Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
SU Locker Clear Outs – Book Your Spot Today
If you need to clear out your locker please book a spot this afternoon HERE.
We’ve more SU Click and Collect spaces available:
- 10am-12.30pm TODAY Thurs 20th May
- 12pm-3pm Tues 25th May
- 12pm-3pm Weds 26th May
- 12pm-3pm Thurs 27th May
Book HERE to get your Student Leap Cards, Class Rep Hoodies, Condoms, Second Hand Books, SU Charity Socks, return Locker Keys etc!
Great News!
We’ve some amazing SU Card Offers to get you through Exam Season at the SU Shop which is located beside the Bialann in the Library basement
- ANY hot drink just €1 – cappuccino, coffee, tea, latter or hot chocolate!
- FREE piece of fruit with ANY Purchase
- FREE Iceberger or Tangle Twister ice cream with ANY Purchase
Valid until 4th June while stocks last. One offer per customer. You can pick up an SU Card from the Shop if you don’t already have one.
Sult Reopening
Sult is reopening Mon 7th of June and will be taking bookings for outdoor dining from Weds 2nd of June on 091 492 671. They’ll also be doing take away!
Well done to everyone on getting through a really tough semester. We all wish you lots of luck in the exams and remember we are here if you need us. Here’s our exam tips.
Learn about Academic Integrity, Open Book Exams and Plagiarism HERE
Details of NUIG Exam Supports are available HERE
Would you like to take over a Flirt FM Show?
They are looking for Galway Community Groups/ CBOs, Student Support Services, Charities, NGOs, School Groups, Societies & Clubs to take to the airwaves. More info here
Sexual Health West will be hosting free rapid HIV testing at various locations in Galway this summer. The HIV testing gives a result in 1 minute and the test involves a simple finger prick. Email rapidtesting.booking.shw@gmail in complete confidence to book an appointment.
Exam Stress Helpline
The Exam Stress Helpline runs 9am-6.30pm Mon-Fri until Fri 4th June
- Phone 091 497 999
- Email examstress@nuigalway.ie
- International calls/texts: + 353 89 462 3763
- Video Calls by appointment
Threshold Support for Housing Problems
If you need advice about rent increases or rent reviews, substandard accommodation, deposits, signing a lease or ending a lease give Threshold a call on 1800 454 454 (lines open 9am-9pm Mon-Fri). They also have a live chat service on their website HERE
Unplanned Pregnancy Support
If you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy the HSE My Options service is there to help you. Freephone 1800 828 010 to talk in confidence to an experienced counsellor about all your options. More info at www.myoptions.ie
Cross Border Student Mobility Survey
Please complete this 5 minute survey looking at an all-Ireland approach to higher and further education access. Overall student mobility has declined in the last 10 years by 18%. In the North, from 2016 until 2019 enrolments from the South accounted for around 4% of the total student population. Students from the North make up less than 1% of the student population in colleges in the south. Take the survey HERE
LGBTI Youth Strategy
The LGBTI+ Youth Landscape and Knowledge Gap Analysis Research Report is being launched via Zoom at 4pm on Monday 24th of May to share the findings of the project with the wider community. Attendees will be asked for feedback and input during breakout sessions being held as part of the launch. More information here and if you would like to attend, please register through the link here
Africa Day
Galway groups have come together to celebrate Africa Day which falls on Tues 25th of May with some of the big online events will take place on Sat 29th of May. More info is available HERE.
Organised by Scout volunteers, Hike for Hope is a fundraising event that will take place between 12pm on Fri 28th May and midnight on Sun 30th May. This is a challenge organised by a group of Scout volunteers, seeking to mobilise communities across Ireland to come together to support youth mental health and spread hope. Anyone can take part as an individual, with family or create a challenge with friends. More info HERE
Big Yellow Thing Socks On Sale
Our Big Yellow Thing Charity socks are back on sale from the SU Website HERE and also from the SU Shop in the Library basement. They make a really handy present that you can put in the post! All proceeds from sock sales go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health.
Galway Pride Festival
If you want to get involved in Galway Pride Festival 9th-15th August they are looking for organisations and passionate individuals to take part. The festival theme is Hope and any submissions for events, community projects or show pieces should be sent to infogalwaypride@gmail.com
Exam Supports
Student services have put together a great list of exam supports including:
- How to Defer an Exam
- What to do if your internet goes during an exam
- How to get an emergency laptop
- Student Advisor Contact Details
- + lots more HERE
Managing Stress & Anxiety Workshops
These free workshops are run by Student Counselling & Wellbeing and will run throughout the exams. There’s no need to register – just click on the link to join and mind yourself. More info and links HERE
Mature Students Drop-In Clinics
Weekly drop-In Clinics are available for all Mature Students. Here you can discuss issues, challenges, ideas, suggestions, and much more. The clinics are hosted by SU Mature Students’ Officer Michelle Mitchell on Zoom and are on 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 2pm-4pm Thursdays. For more info email: su.maturestudents@nuigalway.ie
Upcoming Career Development Centre Events
- Mon 24th May Teach in Croydon, UK
- Thurs 27th May Virtual on-boarding, workplace etiquette & managing your virtual work life balance
- 9th-11th June Graduate Support Week – Are You Graduating Soon or Recently Graduated
- Thurs 24th June Putting 2021 on your CV
More info HERE
Jobs with NStEP Closing Date Monday
NStEP has launched its call for student trainers for the 2021-22 academic year. The work is flexible and compatible with study and other commitments. Application Deadline 5pm this Mon 24th May. More info 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 Snapchat (@nuigsu) and Twitter.
Our office is currently closed but we are working remotely to help you.
