By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor A group of NUI Galway students are undertaking a unique and fascinating challenge in order to raise money for a worthy cause. Nine months from now, NUIG student Darragh Burke and a group of fellow thrill seekers plan on being nearly six thousand metres above sea level at the peak of highest free standing mountain in the world, Mount … [Read more...] about “I saw the opportunity and I jumped at it. ;NUIG student Darragh Burke talks to SIN about his fundraiser to conquer Kilimanjaro
Archives for December 2020
Former USI President Síona Cahill joins the Gaisce Award
By Conor Brummell Twitter:@ConorBrummell Former President of the Union of Students in Ireland, Síona Cahill, has joined the President’s Award Gaisce team as head of Public Affairs and Communications. With over six years’ experience in advocacy, campaigns, and public affairs, Síona has been described as a perfect addition to the young people’s award. She was shortlisted … [Read more...] about Former USI President Síona Cahill joins the Gaisce Award
New report by NUIG student highlights impact of Direct Provision on children’s rights
By Caoimhe Killeen Seven graduates of the LLM (International Rights) degree at NUI Galway have collaborated with the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) to research and author a report entitled “Direct Provision’s Impact on Children: A Human Rights Analysis” through NUI Galway’s Human Rights Law Clinic. The report highlights how children’s human rights are … [Read more...] about New report by NUIG student highlights impact of Direct Provision on children’s rights
Support Local this Christmas; Irish Jeweller speaks about adapting her business for a festive season like no other.
. Paddy Henry It truly is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Crisp dry December days give way to early sunsets where main streets are draped in decorative lights that illuminate the cityscape in the evening twilight. The scenes are picturesque to say the least and are normally accompanied by the customary Instagram snap of a Christmas market, where local … [Read more...] about Support Local this Christmas; Irish Jeweller speaks about adapting her business for a festive season like no other.
NUI Galway Announce New Executive Dean Apppointments
By Paddy Henry NUI Galway have announced the appointments of Professor Rebecca Braun and Professor Geraint Howells as Executive Deans of their respective colleges Braun, a professor of Modern Languages and Creative Futures at Lancaster University, and co-director of the multi-disciplinary Institute for Social Futures at the University will take up her role in the College … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Announce New Executive Dean Apppointments