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
- Inniu Déardaoin 16ú Samhain | Today Thursday 16th November
13:00-14:00 GaelSeachtain ar Flirt FM 101.3FM | GaelSeachtain on Flirt FM 101.3FM
15:00 Daidí na Nollag i oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn! | Santa Claus in the SU Office! (He may have freebies!)
- Dé hAoine 17ú Samhain | Friday 17th November
11:00 Maidin Chaife i Seomra na Coiribe i Sult | Coffee Morning in the Corrib Room at Sult
13:00-14:00 GaelSeachtain ar Flirt FM 101.3FM | GaelSeachtain on Flirt FM on 101.3FM
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week
Monday 20th November
- 10:00 Sex Toy Scavenger Hunt! Look out for the clues on our Instagram story and search campus for Sex Toy prizes!
- 12:00 Transgender Day of Remembrance Flag Raising outside Áras na Mac Léinn with Bród Soc
- 19:00 Bisexual Speed Friending Free event in the View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn with XCX Society.
Tuesday 21st November
- 13:00-14:00 Digital Intimacy Workshop with Active* Consent. In person workshop in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Free event, limited spaces. Sign up HERE.
- 13:00-15:00 Free Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing with Sexual Health West in Large Acoustic Room. No appointment needed just turn up.
- 19:30 Sex Toy Bingo at Sult SOLD OUT!!
Wednesday 22nd November
- 11:00-15:00 USI Movember Info stand at SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Free Self Care Packs, Pin the Mo on the Bro, colouring, moustaches and a big self-care hamper to be won!
- 17:00-18:00 Kink 101 Workshop with Aoife Murray in AMB-G067 Training Room 3 in the Arts Millennium Building. Limited spaces. €5 Tickets available HERE. Raising funds for the SU Charities.
- 19:00-21:00 Speed Friending (with benefits) in The Corrib Room at Sult. Limited spaces. €3 Tickets available HERE. Raising funds for the SU Charities.
Thursday 23rd November
10:00-14:00 Disclosure Training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. FULLY BOOKED!
Friday 24th November
- 10:00-17:00 Hygiene Hub Donation Day at SU Office – Christmas Appeal!
ALL WEEK
- Guess How Many Condoms are in the Jar
- Get FREE condoms and lube from SU Office (while stocks last)
- Book your FREE STI Test with the Student Health Unit on 091 494 337
- Order your free at home STI Test (if you have no symptoms) HERE.
More information from su.welfare@universityofgalway.ie
Charity Christmas Dinner
Charity Christmas Dinner is back at Sult from midday today Thurs 16th Nov. €1 from each Christmas Dinner sold goes to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Cancer Care West.
The Gradam Gaelach is an awards scheme for societies that wish to get more involved in using Irish within their society. The Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge will act as a mentor for the societies and guide them through the tasks they want to do. At the end of the year they will receive an award at the Socs Ball celebrating their involvement in the scheme and their active participation. All societies are welcome to sign up HERE. Any questions can be directed to Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge Faye Ní Dhomhnaill su.gaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Build a Bug Hotel
Join the SU Climate Crew and Slug Soc 5pm-7pm Tuesday 21st of November in the Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn to build bug hotels! All materials provided.
Christmas Hygiene Hub Appeal
Please donate if you can + spread the word about our Christmas Hygiene Hub appeal Friday 24th November in the SU Office. We’re looking for deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, make-up, nappies, toothpaste, toilet roll, laundry detergent, surface cleaner etc. If you use a particular item, chances are someone else needs it too. All donations will go to charities in Galway. More info HERE.
Graduation Socks
Our Big Yellow Thing socks are the ideal graduation present and all proceeds go to the SU Charities! They are just €9 to buy from the SU Office, SU Shop or on our website HERE.
Parkrun is coming to Campus!
The 1st University of Galway Parkrun will be at 9.30am Saturday 2nd of December from the Park & Ride carpark. Parkrun is a fun, free, social, timed 5km run that takes place every Saturday at 9.30am around the county/country/world! It’s a great way to get active and meet new people. They’re also looking for volunteers to help out with the event email universityofgalway@parkrun.com if you want to get involved. More info is available HERE and don’t forget to register if you want to become a Parkrunner.
Meet the Exams Office!
As we prepare for semester 1 exams the Exams Office would like to meet you face to face and/or virtually at the dates and times below:
- Face to Face 17:00–18:00 Tues 21st Nov AMB-1022 FOTTRELL THEATRE, Arts Millennium Building
- Online 12:00 – 12:30, Weds 22nd Nov Microsoft Teams Live Event Link: here
These events will cover topics such as timetables, late entry, alternative exam arrangements, venues, before/during/after exams, exam regulations, deferrals and exam support. The Exams Office cannot discuss individual exams, papers or student situations, however, if you’d like to suggest a topic that you would like covered email examsoffice@universityofgalway.ie by 15:00 Mon 20th Nov. Exams Office staff will be available by phone (091 493 024) or email after each session.
Climate Crew Meetings
Are you interested in environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability? Join the Climate Crew at one of their upcoming meetings! More info from su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
- Weds 22nd Nov 5pm-7pm Small Acoustic Room
First-Year Students Needed for PhD Research
Calling all first-year undergraduate students! If you applied to University of Galway through the CAO, I want to hear from you! In a 20 – 30 minute informal interview you’ll view a virtual reality tour and share your opinions on new media marketing in higher education. This study will form part of my PhD research. Free coffee vouchers will be distributed to all participants, and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a €100 One4All voucher. Sign up here.
Give Blood in Galway Next Week
- Tues 21st Nov 4pm-8pm Oranmore Lodge Hotel
- Weds 22nd Nov 5pm-9pm Menlo Park Hotel
Check eligibility + register interest HERE.
The University have developed a programme of exam supports to help you prepare for the upcoming exams. Galway Exams 101 has Library Workshops, Podcasts, Coffee Mornings an Exams Webinar, and online resources to ensure you have everything you need ahead of semester 1 exams. More info HERE.
Irish Language Cultural Centre in Galway
Please take a minute to complete a short survey regarding building an Irish Language Cultural Centre in Galway HERE. Closing date 19th Nov.
Post Páirtaimseartha sa Leabharlann
Tugann an Leabharlann cuireadh dóibh siúd atá cláraithe mar mhic léinn iarchéime in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe don bhliain acadúil seo (2023-2024) iarratas a dhéanamh ar post páirtaimseartha teagascóir Gaeilge don Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla san Leabharlann. Feach thíos chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar na poist seo agus ar an bpróiseas iarratais.
Can you give online tutoring support to secondary school students?
The online ‘Grinds4Mincéirs’ program are looking to recruit students as tutors in a range of different Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate subjects such as languages, maths, sciences, business and agriculture. The pay is €25 an hour. Interested/have questions email annemarie.stokes@universityofgalway.ie
Brand Ambassador Roles
Wild Roots Festival are looking for 2 x student ambassadors to promote their festival. For info about what’s involved please contact marketing@wildroots.ie
An Mheitheal Rothar- Unused Bikes Wanted
An Mheitheal Rothar, a social enterprise based on campus, are looking for donations of any unused bikes/bikes, which they would love to give a new lease of life! Bikes will be repaired and either sold in their shop as affordable transport or donated to Ukrainian refugees/University of Sanctuary students.
Find out more HERE. Contact 091 725874 to organise a donation to their repair facility at Unit ⅞, Westside Enterprise Park, H91 YW53
Do you want to become a paid IdeasLab intern? Now’s your chance!
Apply by 5pm Fri 24 November 2023 to become an IdeasLab Intern in Semester 2! 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. Starting 8 January until 1 March 2024. Apply HERE.
Open Call: Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship 2024
The scholarship is funded through the generous philanthropic support of the Liffey Trust and is open to First Year undergrad students at University of Galway. The scholarship value is €9,000 for the duration of their studies at the University. Find out more HERE.
SU November Events
Here’s just some of the SU events we have coming up this November and there’s lots more TBA so stay tuned! November Events Link
Contact Us / Déan teagmháil linn
You can contact the Students’ Union by email to studentsunion@universityofgalway.ie with any questions or suggestions you may have. You can also like or follow us on Facebook Instagram Tik Tok and Twitter.
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Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáil ANSEO
- Inniu Déardaoin 16ú Samhain | Today Thursday 16th November
13:00-14:00 GaelSeachtain ar Flirt FM 101.3FM | GaelSeachtain on Flirt FM 101.3FM
15:00 Daidí na Nollag in oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn! | Santa Claus in the SU Office! (Seans go mbeidh aiscíní aige!)
- Dé hAoine 17ú Samhain | Friday 17ú Samhain
11:00 Maidin Chaife i Seomra na Coiribe i Sult | Coffee Morning in the Corrib Room at Sult
13:00-14:00 GaelSeachtain ar Flirt FM 101.3FM | GaelSeachtain on Flirt FM on 101.3FM
An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Treoir maidir le Sláinte Ghnéis (SHAG)
Dé Luain, an 20 Samhain
- 10:00 Tóraíocht Taisce do Bhréagán Gnéis! Bí ag faire amach do na leideanna ar ár scéal Instagram agus déan cuardach ar an gcampas do dhuaiseanna Bréagán Gnéis!
- 12:00 Lá Cuimhneacháin do Dhaoine Trasinscneacha – Bratach á hArdú lasmuigh d’Áras na Mac Léinn le Bród Soc
- 19:00 Imeacht saor in aisce ‘Cairdeas a Dhéanamh go Tapa le Daoine Déghnéasacha’ i The View thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn leis an gCumann XCX.
Dé Máirt, an 21 Samhain
- 13:00-14:00 Ceardlann Dlúithe Digiteach le Active* Consent. Ceardlann ar an láthair in An Spás thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Imeacht saor in aisce, spásanna teoranta. Cláraigh ANSEO.
- 13:00-15:00 Mearthástáil VEID agus Sifilis saor in aisce le Sexual Health West sa Large Acoustic Room. Ní gá aon choinne a dhéanamh ach a bheith i láthair.
- 19:30 Biongó Bréagán Gnéis ag Sult – DÍOLTA AMACH!
Dé Céadaoin, an 22 Samhain
- 11:00-15:00 Seastán eolais AMLÉ ar Movember ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Pacáistí Féinchúraim Saor in Aisce, Ceangail an Croiméal ar Bró le Bioráin, dathú, croiméil agus ciseán mór féinchúraim le buachan!
- 17:00-18:00 Ceardlann Cincíeáilte 101 le hAoife Murray i Seomra Oiliúna AMB – G067 3 in Áras Dán na Mílaoise. Spásanna teoranta. € 5 Ticéid ar fáil ANSEO. Airgead á bhailiú do Charthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.
- 19:00-21:00 Cairdeas a dhéanamh go Tapa (le buntáistí) i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult. Spásanna teoranta. Ticéid ar €3 ar fáil Airgead á bhailiú do Charthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn.
Déardaoin, an 23 Samhain
10:00 -14:00 Ceardlann Oiliúna Nochta le hIonad Éigeandála um Éigniú na Gaillimhe NÍL SPÁSANNA AR BITH AR FÁIL!
Dé hAoine, an 24 Samhain
- 10:00-17:00 Lá Síntiúis don Mhol Sláinteachas ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn – Feachtas na Nollag!
AN tSEACHTAIN AR FAD
- Tabhair buille faoi thuairim faoi cé mhéad Coiscín atá sa Chrúiscín
- Faigh coiscíní agus bealú SAOR IN AISCE ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (fad a bheidh siad i stoic)
- Cuir do thástáil STI saor in aisce in áirithe le hAonad Sláinte Mac Léinn OÉ Gaillimh ar 091 494 337
- Iarr do Thástáil STI sa bhaile saor in aisce (mura bhfuil siomptóim ar bith agat) ANSEO.
Tuilleadh eolais ó su.welfare@universityofgalway.ie
Dinnéar Carthanachta na Nollag
Tá Dinnéar Carthanachta na Nollag ar ais ag Sult ó mheán lae inniu Déardaoin 16 Samhain. Téann €1 ó gach Dinnéar Nollag a dhíoltar chuig Carthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn: Ionad Géarchéime um Éigniú na Gaillimhe agus Cúram Ailse an Iarthair.
Scéim bhronnta is ea an Gradam Gaelach do chumainn ar mian leo tabhairt ar níos mó daoine ina gcumainn a bheith ag labhairt na Gaeilge. Feidhmeoidh an Leasuachtarán don Ghaeilge mar mheantóir do na cumainn agus treoróidh sé iad trí na tascanna is mian leo a dhéanamh. Ag deireadh na bliana gheobhaidh siad gradam ag Ball na gCumann ag ceiliúradh a rannpháirtíocht sa scéim agus a rannpháirteachas gníomhach. Tá fáilte roimh gach cumann clárú ANSEO. Is féidir aon cheisteanna a chur chuig Leasuachtarán na Gaeilge Faye Ní Dhomhnaill su.gaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Tóg Óstán d’Fhabhtanna
Bí le Criú Aeráide Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn agus Slug Soc 5i.n. -7i.n.Dé Máirt, an 21 Samhain i The Space thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn chun óstáin d’fhabhtanna a thógáil! Gach ábhar curtha ar fáil.
Feachtas Tiomsaithe na Nollag don Mhol Sláinteachais
Tabhair tabhartas más féidir leat + scaip an scéal faoinár bhfeachtas na Nollag don Mhol Sláinteachais, Dé hAoine 24 Samhain in Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Táimid ag lorg díbholaíoch, glóthach chithfholctha, seampú, smideadh, clúidíní, taos fiacla, rolla leithris, glantach níocháin, glantóir dromchla srl. Má úsáideann tú earra ar leith, tá seans go mbeidh sé de dhíth ar dhuine eile freisin. Rachaidh gach síntiús chuig carthanachtaí i nGaillimh. Níos mó eolais ANSEO.
Stocaí Bronnta Céime
Is iad ár stocaí Big Yellow Thing an féirín idéalach don bhronnadh céime agus téann na fáltais go léir chuig Carthanais Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn! Níl siad ach €9 le ceannach ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, Siopa Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn nó ar ár suíomh gréasáin ANSEO.
Tá Parkrun ag teacht go dtí an Campas!
Beidh an 1ú Parkrun de chuid Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ag 9.30r.n. Dé Sathairn 2 Nollaig ón gcarrchlós Park & Ride. Is rith spraíúil saor in aisce, sóisialta, a uainithe 5km é Parkrun a bhíonn ar siúl gach Satharn ag 9.30r.n. ar fud an chontae/na tíre/an domhain! Is bealach iontach é le bheith gníomhach agus bualadh le daoine nua. Tá oibrithe deonacha á lorg acu freisin chun cabhrú leis an imeacht seol ríomhphost chuig universityofgalway@parkrun.com más mian leat páirt a ghlacadh ann. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ANSEO agus ná déan dearmad clárú más mian leat a bheith i do Parkrunner.
Cuir aithne ar Oifig na Scrúduithe!
Agus muid ag ullmhú do scrúduithe seimeastar 1 ba mhaith le hOifig na Scrúduithe bualadh leat duine le duine agus/nó go fíorúil ag na dátaí agus na hamanna thíos:
- Aghaidh ar Aghaidh 17:00–18:00 Dé Máirt, an 21 Samhain AMB -1022 Amharclann FOTTRELL, Áras Dán na Mílaoise
- Ar líne 12:00 – 12:30, Dé Céadaoin, an 22 Samhain, Imeacht Beo Microsoft Teams Nasc: anseo
Clúdóidh na himeachtaí seo topaicí ar nós amchláir, iontráil dhéanach, socruithe malartacha scrúduithe, ionaid, roimh/i rith/tar éis scrúduithe, rialacháin scrúduithe, iarchur agus tacaíocht scrúduithe. Ní féidir le hOifig na Scrúduithe scrúduithe, páipéir nó cásanna mic léinn aonair a phlé, áfach, más mian leat topaic a mholadh ar mhaith leat go gclúdófar, seol ríomhphost a fhad le examsoffice@universityofgalway.ie faoi 15:00 Dé Luain, an 20 Samhain. Beidh foireann Oifig na Scrúduithe ar fáil ar an bhfón (091 493 024) nó ar ríomhphost tar éis gach seisiúin.
Cruinnithe den Chriú Aeráide
An bhfuil suim agat i saincheisteanna comhshaoil ar nós athrú aeráide agus inbhuanaitheacht? Glac páirt sa Chriú Aeráide ag ceann dá gcruinnithe atá le teacht! Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
- Dé Céadaoin, an 22 Samhain 5i.n. -7i.n. Small Acoustic Room
Mic Léinn Chéad Bhliana ag Teastáil le haghaidh Taighde PhD
Ag glaoch ar gach mac léinn fochéime sa chéad bhliain! Má rinne tú iarratas ar Ollscoil na Gaillimhe tríd an CAO, ba mhaith liom cloisteáil uait! In agallamh neamhfhoirmiúil 20 – 30 nóiméad féachfaidh tú ar thuras réaltachta fíorúla agus roinnfidh tú do thuairimí ar mhargaíocht na meán nua san ardoideachas. Beidh an staidéar seo mar chuid de mo thaighde PhD. Dáilfear dearbháin do chaife saor in aisce ar na rannpháirtithe go léir, agus cuirfear isteach i dtarraingt thú chun dearbhán €100 One4All a bhuachan. Cláraigh anseo.
Tabhair Fuil i nGaillimh an tSeachtain seo chugainn
- Dé Máirt, an 21 Samhain 4i.n.-8i.n. Óstán Oranmore Lodge
- Dé Céadaoin, an 22 Samhain 5i.n.-9i.n. Óstán Menlo Park
Seiceáil d’incháilitheacht + cláraigh do spéis ANSEO.
Galway Exams 101
Tá clár tacaíochtaí scrúduithe forbartha ag an Ollscoil chun cabhrú leat ullmhú do na scrúduithe atá le teacht. Tá Ceardlanna Leabharlainne, Podchraoltaí, Maidineacha Caife agus Seimineár Gréasáin Scrúduithe ag Galway Exams 101, agus acmhainní ar líne lena chinntiú go bhfuil gach rud a theastaíonn uait agat roimh scrúduithe sheimeastar 1. Níos mó eolais ANSEO.
Ionad Cultúrtha na Gaeilge i nGaillimh
Glac nóiméad le do thoil chun suirbhé gairid a dhéanamh maidir le hIonad Cultúrtha Gaeilge a thógáil i nGaillimh ANSEO. Spriocdháta – an 19 Samhain .
Post Páirtaimseartha sa Leabharlann
Tugann an Leabharlann cuireadh dóibh siúd atá cláraithe mar mhic léinn iarchéime in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe don bhliain acadúil seo (2023-2024) iarratas a dhéanamh ar post páirtaimseartha teagascóir Gaeilge don Ionad Scríbhneoireachta Acadúla san Leabharlann. Féach thíos chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar na poist seo agus ar an bpróiseas iarratais.
An féidir leat tacaíocht teagaisc ar líne a thabhairt do dhaltaí meánscoile?
Tá an clár ‘Grinds4Mincéirs’ ar líne ag iarraidh mic léinn a earcú mar theagascóirí i réimse ábhar éagsúla don Teastas Sóisearach agus don Ardteistiméireacht ar nós teangacha, matamaitic, eolaíochtaí, gnó agus talmhaíocht. Is é €25 san uair an pá. Má tá spéis agat/ceisteanna agat, Seol ríomhphost chuig annemarie.stokes@universityofgalway.ie
Róil mar Ambasadóirí Branda
Tá Wild Roots Festival ag lorg 2 x ambasadóir mac léinn chun a bhféile a chur chun cinn. Chun eolas a fháil faoina bhfuil i gceist déan teagmháil le marketing@wildroots.ie
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 d’aon rothair/rothair nach bhfuil in úsáid, ar mhaith beocht a chur iontu arís! Déanfar na rothair a dheisiú agus a dhíol ina siopa mar mhodh taistil inacmhainne nó a thabhairt do dhídeanaithe na hÚcráine/mic léinn University of Sanctuary.
Faigh tuilleadh eolais ANSEO. Déan teagmháil le 091 725874 chun tabhartais a eagrú dá saoráid deisiúcháin ag Aonad ⅞, Páirc Fiontraíochta an Taoibh Thiar, H91 YW53
Ar mhaith leat a bheith ina intéirneach IdeasLab a íocfar? Is é anois do sheans!
Déan iarratas faoi 5i.n. Dé hAoine an 24 Samhain 2023 chun a bheith i do Intéirneach IdeasLab i Seimeastar 2! 2 uair sa tseachtain ar feadh 6 seachtaine. Ag tosú ar an 8 Eanáir go dtí an 1 Márta 2024. Déan iarratas ANSEO.
Gairm Oscailte: Scoláireacht Fiontraíochta Shéamuis Mhic Diarmada 2024
Maoinítear an scoláireacht trí thacaíocht dhaonchairdiúil fhlaithiúil Iontaobhas na Life agus tá sí oscailte do mhic léinn fhochéime na Chéad Bhliana in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Is ionann luach na scoláireachta agus €9,000 ar feadh thréimhse a gcuid staidéir san Ollscoil. Faigh tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
Imeachtaí mhí na Samhna de chuid Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Seo díreach cuid d’imeachtaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn atá againn ag teacht aníos i mí na Samhna seo agus tá go leor eile TBA ann, mar sin bí ag faire amach! Nasc d’Imeachtaí na Samhna
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 agus Twitter.
