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
For the most up to date news and info on all Students’ Union committees, join our WhatsApp community HERE.
Hallows Tonight!
Galway’s biggest student Halloween event is on tonight and there’s a handful of tickets left HERE. Doors Open 6.30pm. No Re-Entry. Over 18’s photo ID required. Costumes win CASH! €500 in cash to be won on the night so fancy dress to impress! €300 for best group costume and 2 x €100 prizes for best individual costume.
Bailey Allen Hall
- 23:00-00:00 Franck
- 22:00-23:00 Fionn Curran
- 21:00-22:00 Camrinwatsin
- 20:00-21:00 Datsko
- 19:00-20:00 Amy101
Sult
- 22:30-00:00 Dean Kenny
- 20:00-22:00 The Dirty Circus
Around Áras na Mac Léinn
- 19:30-21:00 Scare-Aoke with Horror Society in the Hub – a spooky karaoke sesh!
- DJ Soc takeover of the plaza outside Áras na Mac Léinn
- Cloakroom in The Cube €2 in aid of Galway Simon Community
- Pastacrisciut Food Truck outside the HBB serving traditional street food from Napoli.
Spéir | Students’ Union Pantry
The Students’ Union Pantry will be open at 2pm tomorrow Friday 1st Nov. We have a new system designed to reduce queuing time. If you wish to visit the Student’s Union Pantry, please register your interest on Yourspace at the link HERE. Registration for timeslots is open to all students. Once the registration period for a timeslot closes, a number of students will be randomly selected to access Spéir in each timeslot and those students will be contacted by email.
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week
Mon 4th Nov
- 14:00-15:00 “The Irish for Sex” screening in the Space, upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Comedian Bláithín de Burca goes on a nationwide hunt to find words for women’s bodies and sexuality as Gaeilge. (As Gaeilge)
- 18:00-19:00 Disability and Desire Workshop with Aoife Murray. Join us for a candid talk on sex and disability. Free online workshop. Limited spaces. Booking link HERE.
Tues 5th Nov
- 12:00-14:00 ‘Péint do Phit’ body positivity painting workshop in the Art Room (As Gaeilge)
- 18:00-19:00 Sex 101 The Inclusive Intro Workshop with Aoife Murray. Unlock the secrets of pleasure, safety, and self-advocacy in this all-inclusive crash course on sex. Venue SC200A Joseph Larmour Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse. Limited spaces. Booking link HERE.
Weds 6th Nov
- 19:00 Sex Toy Bingo at Sult hosted by Comedian Steve Bennett| Biongó Bréagán Gnéis i Sult. €5 Tickets available HERE. Raising funds for the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership.
Thurs 7th Nov
- 13:00-15:00 Free Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing with Sexual Health West in The Space upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. No appointment needed just turn up.
- 20:00 Gays and Dolls Night LGBTQ+ night at Sult. DJs, Drag Queens and Dancing! €3 Tickets available HERE.
All Week
- Get FREE condoms + 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
Pólca 4
Pólca 4 i Sult 20:30-22:00 Dé Céadaoin 13 Samhain. Ticéid €10 ANSEO.
Pilates Course starts Wednesday
6 week Pilates Winter Warmer Course just €5 for University of Galway students and staff! Live online classes every Wednesday morning 6th Nov-11th Dec. Can’t make the live class? The recording will be sent to you. Register HERE.
Upcoming Class Rep Meetings
| Tues 5th Nov | 6pm-7pm | College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | AC202 |
| Tues 5th Nov | 7pm-8pm | College of Business, Public Policy and Law | AC202 |
| Weds 6th Nov | 6pm-7pm | College of Science and Engineering | AC201 |
| Weds 6th Nov | 7pm-8pm | College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies | AC201 |
| Thurs 7th Nov | 6pm-7pm | Postgraduate Council | AC201 |
| Mon 11th Nov | 6pm-8pm | Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 | AMB-1021 Colm OHeocha Theatre Arts Millennium |
For more info contact Tom on su.education@universityofgalway.ie
Uniform Donation Drive ends tomorrow
Donate Nursing and Midwifery Uniforms you no longer need at the SU Office by 5pm tomorrow Friday 1st November. These will be passed on to students who need them.
Climate Crew Meet Up
Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Join the SU Climate Crew! Next meeting 6pm-7pm next Wednesday 6th November in the Large Acoustic Room downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. All welcome. More info from Peter on su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
Attention Swifties!
Coming Soon: Sult (Taylor’s Version) Eras Edition. €5 Tickets on sale HERE 9am Thurs 7th Nov. All proceeds go to the SU Charities: Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership.
Free Electrical Recycling Day on Campus TODAY
Bring anything with a plug, battery or cable to be recycled for free on campus 10am-4pm today Thursday 31st of October in the Orbsen building car park.
Charity Sweet Sale Today
There’s a charity sweet sale taking place 10am-12pm today Thurs 31st October outside the Bank of Ireland in the Arts/Science Concourse building in aid of Galway Simon Community.
Catering on Campus Survey
Please take 5 minutes to have your say about catering facilities on campus HERE. For every survey completed the University will make a donation to charity.
Coldvember starts tomorrow!
Coldvember is an annual student-led initiative where students swim/take a dip in the sea every day for the month of November at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill. The goal is to bring everyone together in a supportive community as the days get darker and also raise funds for Cancer Care West. They meet 7.30am Monday-Friday and 9am on Saturday & Sunday. For more info follow the Coldvember crew on Instagram HERE. You can donate to Cancer Care West HERE.
Calling all Horror Fans
A research student in the film school is looking for 3 or 4 horror fans to take part in a short documentary about the genre, it will involve some planning emails and about half hour filming. If you’re interested please email me darkbadbpublishing@gmail.com with the subject “Film documentary.”
Success Quiz – Prizes to be won!
Take a minute to complete the University Success quiz HERE and you could win prizes like a €100 SU Card, 2 x tickets to the Ball of your choice, a pizza party for 4 at Sult or University of Galway merch! Closing date 5pm Fri 8th Nov.
ENLIGHT Online Info Session
Join at 4pm on Monday, 4 November, to discover opportunities for students in the ENLIGHT University Alliance. Sign up HERE.
Study on Dyslexia in Higher Education
Researchers at University of Galway are running an online study HERE to explore the educational supports for adults with dyslexia in higher education institutes in Ireland. Participants must be 18+ years old, have dyslexia and be currently attending a university/college in Ireland or have recently graduated. Click the link HERE to take part or email ciara.egan@universityofgalway.ie
Are you registered to vote?
It looks like a General Election is just around the corner! Make sure to register to vote or update your details now at www.checktheregister.ie
Competition: 175th Anniversary of Student Registration
The Library is holding a photo competition to celebrate 175 years since the first group of students registered in this University. See details and archival images here!
Postgraduate Ball Thurs 28th Nov
Postgraduate Ball early bird tickets are on sale now on the Society webstore HERE. Contact microbiology@socs.universityofgalway.ie for more info
University students’ perspectives on their engagement to digital mental health interventions
Would you be willing to chat to in a short interview about the factors that affect your engagement to digital interventions? If so, please click on the link HERE and don’t forget to check the participants’ criteria!
Give Blood in Galway
- 15:50-20:10 Today Thurs 31st Oct Clybaun Hotel
- 11:30-15:10 Sun 3rd Nov Clybaun Hotel
- 15:50-20:10 Tues 5th Nov Menlo Park Hotel
- 15:50-20:10 Weds 6th Nov Menlo Park Hotel
- 15:50-20:10 Thurs 7th Nov Menlo Park Hotel
Check your eligibility to donate and book your appointment HERE.
Uniform Donation Drive Closes Tomorrow Fri 1st Nov
Donate Nursing and Midwifery Uniforms you no longer need at the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn by 5pm tomorrow Friday 1st November. These will be passed on to students who need them.
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 (@cmlong_su) and X (Twitter)
Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. / Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union. Tá fáil ar an leagan Béarla ANSEO
Leis an nuacht agus eolas is déanaí a fháil maidir le coistí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, cláraigh lenár bpobal WhatsApp ANSEO.
Hallows Anocht!
Tá an t-imeacht is mó le haghaidh mac léinn ar Oíche Shamhna ar siúl anocht agus tá dornán ticéad fágtha ANSEO. Osclófar na doirse ag 6.30pm. Níl cead filleadh. Os cionn 18 mbliana. Aitheantas fótagrafach riachtanach. Airgead tirim le haghaidh Cultacha! €500 in airgead tirim le buachan ar an oíche – mar sin culaith bhréige le bheith istigh air! €300 don chulaith is fearr mar ghrúpa agus 2 cheann de dhuaiseanna €100 don chulaith is fearr ar dhaoine aonair.
Halla Bailey Allen
- 23:00-00:00 Franck
- 22:00-23:00 Fionn Curran
- 21:00-22:00 CamrinWatsin
- 20:00-21:00 Datsko
- 19:00-20:00 Amy101
Sult
- 22:30-00:00 Dean Kenny
- 20:00-22:00 The Dirty Circus
Timpeall ar Áras na Mac Léinn
- 19:30-21:00 Scare-Aoke leis an gCumann Uafáis sa Mol – seisiún scáfar cáirióice!
- Cumann na DJ le seilbh a ghlacadh ar an bPlás taobh amuigh d’Áras na Mac Léinn
- Seomra Cótaí sa Cube €2 ar mhaithe le Pobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe
- Leoraí bia Pastacrisciut taobh amuigh den HBB le bia sráide traidisiúnta Napoli.
Spéir | Pantrach Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn
Beidh Pantrach Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar oscailt ó 2pm amárach Dé hAoine an 1 Samhain. Tá córas nua deartha agam ionas nach mbeidh an oiread ama le caitheamh sa scuaine. Más mian leat bualadh isteach chuig Pantrach Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, úsáid an nasc ANSEO le suim a léiriú ann. Tá an clárú le sliotán ama a fháil oscailte do gach mac léinn. Agus an tréimhse chláraithe le haghaidh sliotán ama dúnta, roghnófar líon áirithe mic léinn go randamach le dul isteach i Spéir i ngach sliotán ama. Déanfar teagmháil ríomhphoist leis na mic léinn sin.
An tSeachtain Feasachta agus Treorach ar an tSláinte Ghnéis (Seachtain SHAG)
Lua 4 Sam
- 14:00-15:00 taispeáint “The Irish for Sex” sa spás, thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Imíonn an fuirseoir Bláithín de Burca ar thóraíocht focal ar fud na tíre le focail a fháil i nGaeilge do chorp na mban agus do chúrsaí collaíochta. (As Gaeilge)
- 18:00-19:00 Ceardlann ar an Míchumas agus Mian Chollaí le hAoife Murray. Bí linn le haghaidh caint neamhbhalbh ar ghnéas agus míchumas. Ceardlann ar líne saor in aisce Líon teoranta áiteanna. Nasc áirithinte ANSEO.
Mái 5 Sam
- 12:00-14:00 ‘Péint do Phit’, ceardlann phéintéireachta dearbhaithe colainne sa Seomra Ealaíne (as Gaeilge)
- 18:00-19:00 Sex 101 Ceardlann Tosaigh Ionchuimsitheach le hAoife Murray. Scaoil na rúin a bhaineann le sámhas, sábháilteacht agus féinabhcóideacht sa dianchúrsa uileghabhálach seo ar chollaíocht. Ionad SC200A Léachtlann Joseph Larmour, Naschalla na nEalaíon/na hEolaíochta. Líon teoranta áiteanna. Nasc áirithinte ANSEO.
Céa 6 Sam
- 19:00 Biongó na mBréagán Gnéis i Sult, an fuirseoir Steve Bennett i bhfeighil an tí. €5. Ticéid ar fáil ANSEO. Cistí a bhailiú do Charthanais an Chomhaltais: Ionad Éigeandála na Gaillimhe um Éigniú agus Comhpháirtíocht Uathachais na Gaillimhe.
Déa 7 Sam
- 13:00-15:00 Mearthástáil saor in aisce le haghaidh VEID agus na Gallbholgaí le Sláinte Ghnéis an Iarthair sa Spás, thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Ní gá duit coinne a bheith agat, níl ort ach a bheith ann.
- 20:00 Oíche LADTA+ Gays and Dolls ag Sult. DJanna, Draig-ríonacha agus Damhsa! €3. Ticéid ar fáil ANSEO.
An tSeachtain ar Fad
- Coiscíní agus bealadh ar fáil SAOR IN AISCE ó Oifig Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (méid teoranta)
- Cuir do Thástáil STI SAOR IN AISCE in áirithe le hAonad Sláinte na Mac Léinn ar 091 494 337
- Is féidir do thástáil STI saor in aisce don bhaile a ordú (mura bhfuil aon siomptóim ort) ANSEO.
Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó su.welfare@nuigalway.ie
Pólca 4
Pólca 4 i Sult 20:30-22:00 Dé Céadaoin 13 Samhain. Ticéid €10 ANSEO.
Cúrsa Pilates le tosú Dé Céadaoin
Cúrsa gortha geimhridh 6 seachtaine sa Pilates, go díreach €5 do mhic léinn agus baill foirne Ollscoil na Gaillimhe! Ranganna beo ar líne maidin gach Céadaoin 6 Sam-11 Noll. Nach féidir leat freastal ar an rang beo? Cuirfear an taifeadadh chugat. Cláraigh ANSEO.
Cruinnithe d’Ionadaithe Ranga
| Mái 5 Sam | 6pm-7pm | Coláiste an Leighis, an Altranais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte | AC202 |
| Mái 5 Sam | 7pm-8pm | Coláiste an Ghnó, an Bheartais Phoiblí agus an Dlí | AC202 |
| Céa 6 Sam | 6pm-7pm | Coláiste na hEolaíochta agus na hInnealtóireachta | AC201 |
| Céa 6 Sam | 7pm-8pm | Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh | AC201 |
| Déa 7 Sam | 6pm-7pm | Comhairle na nIarchéimithe | AC201 |
| Lua 11 Sam | 6pm-8pm | Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn 3 | AMB-1021 Léachtlann Choilm Uí Eocha Áras Dán na Mílaoise |
Déan teagmháil le Tom ag su.education@universityofgalway.ie le tuilleadh eolais a fháil
Feachtas na nÉidí le críochnú amárach
Tabhair éidí Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais nach bhfuil ag teastáil uait a thuilleadh ag Oifig an Chomhaltais faoi 5pm, Dé hAoine an 1 Samhain. Cuirfear ar aghaidh iad chuig mic léinn a bhfuil gá acu leo.
Teacht le Chéile Chriú na hAeráide
An bhfuil tú go mór ar son an chomhshaoil agus na hinbhuanaitheachta? Glac páirt i gCriú Aeráide an Chomhaltais! Beidh an chéad chruinniú eile ar siúl 6pm-7pm, Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, an 6 Deireadh Fómhair san Fhuaimsheomra Mór thíos staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn. Fáilte roimh chách. Tuilleadh eolais ó Peter ag su.environment@universityofgalway.ie
Ar aire, a Swifties!
Ar na Bacáin: Sult (Taylor’s Version) Eras Edition. €5. Ticéid ar díol ANSEO 9am Déa 7 Sam. Tabharfar an t-airgead ar fad do na carthanais is rogha leis an gComhaltas: Ionad Éigeandála na Gaillimhe um Éigniú agus Comhpháirtíocht Uathachais na Gaillimhe.
Lá Athchúrsála Earraí Leictreacha Saor in Aisce ar an gCampas INNIU
Tabhair leat rud ar bith a bhfuil plocóid, ceallra nó cábla ann le hé a athchúrsáil saor in aisce ar an gcampas 10am-4pm inniu Déardaoin an 31 Deireadh Fómhair i gcarrchlós Fhoirgneamh Orbsen.
Díolachán Milseán Carthanachta Inniu
Tá díolachán milseán carthanachta ar siúl idir 10am-12pm inniu Déardaoin an 31 Deireadh Fómhair taobh amuigh de Bhanc na hÉireann i bhfoirgneamh Naschalla na nEalaíon/na hEolaíochta ar mhaithe le Pobal Shíomóin na Gaillimhe.
Suirbhé faoin Lónadóireacht ar an gCampas
Ní thógfaidh sé ach 5 nóiméad ort do thuairim a thabhairt ar áiseanna lónadóireachta ar an gcampas ANSEO. Tabharfaidh an Ollscoil síntiús do charthanas as gach suirbhé a chuirfear i gcrích.
Tús le Coldvember amárach!
Tionscnamh bliantúil á threorú ag mic léinn is ea Coldvember. Téann mic léinn ag snámh/isteach san uisce sa bhfarraige gach lá i mí na Samhna ag Túr Tumadóireachta na Carraige Duibhe i mBóthar na Trá. An sprioc atá ann ná le gach duine a tharraingt le chéile i bpobal lán tacaíochta agus na laethanta ag dul i ndorchacht agus cistí a chruinniú san am céanna do Chúram Ailse an Iarthair. Tagann siad le chéile ag 7.30am Luan-Aoine agus 9am ar an Satharn agus Domhnach. Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil, ba chóir lucht Coldvember a leanúint ar Instagram ANSEO. Is féidir síntiús a thabhairt do Chúram Ailse an Iarthair ANSEO.
Sibhse a bhíonn sáite san Uafás
Tá mac léinn taighde i scoil na scannánaíochta sa tóir ar thriúr nó ceathrar a bhfuil a gcroí istigh san uafás le páirt a ghlacadh i gclár faisnéise gearr faoin seánra. I gceist ann beidh ríomhphoist phleanála agus leathuair an chloig de scannánaíocht. Más suim leat é, cuir nóta ríomhphoist chugam ar darkbadbpublishing@gmail.com agus “Film documentary” i líne an ábhair.
Quiz Ratha – Duaiseanna le buachan!
Ní thógfaidh sé ach nóiméad ort Quiz Ratha na hOllscoile a líonadh ANSEO agus beidh deis agat le duaiseanna a bhuachan: Cárta €100 de chuid an Chomhaltais, 2 thicéad chuig an mBál is rogha leat féin, féasta pizza do cheathrar ag Sult nó earraí Ollscoil na Gaillimhe! Dáta deireanach 5pm Aoi 8 Sam.
Seisiún eolais ar líne le ENLIGHT
Buail isteach ar líne ag 4pm Dé Luain, an 4 Samhain, le heolas a fháil ar na deiseanna atá ann do mhic léinn i gComhghuaillíocht ENLIGHT na nOllscoileanna. Cláraigh ANSEO.
Staidéar ar an Disléicse san Ardoideachas
Tá staidéar ar líne á reáchtáil ag taighdeoirí in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ANSEO le cíoradh a dhéanamh ar na cineálacha tacaíochta atá ar fáil do dhaoine fásta a bhfuil disléicse orthu in institiúidí ardoideachais in Éirinn. Ní mór do rannpháirtithe a bheith 18+ mbliana d’aois, disléicse orthu agus ag freastal ar ollscoil/coláiste in Éirinn faoi láthair nó díreach tar éis céim a bhaint amach i gceann acu. Cliceáil an nasc ANSEO le páirt a ghlacadh ann nó seol ríomhphost chuig ciara.egan@universityofgalway.ie
An bhfuil tú cláraithe le vótáil?
Tá gach cuma ar an scéal go bhfuil Olltoghchán ar na bacáin! Ná déan dearmad clárú le vótáil nó do chuid sonraí a thabhairt cothrom le dáta anois ag www.checktheregister.ie
Comórtas: Comóradh 175 Bliain ar Chlárú Mac Léinn
Tá comórtas grianghraf á reáchtáil ag an Leabharlann chun comóradh 175 bliain a cheiliúradh ó chláraigh an chéad dream de mhic léinn san Ollscoil seo. Is féidir breathnú ar na sonraí agus íomhánna cartlainne anseo!
Bál na nIarchéimithe Déa 28 Sam
Bál na nIarchéimithe. Ticéid luatha ar díol anois ar shiopa ar líne na gCumann ANSEO. Déan teagmháil le microbiology@socs.universityofgalway.ie le tuilleadh eolais a fháil
Tuairimí mac léinn ollscoile ar an tslí a mbíonn siad ag plé le hidirghabhálacha digiteacha meabhairshláinte
An mbeifeá toilteanach comhrá a dhéanamh in agallamh gairid faoi na cúiseanna a imríonn tionchar ort agus tú ag plé le hidirghabhálacha digiteacha? Dá mbeadh, cliceáil ar an nasc ANSEO. Ná déan dearmad critéir na rannpháirtithe a sheiceáil!
Deonaigh Fuil i nGaillimh
- 15:50-20:10 Inniu Déa 31 DFóm, Óstán Clybaun
- 11:30-15:10 Dom 3 Sam Óstán Clybaun
- 15:50-20:10 Mái 5 Sam Óstán Menlo Park
- 15:50-20:10 Céa 6 Sam Óstán Menlo Park
- 15:50-20:10 Déa 7 Sam Óstán Menlo Park
Seiceáil an bhfuil tú incháilithe le deonú agus déan coinne ANSEO.
Feachtas na n-éidí le críochnú amárach, Dé hAoine, an 1 Samhain
Tabhair éidí Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais nach bhfuil ag teastáil uait a thuilleadh ag Oifig an Chomhaltais, thuas staighre in Áras na Mac Léinn roimh 5i.n. amárach Dé hAoine an 1 Samhain. Cuirfear ar aghaidh iad chuig mic léinn a bhfuil gá acu leo.
Déan Teagmháil Linn / Contact Us
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