The Union of Students in Ireland’s annual Congress took place online on Tuesday the 6th of April, beginning slightly behind schedule, owing to technical glitches. Because of these difficulties, the proceedings were changed and broadcast on Facebook Live. The Congress began with hustings involving the election candidates for each position, with questions prepared and … [Read more...] about Former President of NUI Galway’s Students’ Union elected Union of Students in Ireland President
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Student Speak
SIN Spoke to students to get their opinions on what they wanted to see from next year’s Students’ Union. Ryan Kearney 3rd Year Arts I would like to see a massive increase in engagement between the SU and college faculty regarding core issues which are not being addressed well enough. Whether that be more opportunities for social interaction amongst students, a safe … [Read more...] about Student Speak
A chat with the candidates for Welfare and Equality Officer
With the election taking place this week, SIN spoke with this year’s Welfare and Equality candidates Cora Clarke, Erin Mac an tSaoir and Conor McWalters on what changes they feel they can bring forward to the Students’ Union and to campus life in NUI Galway if elected. Cora Clarke: Why did you decide to run for the Welfare and Equality Race specifically? “I’m really … [Read more...] about A chat with the candidates for Welfare and Equality Officer
SU election information evening kicks off campaign season run-up
By Caoimhe Killeen The beginning of an unprecedented run up to this year’s election season occurred at the Students’ Union election information evening, held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. Students’ Union President Pádraic Toomey, Education Officer Emma Sweeney and Welfare and Equality Officer Roisin Nic Lochlainn were joined by guest speakers, former Students’ … [Read more...] about SU election information evening kicks off campaign season run-up
Education Officer: Cameron Keighron #NUIGSU19
By Áine Kenny Cameron Keighron holds a Masters in Regenerative Medicine (stem cell biology) and is the Students’ Union’s Postgraduate Taught Officer. He started studying in NUI Galway in 2012. Activism and advocacy have always been a huge element in Cameron’s life and this is something he hopes to bring to the role. “I fell into the Students’ Union in my first few years … [Read more...] about Education Officer: Cameron Keighron #NUIGSU19