January 2026 SU Events | Imeachtaí an Chomhaltais i mí Eanáir 2026
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Wednesday 7th January
10am-5pm SU Office Open
5pm-7pm Speed Friending at Sult
Thursday 8th January
9.30am-1pm International Orientation in Bailey Allen Hall
10am-5pm SU Office Open
5pm-7pm Speed Quizzing at Sult
7.30pm-9.30pm Free Salsa and Bachata Classes at Sult
9.30pm-Late Arriba Latin Party at Sult – Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton + More
Friday 9th January
10am-5pm SU Office Open
8.30pm-Late Karaoke at Sult
Saturday 10th January
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
12.30pm Scavenger Hunt for International Students across Galway
Sunday 11th January
12.30pm Galway Beer Run 5/8/10km run from The Salt House. Free event.
6pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
Monday 12th January
Teaching Starts
9am-6pm Mon-Fri SU Free Cloakroom open
9am-5pm Mon-Fri SU Síbín open
10am-5pm SU Office Open Mon-Fri upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
Tuesday 13th January
4pm-7pm DJ Rookie at Sult
8pm County Colours Night at Sult. Entry €5 which goes to support UG Gaelic Games.
Wednesday 14th January
7.45am SU Online Pilates Course Starts
12pm-5pm Societies Day and Volunteering Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn – meet your SU Officers (Table 32) and CÉIM (Table 29)!
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
5.30pm SIN newspaper writers’ meeting in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
Thursday 15th January
SU Weekly email returns!
10am Nominations open SU By Election: Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
4pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
8pm Speed Quizzing at Sult. €5 entry includes free pint. €100 worth of prizes!
Friday 16th January
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 4pm Thursday)
8pm-Late Arriba Latin Party at Sult – Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton + More
Saturday 17th January
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
Sunday 18th January
6pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
Monday 19th January
CÉIM Sessions Start
9am-6pm Mon-Fri SU Free Cloakroom open
9am-5pm Mon-Fri SU Síbín open
10am-5pm SU Office Open Mon-Fri upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
5pm RAG Rose Entry Deadline!
Tuesday 20th January
12pm-4.30pm Clubs Day in the Kingfisher – meet your SU Officers at our stand!
4pm-7pm DJ Paul Fitz at Sult
4pm-7pm Windsurfing Club Table Quiz at Sult
5pm Deadline to register for Gaeilge Courses
6.30pm Jigsaw 5 A Day for Mental Health Free Online Training
6pm-7pm College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Class Rep Meeting in AC201
7pm-8pm College of Business, Public Policy & Law Class Rep Meeting in AC201
Wednesday 21st January
11am-3pm Refreshers’ Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
4pm-7pm History Soc Table Quiz at Sult
5pm-6pm Financial Resilience Free Online Training
6pm-7pm College of Science and Engineering Class Rep Meeting in AC201
6pm-7pm Intro to Flirt FM session in the Large Acoustic Room, Áras na Mac Léinn
7pm-8pm College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies Class Rep Meeting in AC201
Thursday 22nd January
Provisional Semester 1 Exam Results released on Canvas for most courses
1pm-3pm Free Rapid HIV & Syphilis Testing with Sexual Health West in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. No appointment needed.
4pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
6pm-7pm Postgraduate Class Rep Council Meeting in AC201
8pm Speed Quizzing at Sult. €5 entry includes free pint. €100 worth of prizes!
Friday 23rd January
10am S*x Toy Bingo Tickets on Sale HERE
12pm-1pm Candlelight Vigil for Iran at the Quad
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 4pm Thursday)
7pm Sub Aqua Club Table Quiz at Sult in Corrib Room
8.30pm-late Karaoke at Sult
Saturday 24th January
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
2pm Rally For Palestine with Galway IPSC. Assemble at Spanish Arch.
Sunday 25th January
6pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
Monday 26th January
9am-6pm Mon-Fri SU Free Cloakroom open
9am-5pm Mon-Fri SU Síbín open
10am-5pm Mon-Fri SU Office Open upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
12pm-1pm Gaeltacht Housing Protest at Roinn na Gaeltachta sna Forbacha. Bus tickets available HERE.
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
6pm-8pm Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 4 meeting in O’Flaherty Theatre.
7pm Galway Beer Run 5km run from the Oslo in Salthill. Free event!
Tuesday 27th January
Sign Language and Gaeilge Courses Start
2pm-4pm Drug and Alcohol Support Drop In Clinic at SU Office
6pm-8pm SU Election Information Evening in AC202.
6.30pm-8pm Bike Maintenance Basics Course at An Mheitheal Rothar
8pm-9.30pm Self Defence Course
Wednesday 28th January
10.30am-12.30pm Cultural Diversity: Bring a Plate event in the Large Acoustic Room
12pm Panel on Iran in CA240 Cairnes Building
4pm-7pm Paul Belton at Sult
5pm Nominations close SU By Election: Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
5pm-6pm SU Climate Crew meeting in the Large Acoustic Room.
6pm-7pm Beginners Bodhrán Course Starts
7pm-8pm Beginner Tin Whistle Course Starts
7pm-8pm ROPES Punk Themed Music Bingo at Sult
Thursday 29th January
12pm-2pm + 5pm-7pm Postgraduate Open Day
4pm Spéir Slot registration deadline on YourSpace
8pm Speed Quizzing at Sult. €5 entry includes free pint. €100 worth of prizes!
Friday 30th January
12pm-1pm Candlelight Vigil for Iran outside the Library
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 4pm Thursday)
5pm Deadline to donate books for RAG Week Fundraiser with Writers Soc
9.30pm-Late Arriba Party at Sult – tickets via Arriba
Saturday 31st January
Deadline for semester 2 Fees Payment
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
