Students without family connections or addresses east of the Shannon face an uphill battle to access the same opportunities as their peers Internship. Noun. The position of a student or trainee who works in an organisation, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. But for many students in the West of Ireland, … [Read more...] about The quiet privilege powering Ireland’s internships
4 in 5 teachers have never attended intercultural or anti-racism training
Image from pexels A recent survey by the Yellow Flag Programme has uncovered a significant gap in teacher training, with over 80% of educators reporting they have never attended intercultural or anti-racism training. The findings, released this week, raise important questions about how well schools are equipped to foster inclusive and diverse learning … [Read more...] about 4 in 5 teachers have never attended intercultural or anti-racism training
University of Galway students bring home three awards from the National Student Media Awards
L-R: Áine Ní Shíocháin, Emma van Oosterhout, Fiona Zokou, Vladyslav Piatin-Ponomarenko Students from the University of Galway have won in five categories in the 2025 National Student Media Awards (SMedias). The first award of the night, 'Collaborative Journalism of the Year', was awarded to SIN News Subeditor Fiona Zokou (BA Human Rights), and Editor Emma van … [Read more...] about University of Galway students bring home three awards from the National Student Media Awards
University of Galway students receive 7 nominations at the National Student Media Awards 2025
Students from University of Galway have been nominated in several categories at the Student Media Awards. From SIN, Editor Emma van Oosterhout and News Co-Editor Fiona Zokou have been nominated for Collaborative Journalism of the Year, alongside Lee O’Cathaiseach, who was nominated for Short Story of the Year. Áine Ní Shíocháin was nominated for Iriseoireacht trí Gaeilge … [Read more...] about University of Galway students receive 7 nominations at the National Student Media Awards 2025
University of Galway FLAC Society to launch comprehensive legal guide
University of Galway’s Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) Society is on the verge of unveiling a ground-breaking resource aimed at simplifying the often confusing world of legal rights for students. This project, a physical and digital guide spanning approximately 100 pages, aims to demystify legal jargon and provide students with a practical understanding of their rights in … [Read more...] about University of Galway FLAC Society to launch comprehensive legal guide