiden Society 12pm-2pm Weds 9th Nov in Meeting Room 1&2 Upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn for a Tea and Coffee Social.

 

Survey on Mental Health of Students + Housing Situation in Galway

The goal of this study is to understand and assess the relevance of the current housing situation in Galway on the mental health of University of Galway students. All students are asked to complete the survey before 11th Nov. Survey link HERE.

 

Dolphin Party with the Surf Club

7pm today Thurs 3rd Nov in Áras na Gael. Tickets €4.50 on Eventbrite. Performances from: Pink Alley, Synergy, Bog Project and Undercover Martians. In aid of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

 

Sarah Quinn & Tony Óg Regan – hear their story!

Fireside chat with Sarah Quinn and Tony Óg Regan 3pm-4.30pm Tues 8th Nov at Ideas Lab. Book your free ticket 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  

 

Seachtain Bhruscair

Luan 7 Samhain

Meáin Shóisialta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Cur Amú Bia

4i.n.-5i.n. Seisiún tógála Éicea-Bhrící sa Seomra Ealaíne thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn

Máirt 8 Samhain

12i.n -4i.n Seiceáil Saor in Aisce ar Rothair leis an Meitheal Rothar i mBloc R. Cláraigh  ANSEO.

12i.n.-2i.n. Conas Do Galtoitín Indiúscartha a Athchúrsáil i Seomra Cruinnithe 1 & 2. Cláraigh ANSEO.

7i.n. Seisiún Uaschúrsála Ealaíona agus Ceardaíocht le  GrannySoc, Neurodivergent Soc agus Art Soc sa Cube + An Seomra Ealaíne

Céadaoin 9 Samhain

3i.n.-4i.n. Cur i Láthair Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, Ceisteanna & Freagraí agus Boscaí Bruscar Bia Saor in Aisce sa Cube. Cláraigh ANSEO.

7i.n.-9i.n. Oíche Dhinnéir Veigeánach le Baking Soc agus Veg Soc sa Hub

8i.n. Oíche Scannáin de chuid ETIM in Amharclann Uí Fhlaitheartaigh. Ticéid saor in aisce ANSEO.

Déardaoin an 10 Samhain

Meáin Shóisialta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Frith-Mhearfhaisean

Aoine 11 Samhain

2i.n.-4i.n. Glantachán Trá + Cruinnigh le chéile ag Oifigí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Nuachtán Sin

Tá eagrán 4 den nuachtán Sin ar fáil anois ANSEO anois agus nuacht uile Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ann atá ag teastáil uait!

 

An mac léinn iarchéime thú (idir PhD agus Mháistreacht)? Nó an fochéimí thú atá ag iarraidh tacú le teagascóirí agus léachtóirí iarchéime?

Tá beartas nua ann a théann i bhfeidhm ar gach iarchéimí a mhúineann agus a thugann léacht in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, a rachaidh i bhfeidhm ar chaighdeán an teagaisc chomh maith. Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoin mbeartas nua agus chun an achainí a shíniú, lean an NASC SEO le do thoil.

 

Cruinnithe d’Ionadaithe Ranga ag Teacht Aníos

Déardaoin 8 Samhain 6i.n. Coláiste an Leighis, an Altranais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte AC202
Déardaoin 8 Samhain 7i.n. Coláiste an Ghnó, an Bheartais Phoiblí agus an Dlí AC202
Céadaoin 9 Samhain 6i.n. Coláiste na hEolaíochta agus na hInnealtóireachta AC201
Céadaoin 9 Samhain 7i.n. Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta agus an Léinn Cheiltigh AC201
Déardaoin 10 Samhain 6i.n. Comhairle na nIarchéimithe AC201
Déardaoin 10 Samhain 7i.n. Comhairle na gColáistí (a reáchtáil i nGaeilge) – Council for Colleges (held in the Irish Language) AC201
Luan 14 Samhain 6i.n. Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 Amharclann Kirwan

 

Ag Teacht go Luath:

  • Seachtain Ghaelach 14-18 Samhain
  • Seachtain SHAG 21- 25 Samhain
  • Biongó Bréagán Gnéis Céadaoin 23 Samhain

 

Oiliúint um Nochtadh

Foghlaim conas déileáil go cuí nuair a nochtfar foréigean gnéasach ag an gceardlann leathlae seo le hIonad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe 10r.n-2i.n. Déardaoin 24 Samhain. Tuilleadh eolais agus sonraí áirithinte ANSEO.

 

Aiscíní i gComhaltas na Mac Léinn

Cuimhnigh gur féidir leat táirgí míostraithe, coiscíní, tástálacha antaigine agus tástálacha toirchis saor in aisce a bhailiú ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn 10r.n.-5i.n. Luan – Aoine – díreach cuir ceist! Tá banc sláinteachais againn freisin do dhaltaí a bhféadfadh rudaí a bheith ag teastáil uathu.

 

Seoladh Tuarascáil Bhliantúil EDI 2021/22 agus Cruinniú Halla an Bhaile um Chomhionannas Ciníoch

Tá áthas ar Oifig an Leas-Uachtaráin um Chomhionannas, Éagsúlacht agus Uilechuimsitheacht cuireadh a thabhairt duit chuig seoladh Thuarascáil Bhliantúil EDI 2021/22 Cruinniú Halla an Bhaile um Chomhionannas Ciníoch a bheidh ar siúl san Aula Maxima, An Cearnóg 2i.n.-4i.n. Luan 7 Samhain. Cláraigh le bheith i láthair go ar an láthairar Líne

 

Seisiúin Eolais – Campa Samhraidh SAM

Beidh Campa Samhraidh Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá sa Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn idir 1i.n.-2i.n. agus 5i.n.-6i.n. Déardaoin an 10 Samhain le go leor eolais ar obair an J1 agus an champa samhraidh i Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá.

 

Oibrithe Deonacha Ag Teastas le hAghaidh Tástáil ar Dhearcthaí Sóisialta

Tá oibrithe deonacha ag teastáil idir an Chéadaoin 16 agus Aoine 18 Samhain le haghaidh tástáil 30 nóiméad a dhéanamh chun tionchar na meán ar dhearcthaí sóisialta a mheas. Le clárú agus le bheith curtha isteach i gcrannchur do cheann de 4 dearbhán One4All €50, téigh ANSEO.  

 

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

Beidh Lá Oscailte Iarchéimeanna an Fhómhair ar siúl idir 12i.n.-3i.n. ar an 8 Samhain i Halla Bailey Allen. Tar isteach chun eolas a fháil ar na roghanna staidéir teagasctha 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.

 

Seal Cainte Chumann Mincéirs Whiden

Bí le Cumann Mincéirs Whiden 12i.n.-2i.n. Céadaoin 9 Samhain i Seomra Cruinnithe 1& 2 Thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn le haghaidh Lá Sóisialta Tae agus Caife.

 

Suirbhé ar Mheabhairshláinte Mac Léinn + Staid Tithíochta i nGaillimh

Is é aidhm an staidéir seo ábharthacht an staid reatha tithíochta i nGaillimh ar mheabhairshláinte mhic léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a thuiscint agus a mheas. Iarrtar ar gach mac léinn an suirbhé a chomhlánú roimh an 11 Samhain . Nasc suirbhé ANSEO.

 

An Chóisir Dheilf leis an gClub Surfála

7i.n. inniu Déardaoin 3 Samhain in Áras na nGael. Ticéid € 4.50 ar Eventbrite. Taibhrithe ó: Pink Alley, Synergy, Bog Project agus Undercover Martians. Ar son an Grúpa Éireannach maidir le Míolta Móra agus Deilfeanna

 

Sarah Quinn & Tony Óg Regan – éist lena scéal!

Comhrá cois tine le Sarah Quinn agus Tony Óg Regan 3i.n.-4.30i.n. Máirt 8 Samhain ag Ideas Lab. Cuir do thicéad saor in aisce in áirithe 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 ‘is maith liom’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.