Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Thanks to everyone who voted in our Elections back in December and well done to all the candidates and their teams. The newest members of your SU Officer team are:
- International Students Officer: Niamh Quinn
- Ethnic Minorities Officer: Cheyanne Nwaonukwube
- Societies’ Chairperson: Barry Sugrue
- Convenor of College of Business, Public Policy & Law: Victor Igonin
- SU Council Chair: Fionn Sexton Connolly
Nominations will open in April for our Elections for 2021/22 Officers. More info here.
Book Space on Campus to Sit Exams
You can book space to sit your online exams on campus via this link. There are 50 seats available in The Bailey Allen Hall and there’s one space in The Cube available for use by a student and a PA.
Are You Experiencing Exam Stress?
You can speak to NUIG Chaplaincy support staff if you experience exam stress from 9am-7pm Mon-Fri (11th-22nd Jan) on:
- Phone: 091 497 999
- Email: examstress@nuigalway.ie
- International calls/text : +353 89 462 3763
- Video Calls available by appointment
Get your New Student Leap Card
Good news if you need a Student Leap Card we can now process your application and post the card out to you until Thurs 21st Jan! Details on how to apply are HERE
Please note your order number expires after 7 days so please apply promptly.
Our Hump Day Hoolies are back every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Join us and comedian Steve Bennett for lots of craic, comedy and speed friending! Get your tickets HERE
If you need to defer any of your exams all the details on how to apply for a deferral are here.
FREE 6 Week Strength and Conditioning Course
Just 50 spaces available for the SU FREE 6 Week Strength & Conditioning course which starts this Monday 18th Jan. Suitable for all fitness levels! More info + registration here.
Our next Charity Challenge is our New Year Challenge. Each day in January we will be helping you to step outside your comfort zone by having daily suggestions at #NewYearChallenge for new things you can try for the new year. You could try a new sport, learn a new skill, volunteer or join a society. The opportunities are endless! It’s all about making small changes that can make a huge difference to you and the SU Charities. More info here.
Dúil agat sa Ghaeilge?
Glac páirt i gCoiste Gaeilge an Chomhaltais. Cabhraigh linn feachtais a rith leis an nGaeilge a chur chun cinn in OÉ Gaillimh, Seachtain na Gaeilge ina measc. Foghlaim scileanna nua, déan cairde nua agus cothaigh grá don teanga. Déan teagmháil le su.gaeilge@oegaillimh.ie le tuilleadh eolais a fháil
Due to Covid Level 5 Restrictions we will no longer be able to meet up for a Clean Up BUT we are encouraging everyone to do a socially distanced clean up within their 5km radius this weekend and tag us in your photos. Is there a green area near you that could do with some TLC? Are you near enough to the beach to do a 2 minute beach clean-up? Get out for some fresh air and do a clean-up if you can!
We have limited spaces left on our 10 Week Sign Language course 11am-12pm Tues 26th Jan-Tues 30th March. All other courses are fully booked. More info and registration link HERE.
The Student Health Unit is open and you can book an appointment online HERE. For students with Covid symptoms who need a test they can provide remote assessment and referral even if you are not in Galway. For urgent issues you can call 091 492 604.
The Library is closed but they still have the following services available:
- Click & Collect – Order and collect books you need for exams and research.
- Scan & Deliver – Request a journal article or book chapter and receive it electronically.
Passionate about the Irish Language?
Join the SU Irish Language Committee! Help run and plan campaigns to promote the Irish Language at NUI Galway including Seachtain na Gaeilge. Learn new skills, make new friends and share your love of Irish. Contact su.gaeilge@oegaillimh.ie for more info
Drug Use Survey
The Drug Use in Higher Education in Ireland (DUHEI) Survey is being sent out to a random sample of Higher Education students including NUIG students between 18th-31st Jan. The survey aims to gather info on drug use trends and behaviours and will contribute to the development of harm-reduction interventions and policies. All information you provide in this survey will be completely anonymous so please complete it accurately if you receive it and help develop strategies and policies to keep students safe in the future.
Do you wish to strengthen your well-being and resilience?
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is an evidence-based program which develops personalised tools to manage distress and promote a positive approach to maintaining wellness. Participants partake in four 2.5 hour sessions over two weeks, guided by a trained facilitator. Limited Spaces available for the first WRAP® program of the year, beginning Tues 19th Jan. For further details, future workshop dates and to apply, e-mail WRAP® Project Coordinator Fiona Fitzgerald at fiona.m.fitzgerald@nuigalway.ie
- Motivation to Learn + Time Management 11am Thurs 14th Jan
- Maximising Study Skills 3pm Fri 15th Jan
- Using MS Teams Effectively 3pm Mon 18th Jan
- How to Use Academic Skills Hub Effectively 11am Tues 19th Jan
- Developing Blackboard Skills 11am Weds 20th Jan
- Referencing and Plagiarism 11am Tues 26th Jan
- Register here: https://efmfeed.verintefm.com/se/0A88DF3E7CFD2682
The free online Stress Control course is available again. More info here
NUI Galway MSc Marketing Practice students have bravely come forward to share their personal experience of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Watch their stories HERE.
Celebrate cycling and sustainable transport with An Taisce this January!
Our daily choices of transport have an impact on the world around us. Spread the word, have fun and share your photos + stories tagging #NewYearTwoWheels and #AnTaisce. More info HERE.
First Cut! Youth Film Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2021 festival are now being accepted!
Are you a filmmaker? Are you aged between 12-24 years? Do you have a short film you want to screen? Then First Cut! wants to hear from you! Whether you are an individual filmmaker or part of a secondary school, college or youth group, visit firstcutfilmfestival.com to find out how to submit your film free of charge. Every type of film is welcome, including fiction, documentary, animation and music video. Festival events run Sat 17th April – Sun 9th May 2021. Deadline for entries is 5pm Fri March 5th 2021.
Applications for 2021 Charlemagne Youth Prize open until 1 Feb 2021
Are you aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? Apply for the Charlemagne Youth Prize and get rewarded for your project to further develop your initiative! The three winning projects will be chosen from 27 projects nominated by national juries in all EU countries. The first prize is €7,500, second prize €5,000 and third prize €2,500! More info HERE
Coming Up this Semester
| Fri 1st Jan-Sun 31st Jan | SU Charity Challenge New Year Challenge |
| Fri 15th Jan | SU Clean Up (where you are!) |
| Mon 18th Jan | SU 6 Week Strength + Conditioning Course Starts |
| Tues 19th Jan | SU 10 Week Sign Language Courses Start |
| Weds 20th Jan | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
| Weds 27th Jan | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
| Mon 1st Feb-Sun 28th Feb | SU Charity Challenge Kilometre Challenge Part 2 |
| Mon 1st Feb | SU Sustainability Day |
| Weds 3rd Feb | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
| Fri 5th Feb | SU Clean Up |
| Mon 8th Feb | SU Sustainability Day |
| Weds 10th Feb | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
| Mon 15th Feb | SU Sustainability Day |
| Mon 15th – Fri 19th Feb | SU SHAG Week |
| Weds 17th Feb | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
| Mon 22nd Feb | SU Sustainability Day |
| Mon 22nd Feb | SU Council + SU AGM |
| Weds 24th Feb | SU Hump Day Hoolie |
Financial Aid (Emergency Hardship) Fund Still Open
The Financial Aid (Emergency Hardship) Fund is still open for applications from students in financial distress. The Application Form and further information is available here.
Need Someone to Talk To?
- Contact NUIG Counselling service to set up an appointment on: counselling@nuigalway.ie
- Text HELLO to 50808 if you need mental health support or advice. Service available 24/7
- Phone the Samaritans on 116 123 or email them on jo@samaritans.org 24/7
Our Big Yellow Thing Charity Socks are on sale now on the SU Website for just €9. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. More info here.
Keep up to date with NUIG events online 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.
