The Walktober Step Challenge for student and staff at NUI Galway remains open for registrations. The challenge aims to get members of the university community walking more with a goal of reaching 10,000 steps per day by the end of the challenge. NUI Galway Students’ Union President Róisín Nic Lochlainn highlighted the benefits of adding a walk to your daily … [Read more...] about Walktober Step Challenge still open for registrations
NUI Galway receives funding to advance equality
NUI Galway has received €1 million in funding aimed at advancing the university’s strategy in equality, diversity and inclusion. The funding was welcomed by NUI Galway President Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh who said it would build on work done at the university to make progress on equality in recent years. “The award of €1 million Government funding, a very significant portion of … [Read more...] about NUI Galway receives funding to advance equality
Galway STEM students eligible for €250,000 in academic grants
€250,000 in academic grants will be awarded to third-level STEM students in Ireland as part of a new scheme announced by Huawei Ireland. STEM students in Galway are invited to apply for the tech company’s Seeds for the Future programme. The programme will allocate bursaries worth €5,000 each to 50 students who take part in the Seeds for the Future programme. Launched … [Read more...] about Galway STEM students eligible for €250,000 in academic grants
National Agency for Erasmus+ Léargas launches strategy aimed at boosting inclusion
Léargas has launched a new strategy aimed at providing international learning opportunities for all, with a particular focus on people who are less advantaged. The not-for-profit organisation hopes to offer participants opportunities or ‘mobilities’ and the chance to travel to other European countries, learn languages and engage with vocational education. Léargas’ … [Read more...] about National Agency for Erasmus+ Léargas launches strategy aimed at boosting inclusion
Alumnus becomes NUI Galway’s first Traveller Education Officer
NUI Galway Traveller Education Officer Owen Ward celebrates with Jason Sherlock after the Traveller student was conferred with a First Class Hons, BA Economic, Sociology and Political Science. NUI Galway has appointed alumnus Owen Ward as its first full-time Traveller Education Officer. The new Traveller Education Officer will focus on assisting the Traveller community in … [Read more...] about Alumnus becomes NUI Galway’s first Traveller Education Officer