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
Finished for the Summer?
Here’s your checklist of the last few jobs to get done before you head off to enjoy it!
- Return your locker key
- Download anything you need to keep from Blackboard as it is being replaced with a new platform Canvas
- Donate items you no longer need at the upcoming collection days
- Install and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile devices so you can access exam results etc if you are abroad.
- Collect your books from the SU Second-hand Bookshop
- Return your library books
CÉIM Coordinator Applications Close Monday
We are hiring a Peer Learning Engagement Coordinator for our CÉIM Programme. The Graduate Intern will be employed by University of Galway Students’ Union on a three-year contract. Closing date: 5pm this Monday 24th April 2023. More info + full job description HERE.
Leap Card Credit Update
Please note that from Thursday 4th of May we will no longer be able to top up Leap Cards at the SU Office but we will still be able to print Student Leap Cards.
To top up your Leap Card you can:
- Download the TFI Leap Top Up App or
- Call to your nearest Post Office
Galway Simon Donation Day Friday 28th April
Doing a clear out/moving out? Donate to the Galway Simon Community Collection Day 11am-3pm Friday 28th April in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
- What they CAN’T take: CDs / DVDs; Electrical Equipment; Children’s + Baby Equipment; Flooring; Toys; Duvets/Pillows; Mattresses; Curtain Poles; Exercise Equipment
- What they CAN take: Clothing; Sheets; Duvet/Pillow Covers; Towels; Hats, scarfs and gloves; All types of shoes; Books but not college books; Kitchen utensils; Jewellery; Jigsaw and boxed games
Extended Library Weekend Opening Hours
- 8.30am-9.30pm Sat 22nd April
- 10am-9.30pm Sun 23rd April
- 8.30am-9.30pm Sat 29th April
- 10am-9.30pm Sun 30th April
Extra Study Space: Available Mon 3rd April – Thurs 4th May 08:00-22:00
Individual Study Spaces
- Arts Science Building: SC002 Larmor Theatre, TB301, TB302, TB303 and TB307
- Arts Millennium Building: AMB-G007, AMB-G008, 1005 and AMB-G034* (*available from Weds 12th April)
Group/Noisy Study Spaces
- Cairnes Building: CA240, CA241 and CA116 behind reception
- Computer Science Building: IT202 and IT203
- Engineering Building: ENG-2034 and ENG-2035
Bra Donation Drive in association with Mellon Educate
South Africa has one of the highest incidence rates of sexual assault globally, however, in certain communities a bra represents status and the simple act of wearing one can drastically decrease the chances of sexual assault for a woman. We are collecting old and new bras to send out with volunteers on their annual trip in November. You can donate new and lightly used bras to the collection box in the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri until Fri 5th May. More info HERE or email c.mcgrath40@nuigalway.ie
Free Mindfulness Practice
Take a break with a free online 30 minute mindfulness practice 8am-8.30am every Wednesday until 3rd of May with Dr Eva Flynn. More info and link to join HERE.
Extended Cloakroom Hours
We have extended opening hours for the SU FREE Cloakroom during exams 09:00-19:00 Monday 17th April-Thursday 4th May (*Closed Bank Holiday Monday 1st May)
The University of Galway PhD Write-Up Bursary 2023 scheme closes 5pm tomorrow Fri 21st April. This is for full-time PhD students who are near to completing their theses yet who find themselves, for whatever reason, without funding. Info + Application HERE.
Take a Study Break with Kanopy, Library Streaming Platform
Check out a range of excellent films and documentaries via our Kanopy video streaming service, all provided free of charge via the Library. Kanopy is accessed via the Library catalogue and a mobile app is also available.
Library Study Break Policy in Operation
Make sure to use the “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheets in the library when you are going for a break (5-60 minutes). The policy applies Monday-Friday to stop desk hogging!
Travelling Abroad this Summer?
We recommend that students who will be travelling abroad during the summer install and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on their mobile devices before they leave Ireland. The Microsoft Authenticator app will allow you to continue to verify your identity when accessing your Exam Results, Emails, Microsoft 365 services etc from abroad. For more information, please see the following link
Locker Clear Out Deadline
The deadline to clear out your locker and return the key to the SU Office is 5pm Friday 5th of May. Please leave the padlock on the locker and just return the key to the SU 10am-5pm Monday-Friday upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Tell us your priorities for Primary Health Care Research
Submit your thoughts on managing chronic health conditions in primary care to help university researchers to ensure future research reflects your priorities. Find out more and fill in the short survey HERE.
Reminder: SUSI Grants are not automatically renewed each year!
Renew your application online HERE or get a new grant application in. Priority closing dates are 8 June 2023 for renewal applications + 6 July 2023 for new applications. Applications will be accepted after this but they won’t be prioritised.
Lab Coat and Goggle Donation Drive
Unused lab coats and goggles taking up space in your house/locker? Donate them today! Recycle lab coats and goggles by donating them at the SU Office and SU Síbín before Thurs 4th May.
Sign up to become an Orientation and Open Day Student Ambassador next semester
You can help support students as they start college life, while also gaining experience working as part of the University of Galway Student Ambassador Team! This is a paid opportunity (€12 per hour), for registered students who are available to work short term, from the end of August through to early October. Register your interest HERE.
Offer a coffee to a future student!
Pobal na Gaillimhe Community Sponsorship Group is working to make the arrival and integration of a refugee student possible, but this can only be a success if we reach our fundraising goal. Make a positive impact on the University Community and donate the cost of a coffee (at least 2€) here!
To know more follow us on Instagram @csgalway. If there is any other type of support you can provide (accommodation, expertise, contacts for event planning, in-kind donations, sponsors) contact us at csgalway23@gmail.com
The World in Rome interdisciplinary summer school 26 June-7 July. Application deadline 1st May. More info + criteria HERE.
Applications are open until Mon 1st May to join the Jigsaw Galway Youth Advocates. If you’re aged 16-25, passionate about youth mental health and want to develop team work, public speaking + advocacy skills then this is for you! Apply HERE.
Are you interested in clinical/forensic psych/criminology? On May 3rd 4pm (Ireland time) come to a free online talk on: Suicide and Self-Harm in Correctional and Psychiatric Populations by Bryce Stoliker. The talk is free and open to anyone who is interested and will be 45-55 minutes including a Q&A. it will be on Zoom/Teams. Log your interest to get the links. Note: this talk contains sensitive material and may be triggering for some
Need a study break?
Join Galway Bay Brewery Running Club for a free social 5km run + a free pint after! Meet 7pm Mon 24th April at the Oslo in Salthill. Bag Drop available – all 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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Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO
An bhfuil tú críochnaithe don Samhradh?
Seo do sheicliosta den roinnt post is deireanaí atá le déanamh agat sula dtéann tú ar shiúl le taitneamh a bhaint as!
- Tabhair d’eochair locair ar ais
- Íoslódáil aon rud a theastaíonn uait a choinneáil ó Blackboard mar go bhfuil ardán nua á chur ina ionad, Canvas
- Tabhair earraí nach dteastaíonn uait a thuilleadh ag na laethanta bailiúcháin atá le teacht
- Suiteáil agus cumraigh aip Microsoft Authenticator ar do ghléasanna móibíleacha ionas gur féidir leat rochtain a fháil ar thorthaí scrúduithe srl má tá tú thar lear.
- Bailigh do chuid leabhar ó Shiopa Leabhar Dara Láimhe Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
- Tabhair do leabhair leabharlainne ar ais
Dúnfaidh Iarratais do Chomhordaitheoir CÉIM Dé Luain
Táimid ag fostú Comhordaitheoir Rannpháirtíochta d’Fhoghlaim Piaraí dár gClár CÉIM. Beidh Intéirneach le Céim fostaithe ag Comhaltas na Mac Léinn de chuid Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar chonradh trí bliana. Spriocdháta: 5i.n. Dé Luain, an 24 Aibreán 2023. Tuilleadh eolais + cur síos iomlán ar an bpost ANSEO.
Nuashonrú Creidmheasa Cárta Leap
Tabhair faoi deara le do thoil nach mbeimid in ann Cártaí Leap a bhreisiú ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ón Déardaoin 4 Bealtaine ach beimid fós in ann Cártaí Leap Mac Léinn a phriontáil.
Chun do Chárta Leap a bhreisiú is féidir leat:
- Íoslódáil an Aip Bhreisithe TFI Leap nó
- Buail isteach chuig an Oifig Phoist is gaire duit
Lá Síntiúis – Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe, Dé hAoine 28 Aibreán
Glantachán mór ar siúl agat/ag aistriú amach? Tabhair síntiús do Lá Bhailiúchán – Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe 11r.n.-3i.n. Dé hAoine an 28 Aibreán in The Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn
- Cad nach FÉIDIR leo a ghlacadh: Dlúthdhioscaí / DVDanna; Trealamh Leictreach; Trealamh Páistí + Leanbh; Ábhar urláir; Bréagáin; Duivéanna/Piliúir; Tochtanna; Cuaillí Cuirtíní; Trealamh Aclaíochta
- Cad IS FÉIDIR leo a ghlacadh: Éadaí; Braillíní; Clúdaigh Tochtanna/Piliúir; Tuáillí; Hataí, scairfeanna agus lámhainní; Gach cineál bróga; Leabhair ach ní leabhair choláiste; Uirlisí cistine; Seodra; Cluichí míreanna mearaí agus bocsáilte
Síniú curtha le hUaireanta Oscailte Deireadh Seachtaine na Leabharlainne
- 30r.n.-9.30i.n. Dé Sathairn 22 Aibreán
- n.-9.30i.n. Dé Domhnaigh 23 Aibreán
- 30r.n.-9.30i.n. Satharn 29 Aibreán
- n.-9.30i.n. Domhnach 20 Aibreán
Spás Staidéir Bhreise: Ar fáil Luan 3 Aibreán – Déardaoin 4 Bealtaine 08:00-22:00
Spásanna Staidéir Aonair
- Foirgneamh na nDán / na hEolaíochta: SC002 Amharclann Larmor, TB301, TB302, TB303 agus TB307
- Áras Dán na Mílaoise: AMB-G007, AMB-G008, 1005 and AMB-G034* (ar fáil ón 12 Aibreán)
Spásanna Staidéir Grúpa/Torannacha
- Áras Cairnes: CA240, CA241 agus CA116 taobh thiar den bhfáiltiú
- Foirgneamh Eolaíocht Ríomhaireachta: IT202 agus IT203
- Foirgneamh Innealtóireachta: ENG-2034 agus ENG-2035
Feachtas Tiomsaithe Cíochbhearta i gcomhar le Mellon Educate
Tá ceann de na rátaí minicíochta is airde d’ionsaí gnéasach ar fud an domhain ag an Afraic Theas, áfach, i bpobail áirithe is ionann cíochbheart agus stádas agus is féidir leis an ngníomh simplí de dhuine á chaitheamh an seans go dtarlófaí ionsaí gnéasach do bhean a laghdú go suntasach. Táimid ag bailiú sean-chíochbhearta agus cinn nua chun tabhairt d’oibrithe deonacha lena hiompair ar a dturas bliantúil i mí na Samhna. Is féidir leat cíochbhearta nua agus cinn nár úsáideadh mórán a bhronnadh ar an mbosca bailiúcháin in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn 10r.n.-5i.n., Luan – Aoine 5 Bealtaine. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO nó seol ríomhphost chuig c.mcgrath40@nuigalway.ie
Cleachtas Aireachais Saor in Aisce
Glac sos le cleachtas aireachais 30 nóiméad ar líne saor in aisce 8r.n.-8.30r.n. gach Céadaoin go dtí an 3 Bealtaine leis an Dochtúir Eva Flynn. Tuilleadh eolais agus nasc le bheith páirteach ANSEO.
Uaireanta Oscailte Seomra na gCótaí Fadaithe
Tá uaireanta oscailte leathnaithe againn don Seomra na gCótaí SAOR IN AISCE Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn i rith scrúduithe 09:00-19:00 Dé Luain 17 Aibreán – Luan 4 Bealtaine (*Dúnta Lá Saoire Bainc – Luan 1 Bealtaine)
Dúnfar scéim Sparánachta PhD Write-Up Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2023 ag 5i.n., amárach, Dé hAoine 21 Aibreán. Is ar mhaithe le mic léinn PhD lánaimseartha atá gar do chríochnú a gcuid tráchtais a chríochnú, ach ar chúis éigin, tá siad gan mhaoiniú. Tuilleadh eolais + Iarratas ANSEO.
Glac Sos Staidéir le Kanopy, Ardán Sruthaithe na Leabharlainne
Amharc ar réimse scannán agus clár faisnéise den scoth trínár seirbhís sruthaithe físe Kanopy , iad uile curtha ar fáil saor in aisce tríd an Leabharlann. Tá teacht ar Kanopy trí chatalóg na Leabharlainne agus tá aip mhóibíleach ar fáil freisin.
Polasaí Sosanna Staidéir Leabharlainne i bhFeidhm
Déan cinnte go n-úsáideann tú na bileoga ama “Táim ag glacadh sos staidéir” sa leabharlann nuair a bhíonn tú ag dul ar sos (5-60 nóiméad). Tá feidhm ag an bpolasaí Dé Luain – Dé hAoine chun stop a chur le santacht deisce!
Ag Taisteal Thar Lear an Samhradh seo?
Molaimid do mhic léinn a bheidh ag taisteal thar lear i rith an tsamhraidh aip Microsoft Authenticator a shuiteáil agus a chumrú ar a ngléasanna móibíleacha sula bhfágann siad Éire. Ligfidh aip Microsoft Authenticator duit d’aitheantas a fhíorú agus do Thorthaí Scrúdaithe, Ríomhphoist, seirbhísí Microsoft 365 srl á rochtain agat ó thar lear. Chun tuilleadh faisnéise a fháil, féach an nasc seo a leanas
Spriocdháta le Locair a Ghlanadh Amach
Is é an spriocdháta chun do locar a ghlanadh amach agus an eochair a thabhairt ar ais d’Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ná 5i.n. Aoine 5 Bealtaine. Fág an glas fraincín ar an locar agus ná fág ach an eochair ar ais chuig Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 10r.n. -5i.n. Luan – Aoine thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn.
Inis dúinn do thosaíochtaí maidir le Taighde ar Chúram Sláinte Príomhúil
Cuir isteach do chuid smaointe maidir le riochtaí sláinte ainsealacha a bhainistiú i gcúram príomhúil chun cabhrú le taighdeoirí ollscoile a chinntiú go léiríonn taighde sa todhchaí do thosaíochtaí. Faigh tuilleadh eolais agus líon isteach an suirbhé gairid ANSEO.
Meabhrúchán: Ní dhéantar Deontais SUSI a athnuachan go huathoibríoch gach bliain!
Déan d’iarratas a athnuachan ar líne ANSEO nó faigh iarratas nua ar dheontas isteach. Is iad na spriocdhátaí tosaíochta ná an 8 Meitheamh 2023 le haghaidh iarratas athnuachana + an 6 Iúil 2023 le haghaidh iarratas nua. Glacfar le hiarratais ina dhiaidh sin ach ní thabharfar tús áite dóibh.
Feachtas Tiomsaithe Cóta Saotharlainne agus Spéaclaí Cosanta
Cótaí saotharlainne agus spéaclaí cosanta nach bhfuil in úsáid agus tú ag tógáil spáis i do theach/locar? 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.
Is féidir leat cabhrú le tacú le mic léinn agus iad ag tosú ar shaol an choláiste, agus taithí a fháil ag obair mar chuid d’Fhoireann Ambasadóirí Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe! Is deis íoctha é seo (€12 in aghaidh na huaire), do mhic léinn chláraithe atá ar fáil chun obair ghearrthéarmach a dhéanamh, ó dheireadh mhí Lúnasa go dtí tús mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Cláraigh do spéis ANSEO.
Tairg caife do mhac léinn a bheidh anseo sa todhchaí!
Tá Grúpa Urraíochta Pobail – Pobal na Gaillimhe ag obair chun teacht agus comhtháthú mac léinn dídeanaithe a dhéanamh indéanta, ach ní féidir leis seo a bheith rathúil ach má shroicheann muid ár sprioc tiomsaithe airgid. Bíodh tionchar dearfach agat ar Phobal na hOllscoile agus deonaigh an costas atá ar chaife (2€ ar a laghad) anseo!
Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil lean muid ar Instagram @csgalway. Má tá aon chineál eile tacaíochta is féidir leat a sholáthar (cóiríocht, saineolas, teagmhálacha le haghaidh pleanáil imeachtaí, síntiúis chomhchineáil, urraitheoirí) déan teagmháil linn ag csgalway23@gmail.com
Scoil samhraidh idirdhisciplíneach ‘The World in Rome’ 26 Meitheamh -7 Iúil. Spriocdháta d’iarratais – 1 Bealtaine. Tuilleadh eolais + critéir ANSEO.
Glac páirt i Jigsaw na Gaillimhe
Tá iarratais ar oscailt go dtí an Luan, an 1 Bealtaine le bheith páirteach in Abhcóidí Óige Jigsaw na Gaillimhe. Má tá tú 16-25 bliana d’aois, paiseanta faoi mheabhairshláinte na n-óg agus más mian leat obair foirne, scileanna cainte poiblí + scileanna abhcóideachta a fhorbairt, is ar do shonsa atá an deis seo! Déan iarratas ANSEO.
Cainteanna ar líne saor in aisce:
An bhfuil suim agat i gcoireolaíocht chliniciúil/síceolaíocht fhóiréinseach? Ar an 3 Bealtaine ag 4i.n. (am na hÉireann) beidh caint ar líne saor in aisce ar: Féinmharú agus Féinghortú i nDaonraí Ceartúcháin agus Síciatracha le Bryce Stoliker. Tá an chaint saor in aisce agus oscailte do dhuine ar bith a bhfuil suim acu ann agus mairfidh sí 45-55 nóiméad, lena n-áirítear C&F. beidh sí ar Zoom/Teams. Cláraigh do spéis chun na naisc a fháil. Tabhair faoi deara: tá ábhar íogair sa chaint seo agus d’fhéadfadh sé ina ábhar trom do roinnt daoine.
An dteastaíonn sos staidéir uait?
Téigh isteach i gClub Reáchtála Grúdlann Chuan na Gaillimhe le haghaidh rith sóisialta 5km + agus pionta saor in aisce ina dhiaidh sin! Cas ar a chéile ar 7i.n. Dé Luain 24 Aibreán ag an Oslo ar Bhóthar na Trá. Áit Fágála Malaí ar fáil – fáilte roimh chách!
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.
