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Covid and Lockdowns – Students in Continued Crisis

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By Rebecca Von Beaumont If you had asked me what college life would entail two years ago, I would have answered the same as everybody else: parties on a Tuesday night, labs on a Thursday morning, deciding which lectures were so full of people they could do with a cheeky skip, working at the weekends to fill the cupboards on the weekdays. Through tales and promises passed … [Read more...] about Covid and Lockdowns – Students in Continued Crisis

Financial Aid Fund fiasco

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By Áine Kenny NUI Galway’s Financial Aid Fund applications were processed incorrectly this year, SIN has learned. It is estimated that around 500 students may be affected. It is unclear whether students were told they were receiving the fund in error, if students were rejected mistakenly, or if there was combination of issues. At the time of writing, no email has … [Read more...] about Financial Aid Fund fiasco

Famous Galway chef JP McMahon hosts Food on the Edge in NUIG this year

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By Áine Kenny Famous Galway restaurateur, JP McMahon, held his symposium Food on the Edge in NUI Galway this year. The conference took place on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October in the Bailey Allen hall. Food On The Edge is internationally influential food convention that has taken place annually in Galway City since 2015. This year’s theme is conversations. The … [Read more...] about Famous Galway chef JP McMahon hosts Food on the Edge in NUIG this year

Examinations 101

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Exams start tomorrow and that means it is time to prepare. Here are a few tips on how to make sure you have everything you need for exams. What to bring to an exam: Your student card – there is a €25 fine if you do not have this on you for each exam Pens – black or blue – and have back-ups just in case one runs out, better to have too many than one dodgy pen … [Read more...] about Examinations 101