By Graham Gillespie Rían McKeagney, Convenor for the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, is a second year Arts student. Reflecting back on the year, he says he thinks the most rewarding part of the role for him is “doing work that’s worth doing for people you care about.” “Also the relationships you build from it, because you meet a lot of like-minded … [Read more...] about Rían McKeagney says he is making progress on BA Connect issues
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Law Convenor says we need more charging stations on campus
By Graham Gillespie Clodagh McGivern is a second year Corporate Law student, and the Convenor of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law. She says the most rewarding part of being part of the Students’ Union was getting to meet loads of different people and helping each other. “When I first got on to the Students’ Union, I didn't actually know any of the other … [Read more...] about Law Convenor says we need more charging stations on campus
NUI Galway researcher granted nearly €420,000 for bacterial infection project
By Graham Gillespie NUI Galway have secured €419,585 in funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) for a research project which involves developing technology to help detect bacterial infections more quickly. The research will be carried out by Dr Joseph Byrne and a PhD student, who Byrne will recruit himself. Work will begin in April with the funding supporting the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway researcher granted nearly €420,000 for bacterial infection project
New running group offers sanctuary and solidarity for asylum seekers in Galway
By Graham Gillespie The Sanctuary Runners, who are a running club that aim to have locals and people in Direct Provision run together and get to know each other, held their first run in Galway on Saturday 9 February at the Knocknacarra Parkrun. Founded initially in Cork by journalist Graham Clifford, Sanctuary Runners are now also in Dublin, Limerick and Waterford, with … [Read more...] about New running group offers sanctuary and solidarity for asylum seekers in Galway
President calls for student suggestions as Nuns’ Island masterplan announced
By Graham Gillespie President of NUI Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh today launched the masterplan for the regeneration of Nuns’ Island. The masterplan is a joint venture between the University and Galway City Council. A public consultation process to help decide how this regeneration should be carried out was also opened today. Idea submissions will be taken … [Read more...] about President calls for student suggestions as Nuns’ Island masterplan announced