By Caoimhe Killeen The beginning of an unprecedented run up to this year’s election season occurred at the Students’ Union election information evening, held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. Students’ Union President Pádraic Toomey, Education Officer Emma Sweeney and Welfare and Equality Officer Roisin Nic Lochlainn were joined by guest speakers, former Students’ … [Read more...] about SU election information evening kicks off campaign season run-up
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International Students for Change submit petition to better conditions for International Students to the Government
By Conor Brummell International Students for Change have submitted their petition to the Government, calling on them to better policies relating to healthcare, insurance and immigration status for students coming to Ireland for college. According to the petition, “International students have not been adequately considered in Ireland’s Covid-19 response” and that students who … [Read more...] about International Students for Change submit petition to better conditions for International Students to the Government
Students’ Union launch Hair Raising fundraiser
By Ellen O’Donoghue Co-News Editor NUI Galway Students’ Union launched their Hair Raiser charity fundraiser on Monday 22nd February as part of their 6-month Charity Challenge Campaign The Charity Challenge is an initiative to raise funds for the SU supported Charities, the Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism Partnership and Helplink Mental Health. The Students’ Union’s … [Read more...] about Students’ Union launch Hair Raising fundraiser
Students’ Union keeping us connected with online events
By Darragh Nolan The NUI Galway Students’ Union is continuing efforts to keep students connected as they enter a new semester away from campus. Several events and activities are set to return for the second semester of this academic year. The monthly SU Charity Challenge for February is a Kilometre Challenge in aid of Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Galway Autism … [Read more...] about Students’ Union keeping us connected with online events
NUI Galway’s Arts in Action 2021 programme to be launched by Sharon Shannon in concert
By Fiona Lee One of Ireland’s best-loved musicians, Sharon Shannon, along with guitarist Jim Murray, will open NUI Galway’s 2021 Arts in Action programme with a free concert online on Wednesday, 17th February at 1pm. The event will also launch her new partnership with NUI Galway’s Music degree. The concert will celebrate Shannon’s musical virtuosity as well as the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway’s Arts in Action 2021 programme to be launched by Sharon Shannon in concert