Limerick lady, Aisling Magner, made history when she was crowned University of Galway’s first ever RAG Rose on Thursday 6 February 2025. Sult was absolutely buzzing on the night, every single seat in the audience was filled. The atmosphere was incredible, full of excitement which inspired me to catch up with the wonderful woman who took home this historic first. Sat … [Read more...] about Aisling Magner makes history as University of Galway’s first-ever RAG Rose
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Tribal Politics: Autonomy of third level educational institutions
By Pádraic Toomey President, NUI Galway Students’ Union What is institutional autonomy? This is how universities, institutes of technology & universities of technology are governed. For the sake of this article, we will be focusing on NUI Galway. Their governing body is called Úduras na hOllscoile. It is made up of 40 governors from university management, … [Read more...] about Tribal Politics: Autonomy of third level educational institutions
First year diaries: goodbye and good luck
By Darren Casserly In the immortal words of Jim Morrison’s 'This is the End', the one thing I can say about this year is that it flew by. It only feels like yesterday that I was submitting my first diary just hoping that I didn’t screw it up. To be totally honest at first I regretted taking the column because I don’t live that interesting of a life, and I thought I’d … [Read more...] about First year diaries: goodbye and good luck
Final Year Diaries: end of an era
By Aileen O’Leary When I look back on four years of college, I laugh a little, cry a little, but most of all I feel proud. I’m proud that I made it this far; despite the odds I made it to the end. As I am writing my last final year diary entry, I am also writing the last of my essays and assignments for college. By the time this goes to print I will have completed my last … [Read more...] about Final Year Diaries: end of an era
Erasmus diary: A little life update
By Anne Rieger Ok so I don’t know if anyone is actually following this column very actively, but you may have realised that I was gone for the last one. The Irish flu hit me and even loads of tea couldn’t get me out of bed. I decided for this part of the column I am just going to give you a little life update of a German student in NUI Galway – I hope that is as interesting … [Read more...] about Erasmus diary: A little life update