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
Please note the SU Office will be closing at 4.30pm today Thurs 29th Sept.
Second Hand Pop Up Shop Today!
Grab a bargain 12:00-17:00 today Thurs 29th Sept in The Cube downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn! Second hand + Vintage Clothes With Galway Simon Community, Clare Haven Horizons and NCBI.
Shit Shirt Night Tonight!
Tacky shirts win prizes! Get your worst/best/loudest shirt on and join us for this free event 19:00 tonight Thurs 29 Sept at Sult.
Accommodation Protest Update
Massive thank you to everyone who came out and supported our accommodation protest last night. To build on the momentum we are starting our Voter Registration Drive today! If you aren’t registered to vote please call to the SU Office to fill out a registration form and we will post it for you.
Monthly Clean Up Tomorrow
Join us for our first Monthly Clean Up tomorrow Friday 30th Sept. Meet at 1.30pm at the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. We will then head to our clean up spot. When we are finished there will be complimentary tea/coffee at Sult for all volunteers! Get free tickets HERE.
Walktober Step Challenge Starts Monday!
Get walking during the month of October to win some great prizes. Create or join a Team with your classmates to compete against others in University of Galway and across the country to place on the Leaderboard. There will be weekly competitions, updated Leaderboards, plenty of prizes and plenty of fun. How to take part: 1. Get into a team of 3 – 6 people. 2. Sign-up online at www.activetravellogger.ie
Sign up is open for the SU Charity Cup 5 A Side Tournament. Get your mixed team of 8 players together and register now – you could win €500 cash! There’s only 16 teams spots and entry is €16 per team with all proceeds going to the SU Charities. More info + sign up HERE.
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.
The Societies’ Forum 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. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Socs Fest TODAY Thurs 29th Sept
Socs Fest takes place today Thurs 29th Sept. Meet societies, the SU and ALIVE volunteering along with many more free events taking place in Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult from 11am-11pm. Link for more info
Lab Coat Donation Deadline tomorrow
We are looking for donations of lab coats and goggles so they can be shared on to other students. You can drop donations to the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn until Fri 30th Sept.
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.
Mental Health Week
Our Mental Health Week is coming up Monday 10th-Friday 14th October with loads of great events. For more info or to get involved please email su.welfare@universityofgalway.ie
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
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)
The Pat Kenny Show will be broadcast live from University of Galway 9am-12pm tomorrow Fri 30th of Sept. Student issues such as the accommodation crisis and Budget 2022 will be discussed. If you would like a free audience ticket you can book it HERE.
CÉIM Engineering Peer Learning Sessions
CÉIM sessions start at 3pm on Weds 5th Oct for 1st year Engineering and PCM students. You’ll meet up weekly with others doing your course and trained 2nd year leaders in a friendly and relaxed environment. Make friends, get up to speed on coursework and develop new skills. Log in to YourSpace and click CÉIM to see your session information.
Upcoming Postgrad Events
- Quiz Night 6.30pm Weds 26th Oct. Sign Up Opening Soon.
- Movie Night 6.30pm Weds 16th Nov. Free tickets HERE.
USA Summer Camp – The Best Summer of your Life
Join USA Summer Camp to learn more about their incredible J1 opportunity. Don’t be the one that misses out! Info sessions Tues 4th Oct 1pm-2pm Meeting Room 1 Áras na Mac Léinn and 5pm-6pm The Space Áras na Mac Léinn. More info HERE.
Togetherall Official University Launch, 3pm Mon 10th Oct, THB-GO10, The James Hardiman Building
The University Counselling Service is pleased to launch Togetherall, a free online, safe, confidential community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. More info HERE.
5pm-8pm tomorrow Fri 30th Sept in the Corrib Room at Sult. Includes free food & drink, traditional dance, music, photobooth, batik exhibition and Indonesian souvenirs for sale. Register for free HERE.
Join us 11am-4pm in Áras na Mac Léinn Mon 3rd Oct for a Gaisce Open Day! Visit the ALIVE office to meet the Gaisce gang – students that have completed, or are in the process of going for the Gaisce award. Bronze, Silver, Gold medals – we support you to live your best GAISCE! More info HERE.
Energy Champions Event Today
Energy Champions event 9am-1pm today Thurs 29th Sept at the Aula in the Quad. The event will offer suggestions on how to save energy, energy grants, specialist suppliers etc.
Academic Writing Centre
The Academic Writing Centre provides one-on-one tutorials and email consultations on essay writing. These are free and available to everyone, regardless of level of experience or grade average. They reopen on the 1st October. For more information go HERE.
Thinking about getting some new experiences? Volunteering is great for your CV, for your health and for meeting new people. Check out the community projects on our special dedicated website HERE. Each hour you volunteer you can log towards your President’s Award at the University of Galway. Pop them a line with any queries alive@universityofgalway.ie
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.
Keeping What Worked Best: Living and Learning Beyond Covid-19
You are invited to a discussion of key messages and recommendations from the Crisis Coping Project 10.45am-2pm tomorrow Fri 30th Sept in Aula Maxima (Ground Floor) located in the Quadrangle, University of Galway. Refreshments & Goody Bags provided. Free event register HERE.
Free meditation classes every Thursday
Join a free Sahaja Yoga meditation session 7pm-8pm this Thurs 29th Sept at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway H91 C1KX. All welcome.
Meet Your Students’ Union
Click HERE to learn more about your SU!
- 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.
Our Fáilte magazine has all the information you need about starting life at the University of Galway and Galway! There’s some great offers, deals and information from our supporters too so have a read HERE.
First Year?
Click HERE.
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
Laptop Loan Scheme Applications are open until Sat 15th Oct
This is open to undergrad, postgrad, full-time + part-time students for the duration of their studies with NUI Galway. Full details + application form HERE.
Don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone. More info here.
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@nuigalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram 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
Tabhair ar aird le do thoil go mbeidh Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ag dúnadh ag 4.30i.n inniu 29 Meán Fómhair.
Preabshiopa Dara Láimhe ar siúl Inniu!
Tapaigh an deis agus faigh margadh 12:00 -17:00 inniu Déardaoin 29 Meán Fómhair in The Cube thíos staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn! Éadaí Dara Láimhe + Éadaí le Galway Simon Community, Clare Haven Horizons agus NCBI.
Oíche na Léine Lofa ar siúl Anocht!
Baineann léinte lofa duaiseanna! Faigh do léine is measa/is fearr/is glóraí agus bí linn don imeacht seo saor in aisce 19:00 ar an 29 Meán Fómhair ag Sult.
Nuashonrú ar an Agóid maidir le Cóiríocht
Buíochas mór le gach duine a tháinig amach agus a thacaigh lenár n-agóid maidir le cóiríocht aréir. Táimid ag tosú ar ár bhFeachtas Clárúcháin Vótálaithe inniu chun tógáil ar an móiminteam! Mura bhfuil tú cláraithe le vóta a chaitheamh, buail isteach chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn chun foirm chlárúcháin a chomhlánú agus seolfaimid sa phost chugat ar do shon.
Glantachán Míosúil ar siúl Amárach
Bí linn dár gcéad Glantachán Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn eile Dé hAoine 30 Meán Fómhair. Cruinnigh orainn ag 1.30i.n. in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Rachaimid ansin chuig ár láthair ghlantacháin. Nuair a bheidh muid críochnaithe beidh tae/caife saor in aisce ag Sult do gach oibrí deonach! Faigh do thicéid saor in aisce ANSEO.
Tús le Dúshlán Céimeanna Walktober Dé Luain!
Bí ag siúl i rith mhí Dheireadh Fómhair chun roinnt duaiseanna iontacha a bhuachan. Cruthaigh Foireann nó téigh le Foireann le do chomhdhaltaí chun dul san iomaíocht i gcoinne daoine eile in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus ar fud na tíre chun áit a fháil ar Chlár na gCinnirí. Beidh comórtais sheachtainiúla, cláir chinnirí nuashonraithe, neart duaiseanna agus neart spraoi ann. Conas páirt a ghlacadh: 1. Téigh isteach i bhfoireann de 3–6 duine. 2. Cláraigh ar líne ag www.activetravellogger.ie
Corn Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Tá clárú oscailte don Chomórtas Corn Carthanachta Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn Cúigear an taobh. Faigh d’fhoireann mheasctha de 8 imreoir le chéile agus cláraigh anois – d’fhéadfá €500 in airgead tirim a bhuachan! Níl ach 16 áit foirne ann agus is é €16 an iontráil in aghaidh na foirne agus téann na fáltais go léir chuig Carthanachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Tuilleadh eolais agus clárú ANSEO.
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.
Deis atá i bhFóram na gCumann le do chuid ceisteanna, ábhair imní nó moltaí a bhaineann le cumainn a chur in iúl don Aontas. 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. Táimid ag súil go mór leat tú a fheiceáil ann!
Féile na gCumann – Déardaoin 29 Meán Fómhair
Féile na gCumann ar siúl inniu Déardaoin 29 Meán Fómhair. Buail leis na cumainn, le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn agus obair dheonach ALIVE mar aon le go leor imeachtaí eile saor in aisce a bheidh ar siúl in Áras na Mac Léinn agus Sult ó 11r.n. -11i.n. Nasc le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais
Spriocdháta do Thabhartas Cóta Saotharlainne amárach
Táimid ag lorg tabhartais de chótaí saotharlainne agus spéaclaí cosanta ionas gur féidir iad a roinnt ar mhic léinn eile. Is féidir leat tabhartais a chur chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn 10r.n.-5i.n. Luan go dtí Aoine an 30Meán Fómhair.
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, do chásanna agus do chótaí saor in aisce.
An tSeachtain Mheabhairshláinte
Tá ár Seachtain Mheabhairshláinte ag teacht aníos Dé Luain an 10- Dé hAoine an 14 Deireadh Fómhair le roinnt imeachtaí iontacha. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais nó le bheith páirteach seol ríomhphost chuig su.welfare@universityofgalway.ie
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
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)
Craolfar The Pat Kenny Show beo ó Ollscoil na Gaillimhe idir 9r.n. agus 12i.n. amárach Aoine 30 Méan Fómhair. Pléifear saincheisteanna do mhic léinn amhail an ghéarchéim cóiríochta agus Buiséad 2022. Más mian leat ticéad lucht féachana saor in aisce is féidir leat é a chur in áirithe ANSEO.
Seisiúin Piarfhoghlama Innealtóireachta CÉIM
Tosaíonn seisiúin CÉIM ag 3i.n. Dé Céadaoin 5 Deireadh Fómhair do mhic léinn 1ú bliain Innealtóireachta agus PCM. Cruinneoidh tú go seachtainiúil ar dhaoine eile a dhéanann do chúrsa ceannairí oilte ón dara bhliain i dtimpeallacht chairdiúil shuaimhneach. Cruthaigh cairde, éirigh cothrom le dáta ar obair chúrsa agus forbair scileanna nua. Logáil isteach ar YourSpace agus cliceáil ar CÉIM chun eolas do sheisiúin a fheiceáil.
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
USA Summer Camp – An Samhradh is Fearr de do Shaol
Téigh isteach i USA Summer Camp chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoina deis dochreidte J1. Ná bí ar an duine a chailleann amach! Seisiúin eolais Déardaoin 4 Deireadh Fómhair 1i.n.-2i.n. Seomra Cruinnithe 1, Áras na Mac Léinn agus 5i.n.-6i.n. The Space, Áras na Mac Léinn. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
Seoladh Ollscoil Oifigiúil Togetherall, 3i.n. Dé Luain 10 Deireadh Fómhair, THB-GO10, Foirgneamh James Hardiman
Tá áthas ar Sheirbhís Chomhairleoireachta na hOllscoile Togetherall a sheoladh, pobal sábháilte rúnda ar líne, trína dtacóidh daoine lena chéile gan ainm chun an mheabhairshláinte agus an fholláine a fheabhsú. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
5i.n.-8i.n. amárach Aoine 30Meán Fómhair i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult. Áireofar bia saor in aisce agus deoch, damhsa traidisiúnta, ceol, both grianghraf, taispeántas batik agus cuimhneacháin Indinéisis ar díol. Cláraigh saor in aisce ANSEO.
Bígí linn ag 11r.n.-4i.n. in Áras na Mac Léinn, Dé Luain 3 Deireadh Fómhair le haghaidh Lá Oscailte Gaisce! Tabhair cuairt ar an oifig ALIVE chun bualadh le criú Gaisce – mic léinn atá críochnaithe, nó atá i mbun an phróisis dul chun gradam Gaisce. Bonn Cré–umha, Airgid, Óir – tacaímid leat do GAISCE is fearr a chaitheamh! Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
Imeacht Seaimpíní Fuinnimh – Inniu
Imeacht Seaimpíní Fuinnimh 9r.n.-1i.n. inniu Déardaoin an 29Meán Fómhair ag an Aula sa Chearnóg. Tabharfaidh an t-imeacht moltaí maidir le conas fuinneamh a shábháil, deontais fuinnimh, speisialtóirí srl.
Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla
Soláthraíonn an tIonad Scríbhneoireacht Acadúil ranganna teagaisc fíorúil duine ar dhuine agus comhairliúcháin ríomhphoist ar aistí a scríobh. Tá siad seo saor in aisce agus ar fáil do gach duine, beag beann ar leibhéal na taithí nó an meán grád. Athosclóidh siad ar an 1 Deireadh Fómhair. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh ANSEO.
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar roinnt eispéireas nua a fháil? Tá obair dheonach iontach do do CV, do do shláinte agus chun bualadh le daoine nua. Féach ar na tionscadail phobail ar ár suíomh gréasáin tiomanta speisialta ANSEO. Is féidir leat logáil isteach i do Ghradam an Uachtaráin in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar mhaith le gach uair an chloig a dhéanann tú obair dheonach. Cuir scéala chucu le haon cheisteanna beo@universityofgalway.ie
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.
An rud a d’Oibrigh go Fiúntach a Choinneáil: Maireachtáil agus Foghlaim I nDiaidh Covid -19
Tugtar cuireadh duit chuig plé ar phríomhtheachtaireachtaí agus moltaí ón Tionscadal Comhraic Géarchéime 10.45r.n.-2i.n. amárach Aoine 30Meán Fómhair in Aula Maxima (Bunurlár) atá lonnaithe sa Chearnóg, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Cuirfear sólaistí & málaí féiríní ar fáil. Imeacht saor in aisce, cláraigh 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 29 Meán Fómhair ag Westside Resource Centre, Bóthar Shéamuis Uí Chuirc, Gaillimh H91 C1KX. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
Cuir aithne ar do Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Cliceáil ANSEO chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi do Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn!
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.
Tá an t-eolas go léir a theastaíonn uait faoin saol a thosú in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus i nGaillimh inár n-iris Fáilte! Tá roinnt tairiscintí, margaí agus eolas iontach ónár lucht tacaíochta freisin, mar sin bí ag léamh ANSEO.
An bhfuil tú sa Chéad Bhliain?
Cliceáil ANSEO.
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
Tá na hiarratais ar an Scéim Iasachta Ríomhaire Glúine oscailte go dtí Dé Sathairn 15ú 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 hÉireann, Gaillimh. Sonraí iomlána + foirm iarratais ANSEO.
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 ‘is maith liom’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok, Snapchat agus Twitter.
