By Fiona Lee NUI Galway has signed an agreement to establish a Confucius Institute and to formalise collaborative ties with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM). The signing ceremony was attended by the Chinese Vice-Minister for Education, the Ambassador of China in Ireland and the Mayor of Galway. The new Confucius Institute of Chinese and Regenerative Medicine … [Read more...] about Confucius Institute of Chinese and Regenerative Medicine to be established at NUI Galway
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The art of listening: learning to understand and support
By Fiona Lee Talking about things doesn’t have to be a major event. It doesn’t have to be an intervention, a moment of crisis where it can’t be avoided any longer, or during an emotional break where things can’t be held in anymore. There are always people who will listen, but in saying that we should all remember how to listen. How to really listen. We will continue to tell … [Read more...] about The art of listening: learning to understand and support
SIN’s big fat quiz of the year
By Oisín Bradley, Owen Kennedy and Fiona Lee Irish Sport Which county hosted the 2018 Irish Open? Dublin won the 2018 All - Ireland SFC, but who were the other finalists? What Irish football legend organised the Liam Miller Testimonial Match in Pairc Uí Chaoimh? What nation did Ireland beat to secure a Grand Slam in this year’s Six Nations? In what round was … [Read more...] about SIN’s big fat quiz of the year
Christmas season: A love/hate relationship
By Fiona Lee Christmas time can be a difficult thing to swallow sometimes. At the risk of sounding like the SIN Grinch, there are some aspects of this holiday that I sincerely dread; however, these tend to mix with things that I also adore. It’s a complicated relationship. Feelings of conflict between joy and nausea surround these winter months. The music always comes … [Read more...] about Christmas season: A love/hate relationship
“Not everyone gets to go home for Christmas”: homeless crisis hitting the holidays
By Fiona Lee It’s sad to hear, but Christmas time is not a happy time for every family in Galway. With the homeless crisis only getting worse, there are more families struggling to get by than ever before. Charity organisations like St Vincent De Paul (SVP) and COPE are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that they can help as many families as they can, and bring … [Read more...] about “Not everyone gets to go home for Christmas”: homeless crisis hitting the holidays