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
Today's Highlight
NUI Galway overlooked, as Racecourse gets Vaccine Centre nod
By Paddy Henry Editor Ballybrit racecourse has been chosen ahead of NUI Galway as the centre for the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) mass vaccination programme in Galway city. NUI Galway had held discussions with the HSE over using the University campus to inoculate people across the county, and was seen by many as the ideal location for the city’s mass vaccination … [Read more...] about NUI Galway overlooked, as Racecourse gets Vaccine Centre nod
Braving the Cold: NUIG Student Sukanya Saikia Selected to Take Part in the International Antarctic Expedition 2021
By Fiona Lee NUI Galway student, Sukanya Saikia, will travel to Antarctica, along with 80 other dedicated climate fighters and environmentalists. They are acting as Climate Force Ambassadors for the upcoming International Antarctic Expedition in November 2021. The expedition, which is being organised by the 2041 Foundation, is to train and inspire young leaders in … [Read more...] about Braving the Cold: NUIG Student Sukanya Saikia Selected to Take Part in the International Antarctic Expedition 2021
The Blame Game
Written by Nina Deacon It was recently reported that thousands of Irish women had their sexual and intimate images, along with personal details leaked online without their consent. This occurred after a victims’ support group uncovered nearly 140,000 stolen images from women online. It is believed that Irish women were targeted,as shockingly there is no law against … [Read more...] about The Blame Game
Unlocking your full potential and refusing to cruise by at forty percent-Lessons can be learned from Ultra-Runner David Goggins
By Donagh Broderick David Goggins should have been just another unfortunate statistic in our society. Abusive father, single mother, learning disabilities, apathetic teachers in poor rural schools, a pregnant girlfriend, an African American who experienced racism first-hand growing up in Brazil, Indiana. Later in life he would be diagnosed with the sickle cell trait and … [Read more...] about Unlocking your full potential and refusing to cruise by at forty percent-Lessons can be learned from Ultra-Runner David Goggins