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
Part Time Officer Nominations Open!
Nominations are now open for the 14 SU Part Time Officer positions HERE. If you want to join the SU Team for 2024/25 this is your chance! Nominations close 5pm Weds 28th of February. These positions are voluntary unpaid positions running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. More information about the SU Elections is available HERE.
DrugCon 24 – Drug Information and Harm Reduction Convention
The Students’ Union is hosting a first of its kind Drug Information and Harm Reduction Convention 11am-4pm Tuesday 27th of February in the Corrib Room at Sult. Meet supports and services in the areas of addiction, drug related intimidation, recovery and counselling. Free event open to all students. There’ll be hot drinks and fun surprises on the day. More info HERE
Hygiene Hub Donation Drive Tomorrow
Our February Hygiene Hub donation drives is taking place 10am-5pm Fri 23rd Feb at the SU Office. Please donate personal hygiene and cleaning products to those in need in Galway. More info HERE.
Full Time Officer Elections – Paid Positions €27,000 (before tax)
The four full-time officers – the President, the Vice-President / Education Officer, Vice-President / Welfare and Equality Officer and the Vice President for the Irish Language will all be elected on Thursday 14th March 2024. Nominations will open 10am Wednesday 28th of February 2024 and close 5pm Wednesday 6th of March 2024.
Students’ Union x Rathaus: 2069, A Rat Odyssey
University of Galway Students’ Union in collaboration with Rathaus are bringing a night of self-expression, sexual liberation and learning to Galway 9pm Weds 28th Feb at DNA. Two amazing DJ’s, two dancers, one fabulous Drag Queen and an unforgettable night. Dress code is whatever your heart desires, but get creative and express yourself, perhaps around the theme of 2069: A Rats Odyssey. This is a queer and minority safe space, and we ask that anyone attending keep an open mind and leave any judgement at home. Tickets €7 on sale HERE now.
Proposed SU Referendum
The SU Executive Committee have voted to propose a referendum to change the SU constitution. This referendum proposes to change two things, firstly to update the name of our union from National University of Ireland Galway Students’ Union/ Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimhe to University of Galway Students’ Union/ Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Secondly to remove gender specific pronouns from our constitution. To hold the referendum we must collect 500 signatures so we need all your help to gather signatures to hold this referendum. You can sign the register to support holding this referendum here , and please send this link to as many students as possible, your class, your friends, your societies, housemates etc. It’s very important that our constitution is up to date and aligns with our values, so we really need all your help to get these signatures and get this over the line.
Class Reps Council on Monday
Our next Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn meeting is on at 6pm this Monday 26th of February in HBB B001 Small Lecture Theatre in the Human Biology Building. All class reps are asked to attend. All students can attend the meeting but only class reps can vote. Sign up to attend HERE.
Learn CPR Tomorrow
If you’re free tomorrow (Friday) afternoon we’ve 2 spaces left on our AED Heart Saver training course which will teach you CPR, treatment of foreign body airway obstruction and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The course is just €40 (usual cost €70). Sign up HERE.
Fáilte roimh chách! | Everyone is welcome!
Deardaoin 29 Feabhra | Thursday 29th February
- 19:00 Seoladh Seachtain na Gaeilge sa Téatar Áras na Gaeilge
Dé hAoine 1 Márta | Friday 1st March
- 13:00-14:00 Clár Gaelach ar Flirt FM – Sláine
Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó | More info from su.gaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Postgrad Quiz Night
We are joining up with Postgrad Research Society to host another Postgrad Quiz Night in the Corrib Room at Sult at 6pm Thurs 29th of Feb. Tickets are free but limited HERE.
Self-Defence and Empowerment Class for women, AFAB and non-binary people only starts Monday
This is a 4 week course where you’ll learn self-preservation and safety techniques, followed by basic self-defence, all the while growing confidence in your abilities through practical self-empowerment exercises. A safe space for women and people to become more comfortable in their surroundings and own skin. Dates/Times: 17:00-19:30 Mon 26th Feb, Mon 4th March, Mon 11th March and Mon 25th March 2024.Course Venue: The Kingfisher Sports Hall, University of Galway. Course Cost: €5. Sign up link HERE.
Recycled Runway Competition
Design an outfit by upcycling items and taking part in a fashion show on Weds 13 March. Competition open to individuals + Societies – great prizes! More info from su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
Financial Literacy among final-year students in the College of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Galway.
This survey aims to assess the financial literacy, spending habits and financial planning of students in the College of Arts and Social Sciences. Please take a minute to complete the survey HERE.
University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024
Applications will are now open for the University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024. Open to current University of Galway students, successful applicants will be offered an 8-week scholarship. The central aim of the awards programme is to develop student leaders that are dedicated and enthusiastic about creating a more sustainable campus and community. Closing date for applications is 12 noon Mon 4th March. Provisional interview date is Weds 13th March. Find out more HERE. If you’ve any queries please contact michelle.odowd@universityofgalway.ie
PhD Write Up Bursary
The University PhD Write-Up Bursary 2024 scheme is open for full-time PhD students who are near to completing their theses yet who find themselves, for whatever reason, without funding. Full Details are here: University PhD Write Up Bursary – University of Galway
Closing date for completed applications is 17:00 Friday, 19 April 2024.
Deadline to register for Seanad Éireann Vote Mon 26th Feb
Graduates of the National University of Ireland who have received a degree and who are Irish citizens are eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections, once they are included in the University electoral register. More info HERE.
Recommend a Friend
If you think you would like to run for election or have a friend or know a student who would be great as an SU Officer, then now is your chance to recommend them HERE and let them know how amazing you think they are! More info HERE.
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
Tá Ainmniúcháin d’Oifigigh Pháirtaimseartha Oscailte!
Tá ainmniúcháin oscailte anois don 14 phost mar Oifigeach Páirtaimseartha Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ANSEO. Más mian leat a bheith páirteach i bhFoireann Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn do 2024/25, is é seo do sheans! Dúnann na hainmniúcháin 5i.n. Dé Céadaoin, an 28 Feabhra. Is poist dheonacha gan phá iad na poist sin a mhairfidh ón 1 Iúil 2024 go dtí an 30 Meitheamh 2025. Tá tuilleadh eolais faoi Thoghcháin Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar fáil ANSEO.
DrugCon 24 – Coinbhinsiún um Fhaisnéis faoi Dhrugaí agus Díobháil a Laghdú
Tá an chéad Choinbhinsiún um Fhaisnéis faoi Dhrugaí agus Díobháil a Laghdú á reáchtáil ag Comhaltas na Mac Léinn ó 11r.n.-4i.n. Dé Máirt, an 27 Feabhra i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult. Buail le tacaíochtaí agus seirbhísí i réimsí andúile, imeaglú a bhaineann le drugaí, téarnamh agus comhairleoireacht. Imeacht saor in aisce oscailte do gach mac léinn. Beidh deochanna te agus féiríní spraíúla ann ar an lá. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
Feachtas Deonacháin an Mhoil Shláinteachais – Amárach
Beidh ár bhFeachtas Deonacháin mhí Feabhra don Mhol Sláinteachais ar siúl ag 10r.n.-5i.n. amárach, Dé hAoine, an 23Eanáir ag Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Tabhair táirgí sláinteachas agus táirgí glantacháin tí dóibh siúd atá i ngátar i nGaillimh. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.
Toghcháin d’Oifigigh Lánaimseartha – Poist Íoctha €27,000 (roimh cháin)
Toghfar an ceathrar oifigeach lánaimseartha – an tUachtarán, an Leasuachtarán/Oifigeach Oideachais, an Leasuachtarán/Oifigeach Leasa agus Comhionannais agus an Leasuachtarán don Ghaeilge ar fad ar an Déardaoin, an 14 Márta 2024. Osclófar ainmniúcháin 10r.n. Dé Céadaoin, an 28 Feabhra 2024 agus dúnfar iad 5i.n. Dé Céadaoin, an 6 Márta 2024.
Comhaltas na Mac Léinn x Rathaus: 2069, A Rat Odyssey
Tá Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe i gcomhar le Rathaus ag tabhairt oíche féinléirithe, saoirse gnéis agus foghlama go Gaillimh 9i.n. Dé Céadaoin, an 28 Feabhra i DNA. Dhá DJ iontach, beirt rinceoir, Banríon Draig álainn amháin agus oíche dodhearmadta. Is féidir leat cibé rud a ba mhaith leat a chaitheamh mar an gnás feistis, ach a bheith cruthaitheach agus tú féin a chur in iúl, b’fhéidir maidir leis an téama 2069: A Rats Odyssey. Is spás sábháilte aiteach agus mionlaigh é seo, agus iarraimid ar aon duine a fhreastalaíonn air intinn oscailte a choinneáil agus aon bhreithiúnas a fhágáil sa bhaile. Ticéid €7 ar díol ANSEO anois.
Reifreann beartaithe de chuid Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Vótáil Coiste Feidhmiúcháin Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn chun reifreann a mholadh chun bunreacht Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn a leasú. Molann an reifreann seo dhá rud a athrú, ar an gcéad dul síos chun ainm ár n-aontais a nuashonrú ó National University of Ireland Galway Students’ Union/ Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimhe chuig University of Galway Students’ Union/ Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Ar an dara dul síos forainmneacha a bhaineann go sonrach le hinscne a bhaint as ár mbunreacht. Chun an reifreann a reáchtáil ní mór dúinn 500 síniú a bhailiú agus mar sin tá do chabhair ag teastáil uainn chun sínithe a bhailiú chun an reifreann seo a reáchtáil. Is féidir leat an clár a shíniú chun tacú leis an reifreann seo a reáchtáil anseo , agus seol an nasc seo chuig an oiread mac léinn agus is féidir, do rang, do chairde, do chumainn, do pháirtithe tí. Tá sé an-tábhachtach go bhfuil ár mbunreacht cothrom le dáta agus ag teacht lenár luachanna, mar sin tá do chabhair ag teastáil uainn chun na sínithe seo a fháil agus é seo a thabhairt thar an líne.
Comhairle na nIonadaithe Ranga – Dé Luain
Beidh an chéad chruinniú eile de chuid Chomhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar siúl ag 6i.n. Dé Luain seo, an 26 Feabhra i Léachtlann Bheag HBB B001 i bhFoirgneamh na Bitheolaíochta Daonna. Iarrtar ar gach Ionadaí Ranga a bheith i láthair. Is féidir le gach mac léinn freastal ar an gcruinniú ach ní féidir ach le hionadaithe ranga vóta a chaitheamh. Cláraigh chun freastal ANSEO.
Foghlaim ACS Amárach
Má tá tú faoi réir tráthnóna amárach (Dé hAoine) tá 2 spás fágtha againn ar ár gcúrsa oiliúna AED Heart Saver a mhúinfidh ACS duit, cóireáil ar bhac aerbhealaigh mar gheall ar earra coimhthíoch agus conas Dífhibrileoir Seachtrach Uathoibrithe (AED) a úsáid. Níl ach costas de €40 ar an gcúrsa (gnáthchostas €70). Cláraigh ANSEO.
Fáilte roimh chách! | Everyone is welcome!
Déardaoin, an 29 Feabhra | Thursday 29th February
- 19:00 Seoladh Seachtain na Gaeilge i dTéatar Áras na Gaeilge
Dé hAoine, an 1 Márta | Friday 1st March
- 13:00-14:00 Clár Gaelach ar Flirt FM – Sláine
Tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó | More info from su.gaeilge@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Oíche Tráth na gCeist d’Iarchéimithe
Táimid ag teacht le chéile arís le Postgrad Research Society le haghaidh oíche scannán d’Iarchéimithe i Seomra na Coiribe ag Sult ag 6i.n.Déardaoin, an 29 Feabhra. Tá na ticéid saor in aisce ach teoranta ANSEO.
Rang Féinchosanta agus Cumhachtaithe do mhná, AFAB agus do dhaoine neamh-dhénártha amháin – Dé Luain
Is cúrsa 4 seachtaine é seo ina bhfoghlaimeoidh tú teicnící féinchaomhnaithe agus sábháilteachta, agus féinchosaint bhunúsach ina dhiaidh sin, agus tú ag fás muiníne as do chumas trí chleachtaí féinchumhachta praiticiúla. Spás sábháilte do mhná agus do dhaoine a bheith níos compordaí ina dtimpeallacht agus ina gcraiceann féin. Dátaí/Amanna: 17:00-19:30 Luan, an 26 Feabhra, Luan, an 4 Márta, Luan, an 11 Márta agus Luan, an 25 Márta 2024.Ionad an Chúrsa: Halla Spóirt The Kingfisher, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Costas an Chúrsa: €5. Nasc cláraithe ANSEO.
Comórtas Ardán Taispeána Athchúrsáilte
Dear feistis trí earraí a uaschúrsáil agus páirt a ghlacadh i seó faisin ar an gCéadaoin, an 13 Márta. Comórtas oscailte do dhaoine aonair + Cumainn – duaiseanna iontacha! Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
Litearthacht Airgeadais i measc mic léinn bhliain na céime i gColáiste na nEalaíon agus na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.
Tá sé mar aidhm ag an suirbhé seo measúnú a dhéanamh ar litearthacht airgeadais, nósanna caiteachais agus pleanáil airgeadais na mac léinn i gColáiste na nEalaíon agus na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta. Glac nóiméad, le do thoil, chun an suirbhé a chomhlánú ANSEO.
Dámhachtainí Ceannaireachta Inbhuanaitheachta Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2024
Tá iarratais oscailte anois do Dhámhachtainí Ceannaireachta Inbhuanaitheachta Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2024. Oscailte do mhic léinn reatha Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, tairgfear scoláireacht 8 seachtaine d’iarratasóirí rathúla. Is é aidhm lárnach an chláir dámhachtainí ceannairí mac léinn a fhorbairt atá tiomanta agus díograiseach maidir le campas agus pobal níos inbhuanaithe a chruthú. Is é 12 meán lae Dé Luain, an 4 Márta an dáta deiridh le haghaidh iarratas. Is é an Chéadaoin, an 13 Márta an dáta sealadach d’agallaimh. Faigh tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.Má tá aon cheist agat déan teagmháil le michelle.odowd@universityofgalway.ie
Sparánacht PhD Write-Up
Tá scéim Sparánacht Write-Up PhD 2024 na hOllscoile oscailte do mhic léinn PhD lánaimseartha atá in beagnach réir lena gcuid tráchtais a chríochnú ach ar chúis éigin, tá siad gan mhaoiniú. Tá sonraí iomlána anseo: SparánachtWrite Up PhD na hOllscoile – Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Is é an dáta deiridh d’iarratais chomhlánaithe ná 17:00 Aoine, an 19 Aibreán 2024.
Spriocdháta le clárú do Vóta Sheanad Éireann, Dé Luain, an 26 Feabhra
Tá céimithe de chuid Ollscoil na hÉireann a bhfuil céim bainte amach acu agus ar saoránaigh Éireannacha iad i dteideal vóta a chaitheamh i dtoghcháin Sheanad Éireann, nuair a bheidh siad san áireamh i gclár toghthóirí na hOllscoile. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO
Déan Cara a Mholadh
Má cheapann tú gur mhaith leat rith seasamh sa toghchán nó má tá cara agat nó má tá aithne agat ar mhac léinn a bheadh iontach mar Oifigeach Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, tá deis agat anois iad a mholadh ANSEO agus a chur in iúl dóibh cé chomh hiontach is atá siad dar leat! Níos mó eolais ANSEO.
Contact Us / Déan Teagmháil Linn
Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig studentsunion@universityofgalway.ie le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘like’ a thabhairt dúinn nó muid a leanúint ar Facebook Instagram Tik Tok agus Twitter.
