Why are you running for this role? Hello, I am Edidiong Bassey and I am running to be your Ethnic Minorities Officer because I want to ensure that all ethnic minority students have the opportunities and support to have a fulfilling student experience. This includes both academics as well as extracurricular activities. What course are you in? I am completing a PhD in … [Read more...] about Students’ Union elections: Ethnic Minorities Officer candidate Edidiong Bassey
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Students’ Union elections: Ethnic Minorities Officer candidate Mitul Shah
Why are you running for this role? I am running for this Ethnic Minorities Officer role as I feel that being a voice or leader of a group that you can easily emotionally connect with is very much required, especially when all the people from an ethnic minority background will feel a little homesick when they are away from their family and loved ones. As I am also one of them … [Read more...] about Students’ Union elections: Ethnic Minorities Officer candidate Mitul Shah
Students’ Union elections: Vice President/Education Officer candidate Eibhlín Seoighthe
What course are you studying? I am a second year Arts student studying Sociology and Political Science and English. I am a mature student having originally started in 2007, I had to take a break from my studies due to my son falling ill (he's all good now). Despite me leaving my studies, I still remained active in student life, volunteering with the Students' Union and an … [Read more...] about Students’ Union elections: Vice President/Education Officer candidate Eibhlín Seoighthe
SU Election result: Students #CountOnLorcán as Ó Maoileannaigh wins the vote
On Friday 3 March, candidates in the annual NUI Galway Students’ Union election gathered in The View in Áras na Mac Léinn for a tense and suspenseful morning at the all-important count. The election held on Thursday 2 March saw 3,450 students turn out to vote in the university, with 10 spoiled votes making a valid poll of 3,440. The candidates certainly mixed it up this … [Read more...] about SU Election result: Students #CountOnLorcán as Ó Maoileannaigh wins the vote