By Áine Kenny NUI Galway’s Students’ Union Education Officer has had a whirlwind year. After taking up the position later in the year due to Louis Courtney’s resignation, Eibhlín’s main priority was ensuring continuity of care and making the student voice heard. Has she achieved this? “One of the most rewarding things about this job is seeing students around campus and … [Read more...] about Education Officer slams registration system: “We are paying more for an automated registration system which doesn’t work.” #NUIGSU19
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Students’ Union Education Officer steps down: “The positive comments and feedback I have received will sit with me for the rest of my days.”
By Martha Brennan The NUI Galway Students’ Union Vice President for Education has stepped down from his role on the executive committee. Louis Courtney, who spent four months in the role, made the announcement on 10 September – the first day of lectures for most undergraduate students. Courtney was elected to the Union last March on the first count of votes, where … [Read more...] about Students’ Union Education Officer steps down: “The positive comments and feedback I have received will sit with me for the rest of my days.”
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Louis Courtney
Why are you running for election this year? I am running for election because I believe I will be able to make a difference. I know that’s a very cliché thing to say but I do mean it. I’ve seen firsthand my friends, my fellow students who are under exam stress, financial issues and I just think it’s terrible. I have been under the pressure of being on the verge of … [Read more...] about MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Louis Courtney
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Cian O’Shaughnessy
Why are you running for election? I’m running for Education Officer to represent the students in NUIG and for the changes that I see would benefit them and that I hope they would like to see. I started studying Law because I have a passion for education and I would really like to fight on the behalf of the students in NUIG and for their interests. I understand the financial … [Read more...] about MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Cian O’Shaughnessy
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Stephanie Koennecker
Why are you running for election this year? I’m running because academics and education is something I feel strongly about and I also think it would help to enhance my career prospects. I have a lot of experience in the university with a number of personal setbacks which upset my education so I’m hoping that my experience will help and that I can pass on my experience to … [Read more...] about MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Education Officer candidate Stephanie Koennecker