By Áine Kenny Jibran Abbasi is the Students’ Union Postgraduate Research Officer, and is studying for a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in the research area of driver monitoring for semi-autonomous vehicles. He is also one of the founders and the Auditor of Pakistani society in NUI Galway. “The best part of my role, which I enjoy most, is representing a … [Read more...] about SU Postgraduate Research Officer says research postgraduate’s main issue is lack of funding
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Mature Students’ Officer calls for more IT and technology support for mature students
By Áine Kenny Chuka Paul Oguekwe is the Students’ Union’s Mature Students’ Officer. He is also a Law CÉIM Leader. He says his passion is to see mature students enjoy college social life, as well as excel in their academic pursuits. “The most rewarding part of my role as the Mature Students’ Officer is the opportunity to serve and share in the burdens of fellow matures,” … [Read more...] about Mature Students’ Officer calls for more IT and technology support for mature students
West of Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ resource centre in danger of closing
By Áine Kenny The West of Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ resource centre, Teach Solais, is in danger of closing this November. The centre, located at 1 Victoria Place in Galway city, opened in November 2017. Since then, it has provided support and a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Galway and further afield. Teach Solais is run by Amach! LGBT Galway CLG. It is … [Read more...] about West of Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ resource centre in danger of closing
Meet Limerick blogger Bri B Blogs
By Áine Kenny Brianna Barry is a 21-year-old Limerick girl taking the blogosphere by storm. Brianna focuses on travel, beauty and body positivity on her blog. SIN caught up with Brianna to talk about the highs and lows of blogging, starting your own business, and the pressure social media puts on young people. “I first got into blogging by reading other people's blogs! I … [Read more...] about Meet Limerick blogger Bri B Blogs
Former NUIG student Sharon Nolan running for local election
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway alumna and former GIG Soc auditor Sharon Nolan is contesting in the Galway City Council elections in May, representing the Social Democrats in Galway City Central. Originally from Roscommon, Sharon moved to the city of the tribes back in 2010 to do Science in NUI Galway. After two years, she switched to Galway Technical Institute. However, her … [Read more...] about Former NUIG student Sharon Nolan running for local election