Photo by Mark Hernandez The University of Galway have officially announced a reduction in the exam repeat fees for students re-sitting exams. Through successful campaigning from the University of Galway's Students' Union, the University have agreed to a decrease in fees charged for repeats by one third. This takes the rate from €295, down to €195. The lower rate … [Read more...] about University of Galway announce decrease in exam repeat fees
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University of Galway students bring home five awards from the Smedias
Students from the University of Galway have won in five categories in the 2024 Student Media Awards (Smedias). Tom O'Connor, a Final Year Human Rights Law student, took home a record number of three awards at this year's Smedias. His categories included Radio Journalist of the Year, Radio Documentary of the Year, and Radio Production of the Year - News and Current … [Read more...] about University of Galway students bring home five awards from the Smedias
Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interview
Looking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think so. The main things I had was a lot about fees, and about events and the craic, which I am happy about this year. I'm shocked at the level of events we did this year and I can't take credit for them all, very little was to do with me. But like RAG Week, I still can't … [Read more...] about Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interview
Students’ Union VP and Education Officer 2023/24 Raimey O’Boyle Outgoing Interview
Looking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success. One thing I did on my manifesto is feedback and assignments, which is something I've continuously gathered feedback from students on and spoke about committees, and I definitely think that there's an awareness around it and it does seem to be becoming a bigger thing that people like … [Read more...] about Students’ Union VP and Education Officer 2023/24 Raimey O’Boyle Outgoing Interview
Students’ Union VP and Welfare Officer 2023/24 Izzy Tiernan Outgoing Interview
Looking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think from what I said I would do for my manifesto last year, it's definitely been a success. There's a lot of points that I wanted to get done as I have since done so, the likes of the Student Safety Watch that's been established and we were active during RAG Week, so I was … [Read more...] about Students’ Union VP and Welfare Officer 2023/24 Izzy Tiernan Outgoing Interview