A referendum on the appointing of an Environmental and Sustainability part-time officer has been passed with an overwhelming majority of 898 votes for, and 87 votes against. Another referendum, this time on the appointing of an Independent SU Council Chair, instead of a student being voted into the position, was passed with 427 voting in favour and 246 voting against. All … [Read more...] about Students say ‘yes’ to referenda on sustainability and Independent Council Chair, and Part-Time positions filled as NUIG goes to the polls for the second time in a week.
Former President of NUI Galway’s Students’ Union elected Union of Students in Ireland President
The Union of Students in Ireland’s annual Congress took place online on Tuesday the 6th of April, beginning slightly behind schedule, owing to technical glitches. Because of these difficulties, the proceedings were changed and broadcast on Facebook Live. The Congress began with hustings involving the election candidates for each position, with questions prepared and … [Read more...] about Former President of NUI Galway’s Students’ Union elected Union of Students in Ireland President
Surplus of 50 sanctions issued by University for breaching Covid-19 restrictions in December
No staff members were reprimanded in the final month of 2020 In the month of December alone, 59 sanctions were issued by NUI Galway for students found to be breaching Covid-19 guidelines. SIN learned through a request made under the Freedom of Information Act ,that during the final month of 2020, a total of 59 students were sanctioned by the University. In … [Read more...] about Surplus of 50 sanctions issued by University for breaching Covid-19 restrictions in December
Landmark multi-purpose cultural venue a focal point of NUI Galway’s proposed Innovation and Creativity District
NUI Galway and Galway City Council have welcomed an announcement by the Government of €4.3 million in funding for the Innovation and Creativity District in Galway. The development of Nuns’ Island and Earl’s Island as the focal point of an Innovation and Creativity District is at the heart of Galway’s plan to connect all of the resources that give Galway its vast … [Read more...] about Landmark multi-purpose cultural venue a focal point of NUI Galway’s proposed Innovation and Creativity District
Fiery Council sitting sees emergency meeting called
Motion relating to Fascism, Far-Right Extremism and all Forms of Discrimination doctored after lengthy council sitting Never one for smooth sailing, NUI Galway’s Students’ Unions’ fifth Comhairle of the academic year was no different to those previous. Beginning sixteen minutes later than scheduled on March 22nd, members were first asked to vote on new standing orders … [Read more...] about Fiery Council sitting sees emergency meeting called