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SU Postgraduate Research Officer says research postgraduate’s main issue is lack of funding

March 14, 2019 By SIN Staff

SU Postgraduate Research Officer says research postgraduate’s main issue is lack of funding

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

Clubs’ Captain Ryan Guilfoyle says making a difference was highlight of his job

March 14, 2019 By SIN Staff

Clubs’ Captain Ryan Guilfoyle says making a difference was highlight of his job

By Martha Brennan “The most rewarding part of my role is getting to work with some great clubs. It has been rewarding to help clubs develop and facilitate them in any issues to ensure that sport in the University can be enjoyed in a fun and stress-free environment. Making a difference, even a small one, is important.” According to Ryan, the most frustrating part of his … [Read more...] about Clubs’ Captain Ryan Guilfoyle says making a difference was highlight of his job

Victoria Chihumura’s main priority is raising awareness of Direct Provision

March 13, 2019 By SIN Staff

Victoria Chihumura’s main priority is raising awareness of Direct Provision

By Vannessa Marovatsanga Victoria Chihumura is the Students’ Union first Ethnic Minorities Officer. Victoria is in Arts and studying Economics, Sociology and Political Science. SIN caught up with her ahead of the elections to see what she’s been up to since she was elected in September. “The most rewarding part of the role is seeing students happy and benefiting from the … [Read more...] about Victoria Chihumura’s main priority is raising awareness of Direct Provision

Mature Students’ Officer calls for more IT and technology support for mature students

March 13, 2019 By SIN Staff

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

Muireann O’Sullivan, Disability Rights Officer says they enjoyed their new role

March 13, 2019 By SIN Staff

Muireann O’Sullivan, Disability Rights Officer says they enjoyed their new role

By Marie Coady Muireann O’Sullivan, a final year Arts with Human Rights student, is the Students’ Union’s first Disability Rights Officer. SIN caught up with them to see what they’d done throughout the year. “Being able to help individual disabled students or students with an ongoing health condition thrive in university has been the most rewarding for me. The fact that … [Read more...] about Muireann O’Sullivan, Disability Rights Officer says they enjoyed their new role

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