Welcome to your weekly email from your Students’ Union / Fáilte chuig do r-phost seachtainiúil ó Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn. Beidh Leagan Gaeilge ar fáilANSEO 

For the most up to date news and info on all Students’ Union committees, join our WhatsApp community HERE.

RAG Week Thank You!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone that took part in our RAG Week events! Whether you volunteered, spread the word, donated, shaved your head, walked across hot coals, brunched, played 5 a side, went on a date with a book, ran/jogged/walked, bid on an auction item, went thrifting, competed to be the RAG Rose, bought a RAG jersey, went to sports day or took part in the Radiothon you helped us raise over €19,500 for charity during the week! We hope you enjoyed the week as much as we did.

SU Election Nominations Open Wednesday

Nominations open 10am on Wednesday 26^th February for the 18 Students’ Union Officer positions for 2025/26. If you’d like to get involved in running your Students’ Union and fighting for student rights now is your chance! Being part of the Students’ Union is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and make a big difference to student life at the University of Galway and beyond. There are 4 full time paid officer positions and 14 part time volunteer officer positions.

Once you decide which SU Officer position you want to run for you can get a nomination form HERE or from the SU Office. When you’ve filled out the nomination form and collected the signatures required you must return the completed form to the box in the SU Office before 5pm Wednesday 5^th of March – late nominations will not be accepted. The elections will all be held online on Thursday 13^th of March. Email suelections@universityofgalway.ie with any questions.

Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn on Monday

Our next Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (Class Reps Council) meeting is at 6pm on Monday 24^th of February in the O’Flaherty Theatre. We’ll have a special guest speaking at the event Arno Schrooyen who is the Vice President of the European Students’ Union. Arno will be speaking as part of the European Students’ Convention taking place on campus. All are welcome to attend. Only Class Reps may vote at the meeting.

Pilates Course just €5

Our next 6 week online Pilates course is starting Weds 5^th March and is just €5! If you miss the live zoom class don’t worry a recording will be sent after the class so you can catch up or do it again. More info and sign up HERE.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, are running a programme of free online events Mon 24^th Feb-Weds 5^th March to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The events will be a space to share and listen to stories about experiences with eating disorders. Whether you have personally faced an eating disorder or have supported a loved one through their journey, each personal story provides valuable insights and perspectives. The full programme of events is available HERE. There’ll also be an on campus event to mark the week which will be a play reading of “Sweet About Me” facilitated by Jacinta Sheeran and moderated by student counsellor, Grace Harrison at 6.30pm Mon 24^th Feb in the Space. 

If you need to talk to someone about Eating Disorders you can phone Bodywhys on their helpline 01 2107 906 or email alex@bodywhys.ie

Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Elections

USI is the national representative body for the more than 360,000 affiliated students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. Nominations are now open for Officer Positions in USI for 2025/26 including President, 6 x Policy Officers and 3 x Regional Officers. Please contact Faye on su.president@universityofgalway.ie for info on how to get nominated and run for election. Nomination deadline 4pm Monday 10^th of March.

Hygiene Hub Donation Drive

Our February Hygiene Hub Donation Drive is on 10am-5pm Fri 28^th Feb at the SU Office. Please donate hygiene, personal care and household cleaning products to those in need in Galway. More info HERE.

Contraception Services at Student Health Unit

The Student Health Unit provide a full range of Contraceptive services – pills, patches, injections, implants and intrauterine devices (‘coils’), and are also registered to do so under the FREE National Contraception Scheme. Under the scheme, prescription and emergency contraception is now available to women, transgender and non-binary people who: are aged 17 to 35, live in Ireland and have a PPS number. For students outside of the current age range for the FREE National Contraception Scheme and/or who don’t hold an Irish PPS number, you can still use the Health Unit Contraceptive services by booking an appointment HERE.

Digital Technologies & Tools | Student Feedback | Interviews & Focus Groups

The University would love to hear more about how digital technologies are shaping your learning experience! You can take part in either an online interview or a campus focus group — whichever works best for you! By taking part you’ll help improve the digital learning environment for future students and will be entered into a weekly draw to win vouchers. The online interview is a quick 15-minute chat via Zoom at a time that suits you or join them for a lunchtime focus group with free pizza 12pm-1pm on Mon 24^th Feb or Weds 26^th Feb in Áras na Mac Léinn. Book a time HERE. Find out more about the study HERE. 

President’s Award for Volunteering ALIVE

Apply Now! Deadline: Wednesday 5th March. Make sure your volunteering hours are up to date and approved on YourSpace for Class Reps, CÉIM, clubs, societies. Flirt FM, Sin and on studentvolunteering.ie for external community volunteering. You need 10 hours of volunteering, answer the reflection questions on YourSpace and select your SDG to be eligible for the award. The ceremony will be on Tuesday 1st April 2025. Any questions email: studentvolunteering@universityofgalway.ie

Cybersecurity Awareness Hour 11am tomorrow

Students of the MSc Cybersecurity Risk Management class are hosting a free student-focused cyber awareness hour 11am-12pm tomorrow Fri 21 Feb in CA243, Cairnes building. Whether you’re just starting to learn about cyber or want to learn about how to better protect yourself, this session will help you. Come along, it’s free, and useful. Sign up HERE.  

International Mother Language Day Tomorrow

Join Bangladesh Society to mark International Mother Language Day 3.30pm-6.30pm tomorrow Fri 21^st Feb in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn. Free registration HERE. Prizes, competitions, documentary, food, activities, games and lots more!

PGR Survey Closes 4^th March

The national survey of Postgraduate Research Students is open HERE. Share your experience of higher education and University of Galway. Your feedback will help identify areas of good practice and areas that would benefit from improvement to enhance the student experience. You could also win a €100 One4All Voucher by taking part.

Free Academic Skills Workshops

“Cite them Right” and “An Introduction to Endnote for Citing & Referencing” free workshops – multiple dates in February + March. Booking and more information HERE.

Nelson Mandela Leadership Award

Applications are now open for the University of Galway Nelson Mandela Leadership Award until 5pm Mon 3^rd March. The successful nominee/s will have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing race equality. For further information, and to submit an application seehere.

Health in a Click: Social Media, Digital Health Literacy, and Young People’s Perceptions of Cervical Cancer Screening

This research study explores how social media use, digital health literacy, and online health information influences young people’s perceptions of cervical cancer screening. Link for more information & sign up HERE.

Travel Vaccine Clinics

The student health unit offer expert advice and a range of vaccines to protect you on your upcoming travels. Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks prior to departure date to ensure you receive full cover. Use the form HERE to arrange an appointment.

Immigration Update for International Students

All Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registrations, renewals and changes of permission are now being processed online via the Department of Justice. Please visit the Global Galway website HERE for the latest information. 

Beer Run on Monday

Join Galway Bay Brewery Running Club for a free social 5km run at 7pm Mon 24^th Feb with a free beer at the end! Meet in the back section of the Oslo bar in Salthill. Bag drop available and all fitness levels welcome. There’s also a free screening of School of Rock at 8pm!

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)  

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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
Chun an nuacht agus an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil maidir le coistí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, cláraigh lenár bpobal WhatsApp ANSEO.

Buíochas Libh as Seachtain Phléarácaim!
Ba mhaith linn buíochas mór ó chrói a ghabháil le gach éinne a bhí páirteacht in imeachtaí na Seachtaine Pléarácaim! Cibé acu a bhí tú ag obair go deonach, ag scaipeadh an scéil, ag déanamh tabhartais, ag baint do chuid gruaige, ag siúl ar ghríos, ag ithe bróinse, ag imirt cúigear an taobh, ag dul ar dáta le leabhar, ag rith/ag jagáil/ag siúl, ag déanamh tairiscint i gceant, ag siopaíocht i siopa carthanais, san iomaíocht don Rós Pléarácaim, ag ceannach geansaí Pléarácaim, ag freastal ar an lá spóirt nó páirteach sa Radiothon, chuidigh tú linn breis is €19,500 a thiomsú do charthanais le linn na seachtaine! Tá súil againn gur bhain sibh a oiread taitnimh as an tseachtain agus a bhain sinne.

Ainmniúcháin do Thoghcháin an Chomhaltais ar Oscailt Dé Céadaoin
Ainmniúcháin oscailte 10am Dé Céadaoin 26 Feabhra le haghaidh 18 nOifigeach Comhaltaisdo 2025/26. Más mian leat a bheith páirteach i reáchtáil an Chomhaltais agus troid ar son chearta na mac léinn, seo chugat do sheans! Is deis iontach é a bheith mar chuid de Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn scileanna nua a fhoghlaim, bualadh le daoine nua agus difríocht mhór a dhéanamh do shaol na mac léinn in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus níos faide i gcéin. Tá 4 phost oifigeach lánaimseartha le pá agus 14 phost oifigeach páirtaimseartha deonach ar fáil.
Nuair a shocraíonn tú cén post Oifigigh leis an gComhaltas a theastaíonn uait a fháil, is féidir foirm ainmniúcháin a fháil ANSEO nó ó Oifig an Chomhaltais. Nuair a bheidh an fhoirm ainmniúcháin comhlánaithe agus na sínithe riachtanacha bailithe agat, ní mór an fhoirm chomhlánaithe a chur ar ais sa bhosca in Oifig an Chomhaltais roimh 5pm Dé Céadaoin an 5 Márta – ní ghlacfar le hainmniúcháin dhéanacha. Beidh na toghcháin ar fad ar siúl ar líne Déardaoin 13ú Márta. Má bhíonn aon cheisteanna agat, cuir chuig suelections@universityofgalway.ie iad.

Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn ar an Luan
Beidh an chéad chruinniú eile de Chomhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn (Comhairle na nIonadaithe Ranga) ar siúl ag 6pm Dé Luain an 24 Feabhra i Léachtlann Uí Fhlaitheartaigh. Beidh aoi speisialta againn, Arno Schrooyen, atá ina Leas-Uachtarán ar Aontas Eorpach na Mac Léinn, ag labhairt ag an ócáid. Beidh Arno ag labhairt mar chuid de Choinbhinsiún Eorpach na Mac Léinn a bheidh ar siúl ar an gcampas. Beidh fáilte roimh chách freastal ar an imeacht. Ní bheidh ceart vótála ag an gcruinniú ach ag Ionadaithe Ranga.

Cúrsa Pilates €5 amháin
Tosóidh an chéad chúrsa 6 seachtaine eile de Pilates ar líne Dé Céadaoin an 5 Márta, agus níl ach €5 air! Ná bí buartha má chailleann tú an rang beo ar Zoom; seolfar taifeadadh i ndiaidh an ranga ionas gur féidir leat teacht suas leis nó é a dhéanamh arís. Tuilleadh eolais agus clárúchán ANSEO.

Seachtain um Fheasacht ar Neamhoird Itheacháin
Beidh Bodywhys, Cumann Neamhord Itheacháin na hÉireann, ag reáchtáil clár d’imeachtaí saor in aisce ar líne Dé Luain an 24 Feabhra – Dé Céadaoin an 5 Márta chun aird a tharraingt ar an tSeachtain um Neamhoird Itheacháin. Spás le scéalta faoi d’eispéiris féin le neamhoird itheacháin a roinnt agus a chloisteáil a bheas sna himeachtaí. Bíodh sé go bhfuil tú féin tar éis aghaidh a thabhairt go pearsanta ar neamhord itheacháin nó gur thacaigh tú le duine eile a bhí ag dul i ngleic leis, tugann gach scéal pearsanta léargas agus peirspictíocht luachmhar. Tá clár iomlán na n-imeachtaí ar fáil ANSEO. Beidh imeacht ar an gcampas freisin chun an tseachtain a chomóradh ina mbeidh léamh drámaíochta ar “Sweet About Me” arna éascú ag Jacinta Sheeran agus arna stiúradh ag comhairleoir mac léinn, Grace Harrison, ag 6.30pm Dé Luain an 24 Feabhra sa Spás.
Má theastaíonn uait labhairt le duine faoi Neamhoird Itheacháin is féidir glaoch ar Bodywhys ar a líne chabhrach 01 2107 906 nó ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig alex@bodywhys.ie

Toghcháin Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ)
Is é AMLÉ an grúpa náisiúnta ionadaíochta do bhreis is 360,000 mac léinn san oideachas tríú leibhéal ar oileán na hÉireann. Tá ainmniúcháin oscailte anois do Phoist Oifigeach in AMLÉ do 2025/26, lena n-áirítear post an Uachtaráin, 6 x Oifigeach Beartais agus 3 x Oifigeach Réigiúnach. Déan teagmháil le Faye ar su.president@universityofgalway.ie le haghaidh eolas ar an dóigh le hainmniúchán a fháil agus dul san iomaíocht don toghchán. Spriocdháta d’ainmniúcháin 4pm Dé Luain an 10 Márta.

Lá Deonaithe don Mhol Sláinteachais
Beidh ár bhFeachtas um Dheonú don Mhol Sláinteachais do mhí Feabhra ar siúl 10am-5pm Dé hAoine an 28 Feabhra in Oifig an Chomhaltais. Tabhair táirgí sláinteachais, cúraim pearsanta agus glantacháin tí dóibh siúd i nGaillimh atá i ngátar. Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

Seirbhísí Frithghiniúna ag Aonad Sláinte na Mac Léinn
Cuireann Aonad Sláinte na Mac Léinn réimse iomlán de sheirbhísí frithghiniúna ar fáil – piollaí, paistí, instealltaí, ionphlandú agus fearais ionútaracha (‘cornaí’), agus tá siad cláraithe freisin chun é sin a dhéanamh faoin Scéim Náisiúnta Frithghiniúna SAOR IN AISCE. Faoin scéim, tá oideas agus frithghiniúint éigeandála ar fáil anois do mhná, do dhaoine trasinscne agus do dhaoine neamhdhénártha: atá idir 17 agus 35 bliain d’aois, ina gcónaí in Éirinn agus a bhfuil uimhir PSP acu. Do mhic léinn lasmuigh den raon aoise reatha don Scéim Náisiúnta Frithghiniúna SAOR IN AISCE agus/nó nach bhfuil uimhir PSP Éireannach acu, is féidir leo úsáid a bhaint as seirbhísí frithghiniúna an Aonaid Sláinte fós ach coinne a chur in áirithe ANSEO.

Teicneolaíochtaí agus Uirlisí Digiteacha | Aiseolas Mac Léinn | Agallaimh agus Grúpaí Fócais
Ba mhór ag an Ollscoil a chloisteáil faoi na dóigheanna a bhfuil teicneolaíochtaí digiteacha nua ag dul i bhfeidhm ar d’eispéireas foghlama féin! Féadfaidh tú páirt a ghlacadh in agallamh ar líne nó i ngrúpa fócais ar an gcampas – cibé acu is fearr a oibríonn duit! Ach páirt a ghlacadh ann cabhróidh tú le timpeallacht dhigiteach foghlama do mhic léinn amach anseo a fheabhsú agus cuirfear isteach i gcrannchur seachtainiúil chun dearbháin a bhuachan thú. Is comhrá tapa 15 nóiméad é an t-agallamh a dhéantar ar líne ar Zoom ag am a oireann duitse nó is féidir bualadh leo le haghaidh grúpa fócais le pizza saor in aisce ag am lóin, 12pm-1pm Dé Luain an 24 Feabhra nó Dé Céadaoin an 26 Feabhra in Áras na Mac Léinn. Cuir am in áirithe ANSEO. Tuilleadh eolais faoin staidéar ANSEO.

Gradam an Uachtaráin don Obair Dheonach BEO
Déan iarratas anois! Spriocdháta: Dé Céadaoin, an 5 Márta. Déan cinnte go bhfuil d’uaireanta deonacha cothrom le dáta agus faofa ar YourSpace maidir le hIonadaíocht Ranga, CÉIM, clubanna, cumainn. Flirt FM, Sin agus ar studentvolunteering.ie maidir le hobair dheonach pobail sheachtrach. Ní mór go bhfuil 10 n-uaire an chloig d’obair dheonach déanta agat. Freagair na ceisteanna machnaimh ar YourSpace agus roghnaigh do SDG le bheith incháilithe don ghradam. Titfidh an searmanas amach Dé Máirt an 1 Aibreán 2025. Má tá aon cheist agat, déan teagmháil le: noirin.mannion@universityofgalway.ie

Uair Feasachta Cibearshlándála, 11am amárach
Beidh uair an chloig saor in aisce atá dírithe ar an gcibearfheasacht do mhic léinn ar siúl ag mic léinn an ranga MSc i mBainistíocht Riosca Cibearshlándála, 11am-12pm amárach Dé hAoine an 21 Feabhra in CA243, foirgneamh Cairnes. Bíodh sé go bhfuil tú díreach ag tosú ag foghlaim faoin gcibearshlándáil nó ag iarraidh foghlaim faoi dhóigheann chun tú féin a chosaint níos fearr, cabhróidh an seisiún seo leat. Bí linn, tá sé saor in aisce agus úsáideach. Cláraigh ANSEO.

Lá Idirnáisiúnta na Máthartheangacha, Amárach
Buail leis an gCumann Banglaidéise chun Lá Idirnáisiúnta na Máthartheangacha a cheiliúradh, amárach 3.30pm-6.30pm Dé hAoine an 21 Feabhra in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn. Tuilleadh eolais agus clárú ANSEO. Duaiseanna, comórtais, clár faisnéise, bia, gníomhaíochtaí, cluichí agus go leor eile!

Dúnfar an Suirbhé Taighde Iarchéime an 4 Márta
Tá an suirbhé náisiúnta ar Thaighde Iarchéime oscailte ANSEO. Cuir in iúl d’eispéireas leis an ardoideachas agus le hOllscoil na Gaillimhe. Cuideoidh d’aiseolas le réimsí dea-chleachtais agus le réimsí ar féidir iad a fheabhsú a aithint chun eispéireas mac léinn a dhéanamh níos fearr i gcoitinne. Thiocfadh leat dearbhán One4All dar luach €100 a bhaint chomh maith ach páirt a ghlacadh ann.

Ceardlanna Scileanna Acadúla Saor in Aisce
Ceardlanna saor in aisce “Cite them Right” agus “An Introduction to Endnote for Citing & Referencing” – roinnt dátaí i mí Feabhra agus Márta. Áirithintí agus tuilleadh eolais ANSEO.

Gradam Ceannaireachta Nelson Mandela
Tá iarratais ar oscailt anois do Ghradam Ceannaireachta Nelson Mandela Ollscoil na Gaillimhe go dtí 5pm Dé Luain an 3 Márta. Beidh tiomantas láidir léirithe chun comhionannas ciníocha a chur chun cinn ag an ainmní/ag na hainmnithe a n-éireoidh leo. Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, agus chun iarratas a chur isteach féach anseo.

Sláinte i gClic: Na Meáin Shóisialta, Feasacht maidir leis an Ríomhshláinte, agus Dearcadh Daoine Óga ar Scagthástáil le haghaidh Ailse Ceirbheacs
Scrúdaíonn an staidéar taighde seo na dóigheann a dtéann úsáid na meán sóisialta, feasacht maidir le ríomhshláinte, agus faisnéis sláinte ar líne i bhfeidhm ar dhearcadh daoine óga ar scagthástáil le haghaidh ailse cheirbheacs. Tuilleadh eolais agus clárú ANSEO.

Clinicí Vacsaíní Taistil
Cuireann aonad sláinte na mac léinn comhairle shaineolach agus réimse vacsaíní ar fáil chun tú a chosaint agus tú ag taisteal amach anseo. Fágtar 8 seachtaine ar a laghad roimh do dháta imeachta lena chinntiú go mbeidh tú clúdach iomlán agat. Bain úsáid as an bhfoirm ANSEO chun coinne a shocrú.

Uasdátú maidir le hInimirce do Mhic Léinn Idirnáisiúnta
Tá gach clárúchán, athnuachan agus athrú ceada do Chead chun Cónaí in Éirinn (IRP) á bpróiseáil ar líne anois tríd an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt. Tabhair cuairt ar shuíomh gréasáin Global Galway ANSEO don eolas is déanaí.Rith agus Beoir Dé Luain
Buail le Club Reathaíochta Galway Bay Brewery do rith shóisialta 5km agus beoir saor in aisce ina dhiaidh, 7pm an Luan beag seo an 24 Feabhra! Buail le chéile sa chúl i mbeár Oslo, Bóthar na Trá. Is féidir málaí a fhágáil ann agus tá fáilte roimh gach leibhéal aclaíochta. Beidh School of Rock ar taispeáint saor in aisce ag 8pm freisin!

Déan Teagmháil Linn / Contact Us
Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn tríd an ríomhphost: studentsunion@universityofgalway.ie maidir le haon cheisteanna nó moltaí atá agat. Is féidir ‘is maith liom’ a thabhairt dúinn agus muid a leanúint ar Facebook, Instagram, TikTok (@cmlong_su) agus X (Twitter)