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
The SU Drag Race will take place 8pm Thurs 30th March at Sult in aid of the SU Charities Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon Community. Your fabulous University of Galway Qweens and Kings have been training hard and will be joined on the night by Annie Naggins and Steven Sharpe. Tickets on sale HERE.
Protest Today!
Reminder to all PhDs and PhD friends at University of Galway protest 11am TODAY Thurs 23rd March outside the library! PWO Galway is organizing the protest for liveable wages + better working con is organizing the protest for liveable wages + better working conditions. PWO Ireland will be demonstrating outside the Dáil at the same time
USA Summer Camp Info Session 2pm TODAY
USA Summer Camp will be holding an info session at 2pm Thurs 23rd March in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. If you’re interested in doing a J1 next summer and working at American or Canadian summer camps or doing the Canadian ski season don’t miss out on getting all the info you need. Start your application today by clicking here and then meet the team on campus! Any questions – email ireland@usasummercamp.com
We’ve loads of events happening next week for the last week of the semester to give you the chance to take a well-deserved break! Spaces are limited so get booking now:
Monday 27th March
- 11:00 Mooju Freebies at SU Office while stocks last!
- 12:00-13:00 Shine Dance Fitness Class in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn. 10 x Free Spaces and 10 x €2 Charity Spaces. Book your space HERE.
- 13:00-14:00 Charity Rounders Match the SU Officers vs the University Management Team on College Green near the Quad.
- 13:30-16:00 FREE Rapid HIV + Syphilis Testing with Sexual Health West in Meeting Room 1 + 2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. No appointment necessary.
- 18:30-19:30 Jigsaw 5 A Day for Mental Health Workshop Online. FREE Book your space HERE.
Tuesday 28th March
- 11:00 Free Tea/Coffee/Pastries at SU Síbín – while stocks last!
- 12:30-13:30 Yoga, Tea + Chats in the View, Áras na Mac Léinn. 10 x Free Spaces and 10 x €2 Charity Spaces. Book your space HERE.
Wednesday 29th March
- 08:00-08:40 Outdoor Bootcamp with the Train Station Gym Team at the Outdoor Gym near the Quad. 10 x Free Spaces and 10 x €2 Charity Spaces. Book your space HERE.
- 11:00 Free Tea/Coffee/Pastries at SU Síbín – while stocks last!
- 11:00 Energise Freebies at SU Office while stocks last!
- 13:10-13:50 Lunchtime Walk with the SU! Meet at the SU Office.
Thursday 30th March
- 11:00 Free Tea/Coffee/Pastries at SU Síbín – while stocks last!
- 13:10-13:50 Lunchtime Walk with the SU! Meet at the SU Office.
- 20:00 SU Drag Race at Sult. Raising funds for the SU Charities. Get your €8 tickets HERE.
Friday 31st March
- 10:00 International Trans Day of Visibility – pick up your free pronoun badges from the SU while stocks last!
- 10:00-16:00 Whack Vintage Clothes Pop Up in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn
Last Comhairle Meeting of the year!
Our final Comhairle Comhaltas na Mac Léinn meeting this year is on 6pm Mon 27th March in the Bailey Allen Hall. ALL students are invited to attend. The meeting will include the SU AGM and hustings for the Union of Students in Ireland Officer elections. Sign up to attend HERE.
Lab Coat and Goggle Donation Drive
Unused lab coats and goggles taking up space in your house? Donate them today! Recycle lab coats and goggles by donating them at the SU Office and SU Síbín before Thursday 4th May.
Sin Issue 10
Issue 10 of Sin newspaper is out now HERE with all the University of Galway news you need to know.
Charity Rounders Match
It’s time to settle old scores! Your SU Officers will be taking on the University Management Team for a charity rounders match 1pm Monday 27th March on College Green. Come down and cheer us (or them!) on!
Sport Scholarship Applications
Applications for the University of Galway Sport Scholarships for 2023/24 close on the 14th of April. More information HERE.
An Mheitheal Rothar- Unused Bikes Wanted
An Mheitheal Rothar, a social enterprise based on campus, are looking for donations of any unused bikes/bikes in need of repair as part of their Recycle Your Cycle initiative. The bikes will be repaired and either sold in our shop or donated to Ukrainian refugees/University of Sanctuary students. You can find out more about the initiative HERE. Please contact 091 725874 to organise a donation to our repair facility at Unit 7/8, Westside Enterprise Park, H91 YW53
Audio Engineering Course -starts next week
Want to learn how to set up, record, mix, edit and master your or your band’s music? Check out this audio engineering in Áras na Mac Léinn. €120 for 8 weeks + free access to Recording Studio for a year after completion. Monday classes (7pm-10pm) Thursday classes (7pm-10pm)
First Year Student Research Opportunity
Are you a First Year Student (between the age of 18 and 23) in the University of Galway who would like a €20 voucher for participating in some research? We are investigating the Effects of a Digital Wellness App Awareness of Mental Health Services, Burnout & Depression. Sign up/info HERE.
University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2023
Applications are now open for the University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2023. Successful applicants will be offered an 8 week scholarship. The aim of the awards is to develop student leaders that are dedicated and enthusiastic about creating a more sustainable campus and community. Closing date 12pm 5th April. Info HERE.
Yoga Classes on sale with Yoga Society
Looking for a winddown event? Yoga society have classes on sale on the socs online shop. Classes will take place in The View and mats are provided
Bród Society Safe Spaces
Bród Soc are hosting safe spaces which are anonymous, non-judgemental and discrete spaces we facilitate on campus to support people in our community. We persist that people’s identities and the things they share in these spaces remain confidential and contained within the space. It is important that all attendees respect this for the safety and comfort of themselves and others. This is why we ask you to email our facilitators ( brodsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie ) in advance to find out where the spaces will be held on campus.
Paediatric Society Healthy Heroes Event
The Paediatric Society annual Child Health Day ‘Healthy Heroes’ returns on Thurs 30th of March. Help them educate children on healthy eating, mental wellbeing and physical health. From helping with face painting to doing mini science experiments, there is something for everyone! The only superhero quality required: ENTHUSIASM that will blow our minds. Link to sign up HERE.
Odd One Out
There’s still time to sign up to the waffleSoc ‘Odd One Out Event’ HERE. Tickets can be bought HERE. Prizes and vouchers to be won! Participants chosen will be contacted on Monday
Join Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a non-profit international leadership development organization for young professionals between 18-40 years old. If you are looking for opportunities for leadership development, community empowerment, international cooperation, and global entrepreneurship development outside of school, opportunities to land your dream job, connect with your future employers, and make likeminded friends around the world, then Junior Chamber Galway is the organization you should be involved in. More info HERE or email carol@jcigalway.org
ENLIGHT European University- What is it all about?
Learn more here: ENLIGHT – University of Galway
Beer Run on Monday
Galway Bay Brewery Running Club are back with another free social 5km run this Mon 27th March at 7pm from the Oslo Bar in Salthill. Bag drop available and a free beer after your run! All fitness levels welcome.
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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Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.
Beidh Rás Draig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar siúl 8i.n. Déardaoin 30 Márta ag Sult mar chabhair do Charthanais an Chomhaltais; Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe. Bhí do Bhanríonacha agus Rítheacha d’Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ag traenáil go dian agus beidh Annie Naggins agus Steven Sharpe linn ar an oíche. Ticéid ar díol ANSEO.
Agóid Inniu!
Meabhrúchán do gach mac léinn PhD agus a gcuid cairde in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe go bhfuil agóid ann INNIU 11r.n. Déardaoin 23 Márta lasmuigh den leabharlann! Tá PWO Gaillimh ag eagrú na hagóide ar son phá maireachtála + tá con ag eagrú na hagóide ar son pá maireachtála + coinníollacha oibre níos fearr. Beidh PWO Ireland ag léirsiú taobh amuigh den Dáil ag an am céanna.
Seisiún Eolais faoi Champa Samhraidh SAM 2i.n. INNIU
Beidh seisiún eolais á reáchtáil ag Campa Samhraidh SAM ag 2i.n. Déardaoin 23 Márta in The Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Más spéis leat J1 a dhéanamh an samhradh seo chugainn agus a bheith ag obair i gcampaí samhraidh i Meiriceá nó i gCeanada nó séasúr sciála Cheanada a dhéanamh, ná caill amach ar an eolas go léir a theastaíonn uait a fháil. Tosaigh d’iarratas inniu trí chliceáil anseo agus ansin buail leis an bhfoireann ar an gcampas! Aon cheist – seol ríomhphost chuig ireland@usasummercamp.com
Tá go leor imeachtaí ar siúl againn an tseachtain seo chugainn don tseachtain dheireanach den seimeastar chun deis a thabhairt duit sos atá tuillte go maith agat a ghlacadh! Tá spásanna teoranta, mar sin, déan áirithint anois:
Dé Luain 27 Márta
- 11:00 Aiscíní Mooju ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus fad a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 12:00-13:00 Rang Aclaíochta Rince Shine sa Chiúb, Áras na Mac Léinn. 10 x Spásanna Saor in Aisce agus 10 x €2 ar Spásanna Carthanachta. Cuir do spás in áirithe ANSEO.
- 13:00-14:00 Cluiche Corr ar son na Carthanachta, Oifigigh Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn vs Foireann Bhainistíochta na hOllscoile ar Fhaiche an Choláiste in aice leis an gCearnóg.
- 13:30-16:00 Mearthástáil VEID + Gallbholgach SAOR IN AISCE le Sexual Health West i Seomra Cruinnithe 1 + 2 thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Ní gá coinne a dhéanamh.
- 18:30-19:30 Ceardlann Ar Líne de chuid Jigsaw – 5 Rud in Aghaidh an Lae don Mheabhairshláinte Cuir do spás in áirithe ANSEO.
Dé Máirt 28 Márta
- 11:00 Tae/Caife/Cístí Saor in Aisce ag Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – fad a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 12:30-13:30 Ióga, Tae + Comhráite sa Radharc, Áras na Mac Léinn. 10 x Spásanna Saor in Aisce agus 10 x €2 ar Spásanna Carthanachta. Cuir do spás in áirithe ANSEO.
Dé Céadaoin 29 Márta
- 08:00-08:40 Campa Aclaíochta Lasmuigh le Train Station Gym Team ag an Spórtlann Allamuigh in aice leis an gCearnóg. 10 x Spásanna Saor in Aisce agus 10 x €2 ar Spásanna Carthanachta. Cuir do spás in áirithe
- 11:00 Tae/Caife/Cístí Saor in Aisce ag Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – fad a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 11:00 Aiscíní Energise ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus fad a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 13:10- 13:50 Siúlóid Am Lóin le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn! Cás le chéile in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.
Déardaoin 30 Márta
- 11:00 Tae/Caife/Cístí Saor in Aisce ag Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – fad a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 13:10- 13:50 Siúlóid Am Lóin le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn! Cás le chéile in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.
- 20:00 Rás Éadaí Bána Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ag Sult. Airgead á bhailiú do Charthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Faigh do thicéid €8
Dé hAoine 31 Márta
- 10:00 Lá Idirnáisiúnta Tras–Infheictheachta – tóg do shuaitheantais forainm saor in aisce ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn fad is a bheidh siad i stoc!
- 10:00-16:00 Pop-Up Edam Seanré Whack sa Chiúb, Áras na Mac Léinn
Cruinniú Comhairle deireanach na bliana!
Beidh ár gcruinniú cinniúnach de Chomhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn i mbliana ar siúl ar 6i.n. Dé Luain 27 Márta i Halla Bailey Allen. Tugtar cuireadh do GACH mac léinn a bheith i láthair. Cuimseoidh an cruinniú toghcháin CGB Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus toghcháin d’Oifigeach Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn. Cláraigh chun freastal ANSEO.
Feachtas Tiomsaithe Cóta Saotharlainne agus Spéaclaí Cosanta
Cótaí saotharlainne agus spéaclaí cosanta nach bhfuil in úsáid agus tú ag tógáil spáis i do theach? Deonaigh inniu iad! Déan athchúrsáil ar chótaí saotharlainne agus spéaclaí cosanta trí iad a dheonú ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus ag Síbín Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn roimh Dhéardaoin 4 Bealtaine.
Sin Eagrán 10
Tá eagrán 10 den nuachtán Sin ar fáil anois ANSEO anois agus nuacht uile Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ann atá ag teastáil uait.
Cluiche Corr ar son na Carthanachta
Tá sé in am na seanscóir a réiteach! Beidh d’Oifigigh Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ag tabhairt dúshlán roimh Fhoireann Bhainistíochta na hOllscoile le haghaidh cluiche corr ar son na carthanachta 1i.n. Dé Luain 27 Márta ar Fhaiche an Choláiste. Tar síos agus bí ag scairteadh ar ár son (ar a son)!
Iarratais ar Scoláireachtaí Spóirt
Dúnfaidh iarratais ar Scoláireachtaí Spóirt Ollscoil na Gaillimhe le haghaidh 2023/24 ar an 14 Aibreán. Tá tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
An Mheitheal Rothar- Tá Rothair Nach Bhfuil in Úsáid ag Teastáil
Tá an Mheitheal Rothar, fiontar sóisialta atá bunaithe ar an gcampas, ag lorg tabhartais de rothair/rothair nach bhfuil in úsáid agus a bhfuil deisiú de dhíth orthu mar chuid dá dtionscnamh Recycle Your Cycle. Déanfar na rothair a dheisiú agus a dhíol inár siopa nó a thabhairt do dhídeanaithe na hÚcráine/mic léinn University of Sanctuary. Is féidir leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoin tionscnamh ANSEO. Téigh i dteagmháil le 091 725874 chun síntiús a eagrú dár saoráid deisithe ag Aonad 7/8, Westside Enterprise Park, H91 YW53
Cúrsa Innealtóireachta Fuaime – ag tosú ar an tseachtain seo chugainn
Ar mhaith leat foghlaim conas do cheol féin nó ceol do bhanna a shocrú, a thaifeadadh, a mheascadh, a chur in eagar agus máistirchóip a dhéanamh de? Féach ar an innealtóireacht fuaime seo in Áras na Mac Léinn. €120 ar feadh 8 seachtaine + rochtain saor in aisce ar Stiúideo Taifeadta ar feadh bliana tar éis é a chríochnú. Ranganna oíche Dé Luain (7i.n. -10i.n.) Ranganna Déardaoin (7i.n. -10i.n.)
Deis Taighde do Mhic Léinn na Chéad Bhliana
An Mac Léinn na Chéad Bhliana tú (idir 18 agus 23 bliana d’aois) in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar mhaith leat dearbhán €20 as páirt a ghlacadh i bpíosa taighde? Táimid ag fiosrú Éifeachtaí Aip Folláine Dhigitigh, Feasacht ar Sheirbhísí Meabhairshláinte, Cloíteacht & Dúlagar. Cláraigh/eolas ANSEO.
Dámhachtainí Ceannaireachta Inbhuanaitheachta Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2023
Tá iarratais oscailte anois do Dámhachtainí Ceannaireachta Inbhuanaitheachta Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2023. Tairgfear scoláireacht 8 seachtaine d’iarratasóirí rathúla. Is é aidhm na ndámhachtainí ceannairí mac léinn a fhorbairt atá tiomanta agus díograiseach chun campas agus pobal níos inbhuanaithe a chruthú. Spriocdháta 12i.n. 5 Aibreán. Eolas ANSEO.
Ranganna ióga le Cumann Yoga
An bhfuil imeacht suaimhnis á lorg agat? Tá ranganna ar díol ag an gcumann ióga sa socs online shop. Beidh ranganna ar siúl in The View agus cuirtear mataí ar fáil
Spásanna Sábháilte Bród Society
Tá spásanna sábháilte á n-óstáil ag Bród Soc atá ina spásanna gan ainm, nach ndéanfar breithiúnas ann agus spásanna scoite a éascaímid ar an gcampas chun tacú le daoine inár bpobal. Seasaimid i gcónaí go bhfanann féiniúlachtaí daoine agus na rudaí a roinneann siad sna spásanna seo faoi rún agus laistigh den spás. Tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh meas ag gach duine a fhreastalaíonn air seo ar shábháilteacht agus ar chompord iad féin agus daoine eile. Sin é an fáth a n-iarraimid ort ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig ár n-éascaitheoirí (brodsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie ) roimh ré chun a fháil amach cá mbeidh na spásanna ar siúl ar an gcampas.
Imeacht na Laochra Sláintiúla de chuid The Paediatric Society
Beidh Lá Sláinte Leanaí bliantúil ‘Laochra Sláintiúla’ de chuid The Paediatric Society ar ais ar Déardaoin 30 Márta. Cabhraigh leo oideachas a chur ar leanaí maidir le bia sláintiúil, folláine mheabhrach agus sláinte fhisiciúil. Idir chabhrú le péinteáil aghaidhe agus mionthurgnaimh eolaíochta a dhéanamh, tá rud éigin ann do gach duine! An t-aon tréith sárlaoch atá ag teastáil: DÍOGRAIS a bhainfeadh ár n-anáil dúinn. Nasc le clárú ANSEO.
An Ceann Corr
Tá am fós ann chun clárú don ócáid ‘An Ceann Corr’ ANSEO. Is féidir ticéid a cheannach ANSEO. Duaiseanna agus dearbháin le buachan! Rachfar i dteagmháil leis na rannpháirtithe a roghnófar Dé Luain
Téigh isteach i Junior Chamber International
Eagraíocht forbartha ceannaireachta idirnáisiúnta neamhbhrabúis do ghairmithe óga idir 18 -40 bliain d’aois is ea Junior Chamber International (JCI). Má tá tú ag lorg deiseanna d’fhorbairt ceannaireachta, do chumhachtú pobail, do chomhar idirnáisiúnta agus d’fhorbairt fiontraíochta domhanda lasmuigh den scoil, deiseanna chun do phost is ansa leat a fháil, nascadh le d’fhostóirí amach anseo, agus cairde den scoth a chruthú ar fud an domhain, is é Junior Chamber Galway an eagraíocht ar chóir duit a bheith páirteach ann. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO nó seol ríomhphost chuig carol@jcigalway.org
Ollscoil Eorpach ENLIGHT – Céard atá i gceist léi?
Tuilleadh eolais anseo: ENLIGHT – University of Galway
Rith Beorach Dé Luain
Tá Club Reáchtála Grúdlann Chuan na Gaillimhe ar ais le rith sóisialta saor in aisce 5km eile Dé Luain 27 Márta ar 7i.n. ó Oslo Bar ar Bhóthar na Trá. Áit fágála mála ar fáil agus gheobhaidh tú beoir saor in aisce tar éis do rith! Tá fáilte roimh gach leibhéal aclaíochta.
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.
